Why Teens Are So Addicted To Smartphones & Social Media, w/ Danny Kim

How To Communicate With Your Teen, with Michelle Farris: In this episode, I’ll be chatting with Michelle Farris -- a licensed anger and relationships therapist from San Jose, CA. Michelle and I discuss communication between parents and teens, often a major issue and question that I receive from... by Demystifying College Admissions

24 min listen

Why You Weren't Able To Get Straight A's: GPA is the #1 factor in getting accepted into your dream Ivy League and top-tier colleges. Knowing this, high school students stay up until 2 AM studying for APUSH, AP Chemistry, or writing English papers. However, no matter what you do, you can’t... by Demystifying College Admissions

28 min listen

How to Bring More Mindfulness Into Your College Admissions Journey w/ Rachel Kable: I’m very excited to share this interview with Rachael Kable, the host of one of my absolute favorite podcasts, The Mindful Kind! Rachael and I talk about mindfulness, which is especially important for high school students. We all... by Demystifying College Admissions

38 min listen

Inside An Ivy League College Experience, with Dartmouth Grad, Jenn Park: I’m excited to share this interview with Jenn Park, a dear friend of mine who graduated from Dartmouth College, a private Ivy League school located in Hanover, New Hampshire. Now a 3rd year student at Harvard Law School, Jenn is here to share her... by Demystifying College Admissions

33 min listen

The Value of Passion, Consistency, and Failure, w/ Allen Huang, Oral Maxillofacial Resident at Keck Medical Center of USC: This week, I’m chatting with Allen Huang, a current Oral Maxillofacial resident at Keck Medical Center of USC. He attended UCSD for his undergraduate degree as well as UCSF for dental school. In this episode, we discuss a number of topics,... by Demystifying College Admissions

32 min listen

How To Find Your Strength, Academic Major, and Career with Devin Jones: Today, I’m speaking with Devin King Jones, a career coach at Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, California. At Point Loma, Devin helps college students decide what they want to study in college and pursue as their careers. Devin also... by Demystifying College Admissions

33 min listen

My Story: From Community College to Harvard: Welcome students and parents, to the Demystifying College Admissions podcast! I'm your host, Julie Kim, and the purpose of this show is to inspire high school students to identify their passions and learn about the most up-to-date college admissions... by Demystifying College Admissions

21 min listen

[FREE CHALLENGE] The 5-day ACCEPTED Challenge!: This is my 2nd year hosting the 5-day "Accepted" Challenge and this is what participants (high school parents and students) shared with me in 2018! "Hi Julie...I was just amazed after listening to your live training last night. I rarely find someone... by Demystifying College Admissions

6 min listen

My 5 Biggest College Admissions Takeaways from 2018: As 2018 comes to a close and we begin 2019, I thought it’d be great to share with you my biggest college admissions-related takeaways from the past year. Admissions have changed significantly in the past year, and there’s a lot we can learn... by Demystifying College Admissions

31 min listen

Harvard’s Turning the Tide College Admissions Campaign with Trisha Anderson, Senior Project Manager at HGSE MMC: Trisha Ross Anderson is the Senior Project Manager at Making Caring Common, an organization at the Harvard Graduate School of Education that seeks to encourage the younger generation to express compassion and, as the namesake indicates, make caring... by Demystifying College Admissions

19 min listen

Why your high school teen needs a mentor: When I was in high school, I was clueless about the college admissions journey. Until one day, I met my mentor, who changed my life. She showed me what was possible, identified my weakness and strengths, provided me with all the resources that I... by Demystifying College Admissions

34 min listen

How to reinvent yourself as a high school student w/ Dr. Tim Jordan: In this episode, I’m speaking with Dr. Tim Jordan, the leading expert on parenting girls and helping them navigate through their normal developmental transformations, allowing them to emerge as strong, happy, and fulfilled women. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN... by Demystifying College Admissions

55 min listen

How I Got My Brother To Raise His GPA From 3.0 to 4.8 (Accepted to USC!): My brother Jason graduated from USC Marshall School of Business and now works as a Corporate Finance Analyst at RAND Corporation. So many high school students are in the same position as Jason was - unmotivated and not sure what their passions are.... by Demystifying College Admissions

17 min listen

Harvard Undergrad vs. Harvard Graduate School, with Beth Young: Beth Young is a current Economics major and Psychology minor at Harvard! We discuss in depth her experience as an undergrad as well as my experience at Harvard graduate school. It was so great reminiscing about my days there and hearing... by Demystifying College Admissions

20 min listen

Why Teens Are So Addicted To Smartphones & Social Media, w/ Danny Kim: Danny Kim specializes in smartphone addiction and its impact on emotional intelligence. Today, he shares tons of insight on the science behind why smartphone addiction is such a problem for families around the globe. Social media and smartphone... by Demystifying College Admissions

32 min listen

[Parent Interview] How Michelle Transformed Her Life & Got Accepted into NYU: 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... by Demystifying College Admissions

40 min listen

Overcoming the Recent College Admissions Scandal with Steve Schwartz: In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I’m interviewing Steve Schwartz, a professional college admissions consultant for over a decade, who is also the host of the “College Admissions Toolbox” podcast. Steve also shares a snippet of... by Demystifying College Admissions

34 min listen

5 Factors of Success for College Admissions: 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,... by Demystifying College Admissions

23 min listen

Colleges That Change Lives with Maria Furtado: In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I’m interviewing Maria Furtado, the executive director of Colleges That Change Lives. The mission of CTCL is to help students and families better understand the college admissions process to find... by Demystifying College Admissions

48 min listen

The Best Time to Take the SAT II Subject Exams: In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I will be focusing on the SAT II Subject Tests and sharing with you when the optimal time to take the SAT Subject Tests is. SAT II Subjects DO play a significant role in your admissions game so make... by Demystifying College Admissions

9 min listen

Study Abroad Programs: Are They Worth It? w/ Jane Stine: Jane Stine is the Managing Director of Loop Abroad, a program that focuses on high school students studying abroad with a particular focus on Animal Sciences. Studying abroad is a wonderful choice for those who are interested in it, but as we... by Demystifying College Admissions

39 min listen

How To Plan For The SAT/ACT The Smart Way w/ Ted Dorsey: Today, I’m speaking with Ted Dorsey -- a test prep EXPERT. Ted has a passion for figuring out standardized tests, and now runs his business where he helps students plan their best for the SAT, ACT, SAT II, and other exams required to get... by Demystifying College Admissions

35 min listen

What High School Students REALLY Need: 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... by Demystifying College Admissions

16 min listen

Do You Really Need to Have “Passion” to Get Accepted?: “You have to find your “passion” to get accepted into Ivy Leagues and top-tier colleges!! OR else!” You’ve heard that before, right? But...Is that really true? In this episode, I discuss and demystify the word “passion” and share 5... by Demystifying College Admissions

19 min listen

Finding Your College Fit w/ Mark Stucker: In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I’m interviewing Mark Stucker, KIPP’s director of college counseling, who is also the host of the “Your College Bound Kid” podcast and the author of 171 Answers to the Most Asked College... by Demystifying College Admissions

45 min listen

The Ugly Truth About College Admissions: In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I will be focusing on the college admissions process and sharing with you how to jump over the hurdles instead of running into them. There is a hidden key to making this process enjoyable so make... by Demystifying College Admissions

23 min listen

The Power of Networking with Professors & College Admissions Officers: Are you wondering how you can stand out amongst other college applicants? In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I’m going to share the key to rising to the cream of the crop. This is an efficient, direct way of expanding on your... by Demystifying College Admissions

10 min listen

Ivy League Series: All About Princeton University w/ Eric Salazar: 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... by Demystifying College Admissions

36 min listen

Is a Dental/Medical Career Right for You? w/ Dr. Jessica Pack: 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... by Demystifying College Admissions

27 min listen

Debunking the Myth that Better Results Comes from Working Longer Hours with Erik Fisher: In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I’m interviewing Erik Fisher, the host of “Beyond the To-Do List,” an award-nominated podcast featuring tips from productive people and ultimately sharing how you can also be successful and... by Demystifying College Admissions

45 min listen

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