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.

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I discuss the importance of strategically planning a student's testing timeline, particularly for juniors, to avoid the "Junior year testing trap" and achieve optimal test scores. I share my personal experience with taking standardized tests to provide a common test prep scenario and explain my current philosophy on test prep.

Register now for the live training "How Your Student Can Get Accepted into an Ivy/T20 School or Save 6-Figures in Tuition in 2026 {Admissions Trends You Can't Miss}" Learn more and register here: https://jan-a-e-tutoring.mykajabi.com/freeivytraining2026

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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.

As we start the new year, I outline 2 goal setting frameworks that I recommend students use. These are non-traditional strategies that I have successfully used in both my personal and professional life.

Register now for the live training "How Your Student Can Get Accepted into an Ivy/T20 School or Save 6-Figures in Tuition in 2026 {Admissions Trends You Can't Miss}" Learn more and register here: https://jan-a-e-tutoring.mykajabi.com/freeivytraining2026

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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.

The college admissions landscape is always changing. In this episode, I'm focusing on the most recent trends we're seeing emerge. I share 5 new trends that students will need to pay attention to as they apply to schools in 2026 to be as competitive and successful as possible.

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.

Sophomore year is often called a "foundation year" in regards to college prep. In this episode, I explain how sophomores should approach 2026 for the best chance of getting accepted into an Ivy League school.

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 outline each quarter of junior year so you know exactly what needs to be done each month for a successful college application. This step-by-step guide for juniors can allow your student to become an Ivy admit by this time next year.

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 application story building and what that can look like for your student. I share the steps I took and the decisions I made to weave together my "all over the place" activities to tell a cohesive story for my own college application.

To learn more about building an application story, listen to Episode 30: How Your Student Can Create a Cohesive Application Story Even If They Have a Lot of Different Interests

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.

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In this episode, I share how your student can land a summer research position in just 90 days. I outline 3 strategies your student can use, no matter their age or their interest, to secure a research position this summer.

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.

Leave a Podcast Review: Scroll down within the Apple Podcasts app to the section titled "Ratings and Reviews". My mission is to create valuable content for students and families around the world navigating through the college admissions process - your positive reviews and sharing of the podcast help make this possible! Thank you so much!

My goal with this episode is to help you save money! I explain how to avoid the summer programs that are a waste of money and time for your student. I share how I think about summer programs through utility and exposure so you can create an effective, customized summer strategy for your student.

Also listen to Episode 29: Do Summer Programs Look "Bad" to Colleges? Here's the Truth…

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.

Leave a Podcast Review: Scroll down within the Apple Podcasts app to the section titled "Ratings and Reviews". My mission is to create valuable content for students and families around the world navigating through the college admissions process - your positive reviews and sharing of the podcast help make this possible! Thank you so much!

In this episode, I share another one of the deeper lessons I teach my students while I work with them on the college application process. I explain the 3 core lessons I teach around the concept of your relationship with your past self and your future self.

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.

Leave a Podcast Review: Scroll down within the Apple Podcasts app to the section titled "Ratings and Reviews". My mission is to create valuable content for students and families around the world navigating through the college admissions process - your positive reviews and sharing of the podcast help make this possible! Thank you so much!