If you don’t have the confidence in yourself to be the best applicant your dream school has seen, you won’t even give yourself the chance to try! In this episode, I want to explore why confidence is the ULTIMATE key to success in your high school career, your college admissions journey, and the rest of your life. SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-67-how-to-be-confident-and-why-this-is-important-for-your-college-admissions-success/ FREE MASTERCLASS: https://juliekimconsulting.com...
Jul 31, 2020•14 min•Season 2Ep. 67
When I was in high school, I had a super negative image of myself. In this episode, I open up about my struggles with my body image and my mental health, how it affected my entire mindset through my college admissions journey, and why I had to change that to start living my BEST life. FREE MASTERCLASS: https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-66-i-used-to-be-overweight-and-insecure-and-this-is-what-i-learned/ FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebo...
Jul 24, 2020•19 min•Season 2Ep. 66
In this episode, you’ll hear from my students about how the community of The Ivy League Formula Program pushed them to pursue their interests, start their Passion Projects, and keep moving forward on their college admissions journeys! The Ivy League Formula Program is a 6-month group college consulting program where students receive direct, hands-on coaching and guidance from me to form a Passion Project that will STAND OUT from other applications. The Ivy League Formula Program will open enroll...
Jul 17, 2020•22 min•Season 2Ep. 65
In this episode, you’ll hear from my students Maddie and Anjal about how to get your Passion Project off the ground, the opportunities that have come from working with college professors and like-minded peers, and how The Ivy League Formula Program taught them to take action toward their own success! The Ivy League Formula Program is a 6-month group college consulting program where students receive direct, hands-on coaching and guidance from me to form a Passion Project that will STAND OUT from ...
Jul 10, 2020•22 min•Season 2Ep. 64
In this episode, you’ll hear from my students Fiona and Roma about how they created and scaled their own Passion Projects, the steps they took to become more competitive college applicants, and what The Ivy League Formula taught them that they will carry for the rest of their lives! The Ivy League Formula is a 6-month group college consulting program where students receive direct, hands-on coaching and guidance from me to form a Passion Project that will STAND OUT from other applications. You ca...
Jul 03, 2020•27 min•Season 2Ep. 63
In this week’s episode, we’ll cover how your mindset could be messing with your college applications, what qualities you should be looking for in your dream school, and why NO passion is “cliche” or “unrealistic.” Listen to this episode NOW to learn how to take your passion to the next level! SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/ FREE MASTERCLASS: https://juliekimconsulting.lpages.co/free-masterclass-ccam/ FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/conquercollegeadmissions/...
Jun 26, 2020•39 min•Season 2Ep. 62
In this week’s episode, I talk all about how you should be showcasing your successes in this time of change. We’ll cover UC’s new policies regarding SAT/ACT scores, the shifting standards in college admissions, and how you can still make progress right now (even while social distancing). Listen now to learn how you can still CRUSH IT on your Ivy League & Top-tier college applications! SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/ FREE MASTERCLASS: https://juliekimconsulting.lpages.co/f...
May 29, 2020•12 min•Season 2Ep. 61
Finding your true passion can feel exciting AND overwhelming. Well, I’m here to tell you that… Creating your Passion Project is your first step. It might seem daunting to try to find your passion and focus your Passion Project. As a high school student, you might have so many interests that it’s impossible to pick just one! Or maybe you’re interested in a lot of subjects, but one doesn’t really stand out as something you’re totally passionate about. Or maybe...you feel like you’re not interested...
May 22, 2020•17 min•Season 2Ep. 60
All of a sudden, everyone is learning from HOME! COVID-19 recently launched the entire school system into the world of e-learning and online education. But, with such a major shift in your everyday learning, you may be feeling less engaged, less motivated, and less excited about subjects. You’re not alone! In this episode, we talk about online education and learning with Jake Miller, authorized Google Apps for Education Trainer and the current Technology Integration Specialist for Brady Middle S...
May 15, 2020•35 min•Season 2Ep. 59
Are you wondering what should fuel you in this college admissions journey? Should you aim to please your parents above all else? In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I’m going to share my honest thoughts about how much your parents’ should influence your passions and goals. SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/ FREE MASTERCLASS: https://juliekimconsulting.lpages.co/free-masterclass-ccam/ WAITLIST: https://juliekimconsulting.lpages.co/the-ivy-league-formula-waitlist/ ...
May 08, 2020•14 min•Season 2Ep. 58
Are you feeling fear around the college admissions process, or are you scared that you are not special or smart enough? Is anxiety starting to creep in as you are wondering how COVID-19 mandates are going to affect your application? In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I’m going to tell you about 3 common mistakes that I see students make and what you should do instead! WAITLIST: https://juliekimconsulting.lpages.co/the-ivy-league-formula-waitlist/ SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimcons...
May 01, 2020•17 min•Season 2Ep. 57
Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or alone in your college admissions journey during this pandemic? In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I’m interviewing two of my current students who have my full support and guidance in creating their Passion Projects and crafting their stand-out college admissions applications. PROGRAM REGISTRATION: https://juliekimconsulting.lpages.co/the-ivy-league-formula-program/ NIKI’S PASSION PROJECT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_L80WfA_hktp9nH...
Apr 24, 2020•32 min•Season 2Ep. 56
Are you wondering if it’s possible to create a Passion Project that actually fires you up while also capturing the attention of the decision-makers at your dream school? In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I’m interviewing two of my students who will be sharing how they created and scale their Passion Projects in 6 months with my guidance through the Ivy League Formula Program. PROGRAM REGISTRATION: https://juliekimconsulting.lpages.co/the-ivy-league-formula-program/ ASHWIN’S PAS...
Apr 17, 2020•23 min•Season 2Ep. 55
Are you considering a medical career? Is Brown University on your list of dream Ivy League/Top-Tier schools? Whether it’s one or the other (or both), I have a special treat for you guys today! In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I’m interviewing my significant other, Dr. Sung Han. Sung is going to share about his college admissions and his dental AND medical school journey along with advice he would want to tell his former high school self. FREE MASTERCLASS: https://juliekimconsu...
Apr 03, 2020•44 min•Season 2Ep. 54
Is your child not physically attending school this week? Are you wondering what he/she can be doing to remain proactive about their college admissions journey? In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I’m going to share three things your child can be doing at home during this pandemic. FREE MASTERCLASS: https://juliekimconsulting.lpages.co/free-masterclass-ccam/ SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/ CONQUER COLLEGE ADMISSIONS MEMBERSHIP: https://juliekimconsulting.com/me...
Mar 27, 2020•9 min•Season 2Ep. 53
During this Coronavirus pandemic, are you wondering what you should do with your high school child’s summer plans? In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I will be replaying a popular episode, sharing my honest opinion about summer programs. FREE MASTERCLASS: https://juliekimconsulting.lpages.co/free-masterclass-ccam/ SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/ CONQUER COLLEGE ADMISSIONS MEMBERSHIP: https://juliekimconsulting.com/membership FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebo...
Mar 20, 2020•15 min•Season 2Ep. 52
Are you wondering if you are on track to present a strong or a weak application? In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I will be sharing how you can evaluate this and what you can do to improve it! SHOW NOTES : https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/ CONQUER COLLEGE ADMISSIONS MEMBERSHIP : https://juliekimconsulting.com/membership FACEBOOK GROUP : https://www.facebook.com/groups/conquercollegeadmissions/ YOUTUBE VIDEO : https://youtu.be/B6ak79m3In0...
Mar 13, 2020•24 min•Season 2Ep. 51
So...something didn’t work out the way you planned. How do you handle the rejection? In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I will be sharing how I learned (the hard way) how to bounce back after I felt like life had knocked me down. SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/ CONQUER COLLEGE ADMISSIONS MEMBERSHIP: https://juliekimconsulting.com/membership FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/conquercollegeadmissions/...
Mar 06, 2020•14 min•Season 2Ep. 50
Are you wondering if the college admissions journey can be enjoyable for you or your child? In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I freely share about how I have discovered a way to help students not only get into their dream Ivy League/Top-Tier school but also do this with a positive mindset. SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/ THE IVY LEAGUE FORMULA WAITING LIST https://juliekimconsulting.lpages.co/the-ivy-league-formula-waitlist/ CONQUER COLLEGE ADMISSIONS MEMBER...
Feb 28, 2020•17 min•Season 2Ep. 49
Are you trying to figure out how you or your child can stand out? In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I will be sharing the different kinds of passion projects and how they can be a core component of your college admissions journey. THE IVY LEAGUE FORMULA WAITING LIST https://juliekimconsulting.lpages.co/the-ivy-league-formula-waitlist/ CONQUER COLLEGE ADMISSIONS MEMBERSHIP: https://juliekimconsulting.com/membership SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/ FACEBOOK GRO...
Feb 21, 2020•15 min•Season 2Ep. 48
Are you wondering how you or your child can be different from the pile of other applicants? In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I will be sharing how high school students can show that they are extraordinary. MAILING LIST: http s://juliekimconsulting.com/ CONQUER COLLEGE ADMISSIONS MEMBERSHIP: https://juliekimconsulting.com/membership SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/ FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/conquercollegeadmissions/...
Feb 14, 2020•13 min•Season 2Ep. 47
Are you wondering if you or your child can create a passion project in a matter of months? In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I will be interviewing my students, Mariana and Saanvi, about how each of them were able to channel their passions into a scalable passion project. THE IVY LEAGUE FORMULA WAITING LIST: https://juliekimconsulting.lpages.co/the-ivy-league-formula-waitlist/ CONQUER COLLEGE ADMISSIONS MEMBERSHIP: https://juliekimconsulting.com/membership SHOW NOTES: https://j...
Feb 07, 2020•21 min•Season 2Ep. 46
Are you doing a bunch of different things and getting overwhelmed by what’s on your plate? In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I will be interviewing my student, Christina, about how she discovered a common theme to her long list of extracurriculars, consolidated her energy into one passion project, and then scaled it. Tune in to hear Christina’s zeal and dedication that will inspire/motivate you to start your own passion project. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: How you ...
Jan 31, 2020•24 min•Season 2Ep. 45
Is there a secret formula for getting into Ivy Leagues/Top-Tier schools? In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I will be sharing key traits that college admission officers are looking for. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: 3 key factors that stand out to admission officers Why I have all of my students work on passion projects The importance of demonstrating your interests NOTABLE QUOTES: “Nothing beats passion.” “Action is what brings clarity.” “People who are reviewing you...
Jan 24, 2020•9 min•Season 2Ep. 44
Are you wondering if an Ivy League/Top-Tier College is right for you? In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I will be sharing my candid, unfiltered thoughts regarding my USC/Harvard experience. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: What was one of my biggest takeaways from attending Harvard How the people you surround yourself with impact your level of motivation What kind of mindset you should have in this college admissions journey NOTABLE QUOTES: “I was surrounded by students...
Jan 20, 2020•11 min•Season 2Ep. 43
Are you mapping out your (or your child’s) summer plans? In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I will be sharing the pros and cons of summer programs, as well as what will help you (or your child) stand out. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: What a good reason for attending a summer program is How you can stand out When you should start searching for your passions What college admissions officers are really looking for NOTABLE QUOTES: “It’s a great way to explore and put you...
Jan 13, 2020•15 min•Season 2Ep. 42
Are you stressing out about your (or your child’s) college visits? Don’t worry! We’re here to help. In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, we have our guest, Moira McCullough, the founder of College Scoops. Enlisting student and parent ambassadors, College Scoops provides both college-bound students and parents with the inside scoop that goes beyond what is available on college websites. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: How to plan an effective college visit How to engage yo...
Dec 23, 2019•34 min•Ep. 41
Are you feeling discouraged about your current GPA? Don’t give up!! There is still hope! In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I will be sharing how colleges actually assess your GPA. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: How your mindset is crucial What college admission officers look for in your transcript The #1 mistake made when a student does not do well on a test How you have the power to improve your grades The most common obstacle to getting good grades NOTABLE QUOTES: “...
Dec 09, 2019•13 min•Ep. 40
Are you starting to worry about how you (or your child) are going to pay for college? In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, we have guest, Denise Thomas, whose mission is to educate parents who take an active role in supporting their children to live a life of financial freedom. Denise, a financial coach and international best selling author who has helped both of her children get through college debt-free, and wants to help you make this possible for your child as well! WHAT YOU’L...
Nov 09, 2019•54 min•Ep. 39
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 academic and personal interests so make sure to tune in! WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: How to gain clarity on your academic interests Why networking is so powerful When the right time to start networking is Who you should be networking with NOTAB...
Nov 01, 2019•10 min•Ep. 38
