In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I have a very special guest, Ursula. Ursula is Michelle’s mom and Michelle is my former student who recently graduated from high school and is now having a blast at NYU! I’m so grateful that I was able to mentor Michelle and help her navigate this journey with ease and success.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:

• Why Ursula decided to work with me even though she had already hired a college counselor for Michelle 
• What students truly need
• How Michelle benefited from working with me 
• What kind of role Ursula played in the college admissions journey to maximize Michelle’s motivation, passion, and success
• What the college admissions journey is really all about

NOTABLE QUOTES:

• “Even though there are very good professionals out in the field, not all of them are a good fit for our kids.”
• “You knew exactly how to motivate her.”
• “Her professional, academic, and personal development started with you.” 
• “She has and keeps developing/discovering what her passions are.”
• “What matters is that they are happy.”
• “The most important thing is that they can find their passions.”
• “Parents: we need to be very aware and give all of the resources to our kids - to provide them the elements that they need in order to rediscover or discover what is inside of them, not outside!”
• “Enjoy the ride!”

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/

IVY LEAGUE/TOP-TIER COLLEGE BOOTCAMP: https://juliekimconsulting.com/confident/

Are you unsure of how to help your child in the college admissions journey? Sue and Stephanie of Your Teen Media, both of whom have sent their children to college, offer wisdom and advice on how involved you should be. It’s not going to be easy, but we hope that this episode will help you navigate the college admissions journey with more trust, ease, and fun! 

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:

• The most common struggle when it comes to parenting teens
• How parenting has evolved over the years
• How to find an appropriate balance between parenting and supporting
• How to effectively communicate with your kids

NOTABLE QUOTES:

• “But you have to really believe that it’s their journey.”
• “Practice, practice, practice…”
• “Ask the other person what they’re thinking.”
• “Yelling puts us on the defensive immediately.”
• “Being curious and asking questions with authenticity really starts a conversation that lasts a lifetime.”
• “It’s really a big jump to go from high school to college.”
• “Enjoy the journey!”
• “Believe that every school you’re applying to is a right fit and a place where you can be happy.”

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/

IVY LEAGUE/TOP-TIER COLLEGE BOOTCAMP: https://juliekimconsulting.com/confident/

Are you struggling with this college admissions journey? Do you feel alone, overwhelmed, and/or burnt out? I’m here to help! In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I will be sharing three atypical but essential must-haves for every high school student.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:

• Why growing your mindset is essential
• What will improve your grades and scores aside from studying
• How your beliefs about yourself affect the outcome of your results
• What high school students need to learn in order to manage stress
• How important it is to discover your preferences at a young age
• What will make college admissions officers say yes to you

NOTABLE QUOTES:

• “What I realized inside of the Facebook Group was that students were getting inspired by each other!”
• “It’s hard to open up about college admissions.”
• “We act based on our identity.”
• “But because you have a good mindset, you can sort of let go of those doubts very very quickly.”
• “They are not looking for a student who is well-rounded, who is good at everything. They’re looking for a well-rounded class.”
• “We have to really get rid of this idea that we have to be perfect at every single thing.”

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/

STRATEGY SESSION: http://www.juliekimconsulting.com/now

IVY LEAGUE/TOP-TIER COLLEGE BOOTCAMP: https://juliekimconsulting.com/confident/

Is your teen responding with “I don’t know” all the time? Are you stressed out that there are more arguments than peaceful, heart-to-heart conversations? In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I am interviewing Sandy Fowler, co-host of the Mighty Parenting podcast, who will be sharing proven and effective strategies for communicating with your teen without all the yelling, shouting, and nagging.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:

• What the #1 source of anxiety is for both parents and students
• How anxiety affects our bodies and produces a similar physiological response to encountering a tiger
• Healthy practices that you can implement into your daily life to take care of your emotional health
• An effective way of communication with your child so that he/she can live a happier life and achieve the goals they want
• How you can relieve stress/pressure off of yourself
• How to teach your child to manage their own life
• The best time to start letting go of control over your kids
• A useful tip for what to do immediately with your child when they are stressed out
• How something can look like rebellion but is actually a sign of anxiety
• Effective strategies to breakthrough/interrupt your body’s hormonal/physiological reactions to stress

NOTABLE QUOTES:

• “We really need to understand that our thoughts are not reality; they’re just thoughts.”
• “No human being can make another human being do something.”
• “Validate their feelings because that’s all we all want and stop trying to solve it!”
• “If people are doing everything for us, we have no reason to learn a skill.”
• “If it’s not a safety issue, back off a little and let them handle it.”
• “Parents need to model all the emotionally healthy coping strategies, an emotionally healthy lifestyle, and good communication.”
• “Planning for college takes everything that might be not going well in our home or in our relationship with our kids or with our parents, and it amplifies it.”
• “Take control of your emotional wellness!”
• “You can reduce your stress and anxiety with some very simple steps.”
• “So many of our bad parenting decisions actually come from a place of fear.”

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/

STRATEGY SESSION: http://www.juliekimconsulting.com/now

IVY LEAGUE/TOP-TIER COLLEGE BOOTCAMP: https://juliekimconsulting.com/confident/

In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I will be talking with Jessica about how she left behind sunny California to step outside of her comfort zone and experience all four seasons. Jessica will be sharing how she got accepted into UPenn and why she loves it!

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:

• The importance of visiting the college(s) that you are interested in
• What sets UPenn apart from other universities
• How to find your career path
• The significance of having a healthy mindset in the midst of your college admissions journey

NOTABLE QUOTES:

• “It was a matter of just focusing and narrowing down her interests and passion.”
• “When I went to go visit Penn, it had everything I wanted!”
• “I think it was great because even though there are pictures and videos, actually going to the place was a different experience like actually being able to speak to students one on one or without the gaze of a camera looking in. It just made everything more genuine.”
• “If there is something that you love, you should definitely pursue that path.”
• “At the end of the day, you’re just saving yourself more time by starting off looking into the things that you’re interested in.”
• “To the extent possible, do not stress.”
• “I don’t think where I am now is what 9th grade me would’ve said. My plan just kind of blew up along the way but things ended up working out!”
• “Put your best foot forward and things have a strange way of working out even if it’s a completely weird turn that you never expected.”
• “Stressing out doesn’t really do anything.”
• “Just as a recap, Penn is a great school!”

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/

STRATEGY SESSION: http://www.juliekimconsulting.com/now

In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I will be talking with Eric about his academic and personal experiences at Princeton. Eric will be providing insider information about Princeton so make sure to tune in!

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:

• Clarity on why you are aiming towards whatever college you are aiming for 
• The behind-the-scenes sports recruiting process
• Why the graduation rate for Princeton is so high
• The history behind the Eating Club and its selection process
• What sets Princeton apart from other Ivy Leagues
• What you should never sacrifice while you’re on this journey

NOTABLE QUOTES:

• “My mission now is to help you guys move through this high school journey with more excitement, fulfillment, clarity, passion.”
• “The school that you choose needs to fit you very well and gives you the opportunity to maximize both who you are and who you think you want to be, and it gives you space to become someone who you might not even know you’re going to become.”
• “They [coaches] intuit very well when students are just using it [sports] as an avenue to get ahead or to boost their chances of getting into the school.”
• “On my recruiting visit, I just got to be me! I didn’t have to try to show off. I didn’t have to try to do something or be someone I wasn’t, and it matched up.”
• “I think Princeton is a place where they really value making sure that everyone feels like they can belong and giving everyone those opportunities.” 
• “Princeton is the kind of place that will afford you TONS of opportunities to learn what you are passionate about.”
• “Never sacrifice your soul.”
• “It is far more important for you to learn who you truly are than it is for you to say, ‘I went to such and such school.”
• “There’s such beauty in the world. Don’t miss it by chasing accomplishments.”

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/

STRATEGY SESSION: http://www.juliekimconsulting.com/now

In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I will be breaking down the myth of busy-ness. Are you always wondering why you don’t have enough time to study for the SAT/ACT? Are you feeling upset because you got a C on your Chemistry Test although you pulled an all-nighter? If your answer is yes, tune into today’s episode so that you can learn how to manage your time, set priorities, and get accepted into your dream Ivy League/Top-tier.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:

• Demystify the concept of being overly busy and how you can prioritize and manage your time better
• How to use a priority planner
• How to redirect your energy towards having the right mindset
• A huge mistake in handling your tasks of different difficulty levels
• How to eliminate as many panicky situations as possible
• How not all tasks are equally important
• How to have the perfect amount of time to do anything you want, everything you want!
• The most important thing that has changed my life and the life of my students and how it can change yours as well!
• How to amplify your energy
• The scientifically-proven best tool for eliminating your negative thoughts

NOTABLE QUOTES:

• “Procrastination and time management are the #1 reason students are unable to complete projects that they started or unable to do many things at once or unable to get A’s and B’s on their exams…”
• “I love helping students overcome how to manage their time.”
• “Let’s demystify this concept of ‘I’m so busy!’”
• “You don’t want to continuously remind your brain how busy you are.”
• “It’s time to declutter!”
• “If you have too much on your plate, then trust me, you will not be able to get one thing done very, very well.”
• “You always want to look ahead, way ahead.”
• “It’s always about consistency and persistence.”

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/

STRATEGY SESSION: http://www.juliekimconsulting.com/now

IVY LEAGUE/TOP-TIER BOOTCAMP: http://juliekimconsulting.com/confident/

In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I will be sharing the foundational elements of success for your college admissions journey. Personally and professionally, I am on a mission to spread the importance of mindset, mental well-being, and passion to all high school students out there. Make sure you tune in to discover the key to learning all about how to get accepted into your dream Ivy League/Top-tier without stressing out and feeling overwhelmed.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:

• What a limiting belief is and how you can destroy it
• The best method to record and set your goals
• What you need to do in order to achieve your goals
• How to respond to failure/mistakes in a productive way

NOTABLE QUOTES:

• “If you don’t eliminate your limiting beliefs now, it’s not going to go away on its own!”
• “The only person who can truly understand what you want in life is you!”
• A goal and a destination have to come with a compelling 'why.'”
• “This process is supposed to be fun!”
• “Failing means that you didn’t even try.”
• “My #1 goal is to teach students how to have a healthier lifestyle and a healthier mindset.”

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/

STRATEGY SESSION: http://www.juliekimconsulting.com/now

IVY LEAGUE/TOP-TIER BOOTCAMP: http://juliekimconsulting.com/confident/

In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I’m interviewing Dr. Jessica Pack, a pediatric dentist who attended UCLA for Dental School and USC for residency. Jessica will be sharing how she chose the dental path and key takeaways she learned from her journey.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:

• The significance of researching and experiencing your future career
• Who you should talk to if you are interested in pursuing dentistry and/or medicine
• An essential quality needed to be a doctor or dentist
• The importance of choosing a career that you are passionate about

NOTABLE QUOTES:

• “I was looking for a stable job as well, but I didn’t want that to be the only reason why I go into something.”
• “Go with the flow and experience a lot because it could open up such amazing doors and opportunities that you’ve never planned ever before.”
• “Have a good time in high school. Be determined, but don’t let that overtake your life as well."

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/

STRATEGY SESSION: http://www.juliekimconsulting.com/now

IVY LEAGUE/TOP-TIER BOOTCAMP: http://juliekimconsulting.com/confident/

In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I’m interviewing Dan Ascher, M.Ed, the president of A+ Test Prep & Tutoring, who specializes in helping high school students improve their SAT or ACT scores.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:

• How to discern whether individual or group test-prep is best suited for you.
• The optimal time to take the SAT/ACT.
• The biggest advantage you can have when preparing for the reading comprehension portion of the SAT/ACT, regardless of how old you are.
• How to decide which SAT Subject Tests you should take

NOTABLE QUOTES:

• “We get emotional very quickly when we work with our family.”
• “If you do too much too early, you may get burned out a little.”
• “You can read about things you like: read books about sports, the newspaper. You have to find things related to the interests that you have.”
• “There are a lot of different paths to success and happiness in life.”

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/

STRATEGY SESSION: http://www.juliekimconsulting.com/now