43 – Pre-Gaming Ivy Day

Ivy Day is here. Listen to an emotional roller coaster of an episode about how Nhi and Dominic are feeling and how they plan to open their decisions. Plus, Michael throws in some grandfatherly advice.

Michael here – Please remember that the results of college admissions don’t define you. I don’t know what’s going to happen, but I want you to know that I’m in your corner. If you need to talk, please just email me at [email protected] or DM us on social media. And if you’re considering hurting yourself, please give yourself time and seek help. Here are some resources:

Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 (TALK)
Hope Network: 1-800-SUICIDE
Text Line: Text “START” to 741-741

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42 – The Authenticity Trap: Faking Your Way In

When you are writing your college essays, have you ever felt like a fraud? Like it wasn’t really you? Michael has and on this episode, we have an impromptu therapy question. Do our college applications reflect the authentic us? Did we choose extracurricular activities because we were interested in them or because we wanted to get into a good college?

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41 – Covering the New Admissions Scandal: Large Dollar Payments for Admission to College

In this episode of the Admissions Uncovered Podcast, your favorite hosts take a stab at explaining the new admissions scandal. With 50 people charged, hundreds of thousands of dollars being exchanged, and more unfairness exposed in the college application process, there’s a lot to cover, so sit back and enjoy the show.

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CNN Update Article

Vox Article

Politico Solution Article

The Crimson Article

List of People Charged in Scandal

 

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40 – Strategy for Senior Summer: How to Get Ahead of the Game

Going into senior year without an idea of how to get ahead of the game over the summer? Well you’re in luck because your favorite podcast hosts at the Admissions Uncovered Podcast have you covered. We discuss everything from internships to testing to essays. Make sure to take this vital step in the college admissions process to use your last summer in high school to the max.

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