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Townsend's most pressing topics all in one place. The Classic is Townsend Harris High School’s student newspaper publication. Located in Queens, New York City, we are an open forum for the expression of student views. From heartfelt stories and life lessons to juicy debates and documentary-style takes on current events— this is our podcast. To read our news coverage, visit thhsclassic.com ( http://thhsclassic.com ). Connect with us @thhsclassic on Instagram, SnapChat and Twitter, and The Classic TV on YouTube.

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    How We Got Into NYU | ADMITTED EP 21

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2023 29:05


    In this special edition of ADMITTED, The Classic's premier college admissions podcast, we invited four Townsend Harris seniors to discuss the essays and strategies they used to get accepted into New York University. Subscribe to The Classic TV on YouTube so you don't miss future episodes, and follow us @thhsclassic on Instagram. Hosted by Elliot Heath and Katherine LianProduced by Ryan YoungEdited by Ryan Young

    How We Got Into Cornell | ADMITTED EP 20

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2023 32:01


    In this special edition of ADMITTED, The Classic's premier college admissions podcast, we invited five Townsend Harris seniors to discuss the essays and strategies they used to get accepted into Cornell University. Subscribe to The Classic TV on YouTube so you don't miss future episodes, and follow us @thhsclassic on Instagram. Hosted by Elliot Heath and Katherine LianProduced by Ryan YoungEdited by Ryan Young

    How I Got Into Stony Brook | ADMITTED EP 19

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 14:44


    ADMITTED, The Classic's premier college admissions podcast that delves into the essays and strategies Townsend Harris students use to get into their dream schools, is back with a new season. In season 3 episode 5, senior and Class of '23 Sarah Rabb reads her essay and discusses her journey to being accepted to Stony Brook.Hosted by Elliot Heath and Katherine LianProduced by Ryan YoungEdited by Ryan Young

    How I Got Into Columbia | ADMITTED EP 18

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 18:21


    In season 3 episode 4 of ADMITTED, senior and Class of '23 Justin Linzan joins hosts Katherine Lian and fellow Columbian Elliot Heath to read his essay and discusses his journey to being accepted at Columbia.Hosted by Elliot Heath and Katherine LianProduced by Ryan YoungEdited by Ryan Young

    How I Got Into the Macaulay Honors Program | ADMITTED EP 17

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2023 12:06


    ADMITTED, The Classic's premier college admissions podcast that delves into the essays and strategies Townsend Harris students use to get into their dream schools, is back with a new season. In season 3 episode 3, senior and Class of '23 Axyl Frederick reads his essay and discusses his journey to being accepted at Princeton.Check out our long-time sponsor, Kweller Prep, and all their course offerings here: https://www.kwellerprep.com/You can find past and future episodes of ADMITTED on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, connect with us @thhsclassic on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, and thhsclassic.com.ADMITTED Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB1ZPLjfE3TDLUy1HgX3A-gKF0_uLUUqtListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5gl0ymaL63t9v5JfOk8KFsListen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-classic-podcast/id1562728675Hosted by Elliot Heath and Katherine LianFeaturing Axyl FrederickProduced by Ryan YoungEdited by Ryan Young

    How I Got Into Princeton | ADMITTED EP 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 16:49


    ADMITTED, The Classic's premier college admissions podcast that delves into the essays and strategies Townsend Harris students use to get into their dream schools, is back with a new season. In season 3 episode 2, senior and Class of '23 Madeline Cannon reads her essay and discusses her journey to being accepted at Princeton. Check out our long-time sponsor, Kweller Prep, and all their course offerings here: https://www.kwellerprep.com/ You can find past and future episodes of ADMITTED on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, connect with us @thhsclassic on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, and thhsclassic.com. ADMITTED Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB1ZPLjfE3TDLUy1HgX3A-gKF0_uLUUqt Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5gl0ymaL63t9v5JfOk8KFsListen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-classic-podcast/id1562728675 Hosted by Kate Estevez and Katherine LianFeaturing Madeline CannonProduced by Ryan YoungEdited by Ryan Young

    How I Got Into UChicago | ADMITTED EP 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2023 17:50


    ADMITTED, The Classic's premier college admissions podcast that delves into the essays and strategies Townsend Harris students use to get into their dream schools, is back with a new season. In this episode, senior and Class of '23 Rebecca Ortiz reads out her essay and discusses her own journey to being accepted at the University of Chicago via the Questbridge application. Check out our long-time sponsor, Kweller Prep, and all their course offerings here: https://www.kwellerprep.com/MORE ADMITTED EPISODES: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB1ZPLjfE3TDLUy1HgX3A-gKF0_uLUUqtSPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5gl0ymaL63t9v5JfOk8KFsAPPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-classic-podcast/id1562728675SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@TheClassicTV WEBSITE: https://thhsclassic.com/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thhsclassic/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thhsclassicFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/thhsclassicTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thhsclassic Hosted by Elliot Heath and Katherine LianFeaturing Rebecca OrtizProduced by Allen Babakhanov and Ryan YoungEdited by Ryan YoungSpecial Guest Appearance by Mr. Sweeney

    ADMITTED EP 14 | The Essays That Helped These Townsend Harris Students Get Into Harvard

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2022 58:22


    The long-awaited season finale of ADMITTED is here. Three Harvard-bound Townsend Harris seniors, Jasmine Palma, Julia Maciejak, and Zuzanna Kowalski, discuss the writing and strategies that got them into the most prestigious university in the world, with a current acceptance rate that is its lowest in its near-400-year history. Divided into three parts, this episode contains the Common Application and Harvard supplemental essays, in addition to the brainstorming processes as a whole, behind their success. We thank you for your support of this season's ADMITTED podcast, and we are excited to continue the series in the 2022-2023 year. Special thanks to graduating Editor-in-Chief and ADMITTED host Jasmine Palma.For more episodes of ADMITTED, click on this link: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=tb48gFuFq20&list=PLB1ZPLjfE3TDLUy1HgX3A-gKF0_uLUUqtSUBSCRIBE TO THE CLASSIC TV: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvh6414ocfJQdXuv26-8wkA WEBSITE: thhsclassic.com TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thhsclassicFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/thhsclassicINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thhsclassic/TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thhsclassic

    ADMITTED EP 13 | How a Wooden Bench Got Victoria into her Dream School

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 15:15


    In this episode of ADMITTED, listen as senior Victoria Siebor sits down with us and recounts how a wooden bench in her neighborhood of Greenpoint offered a grounding space to explore her Polish identity and family history, an anchor of serenity amid the busy bustle of city life. If you enjoyed this episode, connect with us @thhsclassic on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, and SnapChat, The Classic TV on YouTube, and thhsclassic.com.

    ADMITTED EP 12 | How Origami Got Joel Into His Dream School

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2022 23:46


    Unable to crease the delicate paper into the correct origami structure, senior Joel Ibabao, then a kindergartener, realized he preferred to engage his mind over his hands. In this episode of ADMITTED, listen as Joel unfolds how this understanding of himself forged his passion for philosophy while he meditates on his relationship with his dad.If you enjoyed this episode, connect with us @thhsclassic on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, and SnapChat, The Classic TV on YouTube, and thhsclassic.com.

    ADMITTED EP 11 | How Hitoriaruki (Walking Alone) Got Amelia Into Her Dream School

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 16:39


    Though having studied Japanese since her freshman year, it wasn't until senior Amelia Harrington uttered the words jibun wo ukeireru koto ga deki hajimete imasu — “I have started to accept myself” — in a speech competition that she claimed a space for herself to thrive. Listen to Amelia discuss her journey going against the grain and translating her passion for Japanese into something uniquely hers as she reads her personal essay on the eleventh episode of ADMITTED.You can find past and future episodes of ADMITTED on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, connect with us @thhsclassic on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, and SnapChat, The Classic TV on YouTube, and thhsclassic.com.

    ADMITTED EP 10 | How Planting A Fig Tree Got Dionisios Into His Dream School

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 13:22


    Hear how his grandfather's suggestion to plant a fig tree turned a boring day off for senior Dionisios Diamantis into a moment of introspection and growth. In this episode of ADMITTED, Dionisios discusses his Greek identity as he reflects upon his family's immigrant story.You can find past and future episodes of ADMITTED on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, connect with us @thhsclassic on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, and SnapChat, The Classic TV on YouTube, and thhsclassic.com.Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5gl0ymaL63t9v5JfOk8KFsApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-classic-podcast/id1562728675

    ADMITTED EP 09 | How Her Poetic Mani-Pesto Got Eliza Into Her Dream School

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 17:35


    For senior Eliza Josephson, everyday experiences are imbued with her passion for words. It all started when inspiration spontaneously struck at day camp and 7-year-old Eliza constructed her very first poem, what became adopted as the camp's mani-pesto. Since then, words have accompanied her everywhere: Subway advertisements, her neighborhood of Jackson Heights, and The Phoenix. Through the lens of Isabel Allende's short story Dos Palabras, Eliza reflects on how words have authored a special place for her in her community in this first episode of ADMITTED's new season.If you enjoyed this episode, connect with us @thhsclassic on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, and SnapChat, The Classic TV on YouTube, and thhsclassic.com.

    ADMITTED EP 08 | How Ghost Peppers Got Antonella Into Her Dream School

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 12:41


    For our final episode on this season of ADMITTED, senior Antonella Abreu reveals the secret ingredient to both her infamous hot sauce and her successful college personal essay. What started with a ghost pepper plant named Hades has since then become a rooted symbol for how Antonella blends her own Dominican and American identities.If you enjoyed this episode, connect with us @thhsclassic on Instagram, Twitter, and SnapChat, The Classic TV on YouTube, and thhsclassic.com.

    ADMITTED EP 07 | How Music Got Michelle Into Her Dream School

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 17:45


    An escape from reality for most others, music is embedded in senior Michelle Stern's day to day. Hearing it in places others usually would not— in poetry, math, and physics—Michelle talks about how music strings through her life in her personal essay on episode seven of ADMITTED.If you enjoyed this episode, connect with us @thhsclassic on Instagram, Twitter, and SnapChat, The Classic TV on YouTube, and thhsclassic.com.

    ADMITTED EP 06 | How Cheetos Got Jasmine Into Her Dream School

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 15:58


    Few artistic journeys begin with Cheetos. For senior Jasmine Chang, however, this kindergarten snack was her earliest inspiration. Between palate and palette, Jasmine shows how her love for visual arts has grown and evolved through S!NG, as she reads her personal essay on the sixth episode of ADMITTED. If you enjoyed this episode, connect with us @thhsclassic on Instagram, Twitter, and SnapChat, The Classic TV on YouTube, and thhsclassic.com.

    ADMITTED EP 05 | How MSA Got Ruqaiya Into Her Dream School

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 17:32


    Senior Ruqaiya Mithani spent her Tuesday afternoons in Room 531. During her time there with MSA, she has gained a better understanding of what being Muslim means to her, and where she stands in the bigger picture. Tune in as Ruqaiya reads her personal essay on episode five of ADMITTED.If you enjoyed this episode, connect with us @thhsclassic on Instagram, Twitter, and SnapChat, The Classic TV on YouTube, and thhsclassic.com.

    ADMITTED EP 04 | How One Hundred Thousand Hair Follicles Got Ariana Into Her Dream School

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 20:09


    From a slicked-back bun to free-flowing curls, senior Ariana Vernon has let herself go in more ways than one. Listen to Ariana read her personal essay and share how accepting her frizz allowed her to conquer other challenges on the fourth episode of ADMITTED.If you enjoyed this episode, connect with us @thhsclassic on Instagram, Twitter, and SnapChat, The Classic TV on YouTube, and thhsclassic.com.

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    ADMITTED EP 03 | How Her Rants Got Ife Into Her Dream School

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 18:45


    How are you? Senior Ife Adedokun's response to this question is that she's tired. Find out how the rants of her younger self evolved into speaking up at open forums and protests and taking action, as Ife reads her personal essay on the third episode of ADMITTED. If you enjoyed this episode, connect with us @thhsclassic on Instagram, Twitter, and SnapChat, The Classic TV on YouTube, and thhsclassic.com.

    ADMITTED EP 02 | How The MET Got Julia Into Her Dream School

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 22:01


    On the second episode of ADMITTED, senior Julia Wojtkowski shares her personal essay and how it came about from a spontaneous conversation on covid city closures. Come along as we learn how one faithful third-grade trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art taught Julia a new lesson about herself. If you enjoyed this episode, connect with us @thhsclassic on Instagram, Twitter, and SnapChat, The Classic TV on YouTube, and thhsclassic.com.

    SEEKING NORMALITY EP 01 | The 3-Foot Rule: A Step Too Soon?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 22:41


    Welcome to SEEKING NORMALITY, a podcast segment from The Classic where Zuzanna and Ryan discuss Covid-related topics and what it means for the future of our schooling and society. Our hope with this podcast is to find the little things that would make our community and schooling feel as much like society before the pandemic, while also considering the safety and general well-being of everyone. This episode of SEEKING NORMALITY covers the new endorsement of the 3-foot rule by the CDC, and what it could mean for the future of our safety and schooling.If you enjoyed this episode, connect with us @thhsclassic on Instagram, Twitter, and SnapChat, The Classic TV on YouTube, and thhsclassic.com.

    HAWK'S EYE VIEW EP 01 | How Everyone Loses When Winner Takes All

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 27:28


    This is HAWK'S EYE VIEW, a podcast that discusses issues here at Townsend Harris and how they are reflective of larger ones in society. Every week, Audrey and Isabella are going to explore how solutions to these issues require the reform or abolishment of structures already in place, and how that change can start at our school. For this episode, they'll be exploring the last Election Simulation by discussing flaws with the two party system, electoral college, and how everyone loses when the winner takes all.If you enjoyed this episode, connect with us @thhsclassic on Instagram, Twitter, and SnapChat, The Classic TV on YouTube, and thhsclassic.com.

    ADMITTED EP 01 | How One Direction Got Rachel Into Her Dream School

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 14:53


    This is the official start of The Classic Podcast. On our first series, ADMITTED, we've invited senior Rachel Lin to read her personal essay and answer one very important question: What does One Direction have to do with higher education? Or rather, gaining access to it?If you enjoyed this episode, connect with us @thhsclassic on Instagram, Twitter, and SnapChat, The Classic TV on YouTube, and thhsclassic.com.

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