In the dreaded friend zone with a college? On this episode of the podcast, we talk about the college wait list, share some statistics, and give some strategies for how you can improve your chances. It's hard, but it's possible. Stick till the end and hear another crazy DART story! Check out the show notes for links to more helpful information - http://bit.ly/aupod47 Follow us on social media - Twitter - twitter.com/aupodfm Facebook - facebook.com/admissions.uncovered Instagram - instagram.com/ad...
Apr 25, 2019•46 min
Who knew that Monster's University was just like real college? Or is it? This week's episode is a little special. Michael and a friend from college - Mahad - review the movie Monster's University. We talk about Monster's University and how it's similar to our college experience, legacy students, and, of course, a bit of Marx. Just some fun as you make those final decisions. Check out the show notes for links to more helpful information - http://bit.ly/aupod46 Follow us on social media - Twitter ...
Apr 18, 2019•56 min
By now, most of you will have received multiple college acceptances. Congratulations! You are finally done! Now, you have a little under a month to pick between the college that accepted you. In this episode, we talk about how you can learn more about these schools, take advantage of admitted students weekend, and ultimately make a good decision. Check out the show notes for links to more helpful information - http://bit.ly/aupod45 Follow us on social media - Twitter - twitter.com/aupodfm Facebo...
Apr 13, 2019•47 min
To give Dominic and Nhi a much needed break, I (Michael) recorded a podcast with our friend Steve Schwartz from the College Admissions Toolbox. Check his work out at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/college-admissions-toolbox-podcast-college-applications/id1016715810?mt=2 . Because Steve is an alumnus of Columbia College, we compare and contrast our experiences at Columbia. A lot has changed, but a lot hasn't too. We find out how Columbia has shaped Steve and his career post-college and spill...
Apr 04, 2019•36 min
Ivy Day is here. Listen to an emotional roller coaster of an episode about how Nhi and Dominic are feeling and how they plan to open their decisions. Plus, Michael throws in some grandfatherly advice. College admissions doesn't define who you are. We are here for you. If you ever need to talk or want to tell us how your college admissions decisions went, just email us at admissions.uncovered@gmail.com or DM us on social media. And if Ivy Day didn't go away, please give it time and ask for help. ...
Mar 28, 2019•48 min
When you are writing your college essays, have you ever felt like a fraud? Like it wasn't really you? Michael has and on this episode, we have an impromptu therapy question. Do our college applications reflect the authentic us? Did we choose extracurricular activities because we were interested in them or because we wanted to get into a good college? Check out the show notes for links to more helpful information - http://bit.ly/aupod42 Follow us on social media - Twitter - twitter.com/aupodfm Fa...
Mar 21, 2019•33 min
In this episode of the Admissions Uncovered Podcast, your favorite hosts take a stab at explaining the new admissions scandal. With 50 people charged, hundreds of thousands of dollars being exchanged, and more unfairness exposed in the college application process, there’s a lot to cover, so sit back and enjoy the show. As always, you can join in on the discussion in the comment section on the post through the link below. Check out the show notes for links to more helpful information - bit.ly/aup...
Mar 15, 2019•37 min
Going into senior year without an idea of how to get ahead of the game over the summer? Well you’re in luck because your favorite podcast hosts at the Admissions Uncovered Podcast have you covered. We discuss everything from internships to testing to essays. Make sure to take this vital step in the college admissions process to use your last summer in high school to the max. Check out the show notes for links to more helpful information - bit.ly/aupod40 Follow us on social media - Twitter - twit...
Mar 08, 2019•34 min
The SAT doesn't just test your ability to read, write, or do math. It's also about your ability to take tests. In this episode, we give you our top test taking strategies to keep you from making silly mistakes and to help you get the right answer, even when you aren't totally sure. Check out the show notes for links to more helpful information - bit.ly/aupod39 Follow us on social media - Twitter - twitter.com/aupodfm Facebook - facebook.com/admissions.uncovered Instagram - instagram.com/admissio...
Feb 28, 2019•39 min
Starting the college application process? Building your college list is one of the first and most important steps in the college application marathon. Join us in this episode to learn the correct approach to building a well balanced college list. Check out the show notes for links to more helpful information - bit.ly/aupod38 Follow us on social media - Twitter - twitter.com/aupodfm Facebook - facebook.com/admissions.uncovered Instagram - instagram.com/admissions.uncovered Subscribe to the podcas...
Feb 23, 2019•47 min
Start your college application by building a narrative of your high school experience. In this episode, Michael guides Dominic, Nhi, and you through a simple 3 step process: listing activities, figuring out what's important, and making connections between what's important in your life. At each step, we share how we came to our narratives. Finally, we talk about how to use the narrative to simplify the college application process. Check out the show notes for links to more helpful information - b...
Feb 14, 2019•40 min
Thinking of summer already? Considering an internship, but don't know where to start? Well your favorite podcast hosts have put together the ultimate guide to answer all your internship related questions. Still have questions about internships? Feel free to reach out to us on social media or in the comment section below the post. Check out the show notes for links to more helpful information - bit.ly/aupod36 Follow us on social media - Twitter - twitter.com/aupodfm Facebook - facebook.com/admiss...
Feb 08, 2019•44 min
Does it feel like you're done with college applications? We hope it does because you've earned a break! Here at Admissions Uncovered, we definitely have some plans for all this extra time. Dominic has a few side hustles to run. Nhi has some piano practice to catch up on. And we all have some great TV recommendations. When Michael was senior, he let grades slip a little, missed some school to travel, and started this podcast. Tune in for some fun stories, celebration, and advice your teachers don...
Jan 31, 2019•43 min
Essays. Done. Common App. Done. Bugging teachers for rec letters. Done. All done. Except for the interview. For many seniors, this is the last mile before decision day. To prepare, tune in to this week's episode. We talk about the most common interview questions and how to answer them. Nhi and Dominic tell some funny public transit stories and give you some advice on how to make your interview interesting with anecdotes. Check out the show notes for links to more helpful information - http://bit...
Jan 22, 2019•51 min
It's been a long road leading up to this point. In this episode, Dominic and Nhi take a moment to reflect on the college admissions process to give advice on what they would do differently and reveal less discusses components of the college admissions process. If you can relate to any of the points mentioned in the episode, be sure to let us know! Check out the show notes for links to more helpful information - bit.ly/aupod33 Follow us on social media - Twitter - @aupodfm Instagram/Facebook - @a...
Jan 13, 2019•44 min
Deferrals are an unfortunate part of the early application process. You worked so hard on that early application to just be shoved in with all of the regular decision applicants. Yes, we feel the pain as we can relate all too well. You can act two ways after being deferred: be discouraged or keep fighting. If you want to keep fighting, you've come to the right place. In this episode we'll discuss ways to give your deferred application the best chance possible in the regular decision round and al...
Dec 29, 2018•32 min
One of the most common supplemental essay prompts colleges ask is the Why College prompt? These are often the most difficult essays to write because you want to be original, but not too original. In this episode, we talk about the importance of this essay, researching reasons to go to a school, structuring this essay in an anecdotal format, released essays from Tufts, and, finally, the worst mistake students make: talking only about the school and not about themselves as well. Michael tries to e...
Dec 24, 2018•38 min
Early Decisions are out. If you got in, congrats! You are finally done! If you didn't, I know it sucks, but it's not over. There are so many other amazing schools out there, and I know you'll get into one that you love. Check out the show notes for links to more helpful information - http://bit.ly/aupod30 Follow us on social media - Twitter - @aupodfm Instagram/Facebook - @admissions.uncovered Subscribe to the podcast - iTunes/Apple devices - bit.ly/aupodapple Android devices - bit.ly/aupoddroid...
Dec 15, 2018•14 min
Johns Hopkins releases essays from previous admitted students. These can be great sources of inspiration and advice. In this episode of the podcast, we read the first few released essays and discuss what we like about them. Michael pulls out his AP Language cards and does some English teacher worthy rhetorical analysis. Nhi and Dominic comment on how the topics seem to encapsulate a clear narrative. And we all wish we could write this well. Check out the show notes for links to more helpful info...
Dec 09, 2018•33 min
Johns Hopkins releases essays from previous admitted students. These can be great sources of inspiration and advice. In this episode of the podcast, we read the first few released essays and discuss what we like about them. Michael pulls out his AP Language cards and does some English teacher worthy rhetorical analysis. Nhi and Dominic comment on how the topics seem to encapsulate a clear narrative. And we all wish we could write this well. Check out the show notes for links to more helpful info...
Nov 29, 2018•28 min
Chances are that sometime during the college application process, you've found yourself slacking off or procrastinating. In this week’s episode we’ll talk about how to stay productive during the college app process. We’ll give some tips and specific systems that Michael, Nhi, and Dominic have found helpful like hyper-scheduling your calendar, having soft deadlines, and using to do lists. And, of course, an episode on productivity wouldn't be complete without Michael hating on bullet journals. Ch...
Nov 22, 2018•38 min
The Common App has many sections - demographic information, test scores, educational history, academic honors, extracurricular activities, the additional information section, the Common App essay, recommendation letters, supplemental essays, and a little bit of common confusion among stressed-out seniors. Check out the show notes for links to more helpful information - http://bit.ly/aupod26 Follow us on social media - Twitter - @aupodfm Instagram/Facebook - @admissions.uncovered Subscribe to the...
Nov 19, 2018•46 min
You thought you were free after pressing submit. Then, you get an email about an interview. What? Don't worry. In this episode, Michael and our guest host Sid talk about their experiences with the interview. Sid just had several interviews with schools like Swarthmore and Oxford. We give some sample questions, do's and don'ts, and some preparation tips. Check out the show notes: http://www.bit.ly/aupod25
Nov 09, 2018•51 min
It's November First and you've either already submitted your application or about to submit it. After months of stressing, you finally have finished the first round of applications. Now what? On this episode, we give some reminders for more forgettable pieces of the application and what you should be doing after the deadline. Check out the show notes at http://bit.ly/aupod24.
Nov 01, 2018•41 min
Your resume will be the first thing employers, colleges, and interviewers see about you. Learn how to format and write a resume with strong and impactful descriptions. Listen till the end for an update in Dominic's college list drama. Check out the show notes - bit.ly/aupod23
Oct 25, 2018•38 min
Choosing your major may seem like the most daunting decision you need to make. It seems to ask you to determine your entire life with one checkbox. In reality, it's not that complicated at all. Just choose what you are interested in. In most cases, the major you choose doesn't close off opportunities, just opens up more specific ones. Tune in for our advice. Check out the show notes for links to more helpful information - http://bit.ly/aupod22 Follow us on social media - Twitter - @aupodfm Insta...
Oct 18, 2018•29 min
The University of Chicago has some of the weirdest and wackiest supplemental essay prompts of any university we've seen. In this episode, we analyze each one and give some of the first ideas that come to our mind. We talk through the general processes that you should use to generate ideas, from simplifying the prompt, thinking about your narrative, to having no filter. At the end, Michael shares his UChicago essay that he thought was amazing but that some admissions officer clearly didn't. Check...
Oct 11, 2018•43 min
Everyone knows that by November 1 and January 1, Common Applications need to be sent. What else? We share some other items that are often forgotten but are very important like a schedule, recommendation letters, test scores, transcripts, essays, scholarships, financial aid, and more. Check out the show notes for links to more helpful information - http://bit.ly/aupod20 Follow us on social media - Twitter - @aupodfm Instagram/Facebook - @admissions.uncovered Subscribe to the podcast - iTunes/Appl...
Oct 04, 2018•48 min
The distinction between liberal arts colleges and research universities is an artifact of a faraway time. Today, the differences between the two are far fewer, mainly centering around the size of school and the emphasis on undergraduate education. We also discuss a few pieces of breaking college news - Rice making tuition free for more students, Stanford stopping its release of admissions rate, and Harvard's record-breaking fundraising effort. Check out the show notes for links to more helpful i...
Sep 27, 2018•40 min
Senior year is going to be your hardest year of high school, but it can also be the best year. In this episode, we discuss how to schedule your senior year around college applications, scholarships, school, extracurriculars, and the inevitable senioritis. Stick around till the end and hear about how Dominic became the most infamous person at school. Check out the show notes for links to more helpful information - http://bit.ly/aupod18 Follow us on social media - Twitter - @aupodfm Instagram/Face...
Sep 20, 2018•47 min
