Ranked #1
Ep 2: The College Essay
Ep 2: The College Essay
Host Julie Lythcott-Haims checks in with our group of seniors about how their college essays are coming along. The perso... Read more
9 Oct 2015
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26mins
Ranked #2
Ep 1B: Easy As vs. Hard Bs
Ep 1B: Easy As vs. Hard Bs
Host Julie Lythcott-Haims and expert Amy Young, the director of college counseling at Avenues New York, answer listener ... Read more
24 Sep 2015
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11mins
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Ep 5C: The Checklist Every College-Bound Junior Needs Now
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Ep 1A: Listener Questions
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Host Julie Lythcott-Haims and expert Parke Muth answer listener questions. Plus, we hear how some of the parents of our ... Read more
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Ep 2A: How Many Extra-Curriculars Should I Have?
Ep 2A: How Many Extra-Curriculars Should I Have?
Host Julie Lythcott-Haims and Steve LeManager answer listener questions. Steve is a former director of admission at Prin... Read more
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Ep 3F: If I Get Deferred, How Can I Stand Out In the Regular Pool?
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Ep 4F: Researchers Call for Bold Changes in Admission
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