Demystifying College Admissions (Julie Kim)

When I was in high school, I was clueless about the college admissions journey. Until one day, I met my mentor, who changed my life. She showed me what was possible, identified my weakness and strengths, provided me with all the resources that I needed. Most importantly, this mentor truly cared about my education and aspirations.

15 years later, I am now a mentor guiding my wonderful high school students identify their interests and passion, strategizing college admissions plans, and helping them gain clarity and confidence in the most vulnerable and important years of their lives. 

In this episode, I’m sharing with you how having a mentor will benefit your high school teen and how it has changed my life, personally and academically.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:

• Why your child is not taking your advice
• How you, as a parent, might be pressuring your child (without even realizing it!)
• Why high school students need a mentor
• How my mentor changed my personal and academic life
• The 4 benefits of having a mentor, especially as a high school student navigating the college admissions journey
• Why it’s important for your child to create a summer plan that is intentional and purposeful
• How to select a mentor who will be a great fit for your high school teen  
• What questions to ask yourself when selecting a mentor or a college consultant

NOTABLE QUOTES:

• It’s hard to believe that something is possible without evidence.

• A good mentor will show your kid…”hey this is my story. This is my students' stories. It's possible for you too." 

• If you don’t believe in yourself, the resources you have becomes meaningless.

• Feeling good about my strength gave me a sense of self-confidence.

• Everyone is born with a special gift. Everyone.

• She did not take my dreams and educational goals lightly.  

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-16-high-school-teen-mentor/

STRATEGY SESSION: http://www.juliekimconsulting.com/now

Are you starting to worry about how you (or your child) are going to pay for college? In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, we have guest, Denise Thomas, whose mission is to educate parents who take an active role in supporting their children to live a life of financial freedom. Denise, a financial coach and international best selling author who has helped both of her children get through college debt-free, and wants to help you make this possible for your child as well!

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:

• The under-emphasized significance of the PSAT
• When you should start looking into scholarships from the colleges you want to attend
• How your SAT/ACT score can be relevant even after you’ve been admitted into the school of your dreams
• The best time to start the financial aid and scholarship side of the college process
• How often you should be applying for scholarships in your senior year
• How family members can help in the scholarship process
• What parents can do to provide a game-changing element to their child’s application process
• Important factors to consider if you are going to co-sign your child’s student loan
• The importance of educating your child about finances

NOTABLE QUOTES:

• “It never ceases to amaze me, the amount of misinformation that is still out there.”
• “600,000 students graduate debt-free every year.”
• “It’s about work ethic and figuring out what’s possible. If you really want to go to school debt-free, it is certainly doable.”
• “There are opportunities; you just have to continue looking for them.”
• “Always start close to home.”
• “These people are looking for WHO you are.”
• “It really comes down to doing what you like and what you’re good at and leveraging that in all areas.”
• “Work ethic is hugely important!”
• “Read the contract!”

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/

IVY LEAGUE/TOP-TIER COLLEGE BOOTCAMP: https://juliekimconsulting.com/confident/

Is there a secret formula for getting into Ivy Leagues/Top-Tier schools? In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I will be sharing key traits that college admission officers are looking for.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:

• 3 key factors that stand out to admission officers
• Why I have all of my students work on passion projects
• The importance of demonstrating your interests

NOTABLE QUOTES:

• “Nothing beats passion.”
• “Action is what brings clarity.”
• “People who are reviewing your applications are human.”

CONQUER COLLEGE ADMISSIONS MEMBERSHIP: https://juliekimconsulting.com/membership

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/

IVY LEAGUE/TOP-TIER COLLEGE BOOTCAMP: https://juliekimconsulting.com/confident/

In this episode, you’ll hear from my students about how the community of The Ivy League Formula Program pushed them to pursue their interests, start their Passion Projects, and keep moving forward on their college admissions journeys! 

The Ivy League Formula Program is a 6-month group college consulting program where students receive direct, hands-on coaching and guidance from me to form a Passion Project that will STAND OUT from other applications. The Ivy League Formula Program will open enrollment again on July 22, and will close its doors very soon! You can find more information on the program HERE or in the links below! 

THE IVY LEAGUE FORMULA: https://juliekimconsulting.com/formula

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/

FREE MASTERCLASS: https://juliekimconsulting.lpages.co/free-masterclass-ccam/

FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/conquercollegeadmissions/

Doubt and comparison is a vicious cycle that can derail your journey through the college admissions process, but it doesn’t have to be this way. 

I’ve had to overcome these things too throughout my own life, and in today’s episode, I’ll be revealing how I did it and the mindset shifts that you can make to do the same!

If doubt and comparing yourself with others is holding you back, I really want you to check out my free masterclass at https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass. This is where I share strategies that will help you land research and intern positions, create amazing passion projects, and get awesome results for your college admissions journey. 

This is a brand new masterclass, so even if you’ve attended one of my masterclasses in the past, you’re going to want to attend this one! Don’t miss out. Register here! 

If you have any questions, please contact our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com. 

If you enjoy this episode, I’d be so happy if you took a screenshot from your smartphone - and tagged me on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/julie_kim7/. Thanks for listening, and we’ll see you next week!

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-83-overcoming-doubt-and-comparison/

In this episode, you’ll hear from my students Maddie and Anjal about how to get your Passion Project off the ground, the opportunities that have come from working with college professors and like-minded peers, and how The Ivy League Formula Program taught them to take action toward their own success!

The Ivy League Formula Program is a 6-month group college consulting program where students receive direct, hands-on coaching and guidance from me to form a Passion Project that will STAND OUT from other applications. The Ivy League Formula Program is currently closed, but we will open doors in a few weeks! You can find more information on the program HERE or in the links below! 

THE IVY LEAGUE FORMULA WAITLIST: https://juliekimconsulting.lpages.co/the-ivy-league-formula-program-waitlist/

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/

FREE MASTERCLASS: https://juliekimconsulting.lpages.co/free-masterclass-ccam/

FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/conquercollegeadmissions/

Are you mapping out your (or your child’s) summer plans? In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I will be sharing the pros and cons of summer programs, as well as what will help you (or your child) stand out.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:

• What a good reason for attending a summer program is
• How you can stand out
• When you should start searching for your passions
• What college admissions officers are really looking for

NOTABLE QUOTES:

• “It’s a great way to explore and put yourself out there, but it’s not going to make you stand out.”
• “I would say about 80-85% of my students don’t participate in summer programs.”
• “You want to strategize your college applications in a way that makes sense.”
• “This process is not about checking off the right boxes.”
• “It has to be personable; it has to be authentic.”
• “That’s why it’s so important to find what you like and what you love.”

LIVE WORKSHOP: https://juliekimconsulting.lpages.co/live-workshop-jan-2020/

CONQUER COLLEGE ADMISSIONS MEMBERSHIP: https://juliekimconsulting.com/membership/

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/

IVY LEAGUE/TOP-TIER COLLEGE BOOTCAMP: https://juliekimconsulting.com/confident/

So...something didn’t work out the way you planned. How do you handle the rejection? In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I will be sharing how I learned (the hard way) how to bounce back after I felt like life had knocked me down.

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/

CONQUER COLLEGE ADMISSIONS MEMBERSHIP: https://juliekimconsulting.com/membership

FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/conquercollegeadmissions/

I’m thrilled to introduce you to Tara, one of our outstanding Passion Prep students, as she shares her inspiring journey through the college admissions process. In this episode, Tara opens up about the overwhelming stress she initially felt, trying to juggle “all the things” to stand out. But as she soon discovered, it’s not about the sheer quantity of activities or test scores - it’s about quality, passion, and intellectual curiosity that truly make a difference.

Listen in as Tara reveals how shifting her mindset and adopting the strategies we teach here at Passion Prep led to incredible wins, including landing a prestigious research position at Johns Hopkins. Her story is not only motivational but also packed with valuable insights for anyone navigating their own college admissions journey.

I hope you enjoy this episode, and I highly recommend that you register for our upcoming Live Free Training starting this coming Wednesday. During this training, you’ll learn 3 high-level strategies you must implement to get accepted into your dream colleges. It all starts this coming Wednesday and I can’t wait to support you! You can reserve your free seat at https://passionprep.com/live//!

If you’d like to work with us just like Tara, we have our brand new 1:1 Premier College Counseling Program called the Accepted Club. Inside this program, we’ll focus on providing you with the best individualized support by focusing on your passion, strength and potential. Your support will include 8 x 1:1 Sessions via Zoom, Unlimited Email Support with our coaches, and Weekly Office Hours to answer any questions you have about your college admissions journey. Start your journey to your dream college here: https://passionprep.com/acceptedclub/!

On the other hand, if you’re not quite ready to make a long-term commitment but still need help assessing your current college admissions-standing, I recommend you book a 1:1 45-Minute Private Coaching Call with me to help address your urgent questions. You can book this call by clicking this link here.

As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@passionprep.com. Also, I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – our Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passion_prep.

“You have to find your “passion” to get accepted into Ivy Leagues and top-tier colleges!! OR else!”

You’ve heard that before, right?

But...Is that really true?

In this episode, I discuss and demystify the word “passion” and share 5 questions that you must ask yourself when identifying and exploring your interests and passions and how it fits into the college admissions process.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:

• Why I had to re-write my Harvard essay because I knew it wasn’t my “real” passion
• Why students and parents are trying so hard to find that “passion” and why “trying hard” is actually a mistake
• 5 questions you should ask yourself when exploring your interests (academic and/or non-academic)
• What Ivy Leagues and top-tier college admission officers hate seeing on the applicants’ essays (but so many students actually don’t know about this!)
• The ONE word that is prohibited when writing your college essays

NOTABLE QUOTES:

• “Don’t fake your passions”
• “What are you really interested in and why?”
• “Show and demonstrate your passion in the most authentic way possible”
• “It has to come from your heart, not your ego”

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/

STRATEGY SESSION: https://www.juliekimconsulting.com/now

A big question that I’ve been getting quite frequently is about when the best time is to start college consulting. I wanted to address this topic, along with a few misconceptions about college consulting, in general. I also wanted to talk about how my programs differ from other college consulting programs out there, and then give you some pointers so that you’re not making mistakes in this very important college admissions process. I hope you find this episode and information helpful as you enjoy it during your winter break!

Now is the time to start college consulting, and I really want you to check out my free masterclass at https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass! This is where I share strategies that will help you land research and intern positions, create amazing passion projects, and get awesome results for your college admissions journey. 

This is a brand new masterclass, so even if you’ve attended one of my masterclasses in the past, you’re going to want to attend this one! Don’t miss out. Register here! 

If you have any questions, please contact our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com. 

If you enjoy this episode, I’d be so happy if you took a screenshot from your smartphone - and tagged me on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/julie_kim7/. Happy Holidays, and I’m so very grateful for each and every one of you!

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-84-when-is-the-best-time-to-start-college-consulting/

Today I’m speaking with another one of my students in the Passion Project Bootcamp, Mina, to answer some important questions that she has. Mina is wondering how she can differentiate herself from the crowd, when they’re all working on their own stand out factor. I think this is a brilliant question that will resonate with a lot of listeners, and not only do I coach her through this question but we also look at how to land research or intern positions, some ways to make her Passion Project more unique, and action steps she can do right now to improve her college resume.

If you really want to create a stand out factor and get accepted into your dream college, then this is an episode you’re going to want to check out!

Our Ivy League Formula Program is now open for enrollment, with the next group happening from November 2020 to April 2021. This is the last time this year we’re opening this program, and to learn more you can go to http://juliekimconsulting.com/formula. More importantly, this is the last time we’re offering this program at this current price. The price will increase in 2021, so make sure to claim your lowest rate!

Also, I highly recommend that you attend the last 2020 live workshop I’ll be hosting. You can register here: https://juliekimconsulting.lpages.co/live-workshop-oct-2020-ppbc/ 

If you have any questions, please contact our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com. 

If you enjoy this episode, I’d be so happy if you took a screenshot from your smartphone  and tagged me on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/julie_kim7/. Thanks for listening, and we’ll see you next week!

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-78-how-to-make-your-passion-project-stand-out/

It’s been a little while since we’ve released a new podcast episode, and so much has happened lately! In the beginning of June, we launched the FREE 7-Day ACCEPTED Challenge - helping almost 5,000 students with their college admissions journey during the free event. The challenge was so amazing and life-changing for its participants that I decided to turn the challenge videos into content for the podcast.

In today’s episode I’ll be sharing with you what I talked about on Day 1 of the Challenge, when we really tapped into the foundations of the college admissions process. I revealed what is happening right now in the industry, and how students need to prepare for these changes. We also looked at the mindset side of things, and what’s really preventing a lot of students from success and reaching their college goals.

You’ll want to tune in next week for Day 2 of the Challenge, where I dive deeper into how you can let go of the fear that you’re inevitably going to experience during this process!

If you want to learn more about our amazing Passion Project Bootcamp program, and to be part of it, your first step is to attend our free training by going to https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass. In this masterclass you’ll learn about the strategies we teach inside the program, as well as receive a special invite to join the Passion Project Bootcamp!

As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – I’m at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7.

SHOW NOTES:  https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-104-whats-the-real-secret-to-getting-accepted/ 

Today, I have another informative podcast episode for you! I’m coaching one of our Passion Project Bootcamp students, Rushil, who asks me a lot of great questions.

Topics include:

• What is the ultimate goal of creating and executing a Passion Project?
• What is the best way to showcase your Passion Project in your College Essay & Application?
• How can he decide to attend a summer program or not?

In this episode, I guide and coach Rushil through the process and ask him brilliant questions, so that we can come to the best solution and strategy for him! This episode is jam packed with strategies and college admissions information that I’m sure you will find help as well!

Very soon, we’ll soon be opening enrollment to the Passion Project Bootcamp NEXT LEVEL program, our premier, most exclusive hands-on program, for the only time in 2002! If you’re interested in joining the next cohort of the Passion Project Bootcamp NEXT LEVEL program, you can get on the waitlist now at https://juliekimconsulting.com/nextlevelwaitlist. With this program, in addition to the monthly live Q&A calls and one-year unlimited support, you’ll be invited to 8 exclusive group sessions, where you can get more hands-on support and high-level strategies from me. If you’re looking for more support and faster results, then this opportunity is for you, but as mentioned, we’ll only be opening enrollment once next year, so sign up for the waitlist to be notified when this happens!

Before you begin the new year, I highly recommend that you register for this training so that you know exactly what mistakes to avoid. I’ll also teach you the 3 strategies you’ll want to implement towards your college admissions journey in 2022. To register for the updated training, go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass.

We also just released a new FREE workbook that you can download to get started thinking about self-exploration and your Passion Project ideas. Go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/workbook to get your copy now!

As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – I’m at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7.

I want to thank you for listening to the podcast this year and to take the opportunity to wish you happy holidays and a very happy new year!  See you in 2022!

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-117-ppbc-coaching-call-how-to-showcase-your-passion-project-in-your-college-essay-application/ 

Today, I’m going to answer the most frequently asked question that my team and I get, and that is when to start preparing for college admissions. Is it too early to start in 9th grade, or is it too late to start when you’re a junior? You’ll find out today! 

We’re also sharing another series of interviews with our Passion Project Bootcamp students. In these student interviews, they reveal how they learned about the best time to start preparing for the college admissions journey, as well as the value of investing in themselves and what the Passion Project Bootcamp Program has brought to their lives that they didn’t have in the past. 

I have a big announcement to make! I’m on a mission to transform the college admissions journey, so once a year we host a live event for students and parents from all over the world. This year we are taking it to the next level with a free 3-part video series and live Q&A called The DNA of Accepted Students, where you’ll learn the 3 essential steps to get accepted into your dream college (even if you think you’re not competitive enough). You can watch the first video starting June 20th, with the other videos releasing on June 21st and 22nd, and then on June 22nd at 5 pm Pacific/8 pm Eastern I’ll be doing a live Q&A on Zoom to answer your specific questions. 

Registration is FREE and now open at https://juliekimconsulting.com/accepted. This is an amazing event that I don’t want you to miss out on, because not only will it transform the way you approach your college admissions journey as a high school student, but also the way you live your life!  

Our signature 1-Year Group College Consulting Program, Passion Project Bootcamp, is currently closed for enrollment, but will be opening enrollment in June! To get added to the waitlist and be the first notified, go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/ppbcwaitlist! 

To start off with our free training, you can register here at https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass. This is a (FREE) introductory training for you to get a better idea of how I coach my students. You’ll also learn the 3 essential strategies that you must implement to get accepted in your dream college!As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – I’m at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7.

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-127-too-early-or-too-late-to-start-college-consulting-lets-find-out-ppbc-student-interviews/ 

So many parents and students are navigating the college admissions process incorrectly, which is why I wanted to help them avoid these pitfalls with this podcast episode. 

I’m doing something a bit different today though, as I’m sharing testimonials from our students as a “mixtape!” 

We’ve selected short audio clips from our previous episodes that will really help you make a decision about enrolling in our Ivy League Formula Program, and you will hear from them specifically about why they joined the program and how it has benefited them along the way in this process.

For a very limited time, our Ivy League Formula Program is now open for enrollment, with the next group happening from November 2020 to April 2021. This is the last time this year we’re opening this program, and to learn more you can go to http://juliekimconsulting.com/formula. 

More importantly, this is the last time we’re offering this program at this current price. The price will increase in 2021, so make sure to claim your lowest rate!

If you have any questions, please contact our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com. 

If you enjoy this episode, I’d be so happy if you took a screenshot from your smartphone - and tagged me on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/julie_kim7/. Thanks for listening, and we’ll see you next week!

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-79-the-problem-with-traditional-college-admissions-strategies/

Are you unsure of how to help your child in the college admissions journey? Sue and Stephanie of Your Teen Media, both of whom have sent their children to college, offer wisdom and advice on how involved you should be. It’s not going to be easy, but we hope that this episode will help you navigate the college admissions journey with more trust, ease, and fun! 

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:

• The most common struggle when it comes to parenting teens
• How parenting has evolved over the years
• How to find an appropriate balance between parenting and supporting
• How to effectively communicate with your kids

NOTABLE QUOTES:

• “But you have to really believe that it’s their journey.”
• “Practice, practice, practice…”
• “Ask the other person what they’re thinking.”
• “Yelling puts us on the defensive immediately.”
• “Being curious and asking questions with authenticity really starts a conversation that lasts a lifetime.”
• “It’s really a big jump to go from high school to college.”
• “Enjoy the journey!”
• “Believe that every school you’re applying to is a right fit and a place where you can be happy.”

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/

IVY LEAGUE/TOP-TIER COLLEGE BOOTCAMP: https://juliekimconsulting.com/confident/

My brother Jason graduated from USC Marshall School of Business and now works as a Corporate Finance Analyst at RAND Corporation.

So many high school students are in the same position as Jason was - unmotivated and not sure what their passions are. But as we discuss, this doesn’t have to be the case forever! Changing your mindset, surrounding yourself with people who inspire you, and exploring your interests (and turning them into passions) are just a few steps students can take towards the right direction.

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/

BOOK A STRATEGY SESSION: http://juliekimconsulting.com/now 

In this episode, I'm excited to share real-life case studies from our students who gained acceptance into some of the most prestigious and competitive colleges: Harvard, Columbia, and UC Berkeley. By highlighting these case studies, you'll gain valuable insights into the strategies and approaches our students used to successfully get into their dream schools through our program, the Accepted Club.

The recording you'll hear is from a recent live workshop where I discussed critical factors like GPA, SAT scores, extracurriculars, passion projects, research positions, and more. These are the essential elements that played a key role in our students' acceptance into top universities. Whether you're aiming for Ivy League schools or other highly selective institutions, I hope these case studies offer you both inspiration and actionable takeaways!

I’m also hosting a free live workshop this coming Wednesday that I highly recommend you register for. During this training, you’ll learn 3 high-level strategies you must implement to get accepted into your dream colleges, new trends that we’re seeing in college admissions, along with any policy changes that have recently happened. I can’t wait to support you! You can reserve your free seat at https://passionprep.com/live//!

We also have our brand new 1:1 Premier College Counseling Program called the Accepted Club. Inside this program, we’ll focus on providing you with the best individualized support by focusing on your passion, strength and potential. Your support will include 8 x 1:1 Sessions via Zoom, Unlimited Email Support with our coaches, and Weekly Office Hours to answer any questions you have about your college admissions journey. Start your journey to your dream college here: https://passionprep.com/acceptedclub/!

On the other hand, if you’re not quite ready to make a long-term commitment but still need help assessing your current college admissions-standing, I recommend you book a 1:1 45-Minute Private Coaching Call with me to help address your urgent questions. You can book this call by clicking this link here.

As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@passionprep.com. Also, I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – our Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passion_prep.

I get asked by students in my Passion Project Bootcamp and Ivy League Formula Program about the importance of AP exams and scores, especially during the stressful time that is this AP season.

That is why I wanted to share a recent Facebook Live I did with you here on the podcast to answer this question, and to look at how colleges really evaluate your AP scores. I reveal what actually makes or breaks your college application, and why you need to step back to truly understand this process and to gain a wider perspective.

To learn 4 more strategies that help our students get accepted into amazing colleges using their Passion Projects, check out our free training at https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass. Not only will you learn about Passion Projects and research positions, but there are also monthly live Q &A sessions to get your personal questions answered!

As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I’d love to connect on Instagram – I’m at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7.

Learning about what AP scores really do is actually simpler than you think, and you don’t need to be stressed out about this subject. I’ve been there too and have felt this way, so I want to take the stress out of this process for you with this episode today.

SHOW NOTES:  https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-99-ap-scores-how-important-are-they/ 

In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I’m interviewing Maria Furtado, the executive director of Colleges That Change Lives. The mission of CTCL is to help students and families better understand the college admissions process to find the best college fit possible.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:

• The practicality piece of getting accepted into an Ivy League
• Why the Ivy Leagues will not be the best for every student.
• Why it’s a mistake to apply to all 8 Ivy Leagues
• The importance of being true to yourself.
• Why there’s a cultural need to meet an expectation
• Why students need the freedom to be who they are
• The importance of building your back-up schools
• How many schools you should have on your final college list
• What action steps parents can take during their children’s college admissions journey
• The “Course catalog” exercise!   

NOTABLE QUOTES:

• “All we can do is give our students factual information.”
• “Is your child amazing in a national or International pool?”
• “Your parental perspective doesn’t change the fact that these schools (Ivy Leagues) receive 10x the applications than they can admit”
• “Do you think your child will thrive here?”
• “Expand your horizons by one”
• “There’s nothing that’s going to cause a sweeping change”  
• “Be honest with your answers”  
• “Own your search”
• “Be braver”

SHOW NOTES: 

• http://www.juliekimconsulting.com/episode-17-colleges-that-change-lives

STRATEGY SESSION: 

• http://www.juliekimconsulting.com/now 

In this week’s episode, we’ll cover how your mindset could be messing with your college applications, what qualities you should be looking for in your dream school, and why NO passion is “cliche” or “unrealistic.”

Listen to this episode NOW to learn how to take your passion to the next level!

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/

FREE MASTERCLASS: https://juliekimconsulting.lpages.co/free-masterclass-ccam/

FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/conquercollegeadmissions/

The college admissions process can be overwhelming, intimidating, and often confusing, and there is a misconception that it must be hard. It doesn’t have to be this way though, and in this episode, I reveal how you can get accepted into your dream college with less effort. 

We are going to dive into why the process is hard for so many and how you can begin to challenge the traditional ways to apply for your dream colleges, while experiencing less stress and being intentional at the same time! 

If you are interested in learning more about our 1-Year Group College Consulting Program, or already know that you want to work with me and my team, go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/bootcamp!

If you’d like to start off with our free training, I’m hosting a free  training which you can attend at https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass. This is an introductory call for you to get a better idea of how I coach my students, and where you can learn the 3 strategies that you must implement to get accepted in your dream college. 

As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – I’m at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7. 

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-120-how-to-get-accepted-into-your-dream-college-with-less-effort/ 

Are you stressing out about your (or your child’s) college visits? Don’t worry! We’re here to help. In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, we have our guest, Moira McCullough, the founder of College Scoops. Enlisting student and parent ambassadors, College Scoops provides both college-bound students and parents with the inside scoop that goes beyond what is available on college websites.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:

• How to plan an effective college visit 
• How to engage your child in the planning process
• How involved parents should be in the process
• The importance/value of reaching out and interacting with a current student on campus 
• The #1 mistake students and parents make on college visits

NOTABLE QUOTES:

• “We believe college visits should and can be fun.”
• “Make sure you have a destination to go to, but make sure that you plan several excursions that are not on your formal list.”
• “Sometimes the greatest learning points are things that you didn’t anticipate.”
• “I think you will learn so much during those visits by just watching and supporting your student.”
• “If you put them in the driver’s seat, I think that will create a different outcome and a different opportunity for that student.”
• “You have to be proactive about where you’re going to go.”
• “At the end of the day, it’s their decision.”
• “It’s a marathon, not a sprint.”

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/

THE IVY LEAGUE FORMULA: https://juliekimconsulting.com/membership/

IVY LEAGUE/TOP-TIER COLLEGE BOOTCAMP: https://juliekimconsulting.com/confident/

Recently, I posted a poll on my Instagram and asked what my followers would like to hear me talk about on this podcast episode. The topic that most students wanted me to discuss was the 3 Rules For Success, which is what I will share here with you today!

We often think that success is linear. We also like to think that success is hard. In this episode, I want to break down how to reframe the way you think about success and how you can actually be successful in your college admissions process and in life.

If you are also navigating through the college admissions process and you want a coach and mentor who can provide guidance on what you should be working on and how to identify your Passion Project, you will love our Passion Project Bootcamp Program. There are now two ways you can get to know our program. First, you can start off with our free masterclass, where I share my story and the strategies that I use to help my students get accepted into their dream Ivy League or Top-tier colleges, and at the very end I talk about the Passion Project Bootcamp Program. To register you can go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass. If you already know you want to join the Passion Project Bootcamp right now, you can head straight over to the enrollment page at https://juliekimconsulting.com/bootcamp – I hope to see you there!

We also just released a new FREE workbook that you can download to get started thinking about self-exploration and your Passion Project ideas. Go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/workbook to get your copy now!

As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – I’m at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7.

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-114-the-3-rules-for-success/ 

Would you like to know how our students got accepted into Ivy Leagues & Top-tier colleges, especially in competitive fields such as Computer Science,  Pre-Med, and Pre-Law? Or, learn why you are actually decreasing your chances of getting accepted into your dream colleges without even realizing it? If you find yourself asking these questions, and are left yearning for the most robust strategies to help you stand out in this competitive landscape, this episode is perfect for you.

Today, I’m sharing the audio of the Free Live Training that I just hosted last week, where I revealed our brand new presentation on 5 proven college admission strategies you must implement in order for you to stand out and get accepted into your dream colleges.

By implementing at least one of these 5 strategies I share, and taking action correctly, you will see a dramatic difference in the way you view & approach your own college admissions journey.

I’m hosting a Free Live Workshop this Wednesday, March 12th that I highly recommend you attend. During this live training, you’ll learn 5 Proven College Admissions Strategies That Got My Students Accepted Into Ivy League & Top-tier Colleges In 2024. You’ll also learn about the latest trends that we’re seeing in college admissions, along with any recent policy changes occuring in the college admissions landscape. I can’t wait to support you! You can reserve your free seat at https://passionprep.com/live//!  

Get ready to open your “Congratulations, You’re Accepted!” letter from your dream college! You can reserve your spot for Passion Project Bootcamp 2025, our 1-year group college consulting program to get you ACCEPTED into your dream college using your passion, strength and potential. Start your journey to your dream college at https://passionprep.com/bootcamp!

Also, every year I work with a select 10 students with the college essay and application process, and our application to the program is going to go live in a few days for the Class of 2026 students. This intensive program starts in March 2025 and ends next January 2026, and you can reach out to our Support Team at info@passionprep.com for the application. Please note, if you are not our current Passion Prep student, we're going to give priority to our students first, as availability is very limited.

As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our Support Team at info@passionprep.com. Also, I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – our Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passion_prep.

In this week’s episode, I talk all about how you should be showcasing your successes in this time of change. We’ll cover UC’s new policies regarding SAT/ACT scores, the shifting standards in college admissions, and how you can still make progress right now (even while social distancing). 

Listen now to learn how you can still CRUSH IT on your Ivy League & Top-tier college applications!

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/

FREE MASTERCLASS: https://juliekimconsulting.lpages.co/free-masterclass-ccam/

FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/conquercollegeadmissions/

Do you have perfect test scores, yet you’re still worrying about not getting accepted into your dream college (given the fierce competition?)

Today’s guest is Anthony, a current student of The Passion Project Bootcamp, and in this episode, he discusses his concerns about getting rejected - even though he has a strong GPA and SAT/ACT scores. 

This is something that shows up for a lot of high school students, and I coach Anthony on how to make perspective shifts that will serve him in a positive way  and what he can do right now to create a standout factor to strengthen his college application. You’ll also hear how he landed a research position, created a passion project and many more amazing things as a student in the Passion Project Bootcamp. 

I hope this gives you a better idea of what goes on inside one of our paid programs here at Julie Kim Consulting. Again, it felt incredible to have another coaching call here where a student can share the insights, wins, and biggest takeaways!

As I mentioned in the last episode, The Passion Project Bootcamp is open for enrollment from Monday, October 12th, 2020 to Thursday, October 15th, 2020 at 11:55 pm PST! Enrollment only happens twice a year, and we’re offering $500 off the price with the Code “OCT2020”! 

I’m so excited because we’re also including bonuses that we’ve never added before, including 4 coaching calls, How to Land Research Positions Training Session, and How to brainstorm your Passion Project Zoom session. Make sure to head over to https://juliekimconsulting.com/bootcamp to join this round of The Passion Project Bootcamp, and if you are currently a student of the program, you will also get all of the new bonuses listed too! 

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-74-how-to-stand-out-if-you-have-perfect-gpa-sat-act-scores/

In this amazing episode, I’m not only sharing how my student Rachel landed research positions, but how she turned her Passion Project into a non-profit and got publications. Would you believe me if I told you that she accomplished all of this in just 6 months? She did, and today you’re going to hear how she did it inside the Ivy League Formula Program.

The Ivy League Formula Program is our intensive 6-month college consulting program, and it’s opening for enrollment very soon. Do keep in mind! We are only accepting 30 students this round, and it will only be open once or twice this year. To be notified when The Ivy League Formula Program opens up, you can put yourself on the waitlist at http://juliekimconsulting.com/waitlist and Passion Project Bootcamp members will be given priority for the first spots that are available.

To learn the strategies that help our students get accepted into amazing colleges using their Passion Projects, check out our free training at https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass.

As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com.

I hope you are motivated by all the successes, accomplishments and breakthroughs that Rachel had as a student in The Ivy League Formula Program! Remember, it’s not just creating a Passion Project that gets you accepted into top-tier and Ivy League colleges, but it’s how you tie it all together to strengthen the theme of your application and create a compelling story to go along with it.

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-92-how-my-student-turned-her-passion-project-into-a-non-profit/

I see a lot of students and parents working on different extracurriculars and commitments and implementing various college admission strategies to get accepted into their dream Ivy League and Top-tier colleges. This breaks my heart, because those are the things that many of these colleges just don’t care about anymore.

In this episode, I’m going to share with you what they are actually looking for, and what will really move the needle for you in your college admissions journey. So, listen carefully and take notes!

Have you registered yet for our free masterclass yet? Inside my free masterclass, I’ll be revealing how the college admissions process is changing, especially with Covid-19 in 2021, and what you can do to make sure that you’re not making any mistakes. Plus, I’ll be showing how you can implement a step-by-step strategy to get accepted into your dream college. You can register for the free masterclass here at https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass.

I’m also excited to announce that we just released a new FREE workbook that you can download to get started thinking about self-exploration and your Passion Project ideas. Go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/workbook to get your copy now!

As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – I’m at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7.

Are you ready to learn the 3 things that Ivy Leagues and Top-tier colleges don’t care about anymore – let’s go!

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-107-3-things-ivy-league-top-tier-colleges-dont-care-about/ 

Today I’m so excited to be interviewing another one of the students inside my program! Her name is Rachel, and you’re going to learn how she was able to create so many wins and accomplishments, even during COVID-19!

Rachel landed not one, but TWO research positions, including one with Columbia University and one with Rutgers University. She also was able to collaborate with three students inside my program, as well as getting in contact and building a relationship with the largest local newspaper in her region. You’ll hear exactly how she did it in this interview!

These types of things are exactly what I teach inside of my paid programs, so if you’re feeling like you lost out on opportunities due to the pandemic, I really want you to check out my free masterclass at https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass. This is where I share strategies that will help you land positions, create amazing passion projects and get awesome results for your college admissions journey. This is a brand new masterclass, so even if you’ve attended one of my masterclasses in the past, you’re going to want to attend this one too.

If you have any questions, please contact our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com. 

If you enjoy this episode, I’d be so happy if you took a screenshot from your smartphone - and tagged me on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/julie_kim7/. Thanks for listening, and we’ll see you next week!

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-81-how-rachel-landed-2-research-positions-during-covid-19/

I’m so excited to be sharing this compilation episode with you, where three of our Passion Project Bootcamp students will be sharing their experiences and feedback about the Passion Project Bootcamp Program with you, in their own words! 

In this episode, I really want you to  understand how this ONE strategy  will get you accepted into your dream colleges. I’m confident because this strategy is not about doing more, and it’s not about burning yourself out or losing who you are as a person just to get into these high-ranked and competitive colleges. It’s also not about copying what everyone else is doing, because that is NOT going to work for you. 

In this episode you’ll meet our Passion Project Bootcamp students, Elizabeth, Shivani and Yashaswi, who each reveal how this ONE  strategy we teach in Passion Project Bootcamp will not only get them accepted into their dream colleges, but how this strategy transformed their lives as an individual. 

Mindset is key, and the shifts that you’ll learn in the Passion Project Bootcamp Program will lead to so many breakthroughs, including more confidence, loving yourself more, acknowledging your worth, knowing what you're passionate about, and identifying your strength and potential.

I hope that you’re able to relate to these students and what they share today, and realize that you’re not alone in this process. I want you to feel inspired so that you can take action towards your dream! 

Our signature 1-Year Group College Consulting Program, Passion Project Bootcamp, is currently closed for enrollment, but will be opening enrollment very soon! To get added to the waitlist and be the first notified, go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/ppbcwaitlist! 

To start off with our free training, you can register here at https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass. This is a (FREE) introductory training for you to get a better idea of how I coach my students. You’ll also learn the 3 essential strategies that you must implement to get accepted in your dream college!

As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – I’m at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7. 

SHOW NOTES:  https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-125-how-this-strategy-will-get-you-accepted-into-your-dream-colleges-ppbc-student-interviews/ 

If you’ve been following me for a while now or you’re a student in one of our programs, you know that I am always emphasising the importance of mindset. In this episode, I want to talk about some of the things that are not really discussed in the space of college admissions. 

Today, I reveal the role mindset plays in having the confidence to set big goals that will ultimately lead you to find passion and success on your college admissions journey. 

Remember, there’s a transformation you can go through when you set big goals. Even if you don’t reach that goal, you will inevitably go through a shift, and this process will help you evolve as you become a more happy, more confident, and more successful person. 

I hope you enjoy this episode, and I highly recommend that you attend our free 60-minute introductory training, where you’ll learn the 3 Essential Strategies you can implement right now to build a compelling college portfolio. You can reserve your seat now at https://passionprep.com/masterclass! 

Get ready to open your “Congratulations, You’re Accepted!” letter from your dream college! You can reserve your spot for Passion Project Bootcamp, our 1-year group college consulting program to get you ACCEPTED into your dream college using your passion, strength and potential. Start your journey to your dream college https://passionprep.com/bootcamp!

As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@passionprep.com. Also I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – our new Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passion_prep. 

I immigrated with my family to the United States from South Korea in third grade, and I’ve lived through what it feels like to navigate life and education in this country. My parents sacrificed so much to give me this opportunity to live, study and start my own business here, so in this episode, I wanted to share some of the big lessons that I’ve learned (so far!) in the hopes that you find them relatable, insightful and motivating to you. 

I hope you enjoy this episode, and I highly recommend that you register for our upcoming Free 3-Day Training Series + Live Q&A, The DNA of Accepted Students. During these 4 days, you’ll be working with me in identifying your Theme, building your Passion Project based on your newfound Theme, and crafting your dream college list. It all starts June 17th and I can’t wait to support you!. You can reserve your free seat now at https://passionprep.com/accepted/!

Get ready to open your “Congratulations, You’re Accepted!” letter from your dream college! You can reserve your spot for Passion Project Bootcamp, our 1-year group college consulting program to get you ACCEPTED into your dream college using your passion, strength and potential. Start your journey to your dream college https://passionprep.com/bootcamp!

As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@passionprep.com. Also I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – our new Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passion_prep.

In today’s episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I’m bringing you a conversation I had with an incredible student on mine named Richie. Richie is a freshman in the 9th grade who decided to “just do it” and go all-in on his passion project, Teens Against Racism. He reveals how he got this passion project off the ground, and the significant accomplishments the organization has received already - in less than one month.

I wanted to share Richie’s success story with you so that you can learn more about how to step up, and level up your college admissions game. His story is so inspiring, and it proves that anything is possible for you too.

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-68-how-my-student-landed-an-extraordinary-opportunity-using-his-passion-project/

You may have noticed the new intro and music at the start of this episode, and the purpose, mission and structure of this podcast is also shifting a bit. Moving forward we’re going to focus more on how mindset and mental health is going to help you get accepted into your dream college, and my goal is to help students live a healthier and more passionate life. I’m going to be also interviewing a lot of my past and current students inside my paid program, as well as coaching them and recording the session for the purpose of sharing the insights on this podcast, which I can’t wait to share with you.

Today’s episode is unique in that one of my students, Maddy, is interviewing me. One of her passion projects is her podcast, Simply Empowered, where she talks about mental health, education and many things that interest teenagers today. Today you’ll hear my appearance on Maddy’s podcast, which I’m super excited about because you’ll listen to us cover a ton of topics such as college admissions, college application essays, mindset and so much more!

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-70-my-student-is-interviewing-me/

Today I’m sharing with you a short interview I did with one of my Class of 2021 students, Alexcis, who recently got accepted into UPenn, Dartmouth, Columbia, Brown, and Cornell! Not to mention, Alexcis also received a merit scholarship offer at USC, and in this episode, she reveals how she was able to do this, plus what she believes was the secret to her success.

This interview really goes to show how only having good grades and perfect SAT/ACT scores won’t cut it anymore. So how do you standout, while having a feeling of purpose and passion? It’s by working on a few of the right things, and not just by doing more things (and overwhelming yourself in the process).

Also, I have an exciting announcement for you! I’m hosting a brand-new live workshop for the month of September, and if you go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/live you can register and reserve your spot now (hurry, spots are limited and fill up fast)! In this live workshop, you will:

• Discover strategies to stand out & get ACCEPTED into your dream Ivy Leagues & Top-tier colleges ( ...even if you think you're not "unique enough" to get accepted into your dream college)
  
  
• Learn the secret to what Ivy Leagues & Top-tier colleges are looking for in a strong applicant that makes them say HECK YES!
  
  
• Identify your interests and passions (even if you think they don’t exist yet)!
  
  
• Learn why traditional outdated methods no longer gets students accepted into their dream Ivy Leagues & Top-tier colleges (and what YOU can do instead).
  
  
• Stop feeling worried and hopeless about your college admissions journey. Instead, learn how to navigate this journey with confidence and motivation!

During this live workshop we will also be opening enrollment to our Passion Project Bootcamp NEXT LEVEL. This is our 1-year group college consulting program, where you’ll get 8 group college consulting sessions, with individual, live, unlimited support from me. In addition to these sessions, you’ll also be invited to our 12 monthly live Q&A sessions for extra support, and the opportunity to collaborate with your peers. This cohort will run from October 2021 to October 2022, and it will help you strategize your college admissions portfolio, create a standout factor, and make sure that you’re on the right track!

Click here to learn more about our Next Level Program: https://juliekimconsulting.com/nextlevel (closing soon!)

We also just released a new FREE workbook that you can download to get started thinking about self-exploration and your Passion Project ideas. Go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/workbook to get your copy now!

As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – I’m at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7.

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-110-how-my-student-got-into-upenn-dartmouth-columbia-brown-cornell/ 

A lot of you have been asking what you should be doing as a freshman, sophomore or junior in high school, so recently I did a series on my YouTube Channel, Conquer College Admissions to share my ultimate checklists for you to refer to. The feedback I received on this video series was so good that I want to share the content with you on the podcast as well.

Today I reveal the college admissions checklist for 9th grade, which can be used to see if you’re on the right path or not in order for you to get accepted into your dream college.

Whether you’re in 9th grade right now or not, I feel this checklist will be very helpful to you as you go through the college admissions journey.

Also, I have an exciting announcement!

Soon we will be hosting a virtual summer event, and it’s one of our most popular free events that we host! That is why I’m so excited to be bringing it back this year. Once the information is live and ready to go, I’ll be sure to share it with you on the podcast, as well as on my Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/julie_kim7!

To learn 4 more strategies that help our students get accepted into amazing colleges using their Passion Projects, check out our brand new free training at https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass.

Inside this FREE masterclass, you’ll learn 4 mistakes that most high school students make in the college admissions process that you MUST avoid. In addition, I share 4 unique strategies you can use to stand out and get accepted into your dream college! You can also learn more about our 1-Year College Consulting Program, the Passion Project Bootcamp and receive a special gift if you attend the FREE masterclass.

Tune into the podcast next week as I share the Ultimate 10th Grade Checklist. See you then!

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-102-the-ultimate-9th-grade-college-admissions-checklist/ 

In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I’m interviewing Steve Schwartz, a professional college admissions consultant for over a decade, who is also the host of the “College Admissions Toolbox” podcast. Steve also shares a snippet of his personal college admissions journey and how he got accepted into Columbia despite not having perfect numbers.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:

• The importance of picking something compelling to craft your story with.
• Creating a space where you can compete in, that others might not even know exists (yet!)
• Doing what you can, in your control, to help you get closer to where you really want to go
• The key to getting into your dream college!
• Words of wisdom regarding the importance of researching which schools will be a good fit for you.
• You have a fair shot with the resources you already have in front of you.
• The college application process is a lot more holistic than you think, and there are many pieces that play a role - i.e. extracurriculars, college essays, and recommendation letters.
• The importance of being authentic with yourself and why you want to go to a specific school.

NOTABLE QUOTES:

• “But there are still people who get into college without the power, without the money, because they focus on what matters to them and what their values are.”
• “Let’s not feel powerless! Instead, this should be a wakeup call for us to be even more authentic with ourselves.”
• “You have to find your own way to compete in your own space.”
• “You may actually instead find that upon doing the proper research that a school ranked 25 is a better fit for your student than one that’s ranked 15.”
• “Getting in is not the end; getting in is really just the beginning of something else altogether.”
• “The test scores aren’t everything; there are many components to the application aside from that.”
• “Don’t overly focus on prestige. Find the colleges that are the best fit for your child.”
• “If you are authentic, genuine, and if you prepare early, then you will be able to hit the goal that you want, whether that is getting accepted into Brown or USC or Reed College or wherever.”

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/

STRATEGY SESSION: http://www.juliekimconsulting.com/now

I often talk about the strategies you can use to get accepted college, which are all so important to understand, but sometimes it’s nice to step back and look at why we’re doing it in the first place.

That is why in today’s episode I’m revealing what the true purpose of college is, which just might give you a new perspective on the college admissions process. And this is just my take on answering this question! :) 

To learn 4 more strategies that help our students get accepted into amazing colleges using their Passion Projects, check out our free training at https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass.

Inside this FREE masterclass, you’ll learn 4 mistakes that most high school students make in the college admissions process that you MUST avoid. In addition, I share 4 unique strategies you can use to stand out and get accepted into your dream college! You can also learn more about our 1-Year College Consulting Program, the Passion Project Bootcamp and receive a special gift if you attend the FREE masterclass.

As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – I’m at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7.

If you’ve ever wondered what is truly the purpose of college, this episode can be a game changer!

SHOW NOTES:

Today I’m diving into what it means to “play small”, and how you can tell if this is something that you are doing right now. Are you ready to dream big? We only get one chance at this thing we call life, so let’s do this!

If you’re ready to stop playing small, I really want you to check out my free masterclass at https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass. This is where I share strategies that will help you land research and intern positions, create amazing passion projects and get awesome results for your college admissions journey. This is a brand new masterclass, so even if you’ve attended one of my masterclasses in the past, you’re going to want to attend this one! Don’t miss out. Register here!

If you have any questions, please contact our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com. 

If you enjoy this episode, I’d be so happy if you took a screenshot from your smartphone - and tagged me on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/julie_kim7/. Thanks for listening, and we’ll see you next week!

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-82-are-you-playing-small/

In this episode, I’m speaking with Dr. Tim Jordan, the leading expert on parenting girls and helping them navigate through their normal developmental transformations, allowing them to emerge as strong, happy, and fulfilled women.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:

• Why girls are more pressured and stressed out about school and grades
• Why the pressure about that “one path” is dangerous
• Why girls are conditioned to believe that “success” comes in a straight line
• How you might be subtly sending the message that your daughter needs to be perfect.
• “Why do you want to go to college?”
• Why girls don’t want to disappoint their parents
• The importance of trusting your yearnings
• Why you should stop rescuing your child

NOTABLE QUOTES:

• Value passion where you find it

• You don’t get into flow moments if you’re told to do something

• Change your “should to a “want to” if you can’t, do something else.

• Parents, listen more and ask why questions

• It’s never late to shift gears.

• Learn to enjoy quiet time

• I need to figure this out for me.

SHOW NOTES: http://www.juliekimconsulting.com/podcast 

STRATEGY SESSION: http://www.juliekimconsulting.com/now

It’s been awhile since I’ve sat down to record a solo episode, as I’ve been featuring a lot of amazing interviews and conversations on the podcast lately. Today I want to talk about something that so many students and parents worry about, and that is competition. When it comes to The Ivy League and top-tier college admissions process, the acceptance rate is so low that it’s easy for you to have the mindset that it’s all about the competition. It also leaves you wondering if it’s even worth it to apply, so I’m going to give you 3 strategies in this episode that can help you no longer feel so stressed out and overwhelmed about the competitive process.

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-71-3-strategies-to-beat-the-competition/

Do you have to be a genius to get into Ivy League colleges? This is a question I get often, and I want to quickly debunk this myth for students (+parents) currently navigating their college admissions journey. More than ever, colleges now are looking for more than just quantitative factors, and in this episode, I discuss the often-overlooked qualitative factors that play a crucial role in the admissions decision-making process. 

So, if this is a myth that has been holding you back from aiming for Ivy League or Top-tier colleges that you had your eyes on, then this episode is going to be very beneficial to you! 

I’m also hosting a free live workshop this coming Wednesday that I highly recommend you attend. During this training, you’ll learn 3 high-level strategies you must implement to get accepted into your dream colleges, new trends that we’re seeing in college admissions, along with any recent policy changes occuring in the college admissions landscape. I can’t wait to support you! You can reserve your free seat at https://passionprep.com/live//!

If you want more individualized college admissions support, we have our 1:1 Premier College Counseling Program that is one year long called the Accepted Club. Inside this program, we’ll focus on providing you with the best individualized support by focusing on your passion, strength and potential. Your support will include 8 x 1:1 Sessions via Zoom, Unlimited Email Support with our coaches, and Weekly Office Hours to answer any questions you have about your college admissions journey. Start your journey to your dream college here: https://passionprep.com/acceptedclub/!

As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@passionprep.com. Also, I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – our Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passion_prep.

GPA is the #1 factor in getting accepted into your dream Ivy League and top-tier colleges.

Knowing this, high school students stay up until 2 AM studying for APUSH, AP Chemistry, or writing English papers. However, no matter what you do, you can’t seem to get an A on your APUSH chapter test. You’re always landing at the B and C range. No matter how hard you study, it doesn’t work. You start blaming your teachers for giving you too much work and you start to lose motivation.

“With my B’s and/or C’s, will I be able to get accepted into my dream college?”

In the worst scenario, you start to doubt your capacity as a student. Am I smart enough? Good enough?

Today, I’m going to share with you why you weren’t able to get A’s on your quizzes and tests even though you studied. This episode has nothing to do with surface-level and generic strategies such as sleep early, don’t procrastinate, ask your friends, create a study group, and the like. This is a powerful episode that will shift your mindset and identity so that you can get your first A on your next chapter test.

In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I’m interviewing Erik Fisher, the host of “Beyond the To-Do List,” an award-nominated podcast featuring tips from productive people and ultimately sharing how you can also be successful and balance your life. Erik is also the father of an upcoming high school student so he shares how he helps his daughter with productivity through the techniques and strategies he has mastered over the years.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:

• How to prioritize your energy towards what is most pressing
• Time management tips and strategies to level up your productivity
• Systematizing your schedule so that you can optimize your daily tasks
• How to manage your time well by breaking down your work into smaller projects/artificial deadlines as much as possible
• Overcoming the #1 challenge when it comes to implementing these strategies
• The importance of an academic master calendar, similar to that of your extracurriculars (i.e. games/practices)
• Advice for parents who have kids struggling with procrastination
• Controlling what information is coming into your life via social media by assessing its value.

NOTABLE QUOTES:

• “Sleep is the most important component of this journey, and just in life in general; that’s when we reprogram.”
• “Chunk your tasks so that it’s easier for you the day before.”
• “In your mind psychologically you’re thinking this is one huge project when, in fact, it’s just a bunch of little projects strung together.”
• “That’s the hidden skill of school: is learning how to manage your life.”
• “It’s not that simple; it’s a skill they have to learn.”
• “More importantly than teaching them how to do stuff, manage their workload, and be able to get it done, is show them that you’re on their team, and you’re there to help.”
• “Let them sleep.”
• “Research shows lack of sleep can equal almost to the point of being drunk.”

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/

STRATEGY SESSION: http://www.juliekimconsulting.com/now

In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I’m interviewing Dr. Jessica Pack, a pediatric dentist who attended UCLA for Dental School and USC for residency. Jessica will be sharing how she chose the dental path and key takeaways she learned from her journey.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:

• The significance of researching and experiencing your future career
• Who you should talk to if you are interested in pursuing dentistry and/or medicine
• An essential quality needed to be a doctor or dentist
• The importance of choosing a career that you are passionate about

NOTABLE QUOTES:

• “I was looking for a stable job as well, but I didn’t want that to be the only reason why I go into something.”
• “Go with the flow and experience a lot because it could open up such amazing doors and opportunities that you’ve never planned ever before.”
• “Have a good time in high school. Be determined, but don’t let that overtake your life as well."

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/

STRATEGY SESSION: http://www.juliekimconsulting.com/now

IVY LEAGUE/TOP-TIER BOOTCAMP: http://juliekimconsulting.com/confident/

Julie Kim Consulting has been renamed Passion Prep! Our mission is to inspire, motivate, and mentor high school students to get accepted into their dream colleges using their strengths, real personality, passion, values and honesty. We mentor our students to live passionately and daringly. This is the legacy we’ll leave behind, and to learn more, visit our brand new website by clicking here. We cannot wait to mentor you! 

Are you ready to take the next step in your college admissions journey? You can learn more about our Passion Project Bootcamp program inside our free, 1-hour introductory training.  In only one hour, you can learn techniques, strategies and updates to the college admissions process, and at the very end, you’ll learn more about how the Passion Project Bootcamp program can help you with your college admissions journey. 

You can register for our free training now at www.juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass! 

As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com. Also I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – our new Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passionprep. 

When I was in high school, I had a super negative image of myself. In this episode, I open up about my struggles with my body image and my mental health, how it affected my entire mindset through my college admissions journey, and why I had to change that to start living my BEST life.

FREE MASTERCLASS: https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-66-i-used-to-be-overweight-and-insecure-and-this-is-what-i-learned/

FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/conquercollegeadmissions/

How will you know if your Passion Project will impress college admissions officers?

What if you spend months and years working on your Passion Project …and it doesn’t pay off?

I’ve got an answer (and some proven strategies) for you!

This episode is a coaching session with my Passion Project Bootcamp student Simi. On this episode, I reveal how she can take her Passion Project to the next level.

I share with her actionable strategies for how she can take her Passion Project to the next level, and we have more amazing strategies inside our 1-Year College Consulting Program, Passion Project Bootcamp. Click here to learn more!

To learn the 4 strategies that help our students get accepted into amazing colleges using their Passion Projects, check out our free training at https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass.

As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com.

I hope you find value in what I have to share with Simi today, and I’ll see you next week with a brand new episode!

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-94-how-to-create-a-passion-project-that-will-impress-ivy-leagues-top-tier-colleges/

As we enter this new year, I am excited to share with you another coaching session I had with my Passion Project Bootcamp student, Erica! I’m sharing this coaching call with Erica on the podcast because I want you to see what it would look like if you were to work with me inside of The Passion Project Bootcamp or The Ivy League Formula Program.

In this episode with Erica we cover a lot of different important topics, and I answer the biggest questions she has. This includes whether or not she should work on her Passion Project with friends, and how to motivate them if this is what she ultimately decides to do. We also look at how she can navigate things if there’s a shift in her academic interests and major, and so much more.

I think you’ll learn a lot about the many ways to make your application stand out, and the different ways to show who you are to colleges that you want to get accepted to. Remember, it’s not about showing the best side of yourself always, and having 10, 20 or even 30 extracurriculars. It’s more about showing who you are in the most authentic and compelling way, and then backing that up with evidence.  

If you are like Erica and have questions about the college admissions process, then I really want you to check out my free training! You can register for the free training here. This is where I share strategies that will help you land research and intern positions, create amazing passion projects, and get awesome results for your college admissions journey. 

This is a brand new training, so even if you’ve attended one of my free trainings in the past, you’re going to want to attend this one! Don’t miss out. Register here! 

If you have any questions, please contact our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com. 

If you enjoy this episode, I’d be so happy if you took a screenshot from your smartphone - and tagged me on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/julie_kim7/. Happy New Year, stay safe and I’ll be back with another episode next week!

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-85-how-to-decide-your-college-major/

Are you wondering how you or your child can be different from the pile of other applicants? In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I will be sharing how high school students can show that they are extraordinary.

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CONQUER COLLEGE ADMISSIONS MEMBERSHIP: https://juliekimconsulting.com/membership

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/

FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/conquercollegeadmissions/

Today I have a coaching session with my Passion Project Bootcamp student, Mercedes. I’m so grateful to attract amazing students like Mercedes who are so committed to their goals and motivated to achieve them.

In this episode Mercedes and I cover a lot of different topics, and I actually got a little emotional after this call because of all that she is doing in regards to her Passion Project (and all that I know she will accomplish in the future).

 Mercedes is currently in the brainstorming phase for her Passion Project, and from talking with her I can really sense how much she wants to help and give back to her community. You’re going to hear how she’s doing this, and why she’s so passionate about the political system in the United States. This episode really is a reminder that we are all here to do good in the world, and it reminds me why I do what I do in helping my students.

If you are a committed student like Mercedes who wants to use the strategies that I teach to get or stay on the best path for getting accepted into your dream college, I highly recommend that you attend my free training! You can register for the free training here.

This is where I share 4 strategies that will help you land research and intern positions, create amazing passion projects, and get awesome results for your college admissions journey. 

Don’t miss out. Register here! 

If you have any questions, please contact our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com. 

If you enjoy this episode, I’d be so happy if you took a screenshot from your smartphone - and tagged me on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/julie_kim7/. I’ll be back with another episode next week!

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-87-how-mercedes-is-impacting-the-latino-community/

In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I’m interviewing Dan Ascher, M.Ed, the president of A+ Test Prep & Tutoring, who specializes in helping high school students improve their SAT or ACT scores.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:

• How to discern whether individual or group test-prep is best suited for you.
• The optimal time to take the SAT/ACT.
• The biggest advantage you can have when preparing for the reading comprehension portion of the SAT/ACT, regardless of how old you are.
• How to decide which SAT Subject Tests you should take

NOTABLE QUOTES:

• “We get emotional very quickly when we work with our family.”
• “If you do too much too early, you may get burned out a little.”
• “You can read about things you like: read books about sports, the newspaper. You have to find things related to the interests that you have.”
• “There are a lot of different paths to success and happiness in life.”

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/

STRATEGY SESSION: http://www.juliekimconsulting.com/now

Today I’m sharing with you some of the examples and strategies from our Passion Project Bootcamp and Next Level students. In this episode, you’ll hear from three different students of ours; one who got accepted into John Hopkins and Harvard, another who was accepted into Cornell, and the final student who got accepted into USC. 

They each reveal the mistakes that they made in the initial part of their college admissions journey, some of the changes they had to make once they started working with us inside of our program, the extracurriculars they worked on, and a whole lot more. 

Stay tuned as we’ll be doing another round of these episodes where I share case studies of our students who are getting accepted into their dream colleges! 

I have exciting news! Our premier 1-year group college consulting program, Project Bootcamp Next Level, is opening doors for the 2023 cohort in January, and this is the only opportunity that you’ll have to enroll this upcoming year. This program will help you stand out and get accepted into your dream Ivy League and Top-tier colleges by creating your unique strategy, executing a strategically-aligned Passion Project, and also by landing research and internship positions. Starting in February 2023, my team and I will be guiding a small group of qualified and highly-motivated high school students toward their dream colleges. You can join the waitlist now at https://passionprep.com/nextlevelwaitlist/ to be among the first to be notified when enrollment opens! 

Are you interested in learning more top strategies that will take your college application to the next level? You can start by registering for our free training now at www.passionprep.com/masterclass to discover 3 strategies to help you stand out & get accepted into your dream Ivy League & Top-tier colleges!

Get ready to open your “Congratulations, You’re Accepted!” letter from your dream college! You can reserve your spot for Passion Project Bootcamp, our 1-year group college consulting program to get you ACCEPTED into your dream college using your passion, strength and potential. Start your journey to your dream college https://passionprep.com/bootcamp! 

As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@passionprep.com. Also I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – our new Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passion_prep. 

Is your child not physically attending school this week? Are you wondering what he/she can be doing to remain proactive about their college admissions journey? In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I’m going to share three things your child can be doing at home during this pandemic.

FREE MASTERCLASS: https://juliekimconsulting.lpages.co/free-masterclass-ccam/

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/

CONQUER COLLEGE ADMISSIONS MEMBERSHIP: https://juliekimconsulting.com/membership

FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/conquercollegeadmissions/

We have some exciting news! Our Passion Project Bootcamp Next Level student Isha just got accepted into UPenn Early Decision, and in today’s episode, you’re going to hear exactly how she did it. Isha shares her GPA, SAT scores, extracurriculars, and the strategies from our program that she implemented to get accepted into her dream college. It’s important to note that she didn’t have straight A’s, and she didn’t submit her SAT scores, but by following her passion and proven strategies, she was able to receive early acceptance into UPenn as an International Relations major.

I’m so proud of the growth Isha has shown and how she has matured into such a powerful and passionate individual. I hope you find her story informative and inspirational for your own college admissions journey! 

Our premier 1-year group college consulting program, Project Bootcamp Next Level, is opening doors for the 2023 cohort in January, and this is the only opportunity that you’ll have to enroll this upcoming year. This program will help you stand out and get accepted into your dream Ivy League and Top-tier colleges by creating your unique strategy, executing a strategically-aligned Passion Project, and also by landing research and internship positions. Starting in February 2023, my team and I will be guiding a small group of qualified and highly-motivated high school students toward their dream colleges. You can join the waitlist now at https://passionprep.com/nextlevelwaitlist/ to be among the first to be notified when enrollment opens. 

Before this year comes to an end, are you interested in learning more top strategies that will take your college application to the next level? You can start by registering for our free training now at www.passionprep.com/masterclass to discover 3 strategies to help you stand out & get accepted into your dream Ivy League & Top-tier colleges!

Get ready to open your “Congratulations, You’re Accepted!” letter from your dream college! You can reserve your spot for Passion Project Bootcamp, our 1-year group college consulting program to get you ACCEPTED into your dream college using your passion, strength and potential. Start your journey to your dream college https://passionprep.com/bootcamp! 

As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@passionprep.com. Also I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – our new Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passion_prep. 

Welcome students and parents, to the Demystifying College Admissions podcast! I'm your host, Julie Kim, and the purpose of this show is to inspire high school students to identify their passions and learn about the most up-to-date college admissions strategies, from guests and experts in all industries! I’m celebrating the first episode by sharing my story.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:

• Why I couldn’t initially afford my dream college, and why I started at community college instead.
• My secret sauce for getting into Harvard, and how being yourself on your college essays will actually get you there.
• The importance of exploring your interests and passions and finding that clarity first.
• How to win a $100 Amazon gift card for supporting the show (hint: Subscribe to the Demystifying College Admissions podcast by November 30th and leave a review!)

Visit http://www.juliekimconsulting.com to learn more and sign up for my free live workshop.

As 2018 comes to a close and we begin 2019, I thought it’d be great to share with you my biggest college admissions-related takeaways from the past year.  Admissions have changed significantly in the past year, and there’s a lot we can learn from this past application cycle.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• My five BIGGEST takeaways from the college admissions cycle this year.
• What you can do to incorporate these things into your college application.
• What productivity actually means… and why you shouldn’t multitask.
• How you can get a great recommendation letter.
• The importance of a growth mindset.

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/

BOOK A STRATEGY SESSION: http://juliekimconsulting.com/now 

In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I will be sharing the foundational elements of success for your college admissions journey. Personally and professionally, I am on a mission to spread the importance of mindset, mental well-being, and passion to all high school students out there. Make sure you tune in to discover the key to learning all about how to get accepted into your dream Ivy League/Top-tier without stressing out and feeling overwhelmed.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:

• What a limiting belief is and how you can destroy it
• The best method to record and set your goals
• What you need to do in order to achieve your goals
• How to respond to failure/mistakes in a productive way

NOTABLE QUOTES:

• “If you don’t eliminate your limiting beliefs now, it’s not going to go away on its own!”
• “The only person who can truly understand what you want in life is you!”
• A goal and a destination have to come with a compelling 'why.'”
• “This process is supposed to be fun!”
• “Failing means that you didn’t even try.”
• “My #1 goal is to teach students how to have a healthier lifestyle and a healthier mindset.”

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/

STRATEGY SESSION: http://www.juliekimconsulting.com/now

IVY LEAGUE/TOP-TIER BOOTCAMP: http://juliekimconsulting.com/confident/

In today's digital age, there’s no denying that social media has become an integral part of our lives. However, there's just so much going on in the world of social media and I’ve discovered students having a hard time managing all that comes with social media as it relates to college admissions. 

While there can be benefits to social media when it comes to college admissions, it can still be very tough. In our latest episode, I reveal 3 pros and cons of social media in the college admissions space, and I share how you can begin to manage your screen time, foster a positive online presence, and ultimately, leverage social media to your advantage. 

I’m hosting a free live workshop this coming Wednesday that I highly recommend you register for. During this training, you’ll learn 3 high-level strategies you must implement to get accepted into your dream colleges, new trends that we’re seeing in college admissions, along with any recent policy changes occuring in the college admissions landscape. I can’t wait to support you! You can reserve your free seat at https://passionprep.com/live//!

If you want more individualized college admissions support, we have our 1:1 Premier College Counseling Program that is one year long called the Accepted Club. Inside this program, we’ll focus on providing you with the best individualized support by focusing on your passion, strength and potential. Your support will include 8 x 1:1 Sessions via Zoom, Unlimited Email Support with our coaches, and Weekly Office Hours to answer any questions you have about your college admissions journey. Start your journey to your dream college here: https://passionprep.com/acceptedclub/!

On the other hand, if you’re not quite ready to make a long-term commitment but still need help assessing your current college admissions-standing, I recommend you book a 1:1 45-Minute Private Coaching Call with me to help address your urgent questions. You can book this call by clicking this link here.

As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@passionprep.com. Also, I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – our Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passion_prep.

About 6 months ago, I started interviewing Passion Project Bootcamp students and sharing those coaching sessions with listeners here on the podcast. We received so much good feedback from listeners that resonated with these episodes, telling us how much they learned about our coaching process in Passion Project Bootcamp, as well as the support they can expect by joining the program.

In this episode, I am interviewing and coaching another one of my Passion Project Bootcamp students, Zeeshan. His main question is how he can really know if his idea for a Passion Project is good enough, and the ways that he can make it even better.

This is a frequently asked question we get, which is why I wanted to share it with you today in the hopes that the way I coach Zeeshan with this topic will help you as well.

Remember, this is about more than just creating a Passion Project, it’s really about self-exploration and getting to know yourself in order to get outside of your comfort zone. When you do, that is where the growth really happens.

I’m excited to announce that we just released a new FREE workbook that you can download to get started thinking about self-exploration and your Passion Project ideas. Go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/workbook to get your copy now!

Also, you can visit https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass to reserve your seat in our free training that reveals the 4 strategies to stand out and get accepted into your dream Ivy League and top-tier colleges!

As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – I’m at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7.

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-106-is-your-passion-project-good-enough/ 

Today I have a very special episode for our Class of 2024 students. Being a Junior  is really tough; you have an unforgiving course load, an insane amount of homework, and a lot of added commitments that make it difficult to look ahead and plan for your Senior  year. That’s why I wanted to record a comprehensive episode for you detailing 5 of the most important things you must work on right now if you are a Class of 2024 student! 

Are you interested in learning more top strategies that will take your college application to the next level? You can start by registering for our free training now at www.passionprep.com/masterclass to discover 3 strategies to help you stand out & get accepted into your dream Ivy League & Top-tier colleges!

Get ready to open your “Congratulations, You’re Accepted!” letter from your dream college! You can reserve your spot for Passion Project Bootcamp, our 1-year group college consulting program to get you ACCEPTED into your dream college using your passion, strength and potential. Start your journey to your dream college https://passionprep.com/ppbc/! 

As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@passionprep.com. Also I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – our new Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passion_prep. 

Today I have another Passion Project Bootcamp Coaching Call for you! This coaching session is with my amazing student Hailey. I was surprised to hear that she was an avid listener of this podcast (for nearly 2 years!) and now she’s enrolled in our Passion Project Bootcamp program.

After hearing Hailey’s questions, you’ll realize how driven and passionate she is about her academic and personal interests, and I love supporting motivated students with big goals!

The main question we dive into today is about Hailey’s major, and specifically how to select a major when she applies to college. She also asks about the ways she can grow her Passion Project, and I share with Hailey the 3 pillars to scale her Passion Project. We also evaluate her extracurriculars, and so much more.

If you are also navigating through the college admissions process and you want a coach and mentor who can provide guidance on what you should be working on and how to identify your Passion Project, you will love our Passion Project Bootcamp Program. There are now two ways you can get to know our program. First, you can start off with our free masterclass, where I share my story and the strategies that I use to help my students get accepted into their dream Ivy League or Top-tier colleges, and at the very end I talk about the Passion Project Bootcamp Program. To register you can go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass. If you already know you want to join the Passion Project Bootcamp right now, you can head straight over to the enrollment page at https://juliekimconsulting.com/bootcamp (use the coupon code “DREAM500” to get $500 off – expires Tuesday, October 12th at 11:59 pm PDT)!

How does this podcast help you navigate your college admissions journey? Are you a parent of a high school student that finds this podcast valuable? We’d love to hear your feedback in a quick review on Apple Podcasts. It would mean so much to me if you did this, as that is one of the best ways to spread our message that the college admissions journey doesn’t have to be stressful and hard – it should be fun!

We also just released a new FREE workbook that you can download to get started thinking about self-exploration and your Passion Project ideas. Go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/workbook to get your copy now!

As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – I’m at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7.

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-112-ppbc-coaching-call-how-to-choose-your-college-major/ 

Are you wondering if it’s possible to create a Passion Project that actually fires you up while also capturing the attention of the decision-makers at your dream school? In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I’m interviewing two of my students who will be sharing how they created and scale their Passion Projects in 6 months with my guidance through the Ivy League Formula Program.

PROGRAM REGISTRATION: https://juliekimconsulting.lpages.co/the-ivy-league-formula-program/

ASHWIN’S PASSION PROJECT: https://www.desaiphotography.net/

DHRUV’S PASSION PROJECT: https://dhruvbalaji02.wixsite.com/spectrumrobotics

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/

CONQUER COLLEGE ADMISSIONS MEMBERSHIP: https://juliekimconsulting.com/membership

FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/conquercollegeadmissions/

As school is starting back up again, I am incredibly excited to be recording a brand new episode for you today! Along with the fun that comes with back-to-school shopping, this is a great time to focus on goal setting, which is something that I always looked forward to when I was a student. 

To kick off the back-to-school season, I thought I would give you a mindset boost and talk about how I coach our Passion Project Bootcamp students to develop a long-term mindset for success beyond the college admissions process.  

I also want to share some amazing motivational testimonials that I’ve received from students from our Passion Project Bootcamp program. My hope is that by hearing about their inspiring experiences in their own words, you, too, can see what is possible for you! 

Are you ready to take the next step in your college admissions journey? You can learn more about our Passion Project Bootcamp program inside our free, 1-hour introductory training.  In only one hour, you’ll hear me talk about techniques, strategies and updates to the college admissions process, and at the very end, you’ll learn more about how the Passion Project Bootcamp program can help you with your college admissions journey. You can register for our free training now at www.juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass! 

The Passion Project Bootcamp is our premier 1-Year Group College Consulting Program where you’ll build your stand-out Passion Project and create college applications that demonstrate you are a must-have student to your dream college. To join our program, go to www.juliekimconsulting.com/ppbc!

As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com. Also I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – my handle is: www.instagram.com/julie_kim7. 

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-129-the-mindset-boost-you-need-for-back-to-school-season-ppbc-student-interviews/ 

Beth Young is a current Economics major and Psychology minor at Harvard! We discuss in depth her experience as an undergrad as well as my experience at Harvard graduate school.  

It was so great reminiscing about my days there and hearing Beth’s refreshing perspective on Harvard undergrad. Harvard admissions, like any Ivy League, is competitive -- but there are common traits that all top schools are looking for. With acceptance rates lowering each and every year, it’s important to truly understand what qualities they’re looking for in an applicant!

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/

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Today on the podcast I’m excited to announce that we are bringing back our coaching session episodes! In this episode, I’ll be coaching my Passion Project Bootcamp student regarding AP classes, Passion Projects, and research positions!

In this episode you’ll meet Yashaswi, a Passion Project Bootcamp student who is currently a junior. She has 3 questions for me to help her determine if she’s on the right track in her journey. You’ll hear me coach Yashaswi and give her a solution to how she can improve her Passion Project in less than 5 minutes (I know, amazing right?), and I also help her fill in the gaps with her professor outreach system. Lastly, she has questions about AP classes that you might also find very helpful!

Get ready, because this is a jammed-packed episode!

If you are wondering how you can get this type of support from me and my team, the best way is to be enrolled in our Passion Project Bootcamp Program. If you want to learn more about this program, where you will learn how I help my students get accepted into their dream college (and all the details on the program) go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass and register now!

In case you didn’t know, we have a group college consulting program, which is a bit more intensive and for students who are really aiming for the Ivy League. It used to be called The Ivy League Formula Program, and we renamed it Passion Project Bootcamp NEXT LEVEL (yes, it’s literally taking your college admissions journey to the next level)! We open this program just a few times a year, and right now it is open for enrollment. At the time of this recording, we currently have 5 spots available for this program, spots are very limited. This is also a 1-year program, and in addition to the Passion Project Bootcamp monthly live Q&A sessions, you also get 8 high-level support calls on Zoom, and unlimited support in-between the calls. If you want more support, more feedback from me, and quicker results, then NEXT LEVEL could be a good fit for you. To enroll, all you have to do is visit https://juliekimconsulting.com/nextlevel.

Also, I have an exciting announcement for you! I’m hosting a brand-new live workshop for the month of September, and if you go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/live you can register and reserve your spot now (hurry, spots are limited and fill up fast)! In this live workshop, you will:

• Discover strategies to stand out & get ACCEPTED into your dream Ivy Leagues & Top-tier colleges ( ...even if you think you're not "unique enough" to get accepted into your dream college)
  
  
• Learn the secret to what Ivy Leagues & Top-tier colleges are looking for in a strong applicant that makes them say HECK YES!
  
  
• Identify your interests and passions (even if you think they don’t exist yet)!
  
  
• Learn why traditional outdated methods no longer gets students accepted into their dream Ivy Leagues & Top-tier colleges (and what YOU can do instead).
  
  
• Stop feeling worried and hopeless about your college admissions journey. Instead, learn how to navigate this journey with confidence and motivation!

During this live workshop we will also be opening enrollment to our Passion Project Bootcamp NEXT LEVEL. This is our 1-year group college consulting program, where you’ll get 8 group college consulting sessions, with individual, live, unlimited support from me. In addition to these sessions, you’ll also be invited to our 12 monthly live Q&A sessions for extra support, and the opportunity to collaborate with your peers. This cohort will run from October 2021 to October 2022, and it will help you strategize your college admissions portfolio, create a standout factor, and make sure that you’re on the right track!

Click here to learn more about our Next Level Program: https://juliekimconsulting.com/nextlevel (closing soon!)

We also just released a new FREE workbook that you can download to get started thinking about self-exploration and your Passion Project ideas. Go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/workbook to get your copy now!

As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – I’m at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7.

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-111-ppbc-coaching-call-ap-classes-passion-project-research-positions/ 

In today’s episode, I want to focus on fear, and specifically the fear of being rejected by the college you desire to attend.

Fear is normal, especially if you’re playing big in life, and it is my hope that after listening to this episode you will have less fear around the college admissions process. You can’t let fear get in the way of you getting accepted into your dream college, right?

To learn the 4 strategies that help our students get accepted into amazing colleges using their Passion Projects, check out our free training at https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass. Not only will you learn about Passion Projects and research positions, but there are also monthly live Q &A sessions to get your personal questions answered!

As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I’d love to connect on Instagram – I’m at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7.

Let me know what your biggest takeaway is from this episode, and how you’re using the strategies I revealed to help in your own journey. Thanks for listening, and I’ll see you next week!

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-97-the-fear-of-college-rejection/ 

Trisha Ross Anderson is the Senior Project Manager at Making Caring Common, an organization at the Harvard Graduate School of Education that seeks to encourage the younger generation to express compassion and, as the namesake indicates, make caring common.

Trisha discusses the Turning the Tide report, an initiative that seeks to promote a healthy college admissions process for both colleges and applicants.

Colleges have been changing their admissions criteria, and what used to be considered important has now shifted to another set of standards.  This news is so important to share with everyone, especially high school students, and I’m so excited that Trisha and I could extend this valuable information with you all!

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/

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This week, I’m chatting with Allen Huang, a current Oral Maxillofacial resident at Keck Medical Center of USC.  He attended UCSD for his undergraduate degree as well as UCSF for dental school. In this episode, we discuss a number of topics, ranging from Allen’s advice to high school students transitioning into college, how he figured out his system for success, what questions to ask for those students considering the pre-med track and much more.

Allen and I dive deep into what constitutes success-- and how your teen can find what works for them.

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/

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Today, I have another case study with one of our Passion Project Bootcamp students, Alex. In this episode, Alex shares his college admissions story of how he got accepted into Cornell University. He reveals what it felt like to receive the acceptance letter and realize that all his hard work had finally paid off! 

Start off with our free training, you can register here at https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass. This is a (FREE) introductory training for you to get a better idea of how I coach my students. You’ll also learn the 3 essential strategies that you must implement to get accepted in your dream college!

If you are interested in learning more about our 1-Year Group College Consulting Program, 

or already know that you want to work with me and my team, go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/ppbc to learn more! 

As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – I’m at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7. 

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-124-inside-cornell-how-i-got-accepted/ 

Today I’m joined by a very special guest, Andrew Kim, who is a graduate of Brown University, Cambridge, Harvard Medical School and a White House Fellowship. In this episode, Andrew reveals how he achieved all his accomplishments. You'll be surprised to hear that it wasn't just by studying hard, which could be considered unexpected coming from a doctor and researcher with such an impressive resume. 

I’m really excited to share this episode with you because it’s crucial for high school students to hear from people who already went through what you’re about to go through.I hope that Andrew’s story will also be a tremendous source of inspiration to you for your own college admissions journey. 

If you are listening to this episode in January 2023, I’ll be hosting a couple of free live workshops, 3 Essential Steps to Getting Accepted Into Your Dream Colleges (even if you think you’re not unique or competitive enough).I’ll be sharing the latest college admissions trends and the proven formula our students used to get accepted into Harvard, Yale, Stanford, UPenn, Cornell, John Hopkins, and many more. During this live workshop, we will officially be opening enrollment for our premier 1-year group college consulting program, Passion Project Bootcamp Next Level. The Next Level program is for YOU if you want to STAND OUT and WOW Ivy League & Top-tier colleges by strategizing your college admissions portfolio, creating your own Passion Project, and landing research/intern positions. You can reserve your seat for this free living training now at https://passionprep.com/live.I can’t wait to see you there!

Get ready to open your “Congratulations, You’re Accepted!” letter from your dream college! You can reserve your spot for Passion Project Bootcamp, our 1-year group college consulting program to get you ACCEPTED into your dream college using your passion, strength and potential. Start your journey to your dream college https://passionprep.com/bootcamp! 

As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@passionprep.com. Also I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – our new Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passion_prep. 

During this Coronavirus pandemic, are you wondering what you should do with your high school child’s summer plans? In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I will be replaying a popular episode, sharing my honest opinion about summer programs.

FREE MASTERCLASS: https://juliekimconsulting.lpages.co/free-masterclass-ccam/

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/

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FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/conquercollegeadmissions/

In this episode, I’ll be chatting with Michelle Farris -- a licensed anger and relationships therapist from San Jose, CA.  Michelle and I discuss communication between parents and teens, often a major issue and question that I receive from parents that I work with.

Michelle reviews some important and tangible action steps that parents and teens alike can take to better communicate with one another during this often turbulent time in their lives. Opening up these channels of communication often takes a shift in our mindset, and Michelle goes over some major mistakes parents and teens make and how we can shift our perspectives to support a healthier relationship especially during the college admissions journey.

Don’t forget to subscribe to Demystifying College Admissions podcast on iTunes and leave a rating and review. I’ll be choosing one lucky supporter to win a $100 Amazon gift card on November 30th, 2018!

Are you wondering how you can stand out amongst other college applicants? In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I’m going to share the key to rising to the cream of the crop. This is an efficient, direct way of expanding on your academic and personal interests so make sure to tune in! 

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:

• How to gain clarity on your academic interests
• Why networking is so powerful
• When the right time to start networking is
• Who you should be networking with

NOTABLE QUOTES:

• “This program is not just go into a room and chit-chat about your college admissions journey, but everything is action-oriented and results-driven.”
• “The power of networking goes above and beyond what you think and what you could possibly imagine.”
• “You’ve got to put yourself out there and network!”

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/

IVY LEAGUE/TOP-TIER COLLEGE BOOTCAMP: https://juliekimconsulting.com/confident/

Are you wondering what should fuel you in this college admissions journey? Should you aim to please your parents above all else? In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I’m going to share my honest thoughts about how much your parents’ should influence your passions and goals. 

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/

FREE MASTERCLASS: https://juliekimconsulting.lpages.co/free-masterclass-ccam/

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FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/conquercollegeadmissions/

Are you not sure when is the right moment to dive into SAT or ACT prep? This is a question I get often, so I wanted to break it all down for you today based on each grade level.

In our latest episode, I reveal the best time to start preparing for these standardized tests, how diagnostic scores work and the academic factors that really matter when it comes to college applications. 

You may find this episode a little bit more instructional in nature and requires more technical strategies, but I find it helpful to have one of these episodes every so often. Regardless of which grade you’re in right now, what I will share today will give you the guidance you need to navigate the SAT and ACT with more confidence! 

I’m also hosting a free live workshop this coming Wednesday that I highly recommend you attend. During this training, you’ll learn 3 high-level strategies you must implement to get accepted into your dream colleges, new trends that we’re seeing in college admissions, along with any recent policy changes occuring in the college admissions landscape. I can’t wait to support you! You can reserve your free seat at https://passionprep.com/live//!

If you want more individualized college admissions support, we have our 1:1 Premier College Counseling Program that is one year long called the Accepted Club. Inside this program, we’ll focus on providing you with the best individualized support by focusing on your passion, strength and potential. Your support will include 8 x 1:1 Sessions via Zoom, Unlimited Email Support with our coaches, and Weekly Office Hours to answer any questions you have about your college admissions journey. Start your journey to your dream college here: https://passionprep.com/acceptedclub/!

As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@passionprep.com. Also, I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – our Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passion_prep.

So many high school students spend many hours, weeks, and months trying to build a unique factor, but it takes more than just overall time spent to do this the right way. In today’s special episode I share how my students created a WOW factor to help their college application stand out – in less than 6 months!

You need to be very strategic about the time you’re spending on creating a WOW factor and assess whether what you’re working on is actually going to make a difference in your college application.

In this episode you’ll hear the interview I did with my former Ivy League Formula Program students. We talk about how they were able to create a WOW factor in less than 6 months insider our program, the Ivy League Formula Program.

The Ivy League Formula Program is our intensive 6-month college consulting program, and it’s opening for enrollment very soon. Do keep in mind! We are only accepting 30 students this round, and it will only be open once or twice this year. To be notified when The Ivy League Formula Program opens up, you can put yourself on the waitlist at http://juliekimconsulting.com/waitlist.

To learn the strategies that help our students get accepted into amazing colleges using their Passion Projects, check out our free training at https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass.

As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com.

I hope this episode gives you inspiration and motivation to work on something that you’re truly passionate about because that is what’s actually going to get you accepted into your dream Ivy League & top-tier college. See you next week!

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/91-how-my-students-created-their-wow-factor-in-less-than-6-months/

Today we’re bringing back the Passion Project Bootcamp coaching call series, where I invite my students onto the podcast and coach them through questions ranging from mindset, study techniques, college admissions strategies, Passion Projects, and much more!

This is one of the many benefits you’ll get inside the Passion Project Bootcamp, where you get more support with me in addition to the monthly live Q&A calls and unlimited support inside our private community!

In this episode, we’re talking about how my student Ishita is feeling stressed about the fact her school is very competitive and maintaining grades as a student there can be really hard. I definitely remember feeling overwhelmed and stressed during my high school years, so I can resonate with her in so many ways. As you’ll hear, we came to a really good solution for her in this coaching call.

This is an important episode because although strategies are important, we also must remember the mindset piece of the college admissions journey!

On December 18th I’m hosting a 2022 Goal Setting Workshop! In this workshop, I’ll teach you how to review your 2021 and how to set new goals for the upcoming new year - the right way. I’m also going to help you with your mindset and ways to feel more confident in 2022, and I’ll give you time management strategies to use to overcome procrastination. This workshop is for our Passion Project Bootcamp and Passion Project Bootcamp NEXT LEVEL students exclusively, and if you enroll in Passion Project Bootcamp at https://juliekimconsulting.com/bootcamp by December 17th, 2021, and use the coupon code “GOAL2022”, you’ll receive a $500 discount to the program!

We’ve also just made a HUGE upgrade to our free training, so before you begin the new year, I highly recommend that you register for this training so that you know exactly what mistakes to avoid. I’ll also teach you the 3 strategies you’ll want to implement towards your college admissions journey in 2022. To register for the updated training, go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass.

I’ve got an exciting announcement! Very soon we’ll soon be opening enrollment to the Passion Project Bootcamp NEXT LEVEL program, our premier, most exclusive hands-on program. If you’re interested in joining the next cohort of the Passion Project Bootcamp NEXT LEVEL program, you can get on the waitlist now at https://juliekimconsulting.com/nextlevelwaitlist. With this program, in addition to the monthly live Q&A calls and one-year unlimited support, you’ll be invited to 8 exclusive group sessions, where you can get more hands-on support and high-level strategies from me.

We also just released a new FREE workbook that you can download to get started thinking about self-exploration and your Passion Project ideas. Go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/workbook to get your copy now!

As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – I’m at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7.

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-116-ppbc-coaching-call-im-stressed-about-my-competitive-school-and-my-grades/ 

Today I have a very special guest for you, and he is someone who knows so much about financial aid, scholarships, and how to pay for college. This episode is an important one because getting into college is one thing but how can you figure out the affording college? I haven’t really talked about at all on the podcast, but the subject of how students and families can afford college and prepare for the costs associated with it is such an important one.

Brad Baldridge is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ™, College Funding Consultant, and chief podcaster at Taming the High Cost of College. He helps families plan and save for college, while providing expert guidance, customized planning services, and insights on the latest tax, cash flow, and academic strategies. Brad has many years of experience working with families in the college planning process, where he seeks to significantly reduce their college costs. He also specializes in helping students earn admission to their preferred school and realize their college dreams.

You’re going to learn so much about saving for college, and the ways you can be a little more strategic and prepared for this extremely important journey, and if you do find this episode with Brad helpful, we’d love it if you snapped a screenshot and shared it on your Instagram Stories.

I’ve got an exciting announcement! Very soon we’ll soon be opening enrollment to the Passion Project Bootcamp NEXT LEVEL program, our premier, most exclusive hands-on program. If you’re interested in joining the next cohort of the Passion Project Bootcamp NEXT LEVEL program, you can get on the waitlist now at https://juliekimconsulting.com/nextlevelwaitlist. With this program, in addition to the monthly live Q&A calls and one-year unlimited support, you’ll be invited to 8 exclusive group sessions, where you can get more hands-on support and high-level strategies from me.

We also just released a new FREE workbook that you can download to get started thinking about self-exploration and your Passion Project ideas. Go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/workbook to get your copy now!

As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – I’m at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7.

In today’s coaching session with my Passion Project Bootcamp student Patricia, I’ll be answering a question that I get often. With the policy changes due to COVID-19, a lot of students are now wondering if they should even be taking the SAT or ACT, so I wanted to look at this topic today on the podcast (fun fact - Patricia is actually from the very same high school that I attended, which makes helping her on this coaching session extra special to me)!

In this episode Patricia not only asks about the SAT and ACT, but I also coach her on how to choose a major as well as a minor, and I share strategies with her for reaching more people and have a greater impact with her Passion Project.

We share all the resources, lessons on how to stand out, plan for SAT and ACT, land research positions and more in my Passion Project Bootcamp 1-year college consulting program.

This year I’m also hosting a bonus goal and mindset training for students enrolled in all of my programs, because I strongly believe that having the right mindset is what will lead you to success.

To learn more about Passion Project Bootcamp (1-Year College Consulting Program), we recommend that you start off with our free training, where I talk about the four main strategies that I help my students use to get accepted into their dream colleges.

You can register for the free training here.

Don’t miss out. Register here! 

If you have any questions, please contact our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com. 

If you enjoy this episode, I’d be so happy if you took a screenshot from your smartphone - and tagged me on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/julie_kim7/. I’ll be back with another episode next week!

SHOW NOTES: 

Are you feeling fear around the college admissions process, or are you scared that you are not special or smart enough? Is anxiety starting to creep in as you are wondering how COVID-19 mandates are going to affect your application? In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I’m going to tell you about 3 common mistakes that I see students make and what you should do instead!

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On today’s podcast episode, I am coaching one of my Passion Project Bootcamp students, Maya. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at how I coach my student through me taking her through the process of picking the right extracurriculars.

So often students spend a lot of time on things that aren’t helpful or won’t make a big difference in their college application. Your time is valuable, and I want to make sure that you’re focusing on the right things and making the best use of your time, each and every day. 

To learn the 4 strategies that help our students get accepted into amazing colleges using their Passion Projects, check out our free training at https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass. Not only will you learn about Passion Projects and research positions, but there are also monthly live Q &A sessions to get your personal questions answered!

As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I’d love to connect on Instagram – I’m at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7.

I hope you enjoy this episode with Maya, and I’ll see you back here next week for a new episode!

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-96-how-to-pick-the-right-extracurriculars-so-youre-not-wasting-your-time/

Today, I’m so excited to be introducing you to another Passion Project Bootcamp student, Ginny, who just  got accepted into Vanderbilt, UC Berkeley, and UCLA (among other schools), and in this episode, she shares how our program helped her gain trust in herself, build her confidence during her college admissions journey, and motivated her to take action towards success. 

If you are interested in learning more about our 1-Year Group College Consulting Program, or already know that you want to work with me and my team, go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/ppbc to learn more! 

If you’d like to start off with our free training, you can register here at https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass. This is an introductory training (FREE)  for you to get a better idea of how I coach my students. You’ll also learn the 3 essential strategies that you must implement to get accepted in your dream colleges!

As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – I’m at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7. 

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-122-how-she-got-accepted-into-vanderbilt-uc-berkeley-and-ucla/ 

In today’s episode, I tackle the controversial question, “Should you apply to Ivy League colleges?” I break down the real value of these prestigious institutions and whether they’re truly worth the effort. Discover the key reasons people are drawn to Ivy League schools and what they can offer - if you’re ready to maximize the opportunity.

I hope you enjoy this episode, and I highly recommend that you register for our upcoming Live Free Training starting this coming Wednesday. During this training, you’ll learn 3 high-level strategies you must implement to get accepted into your dream colleges. It all starts this coming Wednesday and I can’t wait to support you! You can reserve your free seat at https://passionprep.com/live//!

We’ve also officially opened up our brand new 1:1 Premier College Counseling Program called the Accepted Club. Inside this program, we’ll focus on providing you with the best individualized support by focusing on your passion, strength and potential. Your support will include 1:1 Sessions via Zoom, Unlimited Email Support with our coaches, and Weekly Office Hours to answer any questions you have about your college admissions journey. Start your journey to your dream college here: https://passionprep.com/acceptedclub/!

On the other hand, if you’re not quite ready to make a long-term commitment but still need help assessing your current college admissions-standing, I recommend you book a 1:1 45-Minute Private Coaching Call with me to help address your urgent questions. You can book this call by clicking this link here.

As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@passionprep.com. Also, I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – our Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passion_prep.

In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I will be talking with Jessica about how she left behind sunny California to step outside of her comfort zone and experience all four seasons. Jessica will be sharing how she got accepted into UPenn and why she loves it!

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:

• The importance of visiting the college(s) that you are interested in
• What sets UPenn apart from other universities
• How to find your career path
• The significance of having a healthy mindset in the midst of your college admissions journey

NOTABLE QUOTES:

• “It was a matter of just focusing and narrowing down her interests and passion.”
• “When I went to go visit Penn, it had everything I wanted!”
• “I think it was great because even though there are pictures and videos, actually going to the place was a different experience like actually being able to speak to students one on one or without the gaze of a camera looking in. It just made everything more genuine.”
• “If there is something that you love, you should definitely pursue that path.”
• “At the end of the day, you’re just saving yourself more time by starting off looking into the things that you’re interested in.”
• “To the extent possible, do not stress.”
• “I don’t think where I am now is what 9th grade me would’ve said. My plan just kind of blew up along the way but things ended up working out!”
• “Put your best foot forward and things have a strange way of working out even if it’s a completely weird turn that you never expected.”
• “Stressing out doesn’t really do anything.”
• “Just as a recap, Penn is a great school!”

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/

STRATEGY SESSION: http://www.juliekimconsulting.com/now

Today we are talking all about pre-med, and I’m so excited to be speaking about this topic with my special guest, Dr. Shemmassian!

If you are interested, or majoring in, biology, chemistry, physics, or anatomy, and your goal is to get into medical school or any other profession that requires you to have a pre-med major, then you’re going to love this episode.

Even if you’re not sure what you want to do (yet), then this episode will be helpful for you, and yes, you can still work on a Passion Project or land a research and intern position without knowledge in these areas!

With that being said, I invite you to our free training that is going to walk you through how my students got accepted into Ivy League and/or Top-tier colleges. We’ll reveal the strategies to use, and you’ll have an opportunity to enroll in the Passion Project Bootcamp Program, our signature 1-year college consulting program. You can register for the free masterclass at https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass.

I’m also excited to announce that we just released a new FREE workbook that you can download to get started thinking about self-exploration and your Passion Project ideas. Go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/workbook to get your copy now!

As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – I’m at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7.

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-109-applying-to-college-pre-med-dr-shemmassian/ 

The college admissions landscape is undergoing significant changes for the first time in history. For students to have a successful college application season, they must stay informed and be prepared for the latest policy changes in the world of college admissions. 

To kick off our new season for Demystifying College Admissions, I’ll take you through new college admissions trends students must watch out for in 2024 and 2025, and what you can do to combat the competition & position yourself as a must-have applicant. 

I hope you enjoy this episode, and I highly recommend that you attend our free 60-minute introductory training where you’ll learn the 3 Essential Strategies you can implement right now to build a stand-out factor and craft a compelling college portfolio. You can reserve your seat now at https://passionprep.com/masterclass!

Get ready to open your “Congratulations, You’re Accepted!” letter from your dream college! You can enroll in the Passion Project Bootcamp, our 1-year group college consulting program, to help you get ACCEPTED into your dream college using your passion, strength and potential. Start your journey to your dream college at https://passionprep.com/bootcamp!

As always, if you have any questions, please reach out to our Support Team at info@passionprep.com. Also I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – our Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passion_prep. 

Are you wondering if you should be participating in competitions or how many awards you should have when applying to colleges? (Or do you even NEED to get awards?!?!)

These are questions I get a lot, so today on the podcast we’re going to talk about how college admissions officers view competitions and awards. I’ll be coaching my Passion Project Bootcamp student Simi, who is an amazing student (and person!), and I’m sure you’ll be able to tell this by the way she speaks and carries herself in sharing all about her Passion Project.

Just like Simi has, you can also create a Passion Project and figure out how to spend your time wisely during the college admissions process. If you’d like to learn more about the specific strategies I teach inside my Passion Project Bootcamp and Ivy League Formula Program, check out my free training. You can register for the free training here or go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass.  

The Ivy League Formula Program (intensive 6-month college consulting program) is currently full and closed. But the good news is that we’ll be opening enrollment in 1-2 months! So make sure to put yourself on the waitlist so you don’t miss our announcement! Click here to put yourself on the waitlist. 

If you have any questions, please contact our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com. 

If you enjoy this episode, I’d be so happy if you took a screenshot from your smartphone - and tagged me on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/julie_kim7/. I’ll be back next week with another coaching session episode, and again I’ll be speaking with a student of my Passion Project Bootcamp. See you then!

SHOWNOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-90-competitions-and-awards-are-they-worth-it/

All of a sudden, everyone is learning from HOME! 

COVID-19 recently launched the entire school system into the world of e-learning and online education. But, with such a major shift in your everyday learning, you may be feeling less engaged, less motivated, and less excited about subjects. You’re not alone! 

In this episode, we talk about online education and learning with Jake Miller, authorized Google Apps for Education Trainer and the current Technology Integration Specialist for Brady Middle School in the Orange City School District. We’ll cover how to motivate your brain, organize your e-learning schedule or tech-based Passion Project, and challenge yourself and grow in this ever-changing time.

Jake also hosts the Educational Duct Tape podcast, linked below!

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/

FREE MASTERCLASS: https://juliekimconsulting.lpages.co/free-masterclass-ccam/

EDUCATIONAL DUCT TAPE: https://jakemiller.net/eduducttape/

Identifying your major and building evidence(s) around it will help you stand out in the college admissions process, but do you select a hard major with a lesser chance of acceptance, or an easier one with a higher chance of getting accepted? This is a very nuanced topic because it depends on a lot of factors, and in this episode, I break it all down and reveal what you need to keep in mind when deciding on which major to pursue. 

I’m also hosting a free live workshop this coming Wednesday that I highly recommend you register for. During this training, you’ll learn 3 high-level strategies you must implement to get accepted into your dream colleges, new trends that we’re seeing in college admissions, along with any policy changes that have recently happened. I can’t wait to support you! You can reserve your free seat at https://passionprep.com/live//!

If you want more individualized college admissions support, we have our 1:1 Premier College Counseling Program that is one year long called the Accepted Club. Inside this program, we’ll focus on providing you with the best individualized support by focusing on your passion, strength and potential. Your support will include 8 x 1:1 Sessions via Zoom, Unlimited Email Support with our coaches, and Weekly Office Hours to answer any questions you have about your college admissions journey. Start your journey to your dream college here: https://passionprep.com/acceptedclub/!

On the other hand, if you’re not quite ready to make a long-term commitment but still need help assessing your current college admissions-standing, I recommend you book a 1:1 45-Minute Private Coaching Call with me to help address your urgent questions. You can book this call by clicking this link here.

As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@passionprep.com. Also, I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – our Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passion_prep.

As you can see from the title of this episode, today I want to help you understand something so essential to question in your college admissions journey: whether passion should drive your college admissions journey. In this episode, you’ll o hear why I believe the answer to this question is “no” and why I feel so strongly that passion should drive your life, and then as a byproduct, your college admissions success becomes inevitable.

Are you interested in learning more top strategies that will take your college application to the next level? You can start by registering for our free training now at www.passionprep.com/masterclass to discover 3 strategies to help you stand out & get accepted into your dream Ivy League & Top-tier colleges!

Get ready to open your “Congratulations, You’re Accepted!” letter from your dream college! You can reserve your spot for Passion Project Bootcamp, our 1-year group college consulting program to get you ACCEPTED into your dream college using your passion, strength and potential. Start your journey to your dream college https://passionprep.com/ppbc/! 

As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@jpassionprep.com. Also I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – our new Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passion_prep. 

Why does college cost so much? What really goes on in financial aid offices in this country, and will going to college pay off in the end? These are all big questions we’ve explored before on this podcast, and in today’s episode, I’m speaking with an expert guest who has literally written the book on this important subject.

Ron Lieber is the author of The Price You Pay for College: An Entirely New Road Map for the Biggest Financial Decision Your Family Will Ever Make, and what he shares today will give you a very different perspective on all things money, as it relates to the college admissions process.

As you’ve heard me talking about in recent episodes, the Ivy League Formula Program is our intensive 6-month college consulting program, and it’s opening for enrollment very soon. Do keep in mind! We are only accepting 30 students this round, and it will only be open once or twice this year. To be notified when The Ivy League Formula Program opens up, you can put yourself on the waitlist at http://juliekimconsulting.com/waitlist, and Passion Project Bootcamp members will be given priority for the first spots that are available.

To learn the strategies that help our students get accepted into amazing colleges using their Passion Projects, check out our free training at https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass.

As always, if you have questions please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com.

I hope you find this episode informative and helpful as you explore the financial aspects of college. Remember, ultimately is it you that is responsible for the outcome you will achieve, and no one else. This is why I highly recommend picking up a copy of Ron’s book because it will be one of the best investments you (or your parents) will ever make as you embark on this journey.

Thanks for listening and see you next week with a brand new episode!

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-93-the-price-you-pay-for-college/

Are you searching for your passion? In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I’m going to debunk some myths about passion and also share some useful tips on how to discover what you’re passionate about. This is NOT just for your college application, but this is also an important step towards discovering who you are and what you love.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:

• How a passion project will help you in your college admissions journey and beyond
• The #1 myth about where your passion is
• Step-by-step process on how to identify and explore  your passion
• The perfect time to start on your passion project that will help you stand out! 

NOTABLE QUOTES:

• “You’re all born with a gift, an ability to serve, or to do amazing things in life, and it’s important we find out what that is.”
• “Passion can only be identified if you take some sort of action.”
• “The reason why students and people and adults procrastinate is because they’re afraid that they’re going to get it wrong.”
• “Life is not supposed to be a perfect series of events.”
• “I truly wish that you will use your interests and your strengths to get accepted into where you want.”
• “I don’t want you to stress out when there is no need to stress out, and I’m here to support you through this journey.”

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/

IVY LEAGUE/TOP-TIER COLLEGE BOOTCAMP: https://juliekimconsulting.com/confident/

Are you wondering if the college admissions journey can be enjoyable for you or your child? In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I freely share about how I have discovered a way to help students not only get into their dream Ivy League/Top-Tier school but also do this with a positive mindset.

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/podcast/

THE IVY LEAGUE FORMULA WAITING LIST https://juliekimconsulting.lpages.co/the-ivy-league-formula-waitlist/

CONQUER COLLEGE ADMISSIONS MEMBERSHIP: https://juliekimconsulting.com/membership

FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/conquercollegeadmissions/

Today, I have a special episode, because I’m interviewing my Passion Project Bootcamp student Simi, who just got ACCEPTED into her dream college: Rice University! 

I was so excited for Simi to share  her journey and to give her insight on the college admissions process on our latest podcast episode, and I hope that you can appreciate  what she reveals in this episode! 

If you are interested in learning more about our 1-Year Group College Consulting Program, or already know that you want to work with me and my team, go to https://juliekimconsulting.com/ppbc !

If you’d like to start off with our free training, you can register here  at https://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass. This is an introductory call for you to get a better idea of how I coach my students, and where you can learn the 3 strategies that you must implement to get accepted in your dream college!

As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@juliekimconsulting.com, and I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – I’m at http://instagram.com/julie_kim7. 

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-121-how-my-student-got-accepted-into-rice-university/ 

For today’s episode I’m excited to be interviewing two students of my 6-month college consulting program, The Ivy League Formula! Brianna just completed the program and Natalie is currently a student, and these amazing young ladies both share why they decided to say “Yes” to enrolling in the program, any hesitations they had before doing so, and some of the big results they’ve been able to create in their college admissions process so far.

A lot of parents and students wonder who they will work with as they approach the process, and they are looking for support, accountability, strategies and resources to help them on this journey. The Ivy League Formula is closed until 2021, but I highly recommend that you join me for my free masterclass, where I’ll teach you the 4 mistakes that you must avoid in the college admissions process, as well as the 4-step process you can implement right away to create a stand out factor in your application and up level your college admissions portfolio. You can register for this free masterclass at http://juliekimconsulting.com/masterclass!

SHOW NOTES: https://juliekimconsulting.com/episode-69-why-my-students-decided-to-work-with-me/