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
172 episodes
#167 - Moonshots and Milestones: From TEDx to Caltech with Nikita Penugonda
This week, Tokyo Academics' Lead Admissions Consultant Jennifer Liepin sits down with Nikita Penugonda, Caltech Class of 2028, a former TEDx Speaker and passionate advocate for Girls in STEM. In this fascinating conversation, Nikita shares her ...
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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#154 - Interview with a University of Texas at Austin Business School Student
In this episode of the "Accepted" podcast, Tokyo Academics Admissions Consultant Jennifer Liepin sits down with Fred Guo, a current student at the University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business. They delve into the intricacies of navi...
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#153 - Interview with a Former Princeton Admissions Advisor Part 2
This week, we continue our conversation with Kirsten Sharett, a seasoned Admissions Consulting professional and former Princeton Admissions Advisor. In this episode, we discuss essay prompts in response to the Supreme Court decision on affirmat...
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#152 - Interview with a Former Princeton University Admissions Advisor
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...
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#151 - Interview with a Hollywood Professional: Tips on Film School Success
This week, Tokyo Academics Admissions Consultant Jennifer Liepin sits down with Claire Gerety-Mott, a professional writer and director who specializes in film school admissions. A graduate of Columbia University Film School, Claire brings a wea...
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#150 - Everything You Need to Know About Direct Admissions
This week, Tokyo Academics Admissions Consultant Jennifer Liepin discusses the growing trend of direct admissions. In this episode, we explore the origins of this innovative practice, its operational mechanics, and the underlying motivations dr...
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#149 - Interview with a Future University of Michigan Student
This week on the Accepted Podcast, Admissions Consultant Jennifer Liepin interviews Shaurya Baruah, a senior at the Peddie School who will be studying computer science at the University of Michigan this fall. Jennifer and Shaurya discuss the bo...
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#148 - Interview with an Ivy-Educated Admissions Consultant: What Authenticity Truly Means
This week, Tokyo Academics Admissions Consultant Jennifer Liepin sits down with Eren Harris, an experienced former admissions consultant and the former Head of Admissions at PrepScholar. Eren, who holds a Bachelor's degree from Yale and a Maste...
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#147 - Interview with a Former Rice University Admissions Director: Clarity and Direction in College Applications
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, adv...
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#146 - The Return of Test Mandatory
This week, Jennifer shares key insights on the return of test-mandatory for many top-tier universities. We're diving deep into the research that's fueling this shift, exploring if standardized tests truly predict college success, especially for...
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#145 - It's Been a Crazy Year: Interview with an Admissions Expert
This week, we're joined by Jennifer Liepin, a seasoned admissions consultant with a passion for educational equity. With over 20 years of experience, Jennifer shares key insights from the recent admissions cycle, highlighting what makes student...
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#144 - Does the SAT still matter?
"How optional is optional?" has arguably become one of the most controversial questions in the admissions landscape with regards to standardized testing. However, recent data from MIT and a New York Times article both suggest that there may be ...
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#143 - Crafting a Strategic (and meaningful) Summer Plan
One of the most important parts of this podcast is the opportunity to respond to questions from students and parents. This week, Tyler responds to a student inquiry about seeking out impactful summer opportunities and discerning which options a...
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