Accepted: A College Admissions Podcast Tokyo Academics
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Tokyo Academics presents "Accepted: A College Admissions Podcast." This podcast is dedicated to delivering the unfiltered truth about applying to college in the 21st century.
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#145 - It's Been a Crazy Year: Interview with an Admissions Expert
This week, we're joined by Jennifer Liepin, a seasoned admissions consultant with a passion for educational equity. With over 20 years of experience, Jennifer shares key insights from the recent admissions cycle, highlighting what makes students stand out to top-tier universities. Known for her success in guiding students to Ivy League and Top 20 schools, Jennifer offers a glimpse into her effective strategies and the trends she's observed. Whether you're aiming for a top college or seeking to understand the admissions landscape better, this episode provides valuable advice from one of the field's leading experts.
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#144 - Does the SAT still matter?
"How optional is optional?" has arguably become one of the most controversial questions in the admissions landscape with regards to standardized testing. However, recent data from MIT and a New York Times article both suggest that there may be some merit to top schools reintroducing some form of standardized testing as a requirement. This becomes an even more important talking point as many schools will formally re-evaluate their testing policy in 2025. This week, Tyler dives into that discussion, forecasts the testing landscape for upcoming college applicants, and provides some suggestions for how to best prepare
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#143 - Crafting a Strategic (and meaningful) Summer Plan
One of the most important parts of this podcast is the opportunity to respond to questions from students and parents. This week, Tyler responds to a student inquiry about seeking out impactful summer opportunities and discerning which options are going to provide the greatest outcomes for the investment of time. With the plethora of options comes an increased number of opportunities that sound enticing but offer very little in terms of meaningful growth and experience. We talk about some ways to cut through some of that noise and identify the paths that are best fit for you.
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Need help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial. -
#142 - The Truth About AP Exams
Advanced Placement examinations are one of many ways to demonstrate to colleges that you are academically ready for the rigor of their institution. The breadth and flexibility of the AP program means that it absolutely should be considered as part of any college application strategy, even if you are not attending a school that offers AP. However, with those advantages come a series of misconceptions around how useful these exams are. This week, Tyler breaks down the AP Exams and talks through how to most effectively utilize them to boost your college application, while remaining mindful of some of the pitfalls that can come with focusing solely on APs as a measure of academic rigor.
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#141 - Crossing the Pond: Interview with a UK Admissions Expert
In this week's episode, Tyler sits down with Oxford alum and UK education specialist, Maggie. Together, they delve deep into the intricacies of UK university admissions, providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of what it takes to secure a place in one of these prestigious institutions. Whether you're a student who's dreaming of studying in the historic halls of Oxford or Cambridge, or you're simply wondering what else is out there beyond schools in the U.S., this episode is for you. Hear Tyler and Maggie share their wealth of knowledge and experience, shedding light on who might be the best fit for a UK education and how to enhance your chances of success.
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Need help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial. -
#140 - The Truth About Volunteering
It's the holiday season, which for many means an opportunity to give back. But for college admissions, are a few winter break community service hours going to be enough? In response to a listener question, Tyler spends some time talking about the importance of community impact, dismisses some myths about what counts as "meaningful" volunteer work, and suggests some ways to make sure that the impact you make on your community actually makes a difference.
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Very strategic and new insights
As a parent I’ve read books and listened to other podcasts but Tyler’s insights are ones I have not heard before. He approaches things in a sane, yet strategic way. Goes one layer deeper than most in this crazy, black box world of college admissions.
Attuned, smart & refreshing
You are so attuned, love the voice, the commandeering of specific examples, the eye on trend/s. Refreshing podcast, of course informative but also nuanced. I work on admissions essays with students and am always looking for untired resources that are independently worth listening to. Thank you!