Are you wondering if you or your child can create a passion project in a matter of months? In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I will be interviewing my students, Mariana and Saanvi, about how each of them were able to channel their passions into a scalable passion project.

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Are you doing a bunch of different things and getting overwhelmed by what’s on your plate? In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I will be interviewing my student, Christina, about how she discovered a common theme to her long list of extracurriculars, consolidated her energy into one passion project, and then scaled it. Tune in to hear Christina’s zeal and dedication that will inspire/motivate you to start your own passion project.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:

• How you can prove you are passionate about something by showing rather than telling
• What you can learn through your passion project journey
• How Julie mentors her students with a growth mindset
• Why Christina loves the Conquer College Admissions Facebook Group

NOTABLE QUOTES:

• “We always want to be able to allocate our energy and time to what’s really going to make a difference in the application process.”
• “A lot of people can talk the talk, but can you walk the walk?”
• “Through this project, I’m putting action behind those words.”
• “I think I gained a lot of self-esteem.”
• “But right now, you can be the living proof that you can push for the changes that you wish to see in this world.”
• “You pushed me to my full potential.”

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Christina Vo's Website: https://christinavo.squarespace.com/

Is there a secret formula for getting into Ivy Leagues/Top-Tier schools? In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I will be sharing key traits that college admission officers are looking for.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:

• 3 key factors that stand out to admission officers
• Why I have all of my students work on passion projects
• The importance of demonstrating your interests

NOTABLE QUOTES:

• “Nothing beats passion.”
• “Action is what brings clarity.”
• “People who are reviewing your applications are human.”

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Are you wondering if an Ivy League/Top-Tier College is right for you? In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I will be sharing my candid, unfiltered thoughts regarding my USC/Harvard experience.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:

• What was one of my biggest takeaways from attending Harvard
• How the people you surround yourself with impact your level of motivation
• What kind of mindset you should have in this college admissions journey

NOTABLE QUOTES:

• “I was surrounded by students who had really big goals and dreams.”
• “Seeing my friends and classmates having these big visions and dreams really influenced me in a positive way.”
• “You want to make sure that your reasons for why you want to go to these schools are internal.”
• “This process is not supposed to be that stressful.”

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Are you mapping out your (or your child’s) summer plans? In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I will be sharing the pros and cons of summer programs, as well as what will help you (or your child) stand out.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:

• What a good reason for attending a summer program is
• How you can stand out
• When you should start searching for your passions
• What college admissions officers are really looking for

NOTABLE QUOTES:

• “It’s a great way to explore and put yourself out there, but it’s not going to make you stand out.”
• “I would say about 80-85% of my students don’t participate in summer programs.”
• “You want to strategize your college applications in a way that makes sense.”
• “This process is not about checking off the right boxes.”
• “It has to be personable; it has to be authentic.”
• “That’s why it’s so important to find what you like and what you love.”

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Are you stressing out about your (or your child’s) college visits? Don’t worry! We’re here to help. In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, we have our guest, Moira McCullough, the founder of College Scoops. Enlisting student and parent ambassadors, College Scoops provides both college-bound students and parents with the inside scoop that goes beyond what is available on college websites.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:

• How to plan an effective college visit 
• How to engage your child in the planning process
• How involved parents should be in the process
• The importance/value of reaching out and interacting with a current student on campus 
• The #1 mistake students and parents make on college visits

NOTABLE QUOTES:

• “We believe college visits should and can be fun.”
• “Make sure you have a destination to go to, but make sure that you plan several excursions that are not on your formal list.”
• “Sometimes the greatest learning points are things that you didn’t anticipate.”
• “I think you will learn so much during those visits by just watching and supporting your student.”
• “If you put them in the driver’s seat, I think that will create a different outcome and a different opportunity for that student.”
• “You have to be proactive about where you’re going to go.”
• “At the end of the day, it’s their decision.”
• “It’s a marathon, not a sprint.”

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Are you feeling discouraged about your current GPA? Don’t give up!! There is still hope! In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I will be sharing how colleges actually assess your GPA.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:

• How your mindset is crucial 
• What college admission officers look for in your transcript
• The #1 mistake made when a student does not do well on a test
• How you have the power to improve your grades
• The most common obstacle to getting good grades 

NOTABLE QUOTES:

• “You have the power to increase your GPA.”
• “You need to think differently about this process.”
• “She literally flipped her grades backward!”
• “You can do anything that you put your mind to, and let’s aim for those straight A’s”
• “It does define your work ethic.”

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Are you starting to worry about how you (or your child) are going to pay for college? In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, we have guest, Denise Thomas, whose mission is to educate parents who take an active role in supporting their children to live a life of financial freedom. Denise, a financial coach and international best selling author who has helped both of her children get through college debt-free, and wants to help you make this possible for your child as well!

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:

• The under-emphasized significance of the PSAT
• When you should start looking into scholarships from the colleges you want to attend
• How your SAT/ACT score can be relevant even after you’ve been admitted into the school of your dreams
• The best time to start the financial aid and scholarship side of the college process
• How often you should be applying for scholarships in your senior year
• How family members can help in the scholarship process
• What parents can do to provide a game-changing element to their child’s application process
• Important factors to consider if you are going to co-sign your child’s student loan
• The importance of educating your child about finances

NOTABLE QUOTES:

• “It never ceases to amaze me, the amount of misinformation that is still out there.”
• “600,000 students graduate debt-free every year.”
• “It’s about work ethic and figuring out what’s possible. If you really want to go to school debt-free, it is certainly doable.”
• “There are opportunities; you just have to continue looking for them.”
• “Always start close to home.”
• “These people are looking for WHO you are.”
• “It really comes down to doing what you like and what you’re good at and leveraging that in all areas.”
• “Work ethic is hugely important!”
• “Read the contract!”

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Are you wondering how you can stand out amongst other college applicants? In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I’m going to share the key to rising to the cream of the crop. This is an efficient, direct way of expanding on your academic and personal interests so make sure to tune in! 

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:

• How to gain clarity on your academic interests
• Why networking is so powerful
• When the right time to start networking is
• Who you should be networking with

NOTABLE QUOTES:

• “This program is not just go into a room and chit-chat about your college admissions journey, but everything is action-oriented and results-driven.”
• “The power of networking goes above and beyond what you think and what you could possibly imagine.”
• “You’ve got to put yourself out there and network!”

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Are you searching for your passion? In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I’m going to debunk some myths about passion and also share some useful tips on how to discover what you’re passionate about. This is NOT just for your college application, but this is also an important step towards discovering who you are and what you love.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:

• How a passion project will help you in your college admissions journey and beyond
• The #1 myth about where your passion is
• Step-by-step process on how to identify and explore  your passion
• The perfect time to start on your passion project that will help you stand out! 

NOTABLE QUOTES:

• “You’re all born with a gift, an ability to serve, or to do amazing things in life, and it’s important we find out what that is.”
• “Passion can only be identified if you take some sort of action.”
• “The reason why students and people and adults procrastinate is because they’re afraid that they’re going to get it wrong.”
• “Life is not supposed to be a perfect series of events.”
• “I truly wish that you will use your interests and your strengths to get accepted into where you want.”
• “I don’t want you to stress out when there is no need to stress out, and I’m here to support you through this journey.”

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