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Just Admit It!

Ready for the truth about college admissions? IvyWise’s Just Admit It! podcast features the most straightforward, practical, and up-to-date higher ed information and college prep advice for students, families, and educators around the world who are navigating the complex and competitive admissions process.
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Episodes

Semester 10: Episode 10: Christine G., Formerly at Boston University

Just Admit It! host Tasha (formerly at Boston University and USC) connects with counselor Christine G. (also formerly at Boston University) to hear how her admissions and professional recruitment experience informs her counseling style.

May 28, 202531 minSeason 10Ep. 7

Semester 10: Episode 8: Tasha, Formerly at Boston University and USC

Just Admit It! host, Tasha (formerly at Boston University and USC) goes to the other side of the mic! Counselor Christine (formerly at Yale and Georgetown) interviews Tasha about her admissions experience and about her priorities as an IvyWise counselor.

Apr 30, 202526 minSeason 10Ep. 8

Semester 10: Episode 7: Amanda, Formerly at Brown and The New School

Just Admit It! host Tasha (formerly at Boston University and USC) sits down with IvyWise Counselor Amanda (formerly at Brown University and The New School) to hear about her favorite parts of the admissions cycle and the approach she brings to her counseling.

Apr 16, 202527 minSeason 10Ep. 7

Semester 10: Episode 2: Lloyd, Formerly at Yale and Vassar

Just Admit It! host Tasha (formerly at Boston University and USC) sits down with IvyWise Counselor Lloyd (formerly at Yale and Vassar) to hear about his wide breadth of experience and his favorite part of the application process.

Feb 05, 202533 minSeason 10Ep. 2

Semester 9: Episode 8: Social Media for Success

Just Admit It! host Tasha (formerly at Boston University and USC) and Eric (former admissions counselor at Columbia University and the New School) discuss how students can leverage social media in their college admissions process to elevate their profiles.

Dec 11, 202433 minSeason 9Ep. 8

Semester 9: Episode 7: Academic Enrichment Beyond School Walls

Just Admit It! host Tasha (formerly at Boston University and USC) teams up with Eric (former admissions counselor at Columbia University and The New School) to break down the ways that academic enrichment can strengthen a student’s college admissions profile.

Nov 27, 202429 minSeason 9Ep. 7

Semester 9: Episode 5: Leadership 101 — Essential Skills to Make an Impact

Just Admit It! host Tasha (formerly at Boston University and USC) chats with IvyWise counselor James (formerly at USC, USC Marshall School of Business, University of Illinois-Chicago, and University of Utah) about the importance of leadership in making a strong student profile for college admissions.

Oct 30, 202428 minSeason 9Ep. 5

Semester 9: Episode 1: What Does It Mean to Build Your Profile?

Just Admit It! host Tasha (formerly at Boston University and USC) kicks off Semester 9 of the podcast with IvyWise counselor Katie (formerly at MIT), discussing what profile building really means. They look back at Semester 7: Episode 6 ("What Does It Mean To Build Your Profile?" with Rachel [formerly at Swarthmore College]) and give updated definitions and examples of different aspects of the college applicant profile.

Sep 04, 202450 minSeason 9Ep. 1

Semester 8: Episode 7: The IvyWise KnowledgeBase

IvyWise counselor Rachel (formerly at Swarthmore College) and Tasha (formerly at Boston University and USC) discuss all that the IvyWise KnowledgeBase has to offer.

May 15, 202430 minSeason 8Ep. 7

Semester 8: Episode 6: Data and Test-Optional Policies

IvyWise college admissions counselor Chris (formerly at Wesleyan University) and our host Tasha (formerly at Boston University and USC) discuss data and test-optional admissions policies.

May 01, 202433 minSeason 8Ep. 6

Semester 8: Episode 3: Data Versus Anecdotal Evidence

IvyWise counselor Nat (formerly at NYU and NYU Abu Dhabi) and our host Tasha (formerly at Boston University and USC) compare data versus anecdotal evidence in the college admissions process.

Mar 20, 202432 minSeason 8Ep. 3

Semester 7: Episode 8: What Is a Hook?

IvyWise counselor Robin (formerly at Georgetown and Vanderbilt) and our host Tasha (formerly at Boston University and USC) answer the question: What is a "hook" or a "hooked student"?

Nov 17, 202327 minSeason 7Ep. 8

Semester 7: Episode 7: What Is Demonstrated Interest?

IvyWise college admissions counselor Rod (formerly at Case Western Reserve University) and our host Tasha (formerly at Boston University and USC) answer the question: What is demonstrated interest?

Nov 03, 202338 minSeason 7Ep. 7
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