Just Admit It!

In this episode, IvyWise college admissions experts Nat (former Senior Assistant Director of Admissions at NYU and NYU Abu Dhabi) and Nellie (former Associate Director of Admissions at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania) share insight into one of the most complex pieces of the college admissions puzzle: financial aid.

In this episode, IvyWise counselors Christine (formerly at Yale and Georgetown) and Nellie (formerly at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania) share insight into the complex and competitive business school admissions process. We also have a special guest joining us, Ed Hsu, who has a dual Columbia MBA/Princeton MPA degree and is now a Senior Adviser, Disruptive Technologies within the World Bank’s Infrastructure Vice Presidency.

In this episode, IvyWise medical school admissions counselors McGreggor (formerly at MIT and currently in Harvard Medical School admissions) and Juhn (formerly at Stanford University School of Medicine and UC Berkeley) share insight into the complex and competitive med school application process. Tune in now to learn about all aspects of the admissions process — from selecting undergraduate courses and MCAT test prep, to securing internships and researching med schools!

In this episode, IvyWise college admissions counselors Christine (former Assistant Director of Admissions at Yale and Georgetown) and Nat (former Senior Assistant Director of Admissions at NYU and NYU Abu Dhabi) discuss the importance of the transcript and share advice on why students should thoughtfully consider what courses to take each year and how to plan ahead for subsequent years.

In this episode, IvyWise college admissions counselor Juaquin (formerly at Occidental College) talks with Amy (formerly at Bucknell University) about how the transfer admissions process works and share tips on how students can build their balanced college lists and perfect their application materials. They also address some of the most pressing FAQs we have been receiving from students who are contemplating transferring.

In this episode, IvyWise counselor Nat (former Senior Assistant Director of Admissions at NYU and NYU Abu Dhabi) joins Eric (former Admissions Officer at Columbia University), both of whom went through the college admissions process as recruited athletes, to describe what the athletic recruitment process entails and how prospective college athletes can prepare.

In this episode, Eric (former Admissions Officer at Columbia University) and IvyWise counselor Rachel (Former Assistant Dean of Admissions at Swarthmore College) discuss the importance of identifying interests, forming a plan to make an impact both inside and outside of the classroom, and committing to these activities for the long-term.

At IvyWise, we advise students to apply to about 13-15 colleges, with as close to an even distribution of target, reach, and likely institutions as possible. In this episode, IvyWise college admissions expert Rachel (former Assistant Dean of Admissions at Swarthmore College) joins Zach (former Senior Assistant Director of Admissions at Boston College) to share their top tips on how to create a manageable and balanced college list.

This special episode of Just Admit It! gives a sneak peek into an admissions committee via the IvyWise Roundtable process. Our unique Roundtable process simulates the real-world admissions committee found at top universities across the U.S. In this episode, IvyWise expert Victoria (former Assistant Director of Admissions at the University of Chicago and Sarah Lawrence College) joins Zach (former Senior Assistant Director of Admissions at Boston College) and Carolyn (former Admissions Officer at Vanderbilt University) to review one of our pro bono students’ profile, transcript, Common App personal statement, and Stanford University supplements. We've posted the application materials on our Instagram (@FollowIvyWise) and podcast page so that you can follow along! (Spoiler alert: He ended up getting into all three of his top-choice universities, including Stanford!)

It’s never too early to start planning for higher ed! College admissions officers evaluate all four years of high school, so it’s crucial for students and families to start planning for college from ninth grade onwards. In this episode, IvyWise counselors Victoria (former Assistant Director of Admissions at the University of Chicago and Sarah Lawrence College) and Nat (former Senior Assistant Director of Admissions at NYU and NYU Abu Dhabi) discuss when and how to start college prep.