Demystifying College Admissions

Julie Kim
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Podcast de Demystifying College Admissions

I’m Julie Kim, and I’m the host of Demystifying College Admissions. Look, I’ve been there before! Navigating through the college admissions process is overwhelming, confusing and ultimately stressful. This podcast is designed to inspire high school students to identify their passions, learn all about the most updated college admissions strategies, with guests and experts from all industries! And the best part is we’ll also dive into mental health so that this podcast will be a healthy, safe, and vulnerable space for all teens and parents out there!

  1. 19 SEPT

    Passion Prep Case Study: Accepted to Harvard, Columbia, and UC Berkeley

    In this episode, I'm excited to share real-life case studies from our students who gained acceptance into some of the most prestigious and competitive colleges: Harvard, Columbia, and UC Berkeley. By highlighting these case studies, you'll gain valuable insights into the strategies and approaches our students used to successfully get into their dream schools through our program, the Accepted Club. The recording you'll hear is from a recent live workshop where I discussed critical factors like GPA, SAT scores, extracurriculars, passion projects, research positions, and more. These are the essential elements that played a key role in our students' acceptance into top universities. Whether you're aiming for Ivy League schools or other highly selective institutions, I hope these case studies offer you both inspiration and actionable takeaways! I’m also hosting a free live workshop this coming Wednesday that I highly recommend you register for. During this training, you’ll learn 3 high-level strategies you must implement to get accepted into your dream colleges, new trends that we’re seeing in college admissions, along with any policy changes that have recently happened. I can’t wait to support you! You can reserve your free seat at https://passionprep.com/live//! We also have our brand new 1:1 Premier College Counseling Program called the Accepted Club. Inside this program, we’ll focus on providing you with the best individualized support by focusing on your passion, strength and potential. Your support will include 8 x 1:1 Sessions via Zoom, Unlimited Email Support with our coaches, and Weekly Office Hours to answer any questions you have about your college admissions journey. Start your journey to your dream college here: https://passionprep.com/acceptedclub/! On the other hand, if you’re not quite ready to make a long-term commitment but still need help assessing your current college admissions-standing, I recommend you book a 1:1 45-Minute Private Coaching Call with me to help address your urgent questions. You can book this call by clicking this link here. As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@passionprep.com. Also, I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – our Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passion_prep.

    23 min

  2. 9 SEPT

    [Passion Prep Student Interview] How She Landed a Johns Hopkins Research Position

    I’m thrilled to introduce you to Tara, one of our outstanding Passion Prep students, as she shares her inspiring journey through the college admissions process. In this episode, Tara opens up about the overwhelming stress she initially felt, trying to juggle “all the things” to stand out. But as she soon discovered, it’s not about the sheer quantity of activities or test scores - it’s about quality, passion, and intellectual curiosity that truly make a difference. Listen in as Tara reveals how shifting her mindset and adopting the strategies we teach here at Passion Prep led to incredible wins, including landing a prestigious research position at Johns Hopkins. Her story is not only motivational but also packed with valuable insights for anyone navigating their own college admissions journey. I hope you enjoy this episode, and I highly recommend that you register for our upcoming Live Free Training starting this coming Wednesday. During this training, you’ll learn 3 high-level strategies you must implement to get accepted into your dream colleges. It all starts this coming Wednesday and I can’t wait to support you! You can reserve your free seat at https://passionprep.com/live//! If you’d like to work with us just like Tara, we have our brand new 1:1 Premier College Counseling Program called the Accepted Club. Inside this program, we’ll focus on providing you with the best individualized support by focusing on your passion, strength and potential. Your support will include 8 x 1:1 Sessions via Zoom, Unlimited Email Support with our coaches, and Weekly Office Hours to answer any questions you have about your college admissions journey. Start your journey to your dream college here: https://passionprep.com/acceptedclub/! On the other hand, if you’re not quite ready to make a long-term commitment but still need help assessing your current college admissions-standing, I recommend you book a 1:1 45-Minute Private Coaching Call with me to help address your urgent questions. You can book this call by clicking this link here. As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@passionprep.com. Also, I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – our Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passion_prep.

    17 min

  3. 2 SEPT

    Should You Apply To Ivy League Colleges?

    In today’s episode, I tackle the controversial question, “Should you apply to Ivy League colleges?” I break down the real value of these prestigious institutions and whether they’re truly worth the effort. Discover the key reasons people are drawn to Ivy League schools and what they can offer - if you’re ready to maximize the opportunity. I hope you enjoy this episode, and I highly recommend that you register for our upcoming Live Free Training starting this coming Wednesday. During this training, you’ll learn 3 high-level strategies you must implement to get accepted into your dream colleges. It all starts this coming Wednesday and I can’t wait to support you! You can reserve your free seat at https://passionprep.com/live//! We’ve also officially opened up our brand new 1:1 Premier College Counseling Program called the Accepted Club. Inside this program, we’ll focus on providing you with the best individualized support by focusing on your passion, strength and potential. Your support will include 1:1 Sessions via Zoom, Unlimited Email Support with our coaches, and Weekly Office Hours to answer any questions you have about your college admissions journey. Start your journey to your dream college here: https://passionprep.com/acceptedclub/! On the other hand, if you’re not quite ready to make a long-term commitment but still need help assessing your current college admissions-standing, I recommend you book a 1:1 45-Minute Private Coaching Call with me to help address your urgent questions. You can book this call by clicking this link here. As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@passionprep.com. Also, I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – our Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passion_prep.

    12 min

  4. 3 JUN

    6 Lessons I learned growing up as an Asian American in the United States (College Admissions Edition)

    I immigrated with my family to the United States from South Korea in third grade, and I’ve lived through what it feels like to navigate life and education in this country. My parents sacrificed so much to give me this opportunity to live, study and start my own business here, so in this episode, I wanted to share some of the big lessons that I’ve learned (so far!) in the hopes that you find them relatable, insightful and motivating to you.  I hope you enjoy this episode, and I highly recommend that you register for our upcoming Free 3-Day Training Series + Live Q&A, The DNA of Accepted Students. During these 4 days, you’ll be working with me in identifying your Theme, building your Passion Project based on your newfound Theme, and crafting your dream college list. It all starts June 17th and I can’t wait to support you!. You can reserve your free seat now at https://passionprep.com/accepted/! Get ready to open your “Congratulations, You’re Accepted!” letter from your dream college! You can reserve your spot for Passion Project Bootcamp, our 1-year group college consulting program to get you ACCEPTED into your dream college using your passion, strength and potential. Start your journey to your dream college https://passionprep.com/bootcamp! As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@passionprep.com. Also I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – our new Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passion_prep.

    26 min

  5. 9 MAY

    Let's Be Honest. Is An Ivy League Education Worth It?

    Today, we will be talking about a controversial topic - is an Ivy League/Top-tier college education actually worth it? Recently, DailyMail.com published a report detailing the links between Ivy League degrees and future earnings, and this immediately prompted me to pick up my microphone and voice my honest opinions. Sit back, grab a refreshing drink, and enjoy our latest episode as we talk deeper about the worth of a flagship college education, as well as the common patterns we are seeing with our current generation of students (& parents) and how they perceive colleges in today’s competitive landscape. I hope you enjoy this episode, and I highly recommend that you attend our free 60-minute introductory training where you’ll learn the 3 Essential Strategies you can implement right now to build a stand-out factor and craft a compelling college portfolio. You can reserve your seat now at https://passionprep.com/masterclass! Get ready to open your “Congratulations, You’re Accepted!” letter from your dream college! You can enroll in the Passion Project Bootcamp, our 1-year group college consulting program, to help you get ACCEPTED into your dream college using your passion, strength and potential. Start your journey to your dream college at https://passionprep.com/bootcamp! As always, if you have any questions, please reach out to our Support Team at info@passionprep.com. Also I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – our Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passion_prep.

    21 min

  6. 22 ABR

    Student Panel 2024: Accepted into Cornell, UNC Chapel Hill, and many more

    To kick off another new episode, I will be sharing a recent Student Panel hosted with several of our Passion Project Bootcamp students. In this episode, our students share their unique college admissions journey and how they were able to find success throughout this process ultimately leading to acceptances to colleges such as Cornell University, UNC Chapel Hill, Emory University, NYU, and many more. I hope you enjoy this episode, and I highly recommend that you attend our free 60-minute introductory training where you’ll learn the 3 Essential Strategies you can implement right now to build a stand-out factor and craft a compelling college portfolio. You can reserve your seat now at https://passionprep.com/masterclass! Get ready to open your “Congratulations, You’re Accepted!” letter from your dream college! You can enroll in the Passion Project Bootcamp, our 1-year group college consulting program, to help you get ACCEPTED into your dream college using your passion, strength and potential. Start your journey to your dream college at https://passionprep.com/bootcamp! As always, if you have any questions, please reach out to our Support Team at info@passionprep.com. Also I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – our Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passion_prep.

    24 min

  7. 8 ABR

    New College Admissions Trends to Watch in 2024 and 2025

    The college admissions landscape is undergoing significant changes for the first time in history. For students to have a successful college application season, they must stay informed and be prepared for the latest policy changes in the world of college admissions.  To kick off our new season for Demystifying College Admissions, I’ll take you through new college admissions trends students must watch out for in 2024 and 2025, and what you can do to combat the competition & position yourself as a must-have applicant.  I hope you enjoy this episode, and I highly recommend that you attend our free 60-minute introductory training where you’ll learn the 3 Essential Strategies you can implement right now to build a stand-out factor and craft a compelling college portfolio. You can reserve your seat now at https://passionprep.com/masterclass! Get ready to open your “Congratulations, You’re Accepted!” letter from your dream college! You can enroll in the Passion Project Bootcamp, our 1-year group college consulting program, to help you get ACCEPTED into your dream college using your passion, strength and potential. Start your journey to your dream college at https://passionprep.com/bootcamp! As always, if you have any questions, please reach out to our Support Team at info@passionprep.com. Also I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – our Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passion_prep.

    15 min

  8. 06/03/2023

    Parents’ Roles In College Admissions, New Trends, And the best college admissions advice with Elizabeth West (College Consultant)

    Every single episode we talk a lot about students’ passion and helping them find their interest and values, but today I want to focus on the role the families play in this process with my special guest, Elizabeth West of EWC College Consulting.  In this great conversation with Elizabeth, we take a deeper look at the parents’ roles. You’ll discover the new college admission trends that we’re seeing, and she gives her best advice for students who are on their college admissions journey. I love the humor, expertise, and wisdom Elizbeth brings to the podcast, so I’m excited for you to meet her and to laugh and learn with us today!  Mark your calendars for March 15th, 2023, at 5pm PST/8pm EST, as we are hosting a live free training on college admissions! I’ll be sharing 3 strategies you must implement, and I'll also walk you through how to plan for your summer break. You can sign up for this  now at https://passionprep.com/live, but hurry as spots are very limited!  Get ready to open your “Congratulations, You’re Accepted!” letter from your dream college! You can reserve your spot for Passion Project Bootcamp, our 1-year group college consulting program to get you ACCEPTED into your dream college using your passion, strength and potential. Start your journey to your dream college https://passionprep.com/bootcamp! As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@passionprep.com. Also I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – our new Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passion_prep.

    36 min
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I’m Julie Kim, and I’m the host of Demystifying College Admissions. Look, I’ve been there before! Navigating through the college admissions process is overwhelming, confusing and ultimately stressful. This podcast is designed to inspire high school students to identify their passions, learn all about the most updated college admissions strategies, with guests and experts from all industries! And the best part is we’ll also dive into mental health so that this podcast will be a healthy, safe, and vulnerable space for all teens and parents out there!

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