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7. nurturing your intellect in perspective: ultimate guide to your dream school, career advancement, & intellectual vitality

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Debunking the competitive college admissions process and the intellectual dimension of well-being… Host & coach Annie Wang is joined by Professional Admissions Consultant & Stanford Alumna, Dione Chen, for an unscripted conversation around crafting a compelling application for admissions to prestigious institutions & engaging in continuous learning throughout our lives. Here are some notable segments podmarked for you:

  • Introducing Dione Chen (3:34)
  • Secrets from an Expert Career and Admissions Coach
  • Tip #1: Be observant & learn from others (7:16)
  • Tip #2: Don't be afraid to ask for help & how to ask (8:21)
  • Tip #3: Make the most of your time (10:26)
  • Tip #4: Research and reflection is key (12:10)
  • Tip #5: Explore your interests & expand your breadth of knowledge (14:55)
  • Tip #6: Don't let fear of imperfection prevent you from taking the first step (20:08) 
  • Tip #7: Acknowledging our mistakes can empower our growth (21:24)
  • Secret #1: Key Differentiators Between Good and Compelling Applicants (28:57)
  • Secret #2: Framework for "What do you want to do?" Essay (31:13)
  • What is Intellectual Wellness? (13:43) & Ways to Improve
  • Intellectual Vitality - living to learn, learning to live (32:30)
  • Strategy #1: Be open to opportunities (34:13)
  • Strategy #2: Look at the news to be more interested and more interesting (35:12)
  • Strategy #3: Travel to expand your horizons (36:24)
  • Strategy #4: Conduct informational interviews with people you admire (36:55)
  • Outro (42:32)

    • ...did dione catch your ear? dione is an expert career and educational consultant who graduated from Stanford University and the Graduate School of Business. As the first in her family to graduate from college, she has a deep passion for empowering individuals and organizations to discover, learn, and achieve meaningful goals. Learn more on her website at StrategicAdmissionsConsulting.com, and work with her to accelerate your academic and professional goals!

    Free resources mentioned in podcast:

    1. Steve Jobs' 2004 Stanford Commencement Speech (16:26) 
    2. Book Recommendation: Take Back Your Power by Deb Liu (33:11)
    3. Podcast Recommendation: WSJ What’s News (38:08)
    4. Free Coursera Courses Recommended: Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects (39:36)
    5. Science of Well-Being taught by Yale Psychology Professor (40:38)

      6. If you are open-minded & would like to pursue a journey of holistic growth and lifelong learning, let's connect:

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