
Accepted: A College Admissions Podcast
Tokyo Academics presents "Accepted: A College Admissions Podcast." This podcast is dedicated to delivering the unfiltered truth about applying to college in the 21st century.
Episodes
184 episodes
#179 - Making the Major Decision: Part 2
This week, Tokyo Academics Lead Admissions Consultant Jennifer Liepin discusses the challenging process of selecting a college major for high school students. In this 2-episode series, "Making the Major Decision," Jennifer guides listeners thro...
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#178 - Making the Major Decision: Part 1
This week, Tokyo Academics Lead Admissions Consultant Jennifer Liepin discusses the challenging process of selecting a college major for high school students. In this 2-episode series, Jennifer guides listeners through understanding college maj...
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22:23

#177 - Interview with UC Admissions Reader Ryan Klohr: Part 2
In this second episode, Tokyo Academics Lead Admissions Consultant Jennifer Liepin continues her conversation with Ryan Klohr, exploring his experience at QuestBridge and IMG Academy. Ryan shares insights on QuestBridge's mission of connecting ...
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#176 - Interview with UC Admissions Reader Ryan Klohr: Part 1
This week, Tokyo Academics Lead Admissions Consultant Jennifer Liepin sits down with Ryan Klohr, an experienced Admissions Reader at University of California Irvine and the prestigious QuestBridge organization, which partners with elite univers...
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34:41

#175 - Course Selection Strategies: Building Your Academic Profile for Top Universities
This week, Tokyo Academics Lead Admissions Consultant Jennifer Liepin explores the critical role of course selection in college admissions, with a special focus on top-tier universities and the Ivy League. Our admissions experts break down how ...
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#174 - The Georgia Tech Experience: Interview with Two Recent Alumni
This week, Tokyo Academics Lead Admissions Consultant Jennifer welcomes two recent Georgia Tech alumni who share their firsthand experiences navigating one of America's premier STEM institutions. From their favorite engineering courses to groun...
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#173 - The Rise of Early Decision (Part 2)
Join Tokyo Academics' Lead Admissions Consultant Jennifer Liepin for Part 2 of her analysis of college admissions trends in 2024. In this second episode, Jennifer delves deeper into the strategic implications of early decision programs, providi...
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33:53

#172 - The Rise of Early Decision (Part 1)
Join Tokyo Academics' Lead Admissions Consultant Jennifer Liepin as she breaks down the major changes that shaped college admissions in 2024. In this first episode of a two-part series, Jennifer analyzes three critical trends: the growing influ...
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#171 - From Columbia to Harvard Law: A Conversation with Danielle Mikaelian (Part 2)
Join Tokyo Academics' Lead Admissions Consultant Jennifer Liepin for part two of her conversation with Harvard Law student Danielle Mikaelian. As a Dean's Scholar Prize recipient and executive board member of multiple Harvard Law journals, Dani...
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#170 - From Columbia to Harvard Law: A Conversation with Danielle Mikaelian (Part 1)
This week, Tokyo Academics' Lead Admissions Consultant Jennifer Liepin sits down with Danielle Mikaelian, Columbia's 2021 Student of the Year and current Harvard Law student. In this first episode of their two-part conversation, they explore Da...
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#169 - Summer Programs and Initial Deferment
This week, Tokyo Academics Lead Admissions Consultant Jennifer Liepin navigates the complex landscape of summer programs for high school students. Drawing from her extensive 20-year experience in college admissions, Jennifer demystifies t...
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#168 - What Juniors Should Be Doing in December
This week, Tokyo Academics Lead Admissions Consultant Jennifer Liepin shares invaluable insights on college preparation for high school juniors. As students approach this critical juncture in their academic journey, Jennifer breaks down the ess...
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#167 - Moonshots and Milestones: From TEDx to Caltech with Nikhita Penugonda
This week, Tokyo Academics' Lead Admissions Consultant Jennifer Liepin sits down with Nikhita Penugonda, Caltech Class of 2028, a former TEDx Speaker and passionate advocate for Girls in STEM. In this fascinating conversation, Nikhita shares he...
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35:08

#166 - The Art of the Activities List
This week, Tokyo Academics Lead Admissions Consultant Jennifer Liepin shares insights about optimizing your Common App activities list to make the strongest impression possible. Learn how admissions officers evaluate these entries to unde...
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25:41

#165 - Screen Time That Matters: The New Tool Reshaping College Admissions
This week, Tokyo Academics Lead Admissions Consultant Jennifer Liepin shares insights about Glimpse, an optional video submission platform that's changing how colleges evaluate applicants. Learn how admissions officers use these video responses...
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#164 - Getting into the UCs Part 3
In the final installment of our 3-part series on the UC application, Tokyo Academics Lead Admissions Consultant Jennifer Liepin unpacks the Activities & Awards section—a critical yet often underestimated part of the UC application. Jennifer...
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15:55

#163 - Getting into the UCs Part 2
In part 2 of a 3-part series, Tokyo Academics Lead Admissions Consultant Jennifer Liepin continues an in-depth breakdown of the UC application, diving into the infamous Personal Insight Questions (PIQs). Jennifer provides actionable insights an...
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15:54

#162 - Getting into the UCs Part 1
In part 1 of a 3-part series, Tokyo Academics Lead Admissions Consultant Jennifer Liepin breaks down the ins and outs of the UC application, guiding students through each section to ensure they’re putting their best foot forward. Jennifer share...
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18:40

#161 - Your 2024 Early Action Playbook
This week, Tokyo Academics' Lead Admissions Consultant Jennifer Liepin brings her expert insights to students navigating Early Action applications for 2024. With years of experience in college admissions, Jennifer explains the key advantages of...
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#160 - Interview with a Columbia-Trained Research Scholar
This week, Tokyo Academics' lead admissions consultant Jennifer Liepin chats with Raisa Alam, a published research scholar and college admissions expert. With experience in prestigious research competitions, mental health advocacy, and teaching...
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28:46

#159 - About Your Common App Essay
This week, Tokyo Academics Lead Admissions Consultant Jennifer Liepin talks about the challenges students face during the college admissions process, with a particular focus on writing the Common App essay. Jennifer emphasizes the importance of...
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23:58

#158 - Securing Letters of Recommendation
This week, Tokyo Academics' Lead Admissions Consultant, Jennifer Liepin, dives into the art of securing standout letters of recommendation. Discover why these letters matter more than ever and learn actionable tips on how to build authentic rel...
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#157 - Know This Before Applying for a Business Degree in 2024
This week, Tokyo Academics Lead Admissions Consultant Jennifer Liepin brings her expert insights to students aspiring to pursue a business degree in 2024. Drawing on her extensive experience in college admissions, Jennifer breaks down the key s...
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28:48

#156 - Conversation with a Test Prep Expert: Standardized Testing in the Digital Age
In this episode of the "Accepted" podcast, seasoned Admissions Consultant Jennifer Liepin sits down with Tokyo Academics Academic Manager Kaitlyn Cyprian to discuss the latest developments in standardized testing. This conversation explores rec...
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44:00

#155 - Your 2024 Early Action/Early Decision Briefing
In this episode of the "Accepted" podcast, Tokyo Academics' Lead Admissions Consultant, Jennifer Liepin, delves into the 2024 early college admissions landscape. Jennifer explores the nuances of Early Action and Early Decision applications, off...
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