This Week in Five is your weekly digest of the latest college and admissions news, headlines, updates and more! Tune in to hear from admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki and find out what you need to know. 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,...
Jul 19, 2022•6 min
This week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki discusses the nebulous term "holistic admissions," why it's being used and what criteria colleges are using to evaluate a student's character. 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! V...
Jul 14, 2022•26 min
This Week in 5 is your weekly digest of the latest college and admissions news headlines, updates and more! Tune in to hear from admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki and find out what you need to know. 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 ...
Jul 13, 2022•7 min
Today, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki reviews the New York Times Bestselling book, "Who Get's In and Why" by Jeffrey Selingo, and shares some major takeaways students and families should consider 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 ...
Jul 08, 2022•24 min
This week in 5 is a weekly 5-minute digest of the latest college headlines and stories. In today's edition, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki shares one of the biggest bombshell moments in college admissions history, and it involves Tyler's own alma mater Columbia University. 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...
Jul 05, 2022•6 min
This week, college admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki shares some recent developments for the role of ED in admissions decisions. Here's what you should know about Early Decision and how to factor it into your strategy. 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 you...
Jun 30, 2022•22 min
This week in 5 is a weekly five-minute digest of the latest college headlines and stories. 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 ....
Jun 28, 2022•5 min
This week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki examines the role of failure in modern education and how it affects student performance, morale, and character. He also shares insights for how to manage failure and leverage it to become a better 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 ...
Jun 24, 2022•26 min
This week in 5 is a weekly five-minute digest of the latest college headlines and stories. 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 ....
Jun 20, 2022•6 min
This week, Tyler continues his conversation with a recent Brown University graduate to discuss the role of boarding school in higher education. 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 ....
Jun 17, 2022•58 min
This week in 5 covers the latest headlines and news in the world of college admissions. 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 ....
Jun 14, 2022•5 min
This week, Tyler sits down with a recent Brown University alumni to talk about the admissions process, college life, and Brown's unique open curriculum. 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...
Jun 10, 2022•48 min
In this inaugural edition of "This Week In 5," admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki breaks down recent current events in the world of higher education. 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 ...
Jun 06, 2022•5 min
This week, Tyler responds to some of the recent controversy surrounding college rankings and how college prospectives should think about rankings in their decision 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! Visit www.tokyo...
Jun 03, 2022•37 min
This week, Tyler finishes his commentary on the Freakonomics podcast and its deep dive into the value of higher education in the modern age. 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 ....
May 27, 2022•31 min
This week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki wraps up his tour of American colleges with a note on the rising importance of the college interview, and how colleges are looking for additional ways to evaluate students in an increasingly competitive college climate. 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 wan...
May 20, 2022•21 min
Admissions expert Tyler Kusonoki continues his cross country tour of US colleges and universities. This week, he responds to a few recent episodes of the widely acclaimed Freakonomics Podcast, and how the topics discussed might inform admissions strategies 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 succ...
May 13, 2022•28 min
This week, Tyler taps into his inner Jack Kerouac as he travels across the US visiting a few of America's most top universities. Here are some of his observations and experiences so far. 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! V...
May 06, 2022•18 min
This week, admissions expert discusses one of the most crucial academic skills necessary for success in college: reading. No matter what career lies ahead for you, critical reading and reading comprehension are the cornerstones of not just successful college applicants but future leaders and professionals. Here are some tips to get you started. 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,...
Apr 29, 2022•23 min
How important is math prowess for an admissions profile? This week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki provides perspective on just how crucial math ability is for top tier schools, and provides some tips on how to best prepare. 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...
Apr 22, 2022•26 min
This week, admissions expert (and amateur chef) Tyler Kusunoki shares which extracurriculars make the most impact in a college application 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 ...
Apr 15, 2022•33 min
This week, Tyler continues his survey of pursuing an Ivy League education in 2022, and what the most competitive schools in the world look for in an ideal candidate. 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.tokyoacademi...
Apr 08, 2022•26 min
This week, Tyler shares insights on application trends over last few years and how schools both big and small have had to adjust to an exceedingly competitive 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 www.tokyoaca...
Apr 01, 2022•26 min
This week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki comes to you live from Dubai, where he discusses the value of an undergraduate business degree and how you should adjust your college plans if business is in your future. 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 d...
Mar 25, 2022•26 min
This week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki talks about how art and creativity are becoming an important factor for standing out in the competitive world of college admissions. College Connection Week is next week! Sign up at tokyoacademics.com/events 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 maximiz...
Mar 18, 2022•20 min
March is college month at Tokyo Academics! This week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki will be sharing details about our upcoming College Connection Week, a series of free online webinars designed to give students inside tips on the admissions process and prepare them for application season. We'll be talking with admissions counselors, hosting workshops, and sitting down with first-year college students from top universities. Registration can be found at tokyoacademics.com/events. This week's to...
Mar 11, 2022•27 min
This week, resident admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki talks about the power of a good teacher recommendation, and what you should be doing to leverage that power. 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.c...
Mar 04, 2022•21 min
This week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki continues on the theme of course selection with the International Baccalaureate program. See how the IB program differs from the AP track, and how you should position yourself for college success. 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 chan...
Feb 25, 2022•26 min
This week, resident admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki discusses course selection, as well as a very important piece of news about the University of California, Berkeley. 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.tokyoacad...
Feb 18, 2022•25 min
This week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki discusses the current state of standardized testing with the announcement of the new SAT test, and provides some insight on whether it makes sense to explore the alternatives. 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 y...
Feb 11, 2022•24 min
