244 episodes

Equipping you to successfully pursue the college of your dreams. I believe that the world needs every student to reach their full potential. College admittance shouldn't hold you back. I'm an educator and Harvard grad who has been in your shoes. I designed this podcast to accompany the Ivy League Challenge (my online course) to support my listeners. I've met with graduates, admissions officers, and professors to identify the criteria used to select candidates. I've crafted a road map for success and can share it with you. 

Ivy League Prep Academy Podcast Steve

    • Education
    • 4.8 • 28 Ratings

Equipping you to successfully pursue the college of your dreams. I believe that the world needs every student to reach their full potential. College admittance shouldn't hold you back. I'm an educator and Harvard grad who has been in your shoes. I designed this podcast to accompany the Ivy League Challenge (my online course) to support my listeners. I've met with graduates, admissions officers, and professors to identify the criteria used to select candidates. I've crafted a road map for success and can share it with you. 

    Essay Workshop-- Get it Written!

    Essay Workshop-- Get it Written!

    Now that exams have finished up, it is time to shift your focus to your college application essays. I will be hosting a workshop to help you get started, and to make sure that you avoid the biggest mistakes most people make in these essays. Participation in the workshop is free, but you need to register.you can register at TILC.to/BestEssay-----To register for the Ivy League Challenge, visit our websiteTo follow on Instagram: @TheIvyLeagueChallengeTo join us on our Facebook group for pa...

    • 12 min
    Dealing with Disappointment

    Dealing with Disappointment

    What do you do when both of your children work hard for an audition, and then one is chosen to perform, but the other is not selected? How should they each deal with the news?I find that musicians develop a unique ability to handle criticism, and also to handle rejection. I hope this episode helps teens everywhere (musicians and non-musicians alike) to take a healthy approach to the realities of daring to pursue big goals. -----To register for the Ivy League Challenge, visit our websiteTo fol...

    • 17 min
    Academic Considerations in the College Application

    Academic Considerations in the College Application

    Is an A in a regular class, or a B in an honors/AP class more valuable for me?How do I decide how many APs to take?How do I schedule my classes in order to be as competitive as possible for college?Which high school should I attend?These are a few of the questions that should be straightforward, but end up being quick difficult to decide, because there are different colleges, and what is a good strategy at one college would be a bad strategy at another college. Also, teens are different, and ...

    • 24 min
    Your Common App Audit-- urgent!

    Your Common App Audit-- urgent!

    Are you stressed about what is coming when you fill out the Common Application? Do you worry that you might have gaps in your story that need to be filled, but don't know how to find them ahead of time?I will be hosting a masterclass on May 8th in order to help you answer these questions, and give you clarity about what is important vs activities that are not important. At the end of the masterclass, you'll have a good idea of how your application will be read, and which area of your applicat...

    • 9 min
    Your Holistic College Application Audit

    Your Holistic College Application Audit

    What gaps might exist in your future application? How can you find those gaps so you can fill them before it is too late?We go through each element of the Common Application to identify how to prepare for every section. -----To register for the Ivy League Challenge, visit our websiteTo follow on Instagram: @TheIvyLeagueChallengeTo join us on our Facebook group for parentsOr schedule a meeting with Steve here

    • 17 min
    NHS & Volunteering

    NHS & Volunteering

    Should you sign up for NHS? Is it worth the effort?What about volunteering in general? How much should I volunteer? How many hours is enough? Which type of volunteering is best for my application?Listen in to learn the answers to these questions and more.-----To register for the Ivy League Challenge, visit our websiteTo follow on Instagram: @TheIvyLeagueChallengeTo join us on our Facebook group for parentsOr schedule a meeting with Steve here

    • 17 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
28 Ratings

28 Ratings

PV Lex ,

Mind blowing

Mr Gardner, Thank you for this fresh perspective on raising kids in today’s fierce college admissions process. We want to recharge our batteries through identifying and understanding our core values and living authentically NOW!

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Very motivating

Your podcast is always filled with great advice. I love the way you back up your claims and advice with solid evidence. You have a gift of speaking clearly. My daughter just signed up for you challenge!

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Good school advice

Cool advice, helps me stay focused on what matters as I go through school.

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