In this episode, I discuss how attending a private or highly competitive high school impacts college admissions. I highlight 3 trends I've observed and offer advice for students planning their path to a top-tier college.

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It is normal for a sophomore to feel unsure about their intended college major or career plan. However, students need to present a clear and decisive narrative to stand out to college admissions officers.

In this episode, I outline a four-step strategy I'd use to coach an undecided sophomore who wants to attend an Ivy League or T20 school.

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Join Ivy League Score, my SAT/ACT test prep program to help your student reach their goal SAT/ACT score with ease by learning the skills, strategy, and mindset required to achieve a 1500+ on the SAT or 34+ on the ACT.

Join Ivy League Acceptance, my 12-month college prep program designed to help your student get accepted into an Ivy League/Top 20 school or win $100,000+ in merit scholarships.

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In this episode, I share my recommendations on course selection. I explain how you can make decisions on which classes your student should take, while factoring in their unique situations and how these decisions will affect their college applications.

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Learn more at janaetutoring.com and @janaetutoring.

Join Ivy League Score, my SAT/ACT test prep program to help your student reach their goal SAT/ACT score with ease by learning the skills, strategy, and mindset required to achieve a 1500+ on the SAT or 34+ on the ACT.

Join Ivy League Acceptance, my 12-month college prep program designed to help your student get accepted into an Ivy League/Top 20 school or win $100,000+ in merit scholarships.

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Students often spread themselves too thin across many activities rather than deeply developing a few key areas that will truly differentiate their applications. In this episode, I share some coaching I recently gave a student about the importance of saying "no" to good opportunities in order to focus on building a strong Ivy League profile. I also share examples from my own experiences to show how strategic focus and restraint can lead to more impactful results.

Also referenced in this episode, Episode 61: If Your Student is Feeling Burned Out, Have Them Try This Back to School Quadrant Exercise…

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Learn more at janaetutoring.com and @janaetutoring.

Join Ivy League Score, my SAT/ACT test prep program to help your student reach their goal SAT/ACT score with ease by learning the skills, strategy, and mindset required to achieve a 1500+ on the SAT or 34+ on the ACT.

Join Ivy League Acceptance, my 12-month college prep program designed to help your student get accepted into an Ivy League/Top 20 school or win $100,000+ in merit scholarships.

Sign up for College Talk, the weekly email series with college admissions advice and actionable strategies to help your student prepare for applying to their top schools.

In this episode I share 5 case studies to show what my former students did over the summer before getting accepted into their dream school.

To learn more about summer programs, listen to Episode 71: The $10K Summer Programs Your Junior Doesn't Actually Need (And What to Do Instead) and Episode 29: Do Summer Programs Look "Bad" to Colleges? Here's the Truth...

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Learn more at janaetutoring.com and @janaetutoring.

Join Ivy League Score, my SAT/ACT test prep program to help your student reach their goal SAT/ACT score with ease by learning the skills, strategy, and mindset required to achieve a 1500+ on the SAT or 34+ on the ACT.

Join Ivy League Acceptance, my 12-month college prep program designed to help your student get accepted into an Ivy League/Top 20 school or win $100,000+ in merit scholarships.

Sign up for College Talk, the weekly email series with college admissions advice and actionable strategies to help your student prepare for applying to their top schools.

I discuss the concept of self-created audiences versus borrowed audiences, and explain how a student can apply this concept to their passion project. By sharing a mix of my personal and business experiences, I show how students can avoid common mistakes and get their passion projects off the ground quickly.

Schedule a Consult to Work with Coach Janae: https://calendly.com/d/cqp5-j4w-vzx/preparing-for-your-dream-school-consult

Learn more at janaetutoring.com and @janaetutoring.

Join Ivy League Score, my SAT/ACT test prep program to help your student reach their goal SAT/ACT score with ease by learning the skills, strategy, and mindset required to achieve a 1500+ on the SAT or 34+ on the ACT.

Join Ivy League Acceptance, my 12-month college prep program designed to help your student get accepted into an Ivy League/Top 20 school or win $100,000+ in merit scholarships.

Sign up for College Talk, the weekly email series with college admissions advice and actionable strategies to help your student prepare for applying to their top schools.

In this episode, I'm sharing a replay of part of a recent live sophomore strategy session. You'll learn what sophomores should be thinking about this year, and hear a 7-question diagnostic to help you determine if your sophomore is on track for acceptance at top schools.

Schedule a Consult to Work with Coach Janae: https://calendly.com/d/cqp5-j4w-vzx/preparing-for-your-dream-school-consult

Learn more at janaetutoring.com and @janaetutoring.

Join Ivy League Score, my SAT/ACT test prep program to help your student reach their goal SAT/ACT score with ease by learning the skills, strategy, and mindset required to achieve a 1500+ on the SAT or 34+ on the ACT.

Join Ivy League Acceptance, my 12-month college prep program designed to help your student get accepted into an Ivy League/Top 20 school or win $100,000+ in merit scholarships.

Sign up for College Talk, the weekly email series with college admissions advice and actionable strategies to help your student prepare for applying to their top schools.

I recently celebrated my 10th year in business! As a part of celebrating this milestone, I was asked a series of questions about my journey. I'm sharing some of those questions and answers with you today so you can learn more about my life, my business, and what is important to me.

Schedule a Consult to Work with Coach Janae: https://calendly.com/d/cqp5-j4w-vzx/preparing-for-your-dream-school-consult

Learn more at janaetutoring.com and @janaetutoring.

Join Ivy League Score, my SAT/ACT test prep program to help your student reach their goal SAT/ACT score with ease by learning the skills, strategy, and mindset required to achieve a 1500+ on the SAT or 34+ on the ACT.

Join Ivy League Acceptance, my 12-month college prep program designed to help your student get accepted into an Ivy League/Top 20 school or win $100,000+ in merit scholarships.

Sign up for College Talk, the weekly email series with college admissions advice and actionable strategies to help your student prepare for applying to their top schools.

In this episode, I share an opinion that is a little controversial - that being well rounded is a myth. I explain why being well rounded is actually hurting your student's admissions chances, and what I recommend they do instead.

Schedule a Consult to Work with Coach Janae: https://calendly.com/d/cqp5-j4w-vzx/preparing-for-your-dream-school-consult

Learn more at janaetutoring.com and @janaetutoring.

Join Ivy League Score, my SAT/ACT test prep program to help your student reach their goal SAT/ACT score with ease by learning the skills, strategy, and mindset required to achieve a 1500+ on the SAT or 34+ on the ACT.

Join Ivy League Acceptance, my 12-month college prep program designed to help your student get accepted into an Ivy League/Top 20 school or win $100,000+ in merit scholarships.

Sign up for College Talk, the weekly email series with college admissions advice and actionable strategies to help your student prepare for applying to their top schools.

Today I discuss how extracurricular activities are tracked and evaluated for college applications and explain why it is so important to start extracurricular activities early. I share timing strategies for initiating extracurricular activities to ensure they demonstrate sufficient commitment to admissions officers.

Schedule a Consult to Work with Coach Janae: https://calendly.com/d/cqp5-j4w-vzx/preparing-for-your-dream-school-consult

Learn more at janaetutoring.com and @janaetutoring.

Join Ivy League Score, my SAT/ACT test prep program to help your student reach their goal SAT/ACT score with ease by learning the skills, strategy, and mindset required to achieve a 1500+ on the SAT or 34+ on the ACT.

Join Ivy League Acceptance, my 12-month college prep program designed to help your student get accepted into an Ivy League/Top 20 school or win $100,000+ in merit scholarships.

Sign up for College Talk, the weekly email series with college admissions advice and actionable strategies to help your student prepare for applying to their top schools.