The Classic's ADMITTED Podcast

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ADMITTED is The Classic's premier college admissions podcast where we dive into the essays and strategies Townsend Harris seniors use to get into their dream schools, is back with a new season. Season 5 of ADMITTED is hosted by Ryan Chen and Emily Zheng, and edited by Ryan Chen. For more, follow The Classic on Instagram @thhsclassic

  1. 09/14/2025

    How I got into MIT and Cornell | ADMITTED S5 EP8

    ADMITTED is The Classic's premier college admissions podcast, where we sit down with Townsend Harris seniors and discuss the essays and strategies they used to get into their dream schools. In this episode, you will hear from class of 2025 alum Shamonti Shamim and Aima Hossen and their journeys to being accepted into Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Cornell University, respectively. You will hear about Shamonti's experience growing up to the present day as an identical twin to Aima's approach to writing about sensitive topics like the Israel and Palestine conflict. This episode will include Shamonti's Quest Bridge personal statement, four of Aima's MIT supplemental essays, and a thoroughly discussion about each essay. Next week, part two of this conversation will be released including the rest of Shamonti's and Aima's college application. Check out our long-time sponsor, Kweller Prep, and all their course offerings here: https://www.kwellerprep.com/ Follow The Classic on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thhsclassic/ Catch the latest news from Townsend Harris High School on our website: https://thhsclassic.com/ Watch more ADMITTED episodes and past seasons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tb48gFuFq20&list=PLB1ZPLjfE3TDLUy1HgX3A-gKF0_uLUUqt 00:00:00 Episode Intro 00:00:36 Introductions 00:01:23 Personal Statement 00:10:59 Supplemental Essays Reading 00:16:03 Supplemental Essays Discussion 00:41:31 Kweller Prep 00:42:15 Outro Featuring Shamonti Shamim Aima Hossen Hosted by Ryan Chen Filmed and Produced by Ryan Chen Edited by Ryan Chen

    43 min
  2. How I got into Harvard University | ADMITTED S5 EP32

    09/08/2025

    How I got into Harvard University | ADMITTED S5 EP32

    ADMITTED is The Classic's premier college admissions podcast, where we sit down with Townsend Harris seniors and discuss the essays and strategies they used to get into their dream schools. In this episode, you will hear from class of 2025 alum Rachel Zhang and her journey to being accepted into Harvard University. You will hear about Rachel's time taking care of family to her experience on Ivy Day when she got the news of both of her acceptances to Harvard University and Cornell University. This episode will include the rest of the application that lead to Rachel being accepted into Harvard University including: extracurricular activities, awards, letters of recommendation and general advice for those going through the college application process. Check out our long-time sponsor, Kweller Prep, and all their course offerings here: https://www.kwellerprep.com/ Follow The Classic on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thhsclassic/ Catch the latest news from Townsend Harris High School on our website: https://thhsclassic.com/ Watch more ADMITTED episodes and past seasons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tb48gFuFq20&list=PLB1ZPLjfE3TDLUy1HgX3A-gKF0_uLUUqt 00:00:00 Episode Intro 00:00:26 Introductions 00:02:09 Personal Statement 00:08:40 Supplemental Essays 00:11:48 Kweller Prep 00:12:32 Outro Featuring Rachel Zhang Hosted by Emily Zheng Filmed and Produced by Ryan Chen Edited by Ryan Chen

    37 min
  3. How Clay Penguins got me into HARVARD | ADMITTED S5 EP31

    08/24/2025

    How Clay Penguins got me into HARVARD | ADMITTED S5 EP31

    ADMITTED is The Classic's premier college admissions podcast, where we sit down with Townsend Harris seniors and discuss the essays and strategies they used to get into their dream schools. In this episode, you will hear from class of 2025 alum Rachel Zhang and her journey to being accepted into Harvard University. You will hear about Rachel's passion of clay sculpting to her interest in engineering. This episode is part one of the conversation with Rachel, covering her personal statement and supplemental essays. Next week, part two will be released, and will include a discussion on the rest of her college application. Check out our long-time sponsor, Kweller Prep, and all their course offerings here: https://www.kwellerprep.com/ Follow The Classic on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thhsclassic/ Catch the latest news from Townsend Harris High School on our website: https://thhsclassic.com/ Watch more ADMITTED episodes and past seasons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tb48gFuFq20&list=PLB1ZPLjfE3TDLUy1HgX3A-gKF0_uLUUqt Featuring Rachel Zhang Hosted by Emily Zheng Filmed and Produced by Ryan Chen Edited by Ryan Chen

    13 min
  4. Essays and Stats that got me into Sophie Davis | ADMITTED S5 EP30

    08/18/2025

    Essays and Stats that got me into Sophie Davis | ADMITTED S5 EP30

    ADMITTED is The Classic's premier college admissions podcast, where we sit down with Townsend Harris seniors and discuss the essays and strategies they used to get into their dream schools. In this episode, you will hear from class of 2025 alum Ramon A. Rodriguez and his journey to being accepted into Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education. You will hear Ramon's work at a Sunday school teaching elementary school students to the founding of the Townsend Harris Clothing Drive. You will also hear how Ramon incorporated religion and his identity into his personal statement and why us essay; in addition to the classes he took, and extracurricular activities and awards/honors he had on his application. Check out our long-time sponsor, Kweller Prep, and all their course offerings here: https://www.kwellerprep.com/ Follow The Classic on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thhsclassic/ Catch the latest news from Townsend Harris High School on our website: https://thhsclassic.com/ Watch more ADMITTED episodes and past seasons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tb48gFuFq20&list=PLB1ZPLjfE3TDLUy1HgX3A-gKF0_uLUUqt Featuring Ramon A. Rodriguez Filmed and Produced by Ryan Chen Edited by Ryan Chen

    22 min
  5. Showers for Self Reflection | ADMITTED S5 EP29

    08/10/2025

    Showers for Self Reflection | ADMITTED S5 EP29

    ADMITTED is The Classic's premier college admissions podcast, where we sit down with Townsend Harris seniors and discuss the essays and strategies they used to get into their dream schools. In this episode, you will hear from class of 2025 alumni Jasmyn Pillay and Jenney Huang and their journey to being accepted into Washington and Lee University and Yale University, respectively. You will hear discussions debating between STEM and Humanities AP classes, a number of extracurricular, and awards. There will also be discussions of ways to ask for help during the college application process, whether it be essays or awards, and also general college advice. Check out our long-time sponsor, Kweller Prep, and all their course offerings here: https://www.kwellerprep.com/ Follow The Classic on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thhsclassic/ Catch the latest news from Townsend Harris High School on our website: https://thhsclassic.com/ Watch more ADMITTED episodes and past seasons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tb48gFuFq20&list=PLB1ZPLjfE3TDLUy1HgX3A-gKF0_uLUUqt Featuring Jenney Huang Jasmyn Pillay Filmed and Produced by Ryan Chen Edited by Ryan Chen

    1h 5m
  6. Essays that got us into Yale and Washington and Lee | ADMITTED S5 EP28

    08/04/2025

    Essays that got us into Yale and Washington and Lee | ADMITTED S5 EP28

    ADMITTED is The Classic's premier college admissions podcast, where we sit down with Townsend Harris seniors and discuss the essays and strategies they used to get into their dream schools. In this episode, you will hear from class of 2025 alumni Jasmyn Pillay and Jenney Huang and their journey to being accepted into Washington and Lee University and Yale University, respectively. Jasmyn, in her personal statement, shares her background from Guyana and the opportunities she gained by joining robotics and learning programming; ultimately, going back to Guyana, and started Project HOME. Jenney, in her supplemental essay, shares her experience when she had her cast removed, a reflection of her fascination of biomedical engineering. Check out our long-time sponsor, Kweller Prep, and all their course offerings here: https://www.kwellerprep.com/ Follow The Classic on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thhsclassic/ Catch the latest news from Townsend Harris High School on our website: https://thhsclassic.com/ Watch more ADMITTED episodes and past seasons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tb48gFuFq20&list=PLB1ZPLjfE3TDLUy1HgX3A-gKF0_uLUUqt Featuring Jenney Huang Jasmyn Pillay Filmed and Produced by Ryan Chen Edited by Ryan Chen

    17 min
  7. Props to AP Seminar and AP Government | ADMITTED S5 EP27

    07/27/2025

    Props to AP Seminar and AP Government | ADMITTED S5 EP27

    ADMITTED is The Classic's premier college admissions podcast, where we sit down with Townsend Harris seniors and discuss essays and strategies they used to get into their dream schools. In this episode, you will hear a discussion on the classes, extracurricular activities, and awards that got Tristin into Northwestern University. This episode is part two of the conversation with Tristin, where in part one we discussed college essays. Check out our long-time sponsor, Kweller Prep, and all their course offerings here: https://www.kwellerprep.com/ Follow The Classic on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thhsclassic/ Catch the latest news from Townsend Harris High School on our website: https://thhsclassic.com/ Watch more ADMITTED episodes and past seasons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tb48gFuFq20&list=PLB1ZPLjfE3TDLUy1HgX3A-gKF0_uLUUqt Featuring Tristin Hall Filmed and Produced by Ryan Chen Edited by Ryan Chen

    32 min
  8. Tristan vs Tristin | How an alter ego got me into Northwestern | ADMITTED S5 EP26

    07/20/2025

    Tristan vs Tristin | How an alter ego got me into Northwestern | ADMITTED S5 EP26

    ADMITTED is back for its fifth season! ADMITTED is The Classic's premier college admissions podcast, where we sit down with Townsend Harris seniors and discuss essays and strategies they used to get into their dream schools. In this episode, you will hear Tristan's journey living in Brooklyn and her unique relationship with her name. Growing up with a "boys" name has led to her being more outspoken and finding who she truly is, as she shares in her personal statement. This episode is part one of the conversation with Tristin, including her personal statement and a supplemental essay that helped her get into Northwestern University. Part two will be released in a few days, which will include the continued discussion of the classes she took, extracurricular activities, and the awards she put on her college application. Check out our long-time sponsor, Kweller Prep, and all their course offerings here: https://www.kwellerprep.com/ Follow The Classic on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thhsclassic/ Catch the latest news from Townsend Harris High School on our website: https://thhsclassic.com/ Watch more ADMITTED episodes and past seasons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tb48gFuFq20&list=PLB1ZPLjfE3TDLUy1HgX3A-gKF0_uLUUqt Featuring Tristin Hall Filmed and Produced by Ryan Chen Edited by Ryan Chen

    29 min
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ADMITTED is The Classic's premier college admissions podcast where we dive into the essays and strategies Townsend Harris seniors use to get into their dream schools, is back with a new season. Season 5 of ADMITTED is hosted by Ryan Chen and Emily Zheng, and edited by Ryan Chen. For more, follow The Classic on Instagram @thhsclassic

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