Podcasts about university admissions

Mona talks with Richard Kahlenberg about a proposal to make college admissions more fair in a post race preferences world. The Mona Charen Show is a weekly, one-on-one discussion that goes in depth on political and cultural topics. New shows drop Mondays. Find this show wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube. Add the show to your player of choice, here. Listen now to the NPR Politics Podcast, only from NPR – wherever you get podcasts. Get PrivacyHawk and run your FREE privacy scan here! Use code MONA20 (iOS) / mona20 (Android) for full access to the Platinum Suite: $1M ID theft recovery insurance, dark web alerts, sensitive info monitoring, and much more—all at a special price!

With college admissions becoming increasingly competitive, many students feel pressured to "do it all" when it comes to extracurriculars. But is that really what colleges are looking for? In our latest podcast episode, we uncover the reality behind how admissions officers evaluate student activities. You'll learn: How admissions officers evaluate what students actually contribute to their activities—not just participation The value of demonstrating academic interest beyond the classroom through research, pre-college programs, or independent projects Why leadership isn't just about holding a title, but about adding value and making an impact This episode is a must-listen for parents and students through the admissions process. --- To set up a complimentary strategy call, CLICK HERE.  Register for our upcoming webinars. Questions, comments, or topic requests? Email jilian.yong@ingeniusprep.com. To learn more about InGenius Prep, visit us at ingeniusprep.com.  

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We just completed our Holistic College Application Roadmap workshop.Enjoy our final day (day 2) here. To register for the Ivy League Challenge, go to TILC.to/register-----To register for the Ivy League Challenge, visit our websiteTo follow on Instagram:  @TheIvyLeagueChallengeTo join us on our Facebook group for parentsOr schedule a meeting with Steve here

Rachel is the author of Surviving and Thriving in Higher Education Professional Services, founder of The Bold Collective, and Senior Admissions Manager at Anglia Ruskin University. Sarah and Rachel talk about Being a positive disruptor in higher education Why HE professional roles are invisible by design The disparities between professional and academic contracts Her wish for HE professionals to speak up and speak out   Find out more Read the show notes and transcript on the podcast website Connect with Rachel on LinkedIn or via her website Read Rachel's book Surviving and Thriving in Higher Education Professional Services Join one of Rachel's monthly workshops About Research Adjacent Fill out the research-adjacent careers quiz Sign up to the Research Adjacent newsletter Follow Research Adjacent on LinkedIn Instagram and BlueSky Email a comment, question or suggestion Leave Sarah a voice message

How fast is the AI race really going? What is the current state of Quantum Computing? What actually *is* the P vs NP problem? - former OpenAI researcher and theoretical computer scientist Scott Aaronson joins Liv and Igor to discuss everything quantum, AI and consciousness. We hear about his experience working on OpenAI's "superalignment team", whether quantum computers might break Bitcoin, the state of University Admissions, and even a proposal for a new religion! Strap in for a fascinating conversation that bridges deep theory with pressing real-world concerns about our technological future. Chapters: 1:30 - Working at OpenAI 4:23 - His Approaches to AI Alignment 6:23 - Watermarking & Detection of AI content 19:15 - P vs. NP 27:11 - The Current State of AI Safety 37:38 - Bad "Just-a-ism" Arguments around LLMs 48:25 - What Sets Human Creativity Apart from AI 55:30 - A Religion for AGI? 1:00:49 - More Moral Philosophy 1:05:24 - The AI Arms Race 1:11:08 - The Government Intervention Dilemma 1:23:28 - The Current State of Quantum Computing 1:36:25 - Will QC destroy Cryptography? 1:48:55 - Politics on College Campuses 2:03:11 - Scott's Childhood & Relationship with Competition 2:23:25 - Rapid-fire Predictions Links: ♾️ Scott's Blog: ⁠https://scottaaronson.blog/⁠ ♾️ Scott's Book: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Quantum-Computing-since-Democritus-Aaronson/dp/0521199565⁠ ♾️ QIC at UTA: https://www.cs.utexas.edu/~qic/ Credits Credits: ♾️  Hosted by Liv Boeree and Igor Kurganov ♾️  Produced by Liv Boeree ♾️  Post-Production by Ryan Kessler The Win-Win Podcast: Poker champion Liv Boeree takes to the interview chair to tease apart the complexities of one of the most fundamental parts of human nature: competition. Liv is joined by top philosophers, gamers, artists, technologists, CEOs, scientists, athletes and more to understand how competition manifests in their world, and how to change seemingly win-lose games into Win-Wins. #WinWinPodcast #QuantumComputing #AISafety #LLM

When you decide to grow, you set yourself up for challenging periods of awkwardness. You might feel like you are 'faking it' or that you don't belong, when really this is just the natural transition period when you grow.Listen to learn how to reframe your mindset when you face these challenging periods of growth. -----To register for the Ivy League Challenge, visit our websiteTo follow on Instagram:  @TheIvyLeagueChallengeTo join us on our Facebook group for parentsOr schedule a meeting with Steve here

Send us a textAre you a student dreaming of studying at a prestigious university abroad but unsure about where to start? You're not alone! Whether it's Harvard, Oxford, or the National University of Singapore, top universities look for more than just good grades. They want well-rounded individuals who bring not just academic brilliance but also life experiences, leadership qualities, and a clear vision for the future.Connect With Kapeel GuptaWhat You May Learn0:00 Introduction1:40 Mission Statement2:07 #1: What are the specific academic requirements for my desired course and university?3:57 #2: How can I make my application standout beyond academics?5:33 #3: Are there any internships, research projects or work experience opportunities that can strengthen my profie?7:24 #4: What are the key strengths I should highlight in my personal statement or application essay?9:09 #5: How can I demonstrate cultural fit & alignment with the university values?10:40 Conclusion11:28 Call to ActionSupport the show

If you are stressed about how to best fill out the Common App, I have good news for you. I'll be hosting a free workshop to help you understand how to fit all five pieces of the Common App together. You might recognize this from a few months ago-- we are repeating this training due to the high number of requests we received. Also, we will be adding case studies to make the information even more clear and useful.To register, go to TILC.to/commonapp and give us your name and email address, so we can send you the worksheet, the zoom links, and then the recording when we finish.See you August 23 & 24th at 8pm eastern time.

This week, join Tokyo Academics Admissions Consultant Jennifer Liepin as she engages in an insightful discussion with Kirsten Sharett, a seasoned Admissions Consulting professional and former Princeton Admissions Advisor. Kirsten specializes in story-driven coaching, helping students create compelling narratives that shine in their college applications. In this episode, Kirsten shares her valuable insights into the inner workings of the admissions office and provides a comprehensive framework for navigating the elite university admissions landscape in 2024. Don't miss this opportunity to gain expert advice and a deeper understanding of what it takes to succeed in the competitive world of college admissions.Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial.

June 18th & 19th starting at 8 pm eastern time each night, I'll be going through a college essay workshop. You do not want to miss this!If you are a rising senior, drop everything and join.Registration is free, and is available at TILC.to/BestEssaySee you there!-----To register for the Ivy League Challenge, visit our websiteTo follow on Instagram:  @TheIvyLeagueChallengeTo join us on our Facebook group for parentsOr schedule a meeting with Steve here

In this extended episode, Tokyo Academics Admissions Consultant Jennifer Liepin sits down with Brandon Mack, a former Rice University Admissions Director and seasoned Non-Profit Professional. With a wealth of experience in higher education, advocacy, and private consulting, Brandon offers deep insights into the world of admissions officers. The discussion covers critical topics such as fly-in programs, portfolio reviews, and invaluable advice for students aspiring to apply to Rice University, one of the most selective institutions in the United States. Don't miss this enlightening conversation—tune in!Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial.

Is an A in a regular class, or a B in an honors/AP class more valuable for me?How do I decide how many APs to take?How do I schedule my classes in order to be as competitive as possible for college?Which high school should I attend?These are a few of the questions that should be straightforward, but end up being quick difficult to decide, because there are different colleges, and what is a good strategy at one college would be a bad strategy at another college. Also, teens are different, and what would be a great strategy for one, would be a bad strategy for another.So how do we know what to do?I go over the context and background information you need in order to make the right choice for you.-----To register for the Ivy League Challenge, visit our websiteTo follow on Instagram:  @TheIvyLeagueChallengeTo join us on our Facebook group for parentsOr schedule a meeting with Steve here

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Want to increase your chances of getting into Harvard? My suggestion for you is to cultivate a sincere love of learning. Figure out a way to inject genuine curiosity and excitement into your learning. But how? I've recently read Adam Grant's book Hidden Potential, and I love how a couple of his stories help explain how and why this is such a powerful solution.-----To register for the Ivy League Challenge, visit our websiteTo follow on Instagram:  @TheIvyLeagueChallengeTo join us on our Facebook group for parentsOr schedule a meeting with Steve here

Parents are so important to teens' success. Even if you feel like your teens are annoyed by you, your efforts are very important. For many reasons, however, parents often have a hard time motivating or inspiring teens. Sometimes the teens assume that the parents are biased and can't see the teens objectively. Other times teens don't want to be controlled, and so they will resist the advice that comes from parents. However, teens are much more inclined to listen to mentors or coaches. They are also excited to share and learn from their peers. Wise parents can leverage this to recruit help in motivating or inspiring their teens. This is how we do it in the Ivy League Challenge.-----To register for the Ivy League Challenge, visit our websiteTo follow on Instagram:  @TheIvyLeagueChallengeTo join us on our Facebook group for parentsOr schedule a meeting with Steve here

For those who enjoy this podcast, one question remains very important-- when is the best time to join the Ivy League Challenge? Is grade 8, or 9, or 10, or some other grade the best time? What if my teen is too busy to add this class to his or her schedule?Or the opposite issue-- when is my teen old enough to join? I hope this episode will help answer those questions.-----To register for the Ivy League Challenge, visit our websiteTo follow on Instagram:  @TheIvyLeagueChallengeTo join us on our Facebook group for parentsOr schedule a meeting with Steve here

Attention Juniors! This is the week that you should be sending out your emails to future recommendation letter writers. You've worked hard to be a great student. Your teachers love you. You might think that is enough to ensure you will get a great letter of recommendation. But the reality is that very few teachers ever receive any kind of training on how to write an outstanding letter of recommendation. So those letters often end up sounding the same... ("I love having [name] in my class, they are always prepared for class, they ask great questions, they help out their peers... you'd be luck to have him/her on your campus...")If you plan to apply to a school that is selective, then nearly all of the recommendation letters for nearly all of the applicants will sound nearly identical. And yet recommendation letters can be the difference maker and ensure you get accepted rather than rejected. This link takes you to the other podcast episode that I referenced in the show: https://www.theivyleaguechallenge.com/podcast-how-to-get-outstanding-letters-of-recommendation-1-----To register for the Ivy League Challenge, visit our websiteTo follow on Instagram:  @TheIvyLeagueChallengeTo join us on our Facebook group for parentsOr schedule a meeting with Steve here

Imagine you got rejected by a university. Except a human didn't reject you — AI did. How do you feel now?

Eliza and Rachel are first cousins and are both elite violin performers. When they toured Southeast Asia, I was able to attend their concert in Singapore and even attend a practice session with them.That practice session inspired this discussion on perfectionism in music and in life. One of my favorite interviews of all time. Enjoy!-----To register for the Ivy League Challenge, visit our website.To follow on Instagram:  @TheIvyLeagueChallengeTo join us on our Facebook group for parents:Or schedule a meeting with Steve here

Aki was stressed throughout his freshman year, because although he was at a very good high school, he just felt like he didn't know how to stand out.He joined the Ivy League Challenge in order to figure out what to do. Listen to learn about how he let go of that stress and replaced it with confidence that his time and efforts could be spent focusing on things that aligned with his core values. He also shares his progress on his impact project, which aligns completely with his values. He feels like school is more enjoyable, and he is making himself far more competitive for selective college admissions as well.-----To register for the Ivy League Challenge, visit our website.To follow on Instagram:  @TheIvyLeagueChallengeTo join us on our Facebook group for parents:Or schedule a meeting with Steve here

Florida Gulf Coast University is hosting a virtual debate today on Affirmative Action in University Admissions and the Cost of Higher Education. The debate participants are Dr. Cornel West, he is a progressive professor and author, and currently an Independent candidate for president; and Robert George is a conservative legal scholar and political philosopher, and Founding Director of the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions at Princeton University. The debate is moderated by Dr. Christopher Phillips. Dr. Phillips has devoted his life to facilitating thoughtful and inclusive conversations among people of all walks of life, from all around the world, about deep and meaningful issues.

Too many of us approach life with the philosophy of "play not to lose". Once, when I was in college, I was able to play on a intramural basketball team. Our team made it all the way to championship game. At half time, we were losing that game so badly that we decided to change our approach. Instead of playing safe, we were going to play without any fear. Amazingly, we came all the way back and even won the game at the buzzer. But playing not-to-lose takes away your power. Playing not-to-lose means playing safe.And ironically, when you play that way, ironically, you often lose anyway.The college prep equivalent is making all your decisions through the filter of "what is most impressive to an admissions officer"?Listen in to learn why that is the wrong question to answer, and what you can do instead to play to win.-----To register for the Ivy League Challenge, visit our website.To follow on Instagram:  @TheIvyLeagueChallengeTo join us on our Facebook group for parents:Or schedule a meeting with Steve here

Do you wonder sometimes if it is realistic to be ambitious? Have you ever been frustrated because it seems like setting ambitious goals is just setting yourself up for failure? Listen in to learn about three keys being both ambitious AND realistic.-----To register for the Ivy League Challenge, visit our website.To follow on Instagram:  @TheIvyLeagueChallengeTo join us on our Facebook group for parents:Or schedule a meeting with Steve here

Bryana Quintero is working with an NYU professor to college and catalogue immigrant stories.We get to hear all about how she decided on this project, and how she overcame some of the obstacles she has faced along the way.-----To register for the Ivy League Challenge, visit our website.To follow on Instagram:  @TheIvyLeagueChallengeTo join us on our Facebook group for parents:Or schedule a meeting with Steve here

As you've listened to interviews with impressive teens on this podcast, you may have felt like some other parents, who have reached out to me recently to say that they can't relate. They feel like their teen couldn't possibly produce the kind of work that the teens on my interviews have done. While I understand the frustration, I also think it is important to clarify that these other teens didn't accomplish their incredible results in one go. They had to take one step at a time.The important thing is figuring out the direction you want to go, and then developing a few skills and the right mindset to be as resourceful as you need to be to able to navigate unforeseen challenges.-----To register for the Ivy League Challenge, visit our website.To follow on Instagram:  @TheIvyLeagueChallengeTo join us on our Facebook group for parents:Or schedule a meeting with Steve here

Who likes the Supreme Court decision ending affirmative action in university admissions? Minorities. Sports with WUT Sports Director Ryan Larson

On this day, June 30th, in legal history, the 26th Amendment was ratified making the legal voting age a uniform 18.The amendment is straight and to the point, consistent of two sections and holding:Section 1The right of citizens of the United States, who are eighteen years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of age.Section 2The Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.The history of the reduction of the voting age is inextricably tied to Vietnam. During the 1960s, there was a growing movement across the United States to lower the voting age from 21 to 18. This push was fueled in part by the Vietnam War, as young men between 18 and 21 were being drafted into the military. Advocates argued that if these individuals were old enough to fight, they should be old enough to vote. Facing legislative inaction, supporters of lowering the voting age included a provision in a 1970 bill that extended the Voting Rights Act. However, the Supreme Court ruled in Oregon v. Mitchell that Congress couldn't lower the voting age for state and local elections. To avoid confusion and costs associated with maintaining separate voting rolls, Congress proposed and the states ratified the Twenty-sixth Amendment, which lowered the voting age to 18 for all elections.The US Supreme Court has ruled that universities cannot use race as a factor in admissions, overturning decades of precedent. The court's 6-3 decision stated that programs at Harvard College and the University of North Carolina violated the Constitution's equal protection clause. Chief Justice John Roberts, writing for the court, rejected the argument that these programs were necessary for campus diversity. The ruling is expected to lead to fewer Black and Hispanic students at top universities and require many schools to revise their admissions policies. President Joe Biden disagreed strongly with the decision, claiming it effectively ends affirmative action in college admissions.Rather than recount the stretched logic and thinly masked reasoning behind the majority's overturning decades of precedent, I'll summarize Justice Jackson's dissent. Justice Jackson highlights the existence of significant racial disparities in the health, wealth, and well-being of American citizens, which have been inherited from the past and continue to persist today. She argues that these disparities contradict the fundamental principle of equality and suggests that holistic admissions programs, like the one implemented by the University of North Carolina (UNC), are a necessary solution to address this issue. She joins Justice Sotomayor's opinion that race can be considered in college admissions to ensure racial diversity, emphasizing the universal benefits of such considerations. She counters the contention made by the plaintiff, Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA), that considering race in admissions is unfair, stating that it ignores the historical and ongoing impact of discrimination and the transmission of inequality across generations. Ultimately, Justice Jackson dissents from the majority's decision to restrict the use of race in admissions, arguing that it hampers progress without a legal, historical, logical, or justifiable basis. A particularly salient quote from Justice Jackson's dissent:With let-them-eat-cake obliviousness, today, the majority pulls the ripcord and announces “colorblindness for all” by legal fiat. But deeming race irrelevant in law does not make it so in life. And having so detached itself from this country's actual past and present experiences, the Court has now been lured into interfering with the crucial work that UNC and other institutions of higher learning are doing to solve America's real-world problems.Supreme Court Rejects Use of Race in University Admissions (3)“A Tragedy for Us All”: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's Dissent | The NationIn a 6-3 decision, the US Supreme Court sided with a Christian website designer who argued that her freedom of speech entitled her to create wedding pages exclusively for opposite-sex couples. The court determined that anti-discrimination laws, including the specific Colorado measure involved in the case, must allow for exceptions for businesses engaged in expressive activities. Supreme Court Backs Web Designer Against Same-Sex Marriage (1)The US Supreme Court is expected to issue a ruling on the legality of President Joe Biden's plan to cancel $430 billion in student loan debt, which aims to benefit up to 43 million Americans. The conservative justices expressed skepticism during arguments in February, considering legal challenges brought by six conservative-leaning states and two individual borrowers. The ruling has significant implications for the 26 million borrowers who sought relief after Biden announced the plan but faced opposition from lower courts. Biden's plan, fulfilling a campaign promise, seeks to cancel a portion of the $1.6 trillion federal student loan debt, but it faced criticism from Republicans who viewed it as an overreach of presidential authority. The plan would forgive up to $10,000 or $20,000 in federal student debt based on income and grant eligibility. The Biden administration argued that the plan is authorized under the 2003 HEROES Act, which empowers the education secretary to modify student financial assistance during emergencies. The legal challenge faced opposition from a federal judge in Missouri but was found to have proper standing by the 8th US Circuit Court of Appeals. Additionally, a federal judge in Texas ruled that the plan exceeded the administration's authority. Public opinion on the debt relief plan is divided along partisan lines, with Democrats generally supportive and Republicans opposed. The Supreme Court's ruling will have significant implications for student loan borrowers and the Biden administration's efforts to address student debt.Supreme Court to decide fate of Biden student loan forgiveness | ReutersOpenAI Inc. is facing another class-action copyright lawsuit that alleges its popular AI chatbot, ChatGPT, is trained on books without obtaining permission from the authors. The lawsuit claims that ChatGPT's machine learning training dataset includes content that OpenAI copied without consent, credit, or compensation. OpenAI and other generative AI companies have been encountering intellectual property and privacy lawsuits, as regulators and Congress attempt to regulate the industry. This latest lawsuit follows a previous class-action suit against OpenAI, accusing the company's AI models of scraping personal information from the internet in violation of privacy laws. It also references a separate copyright suit filed in 2022 regarding OpenAI's AI coding assistant, Copilot. The plaintiffs in the current case, authors Paul Tremblay and Mona Awad, allege that ChatGPT has provided accurate summaries of their books, leading them to believe their works were copied without permission. The lawsuit mentions a 2020 paper from OpenAI, which states that a portion of the training dataset comes from "shadow libraries" like Library Genesis and Sci-Hub, which illegally publish copyrighted works. OpenAI Legal Troubles Mount With Suit Over AI Training on Novels Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy.On this edition, Joe speaks with: Bloomberg News Supreme Court Reporter Greg Stohr on the significant Supreme Court rulings handed down Partner at Arnold & Porter, Reeves Anderson who has litigated numerous cases before the cases on what these SCOTUS rulings will have on the country Congresswoman Robin Kelly of Illinois (2nd District) reacts to the Supreme Court rulings and President Biden's economic announcement in Chicago. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis & Third Way Executive Vice President for Policy/Former legislative and Policy Director to Chuck Schumer Jim Kessler on the political fallout from the court rulings  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In October of 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court heard two cases challenging race-conscious admissions at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina. As a result, most people expect the court's ruling to end affirmative action policies, significantly affecting the way universities consider an applicant's race during the admissions process. In this extended bonus episode, esteemed experts Amy Berman, Deputy Director of the National Academy of Education, and Rick Kahlenberg, Professorial Lecturer of Public Policy at the George Washington University and Nonresident Scholar at Georgetown University's McCourt School of Public Policy, offer unique perspectives on race-based preferences in college admissions–and the potential ramifications of the court's decision on the pursuit of educational diversity. This episode was recorded during an education policy graduate class session taught by podcast host Michael J. Feuer. For copies of Amy Berman's slides and Rick Kahlenberg's slides, which are referenced in the episode, visit EdFixPodcast.com. [Transcript for Episode 35 is also available on EdFixPodcast.com]  

As an international student, navigating the university admissions process in a foreign country can be overwhelming. In our last Thursday LIVE, we discussed about valuable information and tips on how to successfully apply to universities in the United States and Canada.Our Senior Immigration Specialist, Michelle Masurkar, along with our Client Services Manager, Arianna Gonzalez discussed on various topics including the application process, important deadlines, admission requirements, and much more. Whether you are a high school student or a college graduate, this session is tailored to provide you with the necessary tools and insights to make informed decisions about your academic future. Listen In!

Kristi Steele of KC360 shares practical tips for parents, students, and educators walking through the university application process with Third Culture Kids from the US and Canada. Listen in for a deep dive into this topic! KC360 “Starting early is really important.” “One of the biggest value points that is highly underrated and rarely talked about is support. When you look at campuses, you need to look for their international office and what kind of TCK support they have.” “The support level really does make or break a student's success [...] and we just assume it's going to be there.” “Do they have the problems that you're looking for? Do they have the TCK support?” MyCAP - College Aid Pro “A lot of students make better decisions by [...] putting everything on the table and having an informed decision.” “Everything about college in this day and age from a financial perspective is ‘many streams equal one river.'” “A university will want to see that you've used your gap year wisely.” KC360 Podcast TCK Training's Launch Pad You can contact Kristi directly at kristi@kc360.co! To learn more about Third Culture Kids, listen to Episode 22 with Michele Phoenix or Episode 61 with Lauren Wells. What's changing our lives: Keane: Trying out Artificial Intelligence (AI) Heather: Watching a friend's kids Kristi: Seedlings Weekly Spotlight: Chiang Rai International Christian School We'd love to hear from you! podcast@teachbeyond.org Podcast Website: https://teachbeyond.org/podcast  Learn about TeachBeyond: https://teachbeyond.org/ 

Every loving parent wants their children to be happy. But happiness can be elusive-- sometimes seeking happiness seems to push the happiness away, but getting lost in another activity and forgetting about pursuing happiness can produce great joy and happiness.Similarly, many parents and teens want to get into a great college. And the motivation that teens feel to get into a great college can be exactly the gift they need to do the work to lead a better, more meaningful life.Along the way, some teens and families of teens find that motivation to get into a great school turns into desperation. Once that energy has shifted to desperation, college prep shifts from being a healthy, amazingly motivating gift-- to a toxic, overwhelming nightmare. But it doesn't have to be this way. Listen in to learn how this happens and what we should focus on instead in order to keep college prep both healthy and effective. -----To register for the Ivy League Challenge, visit our website.To follow on Instagram:  @TheIvyLeagueChallengeTo join us on our Facebook group for parents:Or schedule a meeting with Steve here

In the early 1990's, Christ Chabris and Daniel Simons did a study at Harvard. They asked participants to count the number times a basketball was passed between different people. While the people passed the ball, a person in a gorilla suit walked into the middle of them, pounded his chest, and then walked off screen. Shockingly, roughly half of the participants were so focused on their job-- counting the passes-- that they didn't even see the gorilla. This experiment reveals two things: that we are missing a lot of what goes on around us, and we all unaware of how much we are missing. And we do this in our college prep all the time. Because we focus so much on the task we have been given, we can easily miss the big ideas that are right in front of us-- the gorilla. Listen in to learn more-----To register for the Ivy League Challenge, visit our website.To follow on Instagram:  @TheIvyLeagueChallengeTo join us on our Facebook group for parents:Or schedule a meeting with Steve here

The original Fisher v. University of Texas case from 2013 known as Fisher I.   Access this Supreme Court opinion and other essential case information on Oyez.org.   Music by Epidemic Sound

Audio of Justice Ginsburg's dissenting opinion in the first Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin in 2013 known as Fisher I.   Access this SCOTUS opinion and other helpful case information at Oyez.org.      

Part 2 of the audio in Justice Alito's 2016 dissenting opinion in Fisher v. University of Texas. Access this SCOTUS opinion and other essential case information on Oyez.org.     Music by Epidemic Sound

Audio of Justice Alito's 2016 dissenting opinion in Fisher v. University of Texas. I read the majority opinion in this case in a November 7th episode. This episode includes the separate one-page opinion written by Justice Thomas at the beginning of this episode.   Access this SCOTUS opinion and other essential case information on Oyez.org https://www.oyez.org/cases/2015/14-981   Music by Epidemic Sound

When Claire Kim's mom introduced the Ivy League Challenge to her, Claire was incredulous. How could she possibly add another thing to her already-impossibly-busy schedule? Claire talks about why she decided to join the course, despite her busy schedule, and explains how her improved focus and performance has meant that she gets more done in less time now, even after having added the 12 week online course.Claire also shares her impact project, and invites teens any where who might be interested to join her in empowering more girls to get into STEM and learn to love science. If you want to reach out to Claire, please email me directly at theivyeleaguechallenge@gmail.com -----To register for the Ivy League Challenge, visit our website.To follow on Instagram:  @TheIvyLeagueChallengeTo join us on our Facebook group for parents:Or schedule a meeting with Steve here

Now that we know what colleges are not looking for, and also what they do care most about, we can create a strategy to ensure that we prioritize the right activities. We clarify how to create the time for those most important activities, and how to stay on top of everything as you go. -----To register for the Ivy League Challenge, visit our website.To follow on Instagram:  @TheIvyLeagueChallengeTo join us on our Facebook group for parents:Or schedule a meeting with Steve here

The myths that lead to the imbalance. Learn what college admissions officers actually care about when they shape a class. It's not what you think. -----To register for the Ivy League Challenge, visit our website.To follow on Instagram:  @TheIvyLeagueChallengeTo join us on our Facebook group for parents:Or schedule a meeting with Steve here

Audio of the opinion of the U.S. Supreme Court in Fisher v. University of Texas (2016).  The case I'll be reading today is similar to a 2003 case I read a couple of weeks ago, Grutter v. Bollinger. Both involved white females who had applied for admission to a particular university and were subsequently denied. In this case, Abigail Fisher applied for admission to the University of Texas but was denied. In keeping with the Court's ruling in Grutter, the University of Texas considered many factors in the admissions process, including race. Fisher sued the University arguing that the University's consideration of race in the admissions process violated the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. The district court disagreed and so did the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. When the case made its way before the Supreme Court, it held that the appellate court erred by not applying the strict scrutiny standard in its decision. The case was remanded, the appellate court reaffirmed the lower court's decision, holding that the admissions process indeed satisfied the strict scrutiny standard.   Access this SCOTUS opinion and other essential case information here. Contact the Show. Music by Epidemic Sound.

The Supreme Court's conservative majority appeared skeptical of race-conscious admission policies at the University of North Carolina and Harvard University throughout five hours of oral arguments on Monday. If the Court decides against the universities, it could issue a ruling broad enough to overturn decades of precedent permitting the limited use of race in college admissions and even, according to Vox Supreme Court correspondent Ian Millhiser, “prohibit the government from considering race in virtually any context, including efforts to voluntarily integrate racially segregated grade schools and other institutions." We'll talk about the cases and their potential outcomes and what they may mean for California. Guests: Michele Goodwin, Chancellor's professor, UC Irvine School of Law - Her books include "Policing the Womb: Invisible Women and the Criminalization of Motherhood" Ian Millhiser, senior correspondent, Vox - His books include "Injustices: The Supreme Court's History of Comforting the Comfortable and Afflicting the Afflicted" and "The Agenda: How a Republican Supreme Court is Reshaping America."

As an almost-16-year-old, Ishita has already logged more than 800 hours of laboratory research work. Her excellence in the lab has allowed her to enter (and win) research competitions, win money, and even an invite to present at Harvard university.She discusses how she was able to succeed in the lab, and what other ambitious teens should be doing as well.Recently she expanded her efforts to create a STEM camp for middle school girls, where she teaches the process to begin and execute research in a real lab, as well as best practices. Her camps have already garnered media attention, and she discusses her plans to continue making a meaningful impact throughout the rest of her high school years. This is an interview you do not want to miss!-----To register for the Ivy League Challenge, visit our website.To follow on Instagram:  @TheIvyLeagueChallengeTo join us on our Facebook group for parents:Or schedule a meeting with Steve here

In the middle of a hectic senior summer, Maxine Most and her daughter decided to pause their college prep for two weeks in order to participate in the Ivy League Challenge bootcamp. Listen to the mother's perspective as Maxine describes what life was like before, during, and after the Ivy League Challenge for both her and her daughter. -----To register for the Ivy League Challenge, visit our website.To follow on Instagram:  @TheIvyLeagueChallengeTo join us on our Facebook group for parents:Or schedule a meeting with Steve here

Effective time management leads to better grades, greater confidence, and more time to do the things you want to do in life. So why don't more teens better manage their time? How can we help them improve?We recently did a free masterclass in my Facebook group (Parents of Ambitious Teens: Personal Growth & Healthy College Prep) to help teens and parents of teens find new ways to get those difficult tasks done with appropriate focus so that we can enjoy our lives more.This is part one (the introduction) of that masterclass. More coming soon!-----To register for the Ivy League Challenge, visit our website.To follow on Instagram:  @TheIvyLeagueChallengeTo join us on our Facebook group for parents:Or schedule a meeting with Steve here

Motivation is overrated. It really is. Think about it:1. motivation is NOT the key to winning-- we know this because the winning and losing teams are both motivated to win.2. Motivation wants fast results-- but real excellence wants consistency over the long haul.3. Boredom (or any number of other common challenges) can kill motivation.Here are six things that will help you create the success you want:1. Your environment2. Your peer group3. Habits and systems4. Your self talk & self-identity5. Changing your focus to consistency over grandeur 6. A long-term vs. a short-term perspectiveListen in to learn more.

Do you ever feel like preparing for college is like fighting for limited seats on a train? This can make you feel anxious, overwhelmed, and frustrated. After all, there are only so many 'seats' available, right? There are only so many valedictorians, so many science olympiad winners, and only so many captains of the team. The seats on the "we're better than everyone else at everything" train are indeed very limited.  And there are countless people fighting over them. But there is a better way. In fact, what if the selective colleges you feel like you are fighting others to get into aren't that interested in passengers of that train? Because the train tracks were laid by someone else before you, selective colleges are more likely to only want a few of the passengers of the "better than everyone at everything" train, and are more interested in finding students who paved their own path. How do you pave your own path? 1. do the self-reflective, introspective work to figure out your core values.2. identify a problem in your community that violates one of those core values.3. work to begin solving it.4. discover you don't know how to solve it-- yet.5. do effective outreach to professors or other experts who are solving this problem, and either join their team or recruit them to join your team. 6. solve the problem (or make meaningful progress)7. effectively communicate your core values and impact project in your college application.This is not only orders of magnitude more effective than fighting for spots on the train, it is also easier, more enjoyable, and actually prepares you for a successful and fulfilling life. The ability to align your choices with your core values not only makes your application stand out for admissions officers, but it is also the key to a more fulfilling life. Being able to identify and solve problems in your community not only provides evidence to the admissions officers that you truly do have those core values but it also shows them that you have the emotional intelligence, communication skills, leadership, grit, and resourcefulness to solve real problems in the real world. Oh, and if you are able to solve real problems in the real world as a high school student, you will also be empowered to solve real problems in the real world as a professional-- nothing prepares you better to start your own successful business or earn meaningful promotions in a larger company.I teach all of this in the Ivy League Challenge. The ideal age for the challenge is grades 8-10, but some students are ready earlier, and any student who is serious about becoming competitive for a selective school will want to learn this before applying-- even if they are rising seniors now. Registration for the July 14th cohort is now open. We will meet weekly on Thursdays for 12 weeks, beginning July 14th. Please reach out to me and schedule a discovery call if you need clarification on anything before you register, but don't delay. Registration for this cohort ends at midnight on July 13th.Links to my Calendar: tilc.to/meetregistration: tilc.to/registersee you in the Ivy League Challenge!

George Banke felt like he was floating along in life, and lacked the focus that he needed to feel confident in his college prep. In this interview, he shares what happened to give him the clarity he needed, and what he is doing now to prepare for college in a way that is exciting, motivating, and effective. Listen in to learn about his impact project as well.