Just Admit It!

When a student arrives at college – an exciting period of self-exploration and learning – adjusting to campus life and deciding on a major and future can be overwhelming. In this episode, IvyWise Academic Advising Team Leader and Law School Admissions Counselor Kendra (formerly at Northeastern University), Academic Advisor and Graduate School Admissions Counselor Indhika (formerly at Georgetown Un...

In the Semester 5 opener, IvyWise college admissions experts Chris (formerly at Wesleyan University) and Mike (formerly at Stanford University, NYU, and the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley) review the 2021-22 college admissions cycle, including changes in standardized testing, application numbers, and acceptance rates, and offer their predictions and top tips on how students can prepare for...

Back by popular demand: IvyWise’s Just Admit It! podcast returns for a fifth season! In this season, IvyWise admissions counselors, tutors, and executive functioning coaches will cover a variety of topics, including how to prepare for college life, what families need to consider when planning for the K-12 admissions process, how to improve writing skills, building a balanced college list, how to p...

In this episode, IvyWise College Admissions Counselor Mari (formerly at MIT), Executive Functioning Team Leader Lorenza, and Executive Functioning Coach Nicki share advice on how parents can support their children through their educational journeys while still helping them become independent learners and extraordinary students.

With over 3,000 four-year institutions in the U.S., it can be challenging for students to know where to start when researching universities to build their balanced college lists. There are so many different factors to consider, such as size, location and campus culture. In this episode, IvyWise college admissions counselors Carolyn (formerly at Vanderbilt), Krista (formerly at Johns Hopkins) and T...

It’s important for students to build a strong foundation in order to succeed throughout school, college, and life! In this episode, IvyWise College Admissions Counselor and WiseStart™ Counselor Christine (formerly at Yale and Georgetown) and Executive Functioning Coach Nicki share advice on how parents, teachers, and other educators can help students prepare for self-advocacy.

Thinking about going to med school? In this episode, IvyWise admissions experts discuss the medical school admissions process, focusing on the process for non-traditional programs, such as BS/MD programs.

Most U.S. universities use a ‘holistic review’ process when evaluating applications, meaning admissions committees place emphasis on the student as a whole person. Colleges want to build well-rounded classes made up of specialists who can contribute to the campus communities in ways other than just academic performance. In this episode, IvyWise college admissions expert Tiffany (formerly at MIT, t...

Junior year is one of the most critical college prep years, and with the Common App having already announced the personal statement essay prompts for the upcoming college admissions cycle, current juniors have the opportunity to get a head start on their essays before the rigors of senior year. In this episode, IvyWise college admissions experts Mike (formerly at Stanford, NYU, and the Haas School...

Gap years are becoming increasingly popular: Many students are deferring college admission for a year to study, travel, work or volunteer. In this episode, IvyWise college admissions experts share advice on how students can determine if taking a gap year is the right decision for them and offer tips on how to make the most of a gap year!

There are many factors for students and families to consider when deciding where to enroll! It’s also important to realize that priorities might have changed in the months leading up to admission decisions, so a university that was once a top choice could easily end up at the bottom of a student’s list after decision notifications come in. In this episode, IvyWise college admissions experts Christ...

Visiting campuses — whether virtually or in-person — is a crucial part of the college prep process! In this episode, IvyWise counselors Mike (formerly at Stanford University) and Rachel (formerly at Swarthmore College) are joined by Eric (former admissions counselor at Columbia University and The New School) to share advice on how students and families can make the most of their college tours.

As we start getting ready for warmer weather, many students might be wondering how they can have productive and impactful spring and summer breaks. In this episode, IvyWise college admissions experts Mike (formerly at Stanford University) and Tiffany (formerly at MIT) are joined by Krista (Former Assistant Director of Admissions at Johns Hopkins University) to share advice on how high school stude...

In the Semester 4 opener, IvyWise college admissions experts Mike (Former Assistant Director of Admissions at Stanford University), Amy (Former Associate Director of Admissions at Bucknell University), and Juaquin (Former Admissions Officer at Occidental College) discuss compelling reasons to transfer to a different college, what the transfer admissions process entails, and how to make the most of...

Receiving a deferral decision can be disappointing and confusing, but it’s important for students to stay positive and view it as a second chance to highlight their accomplishments. In this episode, IvyWise college admissions expert Tasha (formerly at USC and Boston University) and former Vanderbilt admissions officer Carolyn explain what a deferral means, why it happens, and what steps deferred s...

In this episode, IvyWise experts Christine (formerly at Yale and Georgetown) and Mike (formerly at Stanford University, NYU, and the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley) share advice on how students can stay on track with their college prep goals over winter break.

In this episode, IvyWise College Admissions Counselor Christine (formerly at Yale and Georgetown Universities) and Executive Functioning Coaches Lorenza and Nicki share advice on how middle schoolers can start preparing for high school now.

In this episode, IvyWise college admissions experts Juaquin (formerly at Occidental College and Wesleyan University) and Robin (formerly at Georgetown and Vanderbilt) share advice on how high school freshmen and sophomores can plant the seeds for college prep now.

In this episode, IvyWise medical school admissions expert Juhn (formerly at Stanford University School of Medicine and UC Berkeley) and IvyWise College Admissions Counselor Christine (formerly at Yale and Georgetown) share advice on how med school applicants can prepare for their interviews.

In this episode, IvyWise MBA and graduate school admissions expert Nellie (formerly at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania) and guest speaker Divinity Matovu (who got her MBA from Wharton and is the Founder and CEO of MBA Mama) discuss what all the different application deadlines entail and share advice for those who want to pursue an MBA.

In this episode, IvyWise college admissions experts Christine (formerly at Yale and Georgetown) and Robin (formerly at Georgetown) share advice on how students can cultivate strong relationships with their teachers, how they can choose which teachers to ask for recommendation letters, and when they should start asking for these letters.

Amidst all the uncertainty during this busy back-to-school season, it might be hard for students to stay organized with their assignments and activities. In this episode, IvyWise college prep expert Christine (Former Assistant Director of Admissions at Yale and Georgetown) and IvyWise Executive Functioning Coaches Lorenza and Nicki share advice on how students can develop their time management, or...

Between Early Decision, Early Action, Restrictive Early Action, Single-Choice Early Action, Regular Decision and rolling admissions, there are numerous options for students to choose from when it comes to submitting college applications. In this episode, college admissions experts explain what each application round entails and offer advice on how students can build their own best-fit college appl...

In this episode, college admissions experts discuss how to write a meaningful personal statement and impactful supplemental essays.

In the Semester 3 opener, IvyWise college admissions experts discuss different elements of the Common Application, including demographic info, essays, the extracurricular activities section, and more! Drawing upon both personal and professional experiences with the platform, they share insight into how students can stand out to college admissions committees through the Common App.