In another myth-busting episode, I'm discussing the myth that summer programs are "bad" when it comes to college admissions. I explain what summer programs are, and how they're viewed in the admission space, so that you have all the information you need when you select summer opportunities for your student.

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Today I'm talking about a myth that I commonly hear in the college admissions space, that in order to get into top schools you need to be "well rounded." I share how this myth is most likely affecting your student, and explain a more effective strategy for their college application strategy.

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In the first episode of 2025, I focus on annual planning. I help you consider what your student needs to get done this year and how to plan it effectively. I share a series of questions that I ask all students and go through recommended pathways for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors.

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Join Ivy League Score, my 12-month 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.

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As we close out this year and enter the holiday season, I want to say thank you! I appreciate all of my students, parents, podcast listeners, and team. I wish you all a happy holiday season and I look forward to the exciting things to come in 2025!

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A good internship will give your student career clarity and provide your student with experiences they can discuss in application essays. In this episode, I outline three strategies your student can use to find an internship for this summer.

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Join Ivy League Score, my 12-month 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.

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In this episode, I share what to expect from Junior to Senior year. This is a big year and I want you to understand what to do in each of the four core phases, including how to find support, so that your student can be successful in their application process.

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Join Ivy League Score, my 12-month 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.

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Today I discuss the importance of the Foundation Year in the college application process. I explain why using Sophomore year to build the foundation of your application will make the entire process easier and less stressful for your student.

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Join Ivy League Score, my 12-month 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.

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In this episode, I explain how the scholarship process works so you can learn what your student needs to focus on to win big merit scholarships. Listen to hear what to prioritize and how to get the highest return on investment of your student's time and effort.

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Join Ivy League Score, my 12-month 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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Summer is an important time for students to explore things outside of the classroom, get clarity on a certain career path, and to differentiate their college application. In this episode, I discuss how to approach summer planning as a freshman and sophomore, and how to approach it as a junior.

Learn more at janaetutoring.com and @janaetutoring.

Join Ivy League Score, my 12-month 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 part 2 of this series, I cover the 5 other types of supplemental essays your student will need to write for top schools from the Community-Asset essay to the Diversity essay. Tune in to hear about how your student can intertwine more personal aspects of their story into their application using these essays.

Learn more at janaetutoring.com and @janaetutoring.

Join Ivy League Score, my 12-month 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.