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Summary:Adarsh Kumarappan, a high school senior, is a Research Intern at Stanford University Thrun Lab focusing on developing the future of AI systems. He also gave a TEDx talk about AI. Adarsh is on a quest to increase awareness of AI research, and encourage students worldwide to learn about and build AI systems.In this episode, we chat about Adarsh's journey to AI research, his take on the potential advantages and limitations of ChatGPT, and his recommendations for students wanting to get into AI and dive into research.Connect with Adarsh on Instagram or TwitterAdditional Links:Adarsh's TEDx talk, “Is AI a Savior or a Terminator?” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ni6x6aGRQ4sLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adarsh-kumarappan/

#79 Turning Career Research Into a Global Extracurricular with Open Gears ft Dhruv SyngolIt was great to chat with the host of Open Gears, Dhruv Syngol - a student from Illinois in the US.With a passion for STEM, Dhruv wanted to learn more about potential career paths and ended up turning his conversations with professionals into an insightful resource for students everywhere.About Crimson EducationThe Top of the Class is powered by Crimson Education, the world leaders in US and UK university admissions. If you're aiming for top universities, visit the Crimson website to request a free consultation with an Academic Advisor near you.If you want to create an epic academic profile, join Crimson Global Academy where 800+ students are learning APs and A Levels from amazing teachers all over the world.

#78 Starting a Mentoring Company for High School Students ft Harsha BharadwajSummary2020 Tiger Global Case Comp winner, Harsha, is back! This time as the founder and CEO of Catalyst, an awesome organisation giving high school students a chance to meet inspiring mentors from around the world.About Crimson EducationThe Top of the Class is powered by Crimson Education, the world leaders in US and UK university admissions. If you're aiming for top universities, visit the Crimson website to request a free consultation with an Academic Advisor near you.If you want to create an epic academic profile, join Crimson Global Academy where 800+ students are learning APs and A Levels from amazing teachers all over the world.

#77 Top 25 Environmentalist, Poet and Public Speaker On How to Make a Difference Ft Sarah SyedSummary:Environmentalist, poet and public speaker, Sarah Syed, has developed a method to combat oil spills with orange and pomegranate peels. Along the way she has learned about networking, persisting through challenges and how anyone can help the environment.About Crimson EducationThe Top of the Class is powered by Crimson Education, the world leaders in US and UK university admissions. If you're aiming for top universities, visit the Crimson website to request a free consultation with an Academic Advisor near you. If you want to create an epic academic profile, join Crimson Global Academy where 800+ students are learning APs and A Levels from amazing teachers all over the world.

#76 Using the UN's SDGs to Create a Global, Impactful Non-Profit ft Nathan BaekSummaryThe UN's Sustainability Development Goals can be overwhelming but Nathan Baek from South Korea has set up a project to help students around the world tackle them one at a time.Hear how the Microphone Initiative is making an impact, how he got official non-profit status and what impact he's hoping to see. A message from Nathan: We've recently opened up applications to department roles: Policy, Program, and Education. If you are passionate about expanding access to SDG education and helping yourself and many others cultivate their potential, sign up now

#75 Regeneron Winner, Robert Sansone, Talks Electric Motors & How To Top Science FairsSummary:There's no bigger student science fair in the world than Regeneron (formerly ISEF). This year, Robert Sansone took out the overall winner title and a $75,000 scholarship for his work on an electric motor that will help solve a major issue with current motors in use.Connect with Robert on LinkedInLearn more about his winning project Are you aiming for top US and UK universities and want the support of Crimson experts?Request a free consultation with an Academic Advisor near you to get started or learn more about Crimson Education.

#20 The Reality of a Law Career - Insights From Crimson Strategist & Law Grad, Kevin PaulSummary: Crimson Strategist, Kevin Paul, discusses his journey to Duke Law School and how working in law firms wasn't all he imagined it to be.Are you aiming for Ivy League schools and other top US and UK universities and want the support of Crimson experts? Request a free consultation with an Academic Advisor near you to get started or learn more about Crimson Education.

#74 Co-Founders of The STEAM Foundation on Building an International Non-Profit & Teaching Thousands Ft Aadhav and AksharSummaryThe Steam Foundation is an international 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a mission to make STEAM education accessible to all K-12 students! Their student-led team of 125+ volunteers conducts/has conducted 50+ virtual Steam Camps to 1870+ students, and they are working with communities in Vietnam and Nicaragua to launch programs internationally!Read about the founders, Aadhav Prabu and Akshar Raikanti, and don't forget to put your interest in for Fall 2022 Steam Camps!Learn more about how they received funding from the Crimson Youth Fund!

#19 Entering the Uber Hackathon and Insights From A Stanford Comp Sci GraduateSummary:In this episode, Stanford Computer Science graduate (and soon-to-be Masters Graduate!), Harry, shares everything you need to know about competing in the Uber Hackathon (https://www.uberglobalhackathon.org/) and gives us an insight into his undergraduate and Masters degree at Stanford.The Uber Global Hackathon is the premier global hackathon for students ages 13 to 18. Through a series of regional and global rounds, students come together in teams to solve a problem and build the next BIG idea. Head to the link to register now!

#18 Career Planning Through High School with CGA's Head of Careers Counselling Ft Bob FanCareer planning in high school is a tricky process! Lucky there's Crimson Global Academy's Head of Careers Counselling, Bob Fan, to help! Bob was the former head of US college strategy at Crimson Education and now works with students at CGA to help them pick subjects, explore extracurriculars and more.Want to have an amazing internship experience? Check out Crimson Careers for more info!

#73 CAO Scholarship Recipient and Duke Admit Shares Her Story ft HalaEthiopian student, Hala, shares how she received the Crimson Access Opportunity Scholarship and how it helped her gain admission to Duke University!If you're a high achieving final year high school student with financial need, apply for the CAO Scholarship today (https://www.crimsoneducation.org/us/resources/crimson-access-opportunity-scholarship/)!

#72 Teaching Tech To Thousands & Getting Into An Entrepreneurship Society Ft Aarav GargSummary: Aarav is the founder and CEO of Tech Nuttiez, a platform teaching tech to thousands around the world. Aarav explains why there's always room for more tech-teaching platforms, how he got started and what advice he has for students wanting to advance in the world of tech.Resources and Links!Are you aiming for a top college and got heaps of questions? Request a free consultation with an Academic Advisor near you to learn more!Subscribe on your favourite podcast platforms and follow Top of the Class on Twitter.Join one of the fastest growing online high schools - Crimson Global Academy! International curriculum, small classes, flexible timetables & full time or part time options. Connect with Aarav on LinkedIn!

The How I Got In series is back!For the 12th episode in the series, Crimson student from South Africa, Sazi Bongwe, shares how he got into Harvard!Sazi talks about his considerations in choosing Harvard and the main application elements from the SAT to the essay.Resources and Links!Are you aiming for a top college and got heaps of questions? Request a free consultation with an Academic Advisor near you to learn more!Subscribe on your favourite podcast platforms and follow Top of the Class on Twitter.Join one of the fastest growing online high schools - Crimson Global Academy! International curriculum, small classes, flexible timetables & full time or part time options. The website Sazi built with his friends: ukuzibuza.com

Thank you for getting the show to near 30,000 downloads!And thank you to Angela and Aaron for sharing their organisations.Teen-Aged YouthYou can find more information about us on our website https://www.teen-agedyouth.org and our instagram page (which includes our program snapshots) https://www.instagram.com/teen_aged_youth/?utm_medium=copy_link (teen_aged_youth)Students For AttentionAn organisation raising awareness for students with ADHD. https://students-for-attention.square.site/Resources and Links!Subscribe on your favourite podcast platforms and follow Top of the Class on Twitter.Connect with listeners and past guests at the Top of the Class Slack Community or for Apple Podcast listeners, copy this link - https://bit.ly/2XCcntU Are you aiming for a top college and got heaps of questions? Request a free consultation with an Academic Advisor near you to learn more!Join one of the fastest growing online high schools - Crimson Global Academy! International curriculum, small classes, flexible timetables & full time or part time options. 

#71 Cryptos, NFTs and Tips For Teenagers with the Young Investors Network Founder Ft Jakob DiepenbrockGet to know the founder of the Young Investors Network, Jakob Diepenbrock! Hear his tips for teenagers, why he started the network that has 200 students from around the world and how you can join for free to get insights from leading experts! Resources and Links!Subscribe on your favourite podcast platforms and follow Top of the Class on Twitter.Connect with listeners and past guests at the Top of the Class Slack Community or for Apple Podcast listeners, copy this link - https://bit.ly/2XCcntU Are you aiming for a top college and got heaps of questions? Request a free consultation with an Academic Advisor near you to learn more!Join one of the fastest growing online high schools - Crimson Global Academy! International curriculum, small classes, flexible timetables & full time or part time options. Join The Young Investors Network: https://www.younginvestorsnetwork.org/ 

#70 Winning the World Schools Debating Championship with Matthew Anzarouth and Jamie BeatonSummary: 2 x World Schools Debating Championship winning team member and Harvard student, Matthew Anzarouth, chats with Crimson CEO, Jamie Beaton, all about his journey through debating, competing at the top level and his tips for students.Resources and Links!Subscribe on your favourite podcast platforms and follow Top of the Class on Twitter.Connect with listeners and past guests at the Top of the Class Slack Community or for Apple Podcast listeners, copy this link - https://bit.ly/2XCcntU Are you aiming for a top college and got heaps of questions? Request a free consultation with an Academic Advisor near you to learn more!Join one of the fastest growing online high schools - Crimson Global Academy! International curriculum, small classes, flexible timetables & full time or part time options. 

#69 Creating Nuclear Fusion and Flamethrowers With Jackson OswaltJackson Oswalt is a Guinness World Record holder for being the youngest ever person to achieve nuclear fusion at just 12 years of age.Now 16 and aiming to get into MIT, we chat about how an "average" student like Jackson got the idea to create a nuclear reactor, how he built it, the science behind it, the media attention and what he has been working on since (including the flamethrower in the picture!).Resources and Links!Jackson's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jacksonoswaltJackson's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacksonoswalt/Subscribe on your favourite podcast platforms and follow Top of the Class on Twitter.Connect with listeners and past guests at the Top of the Class Slack Community or for Apple Podcast listeners, copy this link - https://bit.ly/2XCcntU Are you aiming for a top college and got heaps of questions? Request a free consultation with an Academic Advisor near you to learn more!Join one of the fastest growing online high schools - Crimson Global Academy! International curriculum, small classes, flexible timetables & full time or part time options. 

#68 How Self-Publishing Opens Up A World Of Opportunities ft. Manasi PatilSummary: 15-year-old Manasi Patil discusses how self-publishing two books has opened a range of opportunities including a TEDx talk in Sydney and being invited to conferences around the world.Manasi Patil is a 15-year-old GenZ changemaker, aiming to shape a dynamic 'today'. Manasi aspires to encourage GenZ'ers to be problem-solvers with her two published books, articles, talks at conferences/institutions, and work with organizations. She recently spoke at TEDx Youth Reddam House, to get her message across to a wider audience. Manasi is presently working on her start-up and reinforcing the GenZ potential.Resources and Links!Manasi's Twitter: https://twitter.com/_manasipatil_Manasi's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_.manasipatil._/Subscribe on your favorite podcast platforms and follow Top of the Class on Twitter.Connect with listeners and past guests at the Top of the Class Slack Community or for Apple Podcast listeners, copy this link - https://bit.ly/2XCcntU Are you wondering how standing out in your field can help you get into top colleges? Request a free consultation with an Academic Advisor near you to learn more!Join one of the fastest growing online high schools - Crimson Global Academy! International curriculum, small classes, flexible timetables & full time or part time options. 

Something I've always wanted to do was to give everyone, not just our guests, a chance to have your organisation, business, website, app, YouTube channel, club, whatever you like a shout out!So send me your 'elevator pitch' and a link for me to share and I'll do my best to spread the word.Thanks!AlexMy email: a.cork@cga.schoolOur twitter: https://twitter.com/TopoftheClassP1My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-cork/

#67 Starting A 50-Client Consulting Business In High School & How To Join Gen Z Consulting! Ft Raghav and AhadSummaryMembers of the 2020 TGCC winning team, Raghav and Ahad, have leveraged their experience to create Gen Z Consulting (https://www.genzconsulting.co/) to provide pro bono consulting to small businesses around the world. We chat about how they got started, what advice they provide and how students can gain experience by joining the team.Links!Connect with listeners and past guests at the Top of the Class Slack Community or for Apple Podcast listeners, copy this link - https://bit.ly/2XCcntU Check out more recent episodes, subscribe on your favorite podcast platforms and follow Top of the Class on Twitter.Are you wondering how standing out in your field can help you get into top colleges? Request a free consultation with an Academic Advisor near you to learn more!

#66 How To Build A Public Speaker Brand At 13-Years-OldHasini LakshmiNarayanan is a 13-year-old public speaker, activist, founder of an organisation and journalist. She joins the podcast to share how she became a public speaker and how she has built up her brand at a young age to the point where she is getting offers to speak on a wide range of topics.Links!Connect with listeners and past guests at the Top of the Class Slack Community or for Apple Podcast listeners, copy this link - https://bit.ly/2XCcntU Check out more recent episodes, subscribe on your favorite podcast platforms and follow Top of the Class on Twitter.Are you wondering how standing out in your field can help you get into top colleges? Request a free consultation with an Academic Advisor near you to learn more!

#65 Win $1000USD With The Harvard Crimson Global Essay Comp! Ft KarinSummaryCrimson Global Academy student and Ambassador for the HCGE,  Karin, answers all our questions and gives her own tips for great essay writing.Resources:See all the awesome prizes: https://www.essaycomp.org/prizesCheck out this year's essay prompts: https://www.essaycomp.org/2022-promptsRegister with Karin's code 'EC232': https://www.essaycomp.org/registerMore Links!Connect with listeners and past guests at the Top of the Class Slack Community or for Apple Podcast listeners, copy this link - https://bit.ly/2XCcntU Check out more recent episodes, subscribe on your favorite podcast platforms and follow Top of the Class on Twitter.Are you wondering how standing out in your field can help you get into top colleges? Request a free consultation with an Academic Advisor near you to learn more!

#64 Time Management, Math Research & College Classes All At 16-Years-Old Ft Apoorva Panidapu Summary:Apoorva's has carved her own education pathway and it's easy to see why. At 16, she has raised $40,000 for charity through her online art gallery, is a published math researcher, advocates for women in STEM and is taking college classes.In this episode, we chat about how she manages her time, the hard lessons learned and her advice for students wanting to dive into research.Links:https://linktr.ee/apoorvapanidapu)Newsletter - "Letter? I Hardly Know Her!" : https://apoorvapanidapu.substack.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/apoorvapanidapu/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/apoorvapanidapuInstagram (Art): @apoorvaartgallery https://www.instagram.com/apoorvaartgallery/Personal Instagram: @apoorva.panidapuhttps://www.instagram.com/apoorva.panidapu/Twitter: @apoorvapanidapu - https://twitter.com/apoorvapanidapuGems in STEM: https://apoorvapanidapu.medium.com/Art Gallery: www.apoorvaartgallery.comPersonal Website: www.apoorvapanidapu.comMore Links!Connect with listeners and past guests at the Top of the Class Slack Community or for Apple Podcast listeners, copy this link - https://bit.ly/2XCcntU Check out more recent episodes, subscribe on your favorite podcast platforms and follow Top of the Class on Twitter.Are you wondering how standing out in your field can help you get into top colleges? Request a free consultation with an Academic Advisor near you to learn more!

#63 Balancing UC Berkeley CS and an International STEM Org - LinkedIn Tips, College Tips and More! Ft Stephanie SuSummaryStephanie is a freshman at UC Berkeley and the Lead Director at Superposition. She talks about her journey in STEM, how some of her posts have gone viral on LinkedIn and what she has learned about managing an international organisation along with her college commitments.Links and ResourcesConnect with listeners and past guests at the Top of the Class Slack Community or for Apple Podcast listeners, copy this link - https://bit.ly/2XCcntU Check out more recent episodes, subscribe on your favorite podcast platforms and follow Top of the Class on Twitter.Are you wondering how standing out in your field can help you get into top colleges? Request a free consultation with an Academic Advisor near you to learn more!

#62 Solving The Impossible With Arnav, Mikael and Aahaan Ft Arnav, Mikael and AahaanThe Solving the Impossible Award for 14-18 year olds was recently taken out by IBM's youngest ever intern, Arnav. The top prize being a $1M trust fund powered by AuDeFi's core blockchain technology, Cryptium. Two of the finalists, Mikael and Aahaan joined Arnav in a fascinating episode about innovation, STEM role models and how they have accelerated their learning in neuroscience and artificial intelligence. Links and ResourcesConnect with listeners and past guests at the Top of the Class Slack Community or for Apple Podcast listeners, copy this link - https://bit.ly/2XCcntU Check out more recent episodes, subscribe on your favorite podcast platforms and follow Top of the Class on Twitter.Are you wondering how standing out in your field can help you get into top colleges? Request a free consultation with an Academic Advisor near you to learn more!Aahaan's Links:Twitter (updates + learnings): https://twitter.com/AahaanMainiPersonal Website: https://aahaanmaini.comPortfolio: https://aahaanmaini10.notion.site/Aahaan-Maini-8264fe15b0054efebe39d1bb1b665b97

#61 How Aditya Is Teaching Personal Finance To Thousands Ft Aditya BaggaPersonal finance is almost always the top thing students, parents and teachers think schools should teach more. But, with formal education lagging in this key area, Aditya saw an opportunity to make a difference.We chat about how he went from a slide deck crash course to now having a team of 30, Finatic chapters around the world and why many student non-profits don't succeed.Resources and LinksConnect with listeners and past guests at the Top of the Class Slack Community or for Apple Podcast listeners, copy this link - https://bit.ly/2XCcntUAditya's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adityabagga/Finatic Website: https://finatic.orgFinatic Team Application: http://tinyurl.com/joinfinaticinfoIf you enjoyed this episode of the Top of the Class, check out more recent episodes and subscribe on your favorite podcast platforms. Follow Top of the Class on Twitter.Are you wondering how standing out in your field can help you get into top colleges? Request a free consultation with an Academic Advisor near you to learn more!

I was sooo looking forward to chatting to our next guest but he's stuck in an elevator! All signs point to him being ok with help on the way but the episode will have to wait.In the meantime, I'd love for you all to join the Top of the Class Slack community! There will be episode summaries, competition insights, college admission tips, networking opportunities and heaps more - I just sure hope this link works! Top of the Class Slack Community or for Apple Podcast listeners, copy this! https://bit.ly/2XCcntU If you haven't heard of Slack before, basically it's what heaps of companies use for their internal communications. Any issues joining? Email me at a.cork@crimsoneducation.org or Tweet me - https://twitter.com/TopoftheClassP1

College Tips - How An Extracurricular Expert Evaluates Student Activities Ft. Tressa Thomas, Crimson Education Head of ECLsSummaryWhen it comes to getting into top colleges, it's usually the extracurriculars and essays that help admission officers determine who will thrive on campus.But not all extracurriculars are of equal value!In this episode of College Tips, Crimson Education's Head of Extracurriculars, Tressa, breaks down how Crimson evaluates a student's activity list, the unusual extracurriculars that admission officers value and how an analogy helps heaps of Tressa's students make a start on big projects. Resources and linksCrimson ECL - find opportunities around the world! https://crimsonecl.com/Download a free eBook all about extracurriculars https://www.crimsoneducation.org/nz/campaign/how-to-build-an-extracurricular-profile-for-top-us-unis-v1/If you enjoyed this episode of the Top of the Class, check out more recent episodes and subscribe on your favorite podcast platforms. Follow Top of the Class on Twitter.Are you wondering how standing out in your field can help you get into top colleges? Request a free consultation with an Academic Advisor near you to learn more!

The Winners of TGCC - The World's First Global, Virtual Case Comp For High Schoolers Ft. Tina Mai, Alexis Lindenfelser and Charlotte QuintanarThe Tiger Global Case Comp has thousands of high schoolers from all over the world competing for the experience and first prize of a PwC internship, mentorship from the President of Tiger Management and $1500USD.This year, team USRA took first place with a polished, well-researched presentation.We chat about the problems they solved, the skills they learned and what they think made the difference to help them win.Resources and linksCheck out the 2021 Case Comp: https://www.casecomp.org/ Tina's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinammai/ 2021 TGCC winners announcement: https://www.casecomp.org/2021 The winning slides: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5af1114f372b96ff05f40fda/t/6142ac22e0c62f33f0a005a9/1631759410264/TGCC21+URSA+Consulting.pdf If you enjoyed this episode of the Top of the Class, check out more recent episodes and subscribe on your favorite podcast platforms. Follow Top of the Class on TwitterAre you wondering how standing out in your field can help you get into top colleges? Request a free consultation with an Academic Advisor near you to learn more!

How Will Got Into YYGS and Made Evatt Nationals On His First Attempt Ft. Will GuAustralian, Will Gu, recently made it into the Nationals for the prestigious Evatt competition (similar to Model United Nations) on his first attempt! He shares how he accelerated his preparation and how he also got into Yale Young Global Scholars.Resources and linksConnect with Will on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamguu/Australia's Evatt Competition https://unyouth.org.au/event/evatt/ Yale Young Global Scholars https://globalscholars.yale.edu/ If you enjoyed this episode of the Top of the Class, check out more recent episodes and subscribe on your favorite podcast platforms. Follow Top of the Class on Twitter.Are you wondering how standing out in your field can help you get into top colleges? Request a free consultation with an Academic Advisor near you to learn more!

How This 16-Year-Old Got Internships Through LinkedIn and Built A Coding Community Ft. Sirihaasa NallamothuEpisode SummarySirihaasa  "happy cried" during FIRST LEGO League competitions so she knew her passion was in all things coding and robotics. She has since created an enthusiastic coding community, secured internships through LinkedIn and has built machine learning algorithms to help diagnose eye disorders. Resources and linksConnect with Sirihaasa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sirihaasa-nallamothu-153a291aa/Fovea Research Explanation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsjGtkZOfUA&t=9sFovea Model Demonstration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQHd95bI_2Q&t=17sIf you enjoyed this episode of the Top of the Class, check out more recent episodes and subscribe on your favorite podcast platforms. Follow Top of the Class on Twitter.Are you wondering how standing out in your field can help you get into top colleges? Request a free consultation with an Academic Advisor near you to learn more!

College Tips - How 'Name, Image, Likeness' is a Game Changer For Student Athletes ft. Tessa Berger - Crimson Education Head of AthleticsEpisode SummaryCrimson Education's Head of Athletics and former D1 athlete, Tessa, discusses the wide ranging impact of the recent 'Name, Image, Likeness' policy that allows student athletes to profit from their brand during college.Resources and linksCrimson Education's athletic recruitment support: https://www.crimsoneducation.org/our-services/college-sports-recruitment/A statement on Name, Image, Likeness from the NCAA: https://www.ncaa.org/about/resources/media-center/news/ncaa-adopts-interim-name-image-and-likeness-policyIf you enjoyed this episode of the Top of the Class, check out more recent episodes and subscribe on your favorite podcast platforms. Follow Top of the Class on Twitter.Are you wondering how standing out in your field can help you get into top colleges? Request a free consultation with an Academic Advisor near you to learn more!Timecodes:[00:03:29] What is Name, Image, Likeness[00:07:32] What you can do with Name, Image, Likness[00:13:50] High school athletes and branding[00:16:01] Possible changes to athlete pathways[00:18:54] The impact for female athletes[00:22:00] How Crimson Education supports student athletesQuotes from this Episode:"And I think a lot of brands have really recognized that as this isn't just about top talent, with massive followings signing with big companies. This is about, you know, your D3 athlete in Texas who's signed a contract with a local barber shop where they're getting exposure, and they get faded up twice a week, you know, it's for everybody, and everybody's going to be able to capitalize on it in their own way."  [00:11:42]

The CEO Of Revoteen Talks Connecting Teens To Opportunities  ft. Aditya JainEpisode SummaryAditya is 15 and started Revoteen to connect teens to opportunities. The platform has quickly grown to 3000 users with more joining every day.We chat about how he got started, what's next for Revoteen and advice for students wanting to do the same.Resources and linksDownload Revoteen: https://www.revoteen.com/ Revoteen's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revoteen/Aditya's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adityajain05/If you enjoyed this episode of the Top of the Class, check out more recent episodes and subscribe on your favorite podcast platforms. Follow Top of the Class on Twitter.Are you wondering how standing out in your field can help you get into top colleges? Request a free consultation with an Academic Advisor near you to learn more!Timecodes:[00:01:37] How Revoteen works[00:04:51] Challenges of building an app[00:13:40] Driving the growth of a new platform[00:18:02] Managing a student organisation[00:24:35] Communicating within a team[00:26:18] The mindset shift of being a CEOQuotes from this Episode:"So we decided if we could come up with a platform, a networking platform where students can find opportunities that are tailored to them connect with students who share their passions, and like, highlight who they are holistically as a student and individual outside of school, that would be perfect."  [00:03:26]"So while communication is obviously important, I think the level of communication and like what you're communicating like specific tasks, specific deadlines, specific goals and action items, that's the most important thing."  [00:24:36]

How Non-Profit Status Helped Sciencious Reach Thousands! ft. Nathan NguyenEpisode SummaryNathan is the founder and CEO of Sciencious, an organisation bringing STEM education to underprivileged and under resourced students.Nathan shares how the organisation has grown, the competition open to 12-18 year old students everywhere and why registering as a non-profit in the US has helped his organisation. Resources and linksInstagram: @sciencious.coMain website: sciencious.comCompetition website: scienciouscomp.orgCrimson's Youth FundIf you enjoyed this episode of the Top of the Class, check out more recent episodes and subscribe on your favorite podcast platforms. Follow Top of the Class on Twitter.Are you wondering how standing out in your field can help you get into top colleges? Request a free consultation with an Academic Advisor near you to learn more!Timecodes:[00:02:01] About Sciencious[00:08:41] The growth of Sciencious[00:10:55] Why a non-profit?[00:13:10] The non-profit registration process[00:16:36] What Nathan has learned[00:19:50] How Crimson's Youth Fund helped[00:22:10] About the Sciencious competitionQuotes from this Episode:"Yeah, there are many reasons behind why I decided to set up Sciencious as a nonprofit. So initially, as a publishing platform, I didn't receive that many submissions to my website. So I was thinking maybe because this website doesn't have that much of a credibility to it."  [00:10:55]"It just takes a lot of time through. It's really a lot of back and forth. But at the end, it's I think it's very, it's worth it. And it's something that I think we're very grateful for, to be able to to be registered as a non-profit "  [00:14:01]

Interning at Musk's Neuralink, Blockchain, Making Luck and Studying at Stanford ft. Ananya ChadhaEpisode SummaryAnanya has just finished her first year at Stanford and in her spare time, is the youngest intern at Elon Musk's Neuralink specialising in brain/computer interfaces. In this chat, she reflects on the moments to led her to where she is today, how to increase luck and throws a discomfort challenge open to listeners!Resources and linksAnanya's websiteAnanya's LinkedInAnanya's InstagramAnanya's YoutubeAnanya's Twitter100 days of rejection - TED Talk that Ananya recommendsIf you enjoyed this episode of the Top of the Class, check out more recent episodes and subscribe on your favorite podcast platforms. Follow Top of the Class on Twitter.Are you wondering how standing out in your field can help you get into top colleges? Request a free consultation with an Academic Advisor near you to learn more![00:09:33] Ananya's key life moments[00:20:35] The role luck played and creating luck[00:28:57] Discomfort challenges[00:35:44] Dealing with embarrassment[00:38:44] Box checking or taking your own path[00:43:50] What Ananya is working onQuotes from this Episode:"So I think about this a lot, which is the following, which is how can I maximize my chances of being lucky in a certain situation."  [00:21:08]"There are so many times where I've sent emails because I felt a little bit of inspiration and 20 minutes later, I'm like, 'Oh, my God, I can't believe I sent that email!' And then they ended up responding positively and I was like, 'Wow, I'm so happy I sent it."   [00:41:45]

In the final episode of the AP Mini Series, AP Psychology teacher, Audrey, talks about how she came to love AP Psychology, why it's the perfect foundation for many college courses and how it's often so different from what students think psychology is!Want to join Audrey's online AP Psychology class this September? Click here to learn more and apply to be part of the Crimson Global Academy, the world's fastest growing online high school!

Crimson Global Academy teacher, Mr Simpson, describes AP Calculus as both a beautiful course and the toughest high school course there is.In this chat, Mr Simpson gives an insight into the level of math in AP Calculus, what makes the exam so difficult and how students get a top score.If you enjoyed this episode of the Top of the Class Podcast, check out more recent episodes and subscribe on your favorite podcast platforms. Follow Top of the Class on Twitter.

The AP Mini Series - How to Crush Computer Science A with Mr ChangEpisode SummaryIn this mini series, teachers from the Crimson Global Academy come on the show to give you an insight into their subject, how to know if it's right for you, how to get a top score and more! The AP (Advanced Placement) curriculum is super popular for students all around who are aiming to get into top colleges. You can learn AP subjects part-time or full-time online with Crimson Global Academy, the fastest growing online high school.If you enjoyed this episode of the Top of the Class Podcast, check out more recent episodes and subscribe on your favorite podcast platforms. Follow Top of the Class on Twitter.

The Youngest Ever Chess Grandmaster ft. Abhimanyu MishraEpisode SummaryThe Top of the Class welcomes Abhimanyu Mishra as this week's guest. Abhi recently broke a 19-year-old world record in becoming the youngest ever chess Grandmaster at just 12 years of age.Abhi gives an insight into his journey including how he trains, what his next goal is and how he manages to fit in school alongside 12 hours of chess practice a day. [00:01:54] Abhi's favourite chess websites and books[00:04:03] Planning to become a chess Grandmaster[00:06:51] The difference stages of play - open, middle and endgame[00:09:09] How Abhi stays focused during long tournaments[00:11:17] How Abhi copes with making mistakes[00:16:25] Fitting in school alongside his chess commitments[00:18:26] The role his parents played[00:19:53] Chess around the world and where he sees other top young players coming from[00:23:13] Revising for games and developing his memory[00:24:28] Request for sponsorshipQuotes from this Episode:"It doesn't matter how old they are, what their rating is, everything is about the quality of the moves on the board. I mean, I don't think there's much else to it." [00:16:13]"I would say that it definitely takes a lot of your time. I mean, if you only do it as a side thing, I think it's very, very difficult to to go above a certain level."   [00:24:12]Resources and linksTwitterChess24If you enjoyed this episode of the Top of the Class Podcast, check out more recent episodes and subscribe on your favorite podcast platforms. Follow Top of the Class on Twitter.Are you wondering how standing out in your field can help you get into top colleges? Request a free consultation with an Academic Advisor near you to learn more!

Guest: Carol Lyrio - Crimson Education Strategist and Duke University alum from São Paulo, Brazil.Carol discusses the five hurdles of college admissions - finance, academics, extracurriculars, essays and strategy - with advice for students to overcome each one.Are you aiming for Ivy League schools and other top US and UK universities and want the support of Crimson experts? Request a free consultation with an Academic Advisor near you to get started.

Guest: Former UChicago Admissions Officer and Crimson Strategist, Steve HanSteve discusses why students with great profiles can still get rejected from top colleges.Read '4 Things Seniors can do Now to Prepare for College' including requesting a free consultation with a Crimson Academic Advisor near you.

The World's Youngest TEDx Speaker ft. Adam El-RafeyEpisode SummaryAdam is prolific on podcasts and stages around the world and he has been turning heads with his 'Youngest Guy in the Room' series. He's also 11-years-old.In this episode, Adam talks through his six key points for education reform, the three challenging stages he had to show his older classmates he could make the grade and how he prepares for public speaking spots.Adam welcomes listeners to connect with him on LinkedInDownload a free guide to building an extracurricular profile for top US colleges!Are you wondering how public speaking and advocacy can help you get into top colleges? Request a free consultation with an Academic Advisor near you to learn more!

Guest: Karthik Nemmani - winner of the 2018 Scripps National Spelling BeeSummary:How competitive spellers trainWhy top spellers are often STEM students1 in 11,000,000 - that's what Karthik Nemmani became when he won the 2018 Scripps National Spelling Bee, one of the most prestigious academic competitions in the world and one that starts being televised soon!Karthik gives an insight into what it takes to win, why most competitors are STEM students and what has happened to him since winning in 2018.Are you wondering how competing in national competitions can help you get into top colleges? Request a free consultation with an Academic Advisor near you to learn more!

The COVID-19 pandemic has given students around the world the opportunity to innovate with the aim of saving lives.One such student is 15-year-old, Jai, who has created a Whatsapp chatbot, WhyQ.Jai talks through how he is reducing people's time in stores with the chatbot, why he didn't create an app and how the WhyQ team has grown bigger and smarter to help more people while still managing school.Jai's TEDxYouth talkJai's email: jairelan@whyq.net.in / jai.relan@hey.comVisit the WhyQ WebsiteAre you wondering how innovation can help you get into top colleges? Request a free consultation with an Academic Advisor near you to learn more!See more amazing stories on Crimson's YouTube channel.

In the last year, the Advanced Placement (AP) curriculum has taken on greater importance for students from around the world who are aiming to apply to top colleges.Podcast co-host, Jamie, runs through exactly why APs have become such an important part of the US college application, what students can expect from the curriculum, how hard some of the subjects are and he shares some case studies of recent Harvard and Stanford admits.Check out the AP courses offered through Crimson Global AcademyTo learn more, read 'Do AP Courses Matter?', a blog by Laetitia, an undergrad at Barnard College of Columbia University.

Eunice is the first student from her school to get into the Ivy League and she has set the bar high as a Harvard admit on full scholarship.Alongside her Harvard admission, Eunice is a Coke Scholar, Gates Scholar and Jack Kent Cooke Scholar.Eunice shares her journalism related extracurriculars, why she felt bitter about the application process and gives her advice for students aiming for top colleges.Are you aiming for top schools like Harvard and want the support of Crimson experts? Request a free consultation with an Academic Advisor near you to get started.Learn more about Eunice's journey to Harvard in this downloadable bookletCheck out this EPIC blog about getting into Ivy League schools.Don't forget about the Comments Section series! Send your comments in text or audio form to me at my email address or on Twitter. This could be your thoughts on previous episodes, shoutouts to the guests you loved hearing from or any questions you have.

Hey there!Have you ever thought that podcasts are great and all but where's the comments section?! Well, we're doing an audio version!Send your comment for me to read out or you can send an audio clip to me at my email address or on Twitter. This could be your thoughts on previous episodes, shoutouts to the guests you loved hearing from, questions you have or even a suggestion for future episodes.Quick guidelines:One comment per person (for now at least) Please keep your audio clips under a minute and text under 50 words If you have a comment about a particular episode, please include the episode title or number Include a quick introduction of yourself (optional)I will filter out any messages that are potentially offensive or if the audio quality is terribleIf we get enough comments, the very first Comments Section episode will be out soon! 

Carlos has just finished writing his 100th Nano Story exploring and explaining the technology that happens at the size of atoms and molecules.In this episode, we chat about how he got interested in nanotech, research tips, why he chose to teach through the nano stories and what colleges he has an eye on.Carlos welcomes listeners to connect with him (and read the Nano Stories) through LinkedIn or on Twitter.Are you wondering how scientific research can help you get into top colleges? Request a free consultation with an Academic Advisor near you to learn more!Try out Crimson's US College Admissions Calculator or the UK University Admissions Calculator to predict your best fit future.

Brazilian engineering and STEM focused student, Isadora, could barely believe she had gained admission to Stanford especially given the generous financial aid that it came with. She shares the challenges she faced moving school four times, what she wrote for her essay, all about her main extracurricular, MAIS, and the advice she has for future applicants.Are you aiming for top engineering schools like Stanford and want the support of Crimson experts? Request a free consultation with an Academic Advisor near you to get started.Want to learn more? Check out this EPIC blog about getting into Ivy League schools.

When COVID-19 hit India hard, 16-year-old Daksh started off volunteering but after a tragic accident, he realised he needed to do more.He developed and sold 100,000 PPE kits and has since started an initiative to help connect people with the oxygen tanks and medication people sorely need.In this episode, Daksh shares how he got started and gives his advice on how students can tackle big problems.Daksh invites you to connect with him on LinkedInAre you wondering how starting an initiative can help you get into top colleges? Request a free consultation with an Academic Advisor near you to learn more!Try out Crimson's US College Admissions Calculator or the UK University Admissions Calculator to predict your best fit future.

São Paulo student, Gui, has a standout extracurricular profile any engineering student would be proud of including holding a provisional US patent and being published in an international science journal! Here's some pics of a few of his projects! In this episode, he gives us an insight into how he showcased his passion for engineering and gained admission to the prestigious M&T program at UPenn as well as getting into Yale, Columbia, Georgia Tech and more. He also talks about the support he received from Crimson including the Essay Review Team and having his draft application read by former Admission Officers.Are you aiming for top engineering schools like UPenn and want the support of Crimson experts? Request a free consultation with an Academic Advisor near you to get started.Want to learn more? Check out this EPIC blog about getting into Ivy League schools.