הפודקאסטים הטובים ביותר ב-Ivy League Admissions (2024)

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How To Strategize Your Unique College Admissions Game Plan 21:27

4d ago21:27

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Are you dreaming of attending your dream college and wondering what it takes to stand out in this competitive college admissions process? The answer isn't about doing everything all at once, but about having a strategic game plan and once you have a solid foundation in place first, you can focus on important action-steps that we execute inside our …

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Stanford Application Review 5:41:13

5d ago5:41:13

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In this deep dive episode, we analyze the profile and application of a current high school senior applying to Stanford. We pinpoint many critical strategic mistakes affecting the quality of the student’s presentation across both the Common Application and the Stanford supplements––errors that are very often committed by top academic students in gen…

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Frosh Perspectives 1:08:16

6d ago1:08:16

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AB host Lee Coffin probes the lessons learned by students and a parent from last year’s admissions process. He is joined by four first-year college students who reflect on their own admissions processes—and the lessons learned. Ashley Kim of Chandler, Arizona, Isabel Carleton of Columbus, Ohio, Romello McRae of Los Angeles, California, and Witold A…

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“What’s Your Deal?” 32:03

13d ago32:03

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In Part 2 of AB’s “advising all-stars” roundtable discussion from the annual meeting of the National Association for College Admission Counseling in Los Angeles, host Lee Coffin and recurring co-host Jacques Steinberg ponder the role (if any) of a student’s social media presence in the college admissions process. They also lead a lively discussion …

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Lehigh Basketball, Perkiomen, & Player Development feat. Coach Harry Morra of Perkiomen 37:42

8d ago37:42

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In this episode of the PREP Athletics Podcast, we sit down with Coach Harry Morra of Perkiomen School. Coach Morra shares his journey from playing and coaching basketball at various levels, including his extensive experience as an Associate Head Coach at Lehigh University, where he played a key role in recruiting and developing high-level players. …

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Hard Major vs. Easy Major 12:38

18d ago12:38

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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 do…

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The Master in Music (MM) Student from NYU Steinhardt : Kenzie Elizabeth 32:29

19d ago32:29

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Kenzie Elizabeth is a performing artist who is currently earning her MM in Vocal Performance: Musical Theatre at New York University. In 2018, she attended American Musical and Dramatic Academy (LA & NY campus) for a year before transitioning to Western Oregon University, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BFA in Acting. Her original music …

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All-Star College Advising Team, Part I 39:37

20d ago39:37

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What happens when 20 admissions folks gather in a meeting room at their annual conference in Los Angeles? They have lots to say! AB host Lee Coffin and his recurring co-host Jacques Steinberg convene an all-star cast of previous AB guests (and a few new voices) for a wide-ranging, two-part conversation about all things admissions. This week, they p…

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Ace Your Alumni Interview 18:39

22d ago18:39

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Your alumni interview may be the first interview you've ever been a part of that felt like a high-stakes interview. I hope you realize after listening to this podcast episode that this interview should not be stressful either. But listen in to learn how to make sure that you will be completely prepared for your interview. ----- To register for the …

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“Help With My Vanderbilt Essay!” & Answering Other Student Qs 1:30:39

24d ago1:30:39

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In this episode, we return to the popular online forum Reddit to answer college admissions questions from students across the country. In particular, we cover the following topics: Additional Information Section: Good or Bad? Including A Third Teacher or Supplementary Recommendation Early Action Plans That Prohibit Early Decision To Other Colleges …

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The Essay: The Fine Art of Telling Your Story 56:54

27d ago56:54

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As high school seniors take a deep breath, open a blank document, and begin to craft their college essays, Admission Beat host Lee Coffin empowers them to ask this question: “Who do I want the admission officer to meet?” Coffin and his guests offer words of advice on contemplating audience, the art of brevity, and framing “lived experiences” as add…

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Passion Prep Student Interview - Accepted into Cornell University! 18:50

28d ago18:50

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A few weeks ago, one of our outstanding Passion Prep students, Rebecca, reached out to share the exciting news that she had been accepted into Cornell University! She wanted to express her gratitude for the support and guidance she received from our Passion Prep program. Her story is so inspiring that I knew I had to invite her to the podcast to sh…

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How to Demonstrate Leadership (training from the Global Impact Council) 46:45

28d ago46:45

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If your high school is ultra competitive, and you don't want to step on the backs of your peers in order to land a leadership title, then this training is for you. There are many different ways to demonstrate leadership, and we discuss WHY colleges are very interested in non-traditional leaders-- not just the titles. ----- To register for the Ivy L…

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Class A Basketball, Reclass vs Post-Grad, & Academics in Recruiting ft. Coach Max Gordon of St. Paul's 37:12

28d ago37:12

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This episode of the PREP Athletics Podcast features an engaging conversation with Coach Max Gordon from St. Paul’s School. We dive into Coach Gordon’s journey through New England prep schools, his insights into coaching, and what sets St. Paul’s apart. Topics covered include the differences between reclassing and post-grad years, finding the right …

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The Milken & Coca Cola Scholar at NYU : Lesley Yupa 26:58

1M ago26:58

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Lesley Yupa is a first-year student at New York University studying psychology and global public health. Passionate about health and education equity, she hopes to pursue a career within the medical field as a physician. Lesley worked in the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, where she helped verify physicians and practices membership dat…

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Application Strategy With HS Senior 4:01:05

1M ago4:01:05

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For the first time, we analyze the profile of a current HS senior targeting three top colleges: WashU, Vanderbilt, & Michigan. While this student possesses a strong academic foundation (perfect GPA in 15 APs, 34/36 ACT, ranked #1 in HS class), he significantly lacks the type of extracurricular profile, depth, and admissions “hook” that will differe…

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Start Your Engines: Accelerating from Discovery to Application 52:34

1M ago52:34

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With October on the near horizon, Admissions Beat host Lee Coffin encourages seniors to get in gear and begin thinking about the nuts and bolts of their applications. His guests, Jennifer Simons, Director of Bright Horizons College Coach, and Darryl Tiggle, Director of College Counseling at the Friends School of Baltimore, offer guidance on tacklin…

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Maximize your SAT/ACT Score 16:53

1M ago16:53

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Learn how the top test takers prepare to get such outstanding scores. If you genuinely follow this approach, you can raise your test score by a significant margin within only 3 months. ----- To register for the Ivy League Challenge, visit our website To follow on Instagram: @TheIvyLeagueChallenge To join us on our Facebook group for parents Or sche…

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Passion Prep Case Study: Accepted to Harvard, Columbia, and UC Berkeley 23:01

1M ago23:01

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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 dre…

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Keep Calm and Carry On: A Prologue to the New Admissions Season 40:22

1M ago40:22

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Kicking off Season Six of the Admissions Beat, host Lee Coffin of Dartmouth welcomes listeners back to school as another admissions cycle commences. Raising the curtain on the admissions process for high school juniors and seniors, as well as their parents and counselors, Coffin and his guests offer a sampler of “news you can use,” with tips on eve…

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Helping Coach South Sudan Basketball at the Paris Olympics feat. Coach Joe Mantegna of Blair Academy 24:51

1M ago24:51

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In this episode of the PREP Athletics Podcast, we welcome back Joe Mantegna, the head coach of Blair Academy and assistant coach for the South Sudan Men's National Basketball Team. Joe takes us on an incredible journey from the team's humble beginnings in the Afro Basket qualifiers to their historic participation in the 2024 Paris Olympics. We dive…

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Saisha Pal-- Pivot your Impact Project 29:03

1M ago29:03

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Saisha walks us through her journey to an impact project that she is excited about. It took time, probing, and effort for her to land where she is today, and we get to listen in to discover how she has transformed a very frustrating, stressful high school experience into a thriving high school experience. Listen in to learn from Saisha! ----- To re…

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[Passion Prep Student Interview] How She Landed a Johns Hopkins Research Position 17:18

2M ago17:18

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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 quantit…

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Leading a Cause with Ava DiNapoli 35:57

2M ago35:57

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Ava has founded Junior Speakers and Voices Unmuted; two organizations designed to help others to find their voices and speak up. You can find her websites here: www.juniorspeakers.com www.voicesunmuted.org Listen in to learn how she progressed through multiple ideas to finally land on something she is very passionate about. ----- To register for th…

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10 Ways To Build An Admissions Hook 2:06:16

2M ago2:06:16

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In this episode, we cover ten primary ways students can build their admissions hooks to differentiate their applications at top colleges, the pros/cons of each activity type, and several highly common activities that tend to contribute minimally to—and even potentially jeopardize—a student’s odds of acceptance. “The Game” is hosted by Sam Hassell a…

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Should You Apply To Ivy League Colleges? 12:12

2M ago12:12

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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 yo…

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Milton Academy, Ivy League Basketball, & Recruiting without Post-Grads feat. Coach Lamar Reddicks of Milton Academy 48:21

2M ago48:21

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In this episode of the PREP Athletics Podcast, we sit down with Coach Lamar Reddicks of Milton Academy to explore his unique journey from player to coach, and the incredible impact he's had on prep school basketball. We dive into Lamar's background, from growing up in Milton, Massachusetts, to playing at Bentley University, and eventually coaching …

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How to Complete the Common App Workshop pt 2 1:49:10

2M ago1:49:10

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Day 2 of our workshop helping teens understand what colleges are looking for and how to complete the five different sections of the Common App so you stand out to the admissions officers who read your applications.על ידי Steve

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The Teenage-Techie from Turkey: Kuzey Kantarcıoğlu 29:33

2M ago29:33

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Kuzey Kantarcıoğlu is a first-year student at Stanford University with an interest in computer science and linguistics. Fascinated by the function of language in both humans and computers, he aspires to advance AI language models. Originally from Istanbul, Turkey, he was an international college applicant. Outside of academics, he enjoys learning n…

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Episode 16 — Do The PSAT & National Merit Matter? 1:19:38

2M ago1:19:38

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In this episode, we break down the timeline and significance of the PSAT and various National Merit awards that are associated with strong PSAT scores: PSAT for students in grades earlier than 11th (e.g. PSAT 8/9 + PSAT 10) The PSAT/NMSQT exam in 11th grade Score ranges for juniors who might be in play for National Merit awards connected to their P…

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How to Complete your Common App Workshop 59:17

2M ago59:17

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This is day 1 of our workshop helping teens understand what colleges are looking for and how to complete the five different sections of the Common App so that admissions officers will be excited to admit you. Part two will follow next!על ידי Steve

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Episode 15 — Should You Contact Admissions Officers? 1:21:55

2M ago1:21:55

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In this episode, we dive into the many different types of “demonstrated interest” and the particular case of contacting admissions officers: Why “demonstrated interest” is generally overrated and over-discussed compared to other candidacy-building factors for students targeting highly selective colleges “Strong” vs “weak” demonstrated interest: def…

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Common App Workshop & a New Cohort Opening 11:23

2M ago11:23

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If you are stressed about how to best fill out the Common App, I have good news for you. I'll be hosting a free workshop to help you understand how to fit all five pieces of the Common App together. You might recognize this from a few months ago-- we are repeating this training due to the high number of requests we received. Also, we will be adding…

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Making It to D1 Before & After The Transfer Portal feat. Rock Battistoni, Head Coach of Loomis Chaffee 46:53

2M ago46:53

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In this episode, we connect with Coach Rock Battistoni of Loomis Chaffee to explore his remarkable journey from prep school athlete to head coach at one of the nation's top prep schools. Rock shares his experiences transitioning from D3 basketball at St. Lawrence to D1 at George Washington University, followed by his professional career in Germany.…

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Episode 14 — Application Red Flags To Avoid 47:00

3M ago47:00

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Admissions Masterclass Registration (8/7 via Zoom) In this episode, we cover the much more strategic attitude—versus a purely “instructions-following” mindset—students should take into the application process for each and every piece of information admissions officers will view, including components that might seem like pure “data entry.” We highli…

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⚖️Taking a Holistic Approach to Athlete Development 📈 feat. Head Coach of Choate, Drew Dawson 1:07:41

3M ago1:07:41

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This episode, we're joined by Drew Dawson, the Head Coach of Choate Rosemary Hall. Drew shares his journey from central Pennsylvania to playing Division 1 basketball at Lafayette and the University of New Hampshire, and how his experiences as a player shaped his transition into coaching. We dive into the realities of D1 basketball, the complexities…

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Episode 13 — The Truth About Summer Programs 1:25:49

3M ago1:25:49

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Admissions Masterclass Registration (8/7 via Zoom) Think college summer programs are helping your case for admission to highly selective schools? Think again. In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the widely popular—and vastly overrated—college summer programs in which so many high school students enroll and why almost all of them fail to ac…

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Episode 12 — An Extraordinary Applicant? 1:07:15

3M ago1:07:15

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Admissions Masterclass Registration (8/7 via Zoom) In this episode, we dissect the candidacy of a student from the Wall Street Journal piece, "To Get Into The Ivy League, Extraordinary Isn't Always Enough These Days." The piece spotlights Kaitlyn Younger, a Texas high school senior with a 3.95/4.0 unweighted GPA in 11 AP courses, 1550/1600 SAT, top…

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The Making of The Spoils feat. Director Mike Nicoll 58:05

3M ago58:05

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▶️Show Notes In this episode of the PREP Athletics Podcast, director Mike Nicoll discusses his new movie, The Spoils, which peels back the layers of corporate influence to paint an honest, foundational portrait of America’s basketball infrastructure. Nicoll shares his love for basketball and how it has been the focal point of his life. He explains …

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The Entrepreneur/Musician from Brown: Ben Hokenson 25:13

3M ago25:13

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Born in New Jersey and raised in Mexico and Philadelphia, Ben is a senior at Brown University studying International and Public Affairs and Entrepreneurship. He also serves as a mentor and business advisor to graduate student founders in Harvard Business School's Field X and Field Y courses. Ben has experience building companies, including his own,…

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Episode 11 — “What Are My College Chances?” & Other Student Qs 1:35:46

3M ago1:35:46

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In this episode, we respond to real questions in the popular online forum Reddit from students across the country. In particular, we cover answers to the following: Which letters of recommendation do I send? How important is course rigor freshman and sophomore year? How do you come up with your college essay topic? Which GPA do colleges use? What a…

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Essay Workshop Day 1 recording 1:14:33

4M ago1:14:33

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For seniors-- it is time to get those essays done. Listen in to understand what role these essays play in your application, and how to avoid the most common mistakes. Also, stay tuned next week for part 2! ----- To register for the Ivy League Challenge, visit our website To follow on Instagram: @TheIvyLeagueChallenge To join us on our Facebook grou…

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US Army Ranger turned Entrepreneur at Harvard : Andrew Steen 46:25

4M ago46:25

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Andrew Steen is the Founder of Laptis, a tech-enabled platform that streamlines access to effective substance use treatment. Andrew started Laptis as an extension of his deep desire for public service and social impact after he left the military. Andrew is also a rising fourth-year JD/MBA student at Harvard University and a graduate of Vanderbilt U…

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Episode 10 – How To (Actually) Interpret Acceptance Data 1:06:31

4M ago1:06:31

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Many students and families heavily rely on the college acceptance data (GPA/test scores vs. college outcomes) of past applicants from their high school to make high-stakes decisions about their school list, selection of early decision colleges, and likely overall college outcomes. In this episode, we break down how past college acceptance data is r…

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The Changing Basketball Landscape feat. Joe Scott, Head Coach of Air Force 44:41

4M ago44:41

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Welcome to another episode of the PREP Athletics Podcast! We’re thrilled to have Joe Scott, head coach of Air Force, join us for an insightful conversation. Joe dives into his extensive coaching journey, the evolution of his strategies, and the profound impact of the Princeton offense on modern basketball. We discuss the unique challenges of recrui…

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Sathvic Interview-- Research with Harvard & MIT Professors 30:38

4M ago30:38

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Sathvic has advice that is wise beyond his years. He has landed multiple research opportunities and internships, including with professors from Harvard Medical School and MIT. He discusses exactly how he began the outreach, as well as details about the work that he is doing. Sathvic also shares how younger teens can get started if they want to land…

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An Immigrant’s Journey to Rhodes & Knight Hennessy: Machmud Makhmudov 44:31

4M ago44:31

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Machmud Makhmudov is a JD/MBA candidate at Stanford, Knight-Hennessy Scholar, political organizer, writer, and higher-ed admissions coach. Born in Uzbekistan, he grew up near Atlanta and played baseball at Oberlin College, where he studied Politics and earned both a Truman and Rhodes Scholarship. After reading for an MPhil in Political Theory at Ox…

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Episode 9 — Rejected Premed Case Study 51:23

4M ago51:23

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In this episode, we review the profile and applications of a premed student who was rejected from both of their early decision schools, roughly top-25 to top-35 national universities. This student attended a top-1% US high school, possessed a 3.9 unweighted GPA, 99th percentile test scores, took 15 AP/honors courses, and had what many would conside…

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Episode 8 — School List Mistakes & Myths 1:05:49

4M ago1:05:49

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In this episode, we cover many factors—including costly mistakes, myths, and traps—related to students’ school selection. In particular, we address the following: School Visits Why it doesn’t make sense to visit highly selective colleges before mid-11th grade Prioritization of best and best-fit colleges for visits, especially schools that offer bin…

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Secrets to Peak Performance with Alan Stein Jr., Speaker, Author, and Performance Coach 54:53

4M ago54:53

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Join host Cory Heitz on the PREP Athletics Podcast as he interviews renowned basketball performance coach and motivational speaker, Alan Stein Jr. In this engaging episode, Alan shares his incredible journey from being a college basketball player to becoming a sought-after performance coach for elite athletes. With years of experience working with …

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