With colleges still scrambling to decide on their admissions policies after the Supreme Court's decision around affirmative action, one of the elements of the application that has received greater spotlight is the college essay. With many colleges likely to adopt some sort of measurement of adversity as a means of continuing to ensure diversity in their accepted cohorts, and with the pandemic still a foundational experience for many students who will be applying this cycle, the "trauma essay" is...
Jul 21, 2023•28 min
With the recent landmark decision on race-conscious admissions policies, the Supreme Court has forced colleges to quickly re-evaluate their admissions criteria for the upcoming cycle and beyond. This week, Tyler shares his initial reactions to the decision, thoughts implications for the future, and suggests how students and families can best start preparing for the new post-decision world of college admissions. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/events Need help applying to college? Co...
Jul 05, 2023•35 min
With the ever increasing cost of college tuition, especially for international students, the question of how to even go about affording a college education is more important than ever. This challenge becomes magnified by the myriad and murky processes surrounding financial aid and scholarships. This week, Tyler dives into some strategies to go about seeking and qualifying for merit-based scholarships as one means of supporting the expenses of a university education. Join free webinars at www.tok...
Jun 23, 2023•22 min
Even if you're only aiming for the very top tier universities, you're probably approaching your college research the wrong way. While many of these top universities are comfortable with their position and aren't really taking risks in terms of innovation, many of the schools immediately behind them are doing their very best to disrupt the status quo of higher education to provide a more meaningful, valuable, and future-proof experience that actually sets students up for success. This week, Tyler...
Jun 16, 2023•24 min
Some big news to cover this week as Columbia decides to no longer submit data to the U.S. News and World Report College Rankings. What does this mean, and how might it affect rankings going forward? After that, Tyler digs a little bit further into what you actually need to demonstrate in your application to get into a good undergraduate engineering program, and provides some alternative pathways to a degree from a top tier engineering school. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/events N...
Jun 09, 2023•26 min
With the world of business increasingly adopting AI and machine learning to drive its decision-making, choosing an undergraduate business degree that is best fit for you is critical. Business programs in particular tend to vary the most among bachelor's degrees when it comes to the actual learning experience, so it's essential to go beyond the rankings and actually look at what a school is offering This week, Tyler provides some guidance on how to do so, some schools to maybe pay a little closer...
Jun 02, 2023•28 min
As costs of college continue to rise, greater scrutiny has been placed on the general education requirements of universities. Why am I paying so much money for my child - who knows they want to be a computer scientist - to take classes in food science and a physical education? This week, Tyler digs into a recent article from the Chronicle of Higher Learning to evaluate how colleges are responding to this criticism, and advises on how to refine your college research to identify the schools that w...
May 25, 2023•26 min
Building on last week's discussion of college application x-factors, Tyler takes some time this week to dive deeper into the essential character building that is inherent in the process of weaving your extracurriculars together. With colleges increasingly looking for mature, thoughtful, impact-oriented young adults, it is more important than ever to expose students to the risks of real-world failure that are essential to developing those necessary characteristics. Listen in this week as Tyler sh...
May 19, 2023•26 min
How can you make sure your college application will stand out among thousands of other applicants, especially when your painstakingly and strategically assembled application is only going to get around 8-10 minutes of an admissions officer's time? This week, Tyler dives into the college "x-factor," the element of your portfolio that makes you memorable and distinct from all the rest. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/events Need help applying to college? Contact us for a free consulta...
May 12, 2023•23 min
If life is like a box of chocolates, college is like a cup of Starbucks: fully customizable, highly energizing, and a little overpriced. This week, Tyler goes deep into the college menu to offer some tools to explore your college research and list building, identify the factors that are most important to you, and create a more personalized set of search criteria to order up a set of schools that is just right for you. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/events Need help applying to coll...
May 02, 2023•27 min
When building your college list, it's easy to gravitate towards the biggest names and the highest rankings. But there will always be a difference between the best colleges and the best colleges for you . In this episode, Tyler talks through some examples of his past students who have found greater college and professional success by prioritizing best fit over best names. Tyler also shares a few schools and offers a perspective that you can use to cut through the noise and build a list that's str...
Apr 26, 2023•26 min
With the majority of colleges reporting their 2022-23 results, it's time to take a look at the data and start planning ahead. This week, Tyler begins by diving into some of the recent acceptance numbers and predicts what this may mean for upcoming admissions cycles. He then explores how to start strategically seeking out the hidden university gems that may be lying in plain sight, and align perfectly with your college goals and priorities. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/events Need...
Apr 20, 2023•25 min
This week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki discusses the University of Pennsylvania's recent policy change around legacy admissions and what that means for the admissions landscape for 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 of getting into your dream schools, ...
Apr 18, 2023•28 min
This week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki wraps up his series on the Common Application essay prompts with prompt #6: Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time . Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more? Tune in to hear Tyler's advice on approaching this topic, and whether or not this prompt is right for you. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/events Need help applying to college? Contact ...
Apr 13, 2023•27 min
This week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki continues his series diving into the Common App essay prompts. In this episode, he discusses the essay prompt #5: Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others . Tune in to learn whether or not this prompt is right for you. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/events Need help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your...
Apr 07, 2023•23 min
This week, Tyler continues his 4-part series on tackling the Common App essay prompts in 2023. This episode focuses on Common App essay prompt #4: " Reflect on something that someone has done for you that has made you happy or thankful in a surprising way . How has this gratitude affected or motivated you?" Tune in to learn whether this prompt is right for you how you can approach it effectively. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/events Need help applying to college? Contact us for a ...
Apr 05, 2023•23 min
This week, college admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki continues his 4-part series on the Common App essays. Tune in as he dives into prompt #3: Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome? 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...
Mar 31, 2023•21 min
This week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki continues his series on the Common App prompts and discusses #2: Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure . How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience? Tune in as Tyler shares how to approach this question and topics students should avoid. 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 p...
Mar 29, 2023•25 min
This week, Tyler begins the first of a 4-part series delving into the Common App prompts. He discusses common pitfalls, and shares tips and examples that demonstrate the kind of responses colleges are looking for in 2023. 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...
Mar 23, 2023•22 min
This week, Harry continues his deep dive into the fundamentals of writing effective college essays. He sits down with published poet and expert essay consultant Ryan Dzelzkalns to discuss what makes essays truly stand out, and outlines ways students can get ahead of this crucial admissions component in 2023. 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 a...
Mar 22, 2023•20 min
This week, Harry sits down with college essay consultant and expert Heather Davis. They discuss the pitfalls many students make when writing essays, and share tips on how students can maximize ways to stand out in 2023. 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...
Mar 17, 2023•31 min
This week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki reflects on the content we've covered so far in the Accepted Podcast, revisits some of our most popular episodes, and gives us insight into what the future will hold. 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...
Mar 15, 2023•27 min
This week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki dives into the recent controversy around the College Board stripping down its curriculum of the AP African American studies course for high school students. He discusses details surrounding the case, and what this could mean for education at large. 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 opti...
Mar 09, 2023•10 min
This week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki discusses the weight of the admissions essay, and offers strategies for how students can develop one of higher academia's most important skills. 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!...
Mar 08, 2023•23 min
This week, Tyler Kusunoki delves into the U.S. News & World Report college rankings list, explaining common misconceptions as well as tips and strategies for how to use it in your college admissions 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 your dre...
Mar 03, 2023•22 min
This week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki discusses recent admissions data from the University of Southern California, and continues a discussion from last week on the value of recommendation letters. 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...
Mar 01, 2023•21 min
This week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki talks about how to leverage building strong relationships with your teachers as part of your applications 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 your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com...
Feb 24, 2023•21 min
This week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki discusses the important difference between meeting the criteria for a school and getting the most out of your college 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.tokyo...
Feb 22, 2023•23 min
This week we're joined by two members from the Tokyo Academics team, Harry and Kaitlyn as they share everything you need to know about the new digital SAT. 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/fre...
Feb 17, 2023•25 min
This week Tyler reviews the latest data on ED and EA admissions rates from some the most sought after 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 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 ....
Feb 15, 2023•6 min
