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Accepted: A College Admissions Podcast

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Tokyo Academics presents "Accepted: A College Admissions Podcast." This podcast is dedicated to delivering the unfiltered truth about applying to college in the 21st century.

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Episodes

#36 - A Discussion with a Former SAT Question Writer

Following last week's update on the breaking news around the changes to the SAT, we bring on special guest Kevin Sigerman--a former admissions officer for Rice University and question writer for the SAT and College Board--to discuss the upcoming changes and the implications they have towards college applications. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/events Need help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an init...

Feb 04, 202250 min

#35 - BREAKING: The New Sat

We interrupt our normal broadcast schedule to discuss the all new, all digital SAT. This week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki talks about what the new SAT will mean for both international and U.S. based students in the years to come. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/events Need help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances o...

Jan 26, 202211 min

#34 - What Colleges Look For: A Food Analogy

This week, college admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki talks about what colleges are looking for, and shares information about an upcoming college info session for high school students. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/events Need help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit...

Jan 21, 202220 min

#33 - New Year, New You. What Should You Do?

This week, Tyler ushers in the new year with fresh tips for students going into 2022. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/events Need help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial ....

Jan 14, 202220 min

#32 - End of the Year SPECIAL: A Roundtable with First-year College Students

This week, admissions expert, Tyler Kusunoki, sits down with a few former Tokyo Academics students, now half-way through their first year of college. Listen to stories from UCSB, UVA, and Barnard College, about the admissions process and what it's like to go to some of America's best universities. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/events Need help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment t...

Dec 31, 202136 min

#31 - I've Been Deferred. Now what?

So you've been deferred. What can you do now? This week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki, discusses the proper to steps to take when dealing with an admissions deferral, and how to double down on your strengths. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/events Need help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dre...

Dec 23, 202111 min

#30 - The 12 College Prep Activities of Christmas PART 4

This week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki continues with PART 4 of the "12 College Prep Activities of Christmas" series, sharing tips on how to boost your college admissions profile and stay on your game over winter break. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/events Need help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting i...

Dec 17, 202114 min

#29 - The 12 College Prep Activities of Christmas PART 3

This week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki continues with PART 3 of the "12 College Prep Activities of Christmas" series, sharing tips on how to boost your college admissions profile and stay on your game over winter break. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/events Need help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting i...

Dec 10, 202118 min

#28 - The 12 College Prep Activities of Christmas PART 2

This week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki continues the "12 College Prep Activities of Christmas" series, sharing tips on how to boost your college admissions profile and stay on your game over winter break. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/events Need help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream ...

Dec 03, 202118 min

#27 - The 12 College Prep Activities of Christmas PART 1

This week, Tyler shares 12 activities for making the most of your free time over winter break to keep your admissions progress on track. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/events Need help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial ....

Nov 26, 202121 min

#26 - We Need to Talk About the F-Word

This week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki talks about the importance of failure, and why it may be the most important experience a student can have today. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/events Need help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/fr...

Nov 19, 202115 min

#25 - The Alumni Interview

This week, Tyler talks about preparing for and executing an effective alumni interview. Learn what to ask and how to get the most out of this key college admissions piece. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/events Need help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoa...

Nov 12, 202120 min

#24 - SPECIAL: College Talks with UC School Admissions Officer Lisa Przekop

This week, Tyler shares a clip from last week's College Talks event. Listen to our conversation with the Director of Admissions at UC Santa Barbara, and learn all about the current admissions process for one of America's most reputable schools. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/events Need help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your ...

Nov 05, 202148 min

#23 - The 'Why This School?' Essay

This week, Tyler offers a few tips on addressing the 'Why this school?' portion of college applications, an increasingly critical portion of the ever-changing college admissions landscape. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/events Need help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help!...

Oct 29, 202121 min

#22 - Some Final Tips for ED and EA

This week, college admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki provides some last minute insights to complete your college applications, and shares tips for students considering Early Action and Early Decision. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/events Need help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, w...

Oct 21, 202114 min

#21 - College Rankings and You

What do college rankings and brand name really mean? This week, Tokyo-based admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki discusses how rankings and perception play into our admissions decisions, and reframes how we should interpret what makes a school worth consideration. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/events Need help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want t...

Oct 15, 202116 min

#20 - Your Four Year Plan: How to Map Out a Successful High School Career

This week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki breaks down major points of focus for students as they make their way through high school and prepare for college. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/events Need help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/...

Oct 08, 202122 min

#19 - Take your Vitamins! Some Thoughts on Essay Supplements

This week, Tyler shares key insights on essay supplements and how they factor into your college admissions profile. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/events Need help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial ....

Oct 01, 202121 min

#18 - Do You Want to Build a Story?

College admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki takes a cue from Disney's Frozen to explain the importance of crafting a unique and compelling narrative in the modern admissions landscape. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/events Need help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit ...

Sep 24, 202123 min

#17 - The Importance of Being Earnest

This week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki demystifies holistic admissions, and provides tips on how to make your application stack against the most competitive applicants. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/events Need help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.toky...

Sep 17, 202119 min

#16 - To E or Not to E

This week, Tyler delves into early action and early decision when applying to colleges. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/events Need help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial ....

Sep 10, 202113 min

#15 - What Makes for a Strong Activities List

This week, our resident admissions expert, Tyler Kusunoki, discusses how your extracurriculars factor into your admissions profile, and the steps you can take to approach them strategically. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/events Need help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can hel...

Sep 03, 202113 min

#14 - The MasterClass

This week, our resident admissions expert, Tyler Kusunoki, shares the ins and outs of our MasterClass series for college students. Tune in to find out how to become a world-class applicant. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/events Need help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help...

Aug 27, 20216 min

#13 - Starting the School Year

This week, our resident admissions expert, Tyler Kusunoki, talks about how to approach the upcoming school year as a high school student. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/events Need help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial ....

Aug 26, 20217 min

#12 - Activity List

This week, our resident admissions expert, Tyler Kusunoki, talks about how to carefully present your activity list. Find out the best way to approach this portion of the admissions process. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/events Need help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help...

Aug 26, 20219 min

#11 - UK Schools

This week, our resident admissions expert, Tyler Kusunoki, talks about admissions for UK schools. Here's everything you need to know if British schools are in your sights. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/events Need help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoa...

Aug 26, 20219 min

#10 - Teacher Recommendations

This week, our resident admissions expert, Tyler Kusunoki, talks teacher recommendations. Here's how and when you should start thinking about this important admissions piece. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/events Need help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tok...

Aug 26, 20217 min

#9 - Just Ask

This week, our resident admissions expert, Tyler Kusunoki, talks about the power of asking, and why you have more to gain by being inquisitive than not. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/events Need help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-t...

Aug 26, 20219 min

#8 - ACT vs. SAT

This week, our resident admissions expert, Tyler Kusunoki, talks about standardized tests and what you should consider when preparing for one of the most crucial factors of the admissions process. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/events Need help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we c...

Aug 26, 20218 min

#7 - Connecting with Students

This week, our resident admissions expert, Tyler Kusunoki, discusses another way you can demonstrate tangible interest to admissions officers in 2021. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/events Need help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-tri...

Aug 26, 20216 min
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