Demystifying College Admissions

Do you ever feel that knot of anxiety tightening in your stomach just thinking about college admissions? Are you a student wrestling with the fear of rejection, the pressure to be perfect, or the daunting question of "what if I'm not good enough?" Today I want to talk about dealing with this fear and pressure, for both students and their parents when it comes to the college admissions process.  In this episode, I share my own story and the reasons why I coach our students to set big goals, plus I reveal how I shifted my mindset to deal with the pressure and uncertainty - all while growing myself by embracing all the possibilities. It's my intention that this gives a perspective shift that will help you and your parents  navigate the college admissions process with more confidence, less stress, and a renewed sense of purpose!  Before we get started, for those of you who want to learn more about how we help our students get into their dream Ivy League and Top-tier colleges, you can start with our Free Intro Training at www.passionprep.com/masterclass.  Additionally, we've officially launched our PPBC: Self-Paced Online Course. This digital, step-by-step course will help you build a strong college admissions gameplan, select the right extracurriculars, brainstorm & execute your unique Passion Project, create your resume, and much more: https://passionprep.teachable.com/p/ppbc-self-paced-online-course. Get ready to open your “Congratulations, You're Accepted!” letter from your dream college! You can reserve your spot for Passion Project Bootcamp 2025 - Waitlist, our 1-year group college consulting program to get you ACCEPTED into your dream college using your passion, strength and potential. We are currently closed but you'll be notified when we open up this summer: https://passionprep.com/ppbcwaitlist/! 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.

Have you ever felt like perfect grades and sky-high SAT scores were the only ticket to your dream college? What if you could defy those odds? Today, you'll meet Kira, a Passion Prep student who just landed her spot at the University of Virginia, her dream college despite facing GPA and test score challenges.  How did she do it? In this episode, Kira opens up about her journey and we dive into the strategies and insights that helped her stand out, even without "perfect" stats. If you're looking to demystify the path to Top-tier colleges and discover how to craft an application that truly shines, you won't want to miss this! Before we get started, for those of you who want to learn more about how we help our students get into their dream Ivy League and Top-tier colleges, you can start with our Free Intro Training at www.passionprep.com/masterclass.  Additionally, if you are looking for more 1:1 support, our VIP College Counseling Program - Waitlist is now available. We are currently at full capacity at this moment, but once you join our waitlist, you will be notified when our spots open up. You can fill out our application & join our waitlist using our link at www.passionprep.com/vip-college-counseling-program. Get ready to open your “Congratulations, You're Accepted!” letter from your dream college! You can reserve your spot for Passion Project Bootcamp 2025, 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 at 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 Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passion_prep.

Would you like to know how our students got accepted into Ivy Leagues & Top-tier colleges, especially in competitive fields such as Computer Science,  Pre-Med, and Pre-Law? Or, learn why you are actually decreasing your chances of getting accepted into your dream colleges without even realizing it? If you find yourself asking these questions, and are left yearning for the most robust strategies to help you stand out in this competitive landscape, this episode is perfect for you. Today, I'm sharing the audio of the Free Live Training that I just hosted last week, where I revealed our brand new presentation on 5 proven college admission strategies you must implement in order for you to stand out and get accepted into your dream colleges. By implementing at least one of these 5 strategies I share, and taking action correctly, you will see a dramatic difference in the way you view & approach your own college admissions journey. I'm hosting a Free Live Workshop this Wednesday, March 12th that I highly recommend you attend. During this live training, you'll learn 5 Proven College Admissions Strategies That Got My Students Accepted Into Ivy League & Top-tier Colleges In 2024. You'll also learn about the latest trends that we're seeing in college admissions, along with any recent policy changes occuring in the college admissions landscape. I can't wait to support you! You can reserve your free seat at https://passionprep.com/live//!   Get ready to open your “Congratulations, You're Accepted!” letter from your dream college! You can reserve your spot for Passion Project Bootcamp 2025, 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 at https://passionprep.com/bootcamp! Also, every year I work with a select 10 students with the college essay and application process, and our application to the program is going to go live in a few days for the Class of 2026 students. This intensive program starts in March 2025 and ends next January 2026, and you can reach out to our Support Team at info@passionprep.com for the application. Please note, if you are not our current Passion Prep student, we're going to give priority to our students first, as availability is very limited. 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.

Ever wonder what truly sets apart students who achieve their Ivy League dreams? Or, more broadly, what the hidden traits are of those who conquer any goal they set their mind to?  Over the last 14 to 15 years, I have been able to collect 7 common traits of highly successful people who have accomplished their goals & dreams. In this episode, I reveal what they are and how they play a pivotal role in your college admissions journey, and your future!  I'm hosting a Free Live Workshop this Wednesday, March 5th + the following Wednesday, March 12th that I highly recommend you attend. During this live training, you'll learn 5 Proven College Admissions Strategies That Got My Students Accepted Into Ivy League & Top-tier Colleges In 2024. You'll also learn about the latest trends that we're seeing in college admissions, along with any recent policy changes occuring in the college admissions landscape. I can't wait to support you! You can reserve your free seat at https://passionprep.com/live//!  Every year I work with a select 10 students with the college essay and application process, and our application to the program is going to go live in a few days for the Class of 2026 students. This intensive program starts in March 2025 and ends next January 2026, and you can reach out to our Support Team at info@passionprep.com for the application. Please note, if you are not our current Passion Prep student, we're going to give priority to our students first, as availability is very limited. 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.

Are you not sure when is the right moment to dive into SAT or ACT prep? This is a question I get often, so I wanted to break it all down for you today based on each grade level. In our latest episode, I reveal the best time to start preparing for these standardized tests, how diagnostic scores work and the academic factors that really matter when it comes to college applications.  You may find this episode a little bit more instructional in nature and requires more technical strategies, but I find it helpful to have one of these episodes every so often. Regardless of which grade you're in right now, what I will share today will give you the guidance you need to navigate the SAT and ACT with more confidence!  I'm also hosting a free live workshop this coming Wednesday that I highly recommend you attend. 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 recent policy changes occuring in the college admissions landscape. I can't wait to support you! You can reserve your free seat at https://passionprep.com/live//! If you want more individualized college admissions support, we have our 1:1 Premier College Counseling Program that is one year long 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/! 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.

Do you have to be a genius to get into Ivy League colleges? This is a question I get often, and I want to quickly debunk this myth for students (+parents) currently navigating their college admissions journey. More than ever, colleges now are looking for more than just quantitative factors, and in this episode, I discuss the often-overlooked qualitative factors that play a crucial role in the admissions decision-making process.  So, if this is a myth that has been holding you back from aiming for Ivy League or Top-tier colleges that you had your eyes on, then this episode is going to be very beneficial to you!  I'm also hosting a free live workshop this coming Wednesday that I highly recommend you attend. 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 recent policy changes occuring in the college admissions landscape. I can't wait to support you! You can reserve your free seat at https://passionprep.com/live//! If you want more individualized college admissions support, we have our 1:1 Premier College Counseling Program that is one year long 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/! 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.

In today's digital age, there's no denying that social media has become an integral part of our lives. However, there's just so much going on in the world of social media and I've discovered students having a hard time managing all that comes with social media as it relates to college admissions.  While there can be benefits to social media when it comes to college admissions, it can still be very tough. In our latest episode, I reveal 3 pros and cons of social media in the college admissions space, and I share how you can begin to manage your screen time, foster a positive online presence, and ultimately, leverage social media to your advantage.  I'm 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 recent policy changes occuring in the college admissions landscape. I can't wait to support you! You can reserve your free seat at https://passionprep.com/live//! If you want more individualized college admissions support, we have our 1:1 Premier College Counseling Program that is one year long 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.

Are you dreaming of attending your dream college and wondering what it takes to stand out in this competitive college admissions process? The answer isn't about doing everything all at once, but about having a strategic game plan and once you have a solid foundation in place first, you can focus on important action-steps that we execute inside our Passion Prep programs.  Last week, I hosted a bonus training for our Passion Prep students on this very same topic. Although I rarely share our Passion Prep materials as I like to keep it exclusive for our students, I thought sharing the audio recording from this presentation would be really helpful for listeners of our podcast. I hope this episode helps you create a personalized roadmap to achieve your goals so you can navigate the college application process with more confidence & clarity!  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 recent policy changes occuring in the college admissions landscape. I can't wait to support you! You can reserve your free seat at https://passionprep.com/live//! If you want more individualized college admissions support, we have our 1:1 Premier College Counseling Program that is one year long 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.

Identifying your major and building evidence(s) around it will help you stand out in the college admissions process, but do you select a hard major with a lesser chance of acceptance, or an easier one with a higher chance of getting accepted? This is a very nuanced topic because it depends on a lot of factors, and in this episode, I break it all down and reveal what you need to keep in mind when deciding on which major to pursue.  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//! If you want more individualized college admissions support, we have our 1:1 Premier College Counseling Program that is one year long 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.

A few weeks ago, one of our outstanding Passion Prep students, Rebecca, reached out to share the exciting news that she had been accepted into Cornell University! She wanted to express her gratitude for the support and guidance she received from our Passion Prep program. Her story is so inspiring that I knew I had to invite her to the podcast to share her journey with you. In this episode, you'll hear Rebecca's firsthand experience of her successful college admissions journey and why she credits so much of her achievement to the Passion Prep program. She'll provide valuable insights on how the program helped her align her strengths with her application process and ultimately gain acceptance into her dream school. If you're ready to get accepted into your dream college, and live your dream life like Rebecca is, then this episode is sure to help inspire and educate you on your own journey!  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//! If you want more individualized college admissions support, we have our 1:1 Premier College Counseling Program that is one year long 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

If you've been following me for a while now or you're a student in one of our programs, you know that I am always emphasising the importance of mindset. In this episode, I want to talk about some of the things that are not really discussed in the space of college admissions.  Today, I reveal the role mindset plays in having the confidence to set big goals that will ultimately lead you to find passion and success on your college admissions journey.  Remember, there's a transformation you can go through when you set big goals. Even if you don't reach that goal, you will inevitably go through a shift, and this process will help you evolve as you become a more happy, more confident, and more successful person.  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 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 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. 

The college admissions process is stressful, but in this solo episode, I reveal how you can make this journey less stressful and more fun, I uncover the reasons why this stress exists, and the ways that college admissions have changed drastically over the years. Today, you'll learn the true importance of how being passionate and being yourself is ultimately what will get you into your dream college!  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 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 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.

Today I'm joined by a very special guest, Andrew Kim, who is a graduate of Brown University, Cambridge, Harvard Medical School and a White House Fellowship. In this episode, Andrew reveals how he achieved all his accomplishments. You'll be surprised to hear that it wasn't just by studying hard, which could be considered unexpected coming from a doctor and researcher with such an impressive resume.  I'm really excited to share this episode with you because it's crucial for high school students to hear from people who already went through what you're about to go through.I hope that Andrew's story will also be a tremendous source of inspiration to you for your own college admissions journey.  If you are listening to this episode in January 2023, I'll be hosting a couple of free live workshops, 3 Essential Steps to Getting Accepted Into Your Dream Colleges (even if you think you're not unique or competitive enough).I'll be sharing the latest college admissions trends and the proven formula our students used to get accepted into Harvard, Yale, Stanford, UPenn, Cornell, John Hopkins, and many more. During this live workshop, we will officially be opening enrollment for our premier 1-year group college consulting program, Passion Project Bootcamp Next Level. The Next Level program is for YOU if you want to STAND OUT and WOW Ivy League & Top-tier colleges by strategizing your college admissions portfolio, creating your own Passion Project, and landing research/intern positions. You can reserve your seat for this free living training now at https://passionprep.com/live.I can't wait to see you there! 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. 

We have some exciting news! Our Passion Project Bootcamp Next Level student Isha just got accepted into UPenn Early Decision, and in today's episode, you're going to hear exactly how she did it. Isha shares her GPA, SAT scores, extracurriculars, and the strategies from our program that she implemented to get accepted into her dream college. It's important to note that she didn't have straight A's, and she didn't submit her SAT scores, but by following her passion and proven strategies, she was able to receive early acceptance into UPenn as an International Relations major. I'm so proud of the growth Isha has shown and how she has matured into such a powerful and passionate individual. I hope you find her story informative and inspirational for your own college admissions journey!  Our premier 1-year group college consulting program, Project Bootcamp Next Level, is opening doors for the 2023 cohort in January, and this is the only opportunity that you'll have to enroll this upcoming year. This program will help you stand out and get accepted into your dream Ivy League and Top-tier colleges by creating your unique strategy, executing a strategically-aligned Passion Project, and also by landing research and internship positions. Starting in February 2023, my team and I will be guiding a small group of qualified and highly-motivated high school students toward their dream colleges. You can join the waitlist now at https://passionprep.com/nextlevelwaitlist/ to be among the first to be notified when enrollment opens.  Before this year comes to an end, are you interested in learning more top strategies that will take your college application to the next level? You can start by registering for our free training now at www.passionprep.com/masterclass to discover 3 strategies to help you stand out & get accepted into your dream Ivy League & Top-tier colleges! 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. 

Today I'm sharing with you some of the examples and strategies from our Passion Project Bootcamp and Next Level students. In this episode, you'll hear from three different students of ours; one who got accepted into John Hopkins and Harvard, another who was accepted into Cornell, and the final student who got accepted into USC.  They each reveal the mistakes that they made in the initial part of their college admissions journey, some of the changes they had to make once they started working with us inside of our program, the extracurriculars they worked on, and a whole lot more.  Stay tuned as we'll be doing another round of these episodes where I share case studies of our students who are getting accepted into their dream colleges!  I have exciting news! Our premier 1-year group college consulting program, Project Bootcamp Next Level, is opening doors for the 2023 cohort in January, and this is the only opportunity that you'll have to enroll this upcoming year. This program will help you stand out and get accepted into your dream Ivy League and Top-tier colleges by creating your unique strategy, executing a strategically-aligned Passion Project, and also by landing research and internship positions. Starting in February 2023, my team and I will be guiding a small group of qualified and highly-motivated high school students toward their dream colleges. You can join the waitlist now at https://passionprep.com/nextlevelwaitlist/ to be among the first to be notified when enrollment opens!  Are you interested in learning more top strategies that will take your college application to the next level? You can start by registering for our free training now at www.passionprep.com/masterclass to discover 3 strategies to help you stand out & get accepted into your dream Ivy League & Top-tier colleges! 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. 

Today I have a very special episode for our Class of 2024 students. Being a Junior  is really tough; you have an unforgiving course load, an insane amount of homework, and a lot of added commitments that make it difficult to look ahead and plan for your Senior  year. That's why I wanted to record a comprehensive episode for you detailing 5 of the most important things you must work on right now if you are a Class of 2024 student!  Are you interested in learning more top strategies that will take your college application to the next level? You can start by registering for our free training now at www.passionprep.com/masterclass to discover 3 strategies to help you stand out & get accepted into your dream Ivy League & Top-tier colleges! 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/ppbc/!  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. 

As you can see from the title of this episode, today I want to help you understand something so essential to question in your college admissions journey: whether passion should drive your college admissions journey. In this episode, you'll o hear why I believe the answer to this question is “no” and why I feel so strongly that passion should drive your life, and then as a byproduct, your college admissions success becomes inevitable. Are you interested in learning more top strategies that will take your college application to the next level? You can start by registering for our free training now at www.passionprep.com/masterclass to discover 3 strategies to help you stand out & get accepted into your dream Ivy League & Top-tier colleges! 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/ppbc/!  As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@jpassionprep.com. Also I'd love to connect with you on Instagram – our new Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passion_prep. 

Today we have a very special guest, Nicky, who is a graduate of UC Berkeley. Nicky majored in film and minored in computer science, and we invited him onto the podcast because he has a lot of useful insights and information about important things like selecting a major.  This is an area where many students and parents are stressing out about, and Nicky reveals how he was able to finally declare his major during his junior year. He also shares the pros and cons of UC Berkeley, specifically regarding the environment and the resources that were provided there, and much more.  We hope that you can gain some insight from Nicky's journey, and after listening to this episode, you can decipher for yourself whether UC Berkeley would be a good fit for you!  I am hosting our final live workshop of the year, 3 Essential Steps To Getting Accepted Into Your Dream Colleges (Even if you think you're not unique or competitive enough), this coming Wednesday, October 19th. In this workshop, you can ask questions and learn the most updated college admission trends and strategies. You will also hear more about our college consulting program, Passion Project Bootcamp, as we'll be opening enrollment to that during the live workshop. Head on over to https://passionprep.com/live/ to reserve your free seat now. Again, this is the last event of the year, and I do not want you to miss out on it!  You can register for our free training now at www.passionprep.com/masterclass!  As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@jpassionprep.com. Also I'd love to connect with you on Instagram – our new Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passion_prep. 

Julie Kim Consulting has been renamed Passion Prep! Our mission is to inspire, motivate, and mentor high school students to get accepted into their dream colleges using their strengths, real personality, passion, values and honesty. We mentor our students to live passionately and daringly. This is the legacy we'll leave behind, and to learn more, visit our brand new website by clicking here. We cannot wait to mentor you!  Are you ready to take the next step in your college admissions journey? You can learn more about our Passion Project Bootcamp program inside our free, 1-hour introductory training.  In only one hour, you can learn techniques, strategies and updates to the college admissions process, and at the very end, you'll learn more about how the Passion Project Bootcamp program can help you with your college admissions journey.  You can register for our free training now at www.juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass!  As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com. Also I'd love to connect with you on Instagram – our new Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passionprep. 

In this episode, I want to talk about the negative self-talk that is so addicting and easy to fall into. We tend to be hard on ourselves and want to do everything during the college admissions process, but there is a way to make this journey life-changing and stress-free. Today, I am going to share 3 strategies that you can use to begin eliminating negative self-talk so that you can start showing up as the best version of yourself!  I also want to share some amazing motivational testimonials that I've received from students from our Passion Project Bootcamp program. I hope that you can be inspired by their college admissions journey and see what is possible for you too!  Are you ready to take the next step in your college admissions journey? You can learn more about our Passion Project Bootcamp program inside our free, 1-hour introductory training.  In only one hour, you can learn techniques, strategies and updates to the college admissions process, and at the very end, you'll learn more about how the Passion Project Bootcamp program can help you with your college admissions journey. You can register for our free training now at www.juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass!  The Passion Project Bootcamp is our premier 1-Year Group College Consulting Program where you'll build your unique Passion Project, create a compelling application, and get accepted to your dream college. To join our program, go to www.juliekimconsulting.com/ppbc! As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com. Also I'd love to connect with you on Instagram – my handle is: www.instagram.com/julie_kim7.  SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-130-how-to-eliminate-negative-self-talk-from-your-college-journey-ppbc-student-interviews/ 

As school is starting back up again, I am incredibly excited to be recording a brand new episode for you today! Along with the fun that comes with back-to-school shopping, this is a great time to focus on goal setting, which is something that I always looked forward to when I was a student.  To kick off the back-to-school season, I thought I would give you a mindset boost and talk about how I coach our Passion Project Bootcamp students to develop a long-term mindset for success beyond the college admissions process.   I also want to share some amazing motivational testimonials that I've received from students from our Passion Project Bootcamp program. My hope is that by hearing about their inspiring experiences in their own words, you, too, can see what is possible for you!  Are you ready to take the next step in your college admissions journey? You can learn more about our Passion Project Bootcamp program inside our free, 1-hour introductory training.  In only one hour, you'll hear me talk about techniques, strategies and updates to the college admissions process, and at the very end, you'll learn more about how the Passion Project Bootcamp program can help you with your college admissions journey. You can register for our free training now at www.juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass!  The Passion Project Bootcamp is our premier 1-Year Group College Consulting Program where you'll build your stand-out Passion Project and create college applications that demonstrate you are a must-have student to your dream college. To join our program, go to www.juliekimconsulting.com/ppbc! As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com. Also I'd love to connect with you on Instagram – my handle is: www.instagram.com/julie_kim7.  SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-129-the-mindset-boost-you-need-for-back-to-school-season-ppbc-student-interviews/ 

In today's podcast episode, I wanted to reveal what it was like for me as a 1st Generation Korean American to navigate the college admissions process. I also have a lot of insights to share that can be applied if you are an international student or a 1.5 generation student as well, so you'll want to tune in and listen. We're also sharing another series of student interviews with our Passion Project Bootcamp students. In these student interviews, they talk about the importance of mindset and the specific shifts that they made throughout the Passion Project Bootcamp Program, and I can't wait for you to hear from them here today. These students also share that they will be the first child to go to college in the United States, so I'm sure it will be insightful, relatable, and extremely helpful.  As mentioned last week, I'm on a mission to transform the college admissions journey, so once a year we host a live event for students and parents from all over the world. This year we are taking it to the next level with a free 3-part video series and live Q&A called The DNA of Accepted Students, where you'll learn the 3 essential steps to get accepted into your dream college (even if you think you're not competitive enough). You can watch the first video starting June 20th, with the other videos releasing on June 21st and 22nd, and then on June 22nd at 5 pm Pacific/8 pm Eastern I'll be doing a live Q&A on Zoom to answer your specific questions.  Registration is FREE and now open at https://juliekimconsulting.com/accepted. This is an amazing event that I don't want you to miss out on, because not only will it transform the way you approach your college admissions journey as a high school student, but also the way you live your life!   Our signature 1-Year Group College Consulting Program, Passion Project Bootcamp, is currently closed for enrollment, but will be opening enrollment in June! To get added to the waitlist and be the first notified, go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/ppbcwaitlist!  To start off with our free training, you can register here at https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass. This is a (FREE) introductory training for you to get a better idea of how I coach my students. You'll also learn the 3 essential strategies that you must implement to get accepted in your dream college! As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I'd love to connect with you on Instagram – I'm at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7. SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-128-navigating-the-college-admissions-journey-as-a-first-generation-student-ppbc-student-interviews/ 

Today, I'm going to answer the most frequently asked question that my team and I get, and that is when to start preparing for college admissions. Is it too early to start in 9th grade, or is it too late to start when you're a junior? You'll find out today!  We're also sharing another series of interviews with our Passion Project Bootcamp students. In these student interviews, they reveal how they learned about the best time to start preparing for the college admissions journey, as well as the value of investing in themselves and what the Passion Project Bootcamp Program has brought to their lives that they didn't have in the past.  I have a big announcement to make! I'm on a mission to transform the college admissions journey, so once a year we host a live event for students and parents from all over the world. This year we are taking it to the next level with a free 3-part video series and live Q&A called The DNA of Accepted Students, where you'll learn the 3 essential steps to get accepted into your dream college (even if you think you're not competitive enough). You can watch the first video starting June 20th, with the other videos releasing on June 21st and 22nd, and then on June 22nd at 5 pm Pacific/8 pm Eastern I'll be doing a live Q&A on Zoom to answer your specific questions.  Registration is FREE and now open at https://juliekimconsulting.com/accepted. This is an amazing event that I don't want you to miss out on, because not only will it transform the way you approach your college admissions journey as a high school student, but also the way you live your life!   Our signature 1-Year Group College Consulting Program, Passion Project Bootcamp, is currently closed for enrollment, but will be opening enrollment in June! To get added to the waitlist and be the first notified, go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/ppbcwaitlist!  To start off with our free training, you can register here at https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass. This is a (FREE) introductory training for you to get a better idea of how I coach my students. You'll also learn the 3 essential strategies that you must implement to get accepted in your dream college!As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I'd love to connect with you on Instagram – I'm at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7. SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-127-too-early-or-too-late-to-start-college-consulting-lets-find-out-ppbc-student-interviews/ 

You don't need to get accepted into your dream college to be successful.  You may have read the title of this episode and wondered… “Is Julie serious?” Yes, I am! In this episode, I'm going to unpack what I truly mean when I say that you don't need to get into your dream college to be successful, and what actually matters in the college admissions process and your life.  I'll also be sharing more interviews from our Passion Project Bootcamp students who resonate with this message. Today they reveal what they learned in the Passion Project Bootcamp Program and how they now apply it to their lives.  Remember, we cannot define our success and our chances of being successful by where we go to college, and I want to put an end to the labelling, identifying and judging people based on this. In this midst of all the noise, you need to find yourself first because that IS actually the strategy to getting accepted into your dream college.  Our signature 1-Year Group College Consulting Program, Passion Project Bootcamp, is currently closed for enrollment, but will be opening enrollment in June! To get added to the waitlist and be the first notified, go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/ppbcwaitlist!  To start off with our free training, you can register here at https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass. This is a (FREE) introductory training for you to get a better idea of how I coach my students. You'll also learn the 3 essential strategies that you must implement to get accepted in your dream college! As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I'd love to connect with you on Instagram – I'm at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7.  SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-126-you-dont-need-to-get-accepted-into-your-dream-college-to-be-successful-ppbc-student-interviews/ 

I'm so excited to be sharing this compilation episode with you, where three of our Passion Project Bootcamp students will be sharing their experiences and feedback about the Passion Project Bootcamp Program with you, in their own words!  In this episode, I really want you to  understand how this ONE strategy  will get you accepted into your dream colleges. I'm confident because this strategy is not about doing more, and it's not about burning yourself out or losing who you are as a person just to get into these high-ranked and competitive colleges. It's also not about copying what everyone else is doing, because that is NOT going to work for you.  In this episode you'll meet our Passion Project Bootcamp students, Elizabeth, Shivani and Yashaswi, who each reveal how this ONE  strategy we teach in Passion Project Bootcamp will not only get them accepted into their dream colleges, but how this strategy transformed their lives as an individual.  Mindset is key, and the shifts that you'll learn in the Passion Project Bootcamp Program will lead to so many breakthroughs, including more confidence, loving yourself more, acknowledging your worth, knowing what you're passionate about, and identifying your strength and potential. I hope that you're able to relate to these students and what they share today, and realize that you're not alone in this process. I want you to feel inspired so that you can take action towards your dream!  Our signature 1-Year Group College Consulting Program, Passion Project Bootcamp, is currently closed for enrollment, but will be opening enrollment very soon! To get added to the waitlist and be the first notified, go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/ppbcwaitlist!  To start off with our free training, you can register here at https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass. This is a (FREE) introductory training for you to get a better idea of how I coach my students. You'll also learn the 3 essential strategies that you must implement to get accepted in your dream college! As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I'd love to connect with you on Instagram – I'm at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7.  SHOW NOTES:  https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-125-how-this-strategy-will-get-you-accepted-into-your-dream-colleges-ppbc-student-interviews/ 

Today, I have another case study with one of our Passion Project Bootcamp students, Alex. In this episode, Alex shares his college admissions story of how he got accepted into Cornell University. He reveals what it felt like to receive the acceptance letter and realize that all his hard work had finally paid off!  Start off with our free training, you can register here at https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass. This is a (FREE) introductory training for you to get a better idea of how I coach my students. You'll also learn the 3 essential strategies that you must implement to get accepted in your dream college! If you are interested in learning more about our 1-Year Group College Consulting Program,  or already know that you want to work with me and my team, go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/ppbc to learn more!  As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I'd love to connect with you on Instagram – I'm at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7.  SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-124-inside-cornell-how-i-got-accepted/ 

I'm so excited to be speaking with another one of our Passion Project Bootcamp students this week! Katie just got accepted into USC Marshall School of Business, and in this episode, she reveals how she discovered that she didn't have to follow what everybody else was doing, and the strategies she used in order to get accepted into her dream college without SAT/ACT scores.  If you are interested in learning more about our 1-Year Group College Consulting Program, or already know that you want to work with me and my team, go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/ppbc to learn more!  If you'd like to start off with our free training, you can register here at https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass. This is an introductory training (FREE)  for you to get a better idea of how I coach my students. You'll also learn the 3 essential strategies that you must implement to get accepted in your dream colleges! As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I'd love to connect with you on Instagram – I'm at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7.  SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-123-the-complete-guide-on-how-to-get-accepted-into-usc-without-sat-act-scores/ 

Today, I'm so excited to be introducing you to another Passion Project Bootcamp student, Ginny, who just  got accepted into Vanderbilt, UC Berkeley, and UCLA (among other schools), and in this episode, she shares how our program helped her gain trust in herself, build her confidence during her college admissions journey, and motivated her to take action towards success.  If you are interested in learning more about our 1-Year Group College Consulting Program, or already know that you want to work with me and my team, go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/ppbc to learn more!  If you'd like to start off with our free training, you can register here at https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass. This is an introductory training (FREE)  for you to get a better idea of how I coach my students. You'll also learn the 3 essential strategies that you must implement to get accepted in your dream colleges! As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I'd love to connect with you on Instagram – I'm at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7.  SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-122-how-she-got-accepted-into-vanderbilt-uc-berkeley-and-ucla/ 

Today, I have a special episode, because I'm interviewing my Passion Project Bootcamp student Simi, who just got ACCEPTED into her dream college: Rice University!  I was so excited for Simi to share  her journey and to give her insight on the college admissions process on our latest podcast episode, and I hope that you can appreciate  what she reveals in this episode!  If you are interested in learning more about our 1-Year Group College Consulting Program, or already know that you want to work with me and my team, go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/ppbc ! If you'd like to start off with our free training, you can register here  at https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass. This is an introductory call for you to get a better idea of how I coach my students, and where you can learn the 3 strategies that you must implement to get accepted in your dream college! As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I'd love to connect with you on Instagram – I'm at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7.  SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-121-how-my-student-got-accepted-into-rice-university/ 

The college admissions process can be overwhelming, intimidating, and often confusing, and there is a misconception that it must be hard. It doesn't have to be this way though, and in this episode, I reveal how you can get accepted into your dream college with less effort.  We are going to dive into why the process is hard for so many and how you can begin to challenge the traditional ways to apply for your dream colleges, while experiencing less stress and being intentional at the same time!  If you are interested in learning more about our 1-Year Group College Consulting Program, or already know that you want to work with me and my team, go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/bootcamp! If you'd like to start off with our free training, I'm hosting a free  training which you can attend at https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass. This is an introductory call for you to get a better idea of how I coach my students, and where you can learn the 3 strategies that you must implement to get accepted in your dream college.  As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I'd love to connect with you on Instagram – I'm at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7.  SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-120-how-to-get-accepted-into-your-dream-college-with-less-effort/ 

Today I have a very special and emotional episode, because one of my Passion Project Bootcamp students just got accepted into John Hopkins University, which was her dream college because she wants to be a doctor in the near future! For confidentiality purposes I refer to her as “Michelle” in this episode, and you'll hear about her college admissions journey, and how she felt before starting working with me inside the program.  Michelle also shares some of the achievements she had inside of our program, which ultimately led to her getting accepted into her dream college, Johns Hopkins University. If you are interested in learning more about our 1-Year College Consulting Program, or already know that you want to work with me and my team, go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/bootcamp! If you'd like to start off with our free training, I'm hosting live training which you can attend at https://juliekimconsulting.com/live. This is an introductory call for you to get a better idea of how I coach my students, and where you can learn the 3 strategies that you must implement to get accepted in your dream college.  As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I'd love to connect with you on Instagram – I'm at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7. SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-119-how-my-student-got-accepted-into-johns-hopkins-university/ 

Hey there! I took a break recording the podcast for January as my team and I were focusing on launching our Premier 1-Year Group College Consulting Program, Passion Project Bootcamp NEXT LEVEL - but we're back! We only open this program once a year, so if you want to be notified for Next Level 2023, make sure to put yourself on the Next Level 2023 Waitlist! Today I wanted to share with you The Beginner's Guide to College Admissions, to give you a foundation for topics like college admissions high-level strategies, Passion Projects brainstorming, and research positions, and to look at the ways that the college admissions process has changed, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, I'll be sharing a snippet of the live recording that I hosted in January. No matter what grade level you're currently in, I strongly believe that anyone can get tremendous value from this episode. In February and March 2022, I'll be hosting more live trainings to present our strategy and to share even more info about our Passion Project Bootcamp. To reserve your spot now, go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/live, but hurry, available spaces are limited! As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I'd love to connect with you on Instagram – I'm at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7. SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-118-the-beginners-guide-to-college-admissions/ 

Today, I have another informative podcast episode for you! I'm coaching one of our Passion Project Bootcamp students, Rushil, who asks me a lot of great questions. Topics include: What is the ultimate goal of creating and executing a Passion Project? What is the best way to showcase your Passion Project in your College Essay & Application? How can he decide to attend a summer program or not? In this episode, I guide and coach Rushil through the process and ask him brilliant questions, so that we can come to the best solution and strategy for him! This episode is jam packed with strategies and college admissions information that I'm sure you will find help as well! Very soon, we'll soon be opening enrollment to the Passion Project Bootcamp NEXT LEVEL program, our premier, most exclusive hands-on program, for the only time in 2002! If you're interested in joining the next cohort of the Passion Project Bootcamp NEXT LEVEL program, you can get on the waitlist now at https://juliekimconsulting.com/nextlevelwaitlist. With this program, in addition to the monthly live Q&A calls and one-year unlimited support, you'll be invited to 8 exclusive group sessions, where you can get more hands-on support and high-level strategies from me. If you're looking for more support and faster results, then this opportunity is for you, but as mentioned, we'll only be opening enrollment once next year, so sign up for the waitlist to be notified when this happens! Before you begin the new year, I highly recommend that you register for this training so that you know exactly what mistakes to avoid. I'll also teach you the 3 strategies you'll want to implement towards your college admissions journey in 2022. To register for the updated training, go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass. We also just released a new FREE workbook that you can download to get started thinking about self-exploration and your Passion Project ideas. Go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/workbook to get your copy now! As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I'd love to connect with you on Instagram – I'm at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7. I want to thank you for listening to the podcast this year and to take the opportunity to wish you happy holidays and a very happy new year!  See you in 2022! SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-117-ppbc-coaching-call-how-to-showcase-your-passion-project-in-your-college-essay-application/ 

Today we're bringing back the Passion Project Bootcamp coaching call series, where I invite my students onto the podcast and coach them through questions ranging from mindset, study techniques, college admissions strategies, Passion Projects, and much more! This is one of the many benefits you'll get inside the Passion Project Bootcamp, where you get more support with me in addition to the monthly live Q&A calls and unlimited support inside our private community! In this episode, we're talking about how my student Ishita is feeling stressed about the fact her school is very competitive and maintaining grades as a student there can be really hard. I definitely remember feeling overwhelmed and stressed during my high school years, so I can resonate with her in so many ways. As you'll hear, we came to a really good solution for her in this coaching call. This is an important episode because although strategies are important, we also must remember the mindset piece of the college admissions journey! On December 18th I'm hosting a 2022 Goal Setting Workshop! In this workshop, I'll teach you how to review your 2021 and how to set new goals for the upcoming new year - the right way. I'm also going to help you with your mindset and ways to feel more confident in 2022, and I'll give you time management strategies to use to overcome procrastination. This workshop is for our Passion Project Bootcamp and Passion Project Bootcamp NEXT LEVEL students exclusively, and if you enroll in Passion Project Bootcamp at https://juliekimconsulting.com/bootcamp by December 17th, 2021, and use the coupon code “GOAL2022”, you'll receive a $500 discount to the program! We've also just made a HUGE upgrade to our free training, so before you begin the new year, I highly recommend that you register for this training so that you know exactly what mistakes to avoid. I'll also teach you the 3 strategies you'll want to implement towards your college admissions journey in 2022. To register for the updated training, go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass. I've got an exciting announcement! Very soon we'll soon be opening enrollment to the Passion Project Bootcamp NEXT LEVEL program, our premier, most exclusive hands-on program. If you're interested in joining the next cohort of the Passion Project Bootcamp NEXT LEVEL program, you can get on the waitlist now at https://juliekimconsulting.com/nextlevelwaitlist. With this program, in addition to the monthly live Q&A calls and one-year unlimited support, you'll be invited to 8 exclusive group sessions, where you can get more hands-on support and high-level strategies from me. We also just released a new FREE workbook that you can download to get started thinking about self-exploration and your Passion Project ideas. Go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/workbook to get your copy now! As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I'd love to connect with you on Instagram – I'm at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7. SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-116-ppbc-coaching-call-im-stressed-about-my-competitive-school-and-my-grades/ 

Today I have a very special guest for you, and he is someone who knows so much about financial aid, scholarships, and how to pay for college. This episode is an important one because getting into college is one thing but how can you figure out the affording college? I haven't really talked about at all on the podcast, but the subject of how students and families can afford college and prepare for the costs associated with it is such an important one. Brad Baldridge is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ™, College Funding Consultant, and chief podcaster at Taming the High Cost of College. He helps families plan and save for college, while providing expert guidance, customized planning services, and insights on the latest tax, cash flow, and academic strategies. Brad has many years of experience working with families in the college planning process, where he seeks to significantly reduce their college costs. He also specializes in helping students earn admission to their preferred school and realize their college dreams. You're going to learn so much about saving for college, and the ways you can be a little more strategic and prepared for this extremely important journey, and if you do find this episode with Brad helpful, we'd love it if you snapped a screenshot and shared it on your Instagram Stories. I've got an exciting announcement! Very soon we'll soon be opening enrollment to the Passion Project Bootcamp NEXT LEVEL program, our premier, most exclusive hands-on program. If you're interested in joining the next cohort of the Passion Project Bootcamp NEXT LEVEL program, you can get on the waitlist now at https://juliekimconsulting.com/nextlevelwaitlist. With this program, in addition to the monthly live Q&A calls and one-year unlimited support, you'll be invited to 8 exclusive group sessions, where you can get more hands-on support and high-level strategies from me. We also just released a new FREE workbook that you can download to get started thinking about self-exploration and your Passion Project ideas. Go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/workbook to get your copy now! As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I'd love to connect with you on Instagram – I'm at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7.

Recently, I posted a poll on my Instagram and asked what my followers would like to hear me talk about on this podcast episode. The topic that most students wanted me to discuss was the 3 Rules For Success, which is what I will share here with you today! We often think that success is linear. We also like to think that success is hard. In this episode, I want to break down how to reframe the way you think about success and how you can actually be successful in your college admissions process and in life. If you are also navigating through the college admissions process and you want a coach and mentor who can provide guidance on what you should be working on and how to identify your Passion Project, you will love our Passion Project Bootcamp Program. There are now two ways you can get to know our program. First, you can start off with our free masterclass, where I share my story and the strategies that I use to help my students get accepted into their dream Ivy League or Top-tier colleges, and at the very end I talk about the Passion Project Bootcamp Program. To register you can go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass. If you already know you want to join the Passion Project Bootcamp right now, you can head straight over to the enrollment page at https://juliekimconsulting.com/bootcamp – I hope to see you there! We also just released a new FREE workbook that you can download to get started thinking about self-exploration and your Passion Project ideas. Go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/workbook to get your copy now! As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I'd love to connect with you on Instagram – I'm at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7. SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-114-the-3-rules-for-success/ 

It's been a while since I've sat down to record a solo chit chat episode for you, so today I thought I would share with you why I became a college consultant. I feel really called to do this work helping our high school students going through the college admissions process, and in this episode, you'll hear the full story of why! If you are also navigating through the college admissions process and you want a coach and mentor who can provide guidance on what you should be working on and how to identify your Passion Project, you will love our Passion Project Bootcamp Program. There are now two ways you can get to know our program. First, you can start off with our free masterclass, where I share my story and the strategies that I use to help my students get accepted into their dream Ivy League or Top-tier colleges, and at the very end I talk about the Passion Project Bootcamp Program. To register you can go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass. If you already know you want to join the Passion Project Bootcamp right now, you can head straight over to the enrollment page at https://juliekimconsulting.com/bootcamp – I hope to see you there! We also just released a new FREE workbook that you can download to get started thinking about self-exploration and your Passion Project ideas. Go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/workbook to get your copy now! As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I'd love to connect with you on Instagram – I'm at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7. SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-113-why-i-decided-to-be-a-college-consultant/ 

Today I have another Passion Project Bootcamp Coaching Call for you! This coaching session is with my amazing student Hailey. I was surprised to hear that she was an avid listener of this podcast (for nearly 2 years!) and now she's enrolled in our Passion Project Bootcamp program. After hearing Hailey's questions, you'll realize how driven and passionate she is about her academic and personal interests, and I love supporting motivated students with big goals! The main question we dive into today is about Hailey's major, and specifically how to select a major when she applies to college. She also asks about the ways she can grow her Passion Project, and I share with Hailey the 3 pillars to scale her Passion Project. We also evaluate her extracurriculars, and so much more. If you are also navigating through the college admissions process and you want a coach and mentor who can provide guidance on what you should be working on and how to identify your Passion Project, you will love our Passion Project Bootcamp Program. There are now two ways you can get to know our program. First, you can start off with our free masterclass, where I share my story and the strategies that I use to help my students get accepted into their dream Ivy League or Top-tier colleges, and at the very end I talk about the Passion Project Bootcamp Program. To register you can go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass. If you already know you want to join the Passion Project Bootcamp right now, you can head straight over to the enrollment page at https://juliekimconsulting.com/bootcamp (use the coupon code “DREAM500” to get $500 off – expires Tuesday, October 12th at 11:59 pm PDT)! How does this podcast help you navigate your college admissions journey? Are you a parent of a high school student that finds this podcast valuable? We'd love to hear your feedback in a quick review on Apple Podcasts. It would mean so much to me if you did this, as that is one of the best ways to spread our message that the college admissions journey doesn't have to be stressful and hard – it should be fun! We also just released a new FREE workbook that you can download to get started thinking about self-exploration and your Passion Project ideas. Go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/workbook to get your copy now! As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I'd love to connect with you on Instagram – I'm at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7. SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-112-ppbc-coaching-call-how-to-choose-your-college-major/ 

Today on the podcast I'm excited to announce that we are bringing back our coaching session episodes! In this episode, I'll be coaching my Passion Project Bootcamp student regarding AP classes, Passion Projects, and research positions! In this episode you'll meet Yashaswi, a Passion Project Bootcamp student who is currently a junior. She has 3 questions for me to help her determine if she's on the right track in her journey. You'll hear me coach Yashaswi and give her a solution to how she can improve her Passion Project in less than 5 minutes (I know, amazing right?), and I also help her fill in the gaps with her professor outreach system. Lastly, she has questions about AP classes that you might also find very helpful! Get ready, because this is a jammed-packed episode! If you are wondering how you can get this type of support from me and my team, the best way is to be enrolled in our Passion Project Bootcamp Program. If you want to learn more about this program, where you will learn how I help my students get accepted into their dream college (and all the details on the program) go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass and register now! In case you didn't know, we have a group college consulting program, which is a bit more intensive and for students who are really aiming for the Ivy League. It used to be called The Ivy League Formula Program, and we renamed it Passion Project Bootcamp NEXT LEVEL (yes, it's literally taking your college admissions journey to the next level)! We open this program just a few times a year, and right now it is open for enrollment. At the time of this recording, we currently have 5 spots available for this program, spots are very limited. This is also a 1-year program, and in addition to the Passion Project Bootcamp monthly live Q&A sessions, you also get 8 high-level support calls on Zoom, and unlimited support in-between the calls. If you want more support, more feedback from me, and quicker results, then NEXT LEVEL could be a good fit for you. To enroll, all you have to do is visit https://juliekimconsulting.com/nextlevel. Also, I have an exciting announcement for you! I'm hosting a brand-new live workshop for the month of September, and if you go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/live you can register and reserve your spot now (hurry, spots are limited and fill up fast)! In this live workshop, you will: Discover strategies to stand out & get ACCEPTED into your dream Ivy Leagues & Top-tier colleges ( ...even if you think you're not "unique enough" to get accepted into your dream college) Learn the secret to what Ivy Leagues & Top-tier colleges are looking for in a strong applicant that makes them say HECK YES! Identify your interests and passions (even if you think they don't exist yet)! Learn why traditional outdated methods no longer gets students accepted into their dream Ivy Leagues & Top-tier colleges (and what YOU can do instead). Stop feeling worried and hopeless about your college admissions journey. Instead, learn how to navigate this journey with confidence and motivation! During this live workshop we will also be opening enrollment to our Passion Project Bootcamp NEXT LEVEL. This is our 1-year group college consulting program, where you'll get 8 group college consulting sessions, with individual, live, unlimited support from me. In addition to these sessions, you'll also be invited to our 12 monthly live Q&A sessions for extra support, and the opportunity to collaborate with your peers. This cohort will run from October 2021 to October 2022, and it will help you strategize your college admissions portfolio, create a standout factor, and make sure that you're on the right track! Click here to learn more about our Next Level Program: https://juliekimconsulting.com/nextlevel (closing soon!) We also just released a new FREE workbook that you can download to get started thinking about self-exploration and your Passion Project ideas. Go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/workbook to get your copy now! As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I'd love to connect with you on Instagram – I'm at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7. SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-111-ppbc-coaching-call-ap-classes-passion-project-research-positions/ 

Today I'm sharing with you a short interview I did with one of my Class of 2021 students, Alexcis, who recently got accepted into UPenn, Dartmouth, Columbia, Brown, and Cornell! Not to mention, Alexcis also received a merit scholarship offer at USC, and in this episode, she reveals how she was able to do this, plus what she believes was the secret to her success. This interview really goes to show how only having good grades and perfect SAT/ACT scores won't cut it anymore. So how do you standout, while having a feeling of purpose and passion? It's by working on a few of the right things, and not just by doing more things (and overwhelming yourself in the process). Also, I have an exciting announcement for you! I'm hosting a brand-new live workshop for the month of September, and if you go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/live you can register and reserve your spot now (hurry, spots are limited and fill up fast)! In this live workshop, you will: Discover strategies to stand out & get ACCEPTED into your dream Ivy Leagues & Top-tier colleges ( ...even if you think you're not "unique enough" to get accepted into your dream college) Learn the secret to what Ivy Leagues & Top-tier colleges are looking for in a strong applicant that makes them say HECK YES! Identify your interests and passions (even if you think they don't exist yet)! Learn why traditional outdated methods no longer gets students accepted into their dream Ivy Leagues & Top-tier colleges (and what YOU can do instead). Stop feeling worried and hopeless about your college admissions journey. Instead, learn how to navigate this journey with confidence and motivation! During this live workshop we will also be opening enrollment to our Passion Project Bootcamp NEXT LEVEL. This is our 1-year group college consulting program, where you'll get 8 group college consulting sessions, with individual, live, unlimited support from me. In addition to these sessions, you'll also be invited to our 12 monthly live Q&A sessions for extra support, and the opportunity to collaborate with your peers. This cohort will run from October 2021 to October 2022, and it will help you strategize your college admissions portfolio, create a standout factor, and make sure that you're on the right track! Click here to learn more about our Next Level Program: https://juliekimconsulting.com/nextlevel (closing soon!) We also just released a new FREE workbook that you can download to get started thinking about self-exploration and your Passion Project ideas. Go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/workbook to get your copy now! As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I'd love to connect with you on Instagram – I'm at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7. SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-110-how-my-student-got-into-upenn-dartmouth-columbia-brown-cornell/ 

Today we are talking all about pre-med, and I'm so excited to be speaking about this topic with my special guest, Dr. Shemmassian! If you are interested, or majoring in, biology, chemistry, physics, or anatomy, and your goal is to get into medical school or any other profession that requires you to have a pre-med major, then you're going to love this episode. Even if you're not sure what you want to do (yet), then this episode will be helpful for you, and yes, you can still work on a Passion Project or land a research and intern position without knowledge in these areas! With that being said, I invite you to our free training that is going to walk you through how my students got accepted into Ivy League and/or Top-tier colleges. We'll reveal the strategies to use, and you'll have an opportunity to enroll in the Passion Project Bootcamp Program, our signature 1-year college consulting program. You can register for the free masterclass at https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass. I'm also excited to announce that we just released a new FREE workbook that you can download to get started thinking about self-exploration and your Passion Project ideas. Go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/workbook to get your copy now! As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I'd love to connect with you on Instagram – I'm at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7. SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-109-applying-to-college-pre-med-dr-shemmassian/   

As much as I love talking about strategies and action steps to take to get accepted into your dream college, for today's episode I wanted to look at things a little differently. I want to share with you a bit about the meaning that society places on college, so that you can step back and think about why you are doing all of this in the first place. Have you registered for our free masterclass yet? Inside my free masterclass, I'll be revealing how the college admissions process is changing, especially with Covid-19 in 2021, and what you can do to make sure that you're not making any mistakes. Plus, I'll be showing how you can implement a step-by-step strategy to get accepted into your dream college. You can register for the free masterclass here at https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass. I'm also excited to announce that we just released a new FREE workbook that you can download to get started thinking about self-exploration and your Passion Project ideas. Go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/workbook to get your copy now! As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I'd love to connect with you on Instagram – I'm at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7. SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-108-getting-accepted-into-your-college-will-not-make-you-happy/ 

I see a lot of students and parents working on different extracurriculars and commitments and implementing various college admission strategies to get accepted into their dream Ivy League and Top-tier colleges. This breaks my heart, because those are the things that many of these colleges just don't care about anymore. In this episode, I'm going to share with you what they are actually looking for, and what will really move the needle for you in your college admissions journey. So, listen carefully and take notes! Have you registered yet for our free masterclass yet? Inside my free masterclass, I'll be revealing how the college admissions process is changing, especially with Covid-19 in 2021, and what you can do to make sure that you're not making any mistakes. Plus, I'll be showing how you can implement a step-by-step strategy to get accepted into your dream college. You can register for the free masterclass here at https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass. I'm also excited to announce that we just released a new FREE workbook that you can download to get started thinking about self-exploration and your Passion Project ideas. Go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/workbook to get your copy now! As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I'd love to connect with you on Instagram – I'm at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7. Are you ready to learn the 3 things that Ivy Leagues and Top-tier colleges don't care about anymore – let's go! SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-107-3-things-ivy-league-top-tier-colleges-dont-care-about/