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Demystifying College Admissions

I’m Julie Kim, and I’m the host of Demystifying College Admissions. Look, I’ve been there before! Navigating through the college admissions process is overwhelming, confusing and ultimately stressful.... Read more

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Colleges That Change Lives with Maria Furtado

Colleges That Change Lives with Maria Furtado

In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I’m interviewing Maria Furtado, the executive director of Colleges T... Read more

4 Mar 2019

48mins

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Strong application vs. Weak application

Strong application vs. Weak application

Are you wondering if you are on track to present a strong or a weak application? In this episode of Demystifying College... Read more

13 Mar 2020

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(STUDENT INTERVIEW) How My Student Beat the 5% Acceptance Rate

(STUDENT INTERVIEW) How My Student Beat the 5% Acceptance Rate

In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I will be interviewing my student, Shivangi who got accepted into US... Read more

18 May 2019

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My 5 Biggest College Admissions Takeaways from 2018

My 5 Biggest College Admissions Takeaways from 2018

As 2018 comes to a close and we begin 2019, I thought it’d be great to share with you my biggest college admissions-rela... Read more

6 Jan 2019

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How Colleges View Your GPA

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Are you feeling discouraged about your current GPA? Don’t give up!! There is still hope! In this episode of Demystifying... Read more

9 Dec 2019

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5 Factors of Success for College Admissions

In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I will be sharing the foundational elements of success for your coll... Read more

12 Jun 2019

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All About Financial Aid and Scholarships with Denise Thomas

Are you starting to worry about how you (or your child) are going to pay for college? In this episode of Demystifying Co... Read more

9 Nov 2019

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The Value of Passion, Consistency, and Failure, w/ Allen Huang, Oral Maxillofacial Resident at Keck Medical Center of USC

The Value of Passion, Consistency, and Failure, w/ Allen Huang, Oral Maxillofacial Resident at Keck Medical Center of USC

This week, I’m chatting with Allen Huang, a current Oral Maxillofacial resident at Keck Medical Center of USC.  He atten... Read more

2 Dec 2018

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The Ugly Truth About College Admissions

The Ugly Truth About College Admissions

In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I will be focusing on the college admissions process and sharing wit... Read more

18 Apr 2019

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Why your high school teen needs a mentor

Why your high school teen needs a mentor

When I was in high school, I was clueless about the college admissions journey. Until one day, I met my mentor, who chan... Read more

25 Feb 2019

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How To Plan For The SAT/ACT The Smart Way w/ Ted Dorsey

How To Plan For The SAT/ACT The Smart Way w/ Ted Dorsey

Today, I’m speaking with Ted Dorsey -- a test prep EXPERT.  Ted has a passion for figuring out standardized tests, and n... Read more

20 Jan 2019

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(STUDENT INTERVIEW) How My Student Got Accepted Into Stanford, UPenn, Princeton, and Columbia

(STUDENT INTERVIEW) How My Student Got Accepted Into Stanford, UPenn, Princeton, and Columbia

In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I will be interviewing my student who got accepted into Stanford, UP... Read more

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How to Be a Mighty Parent for Your Teen w/ Sandy Fowler

How to Be a Mighty Parent for Your Teen w/ Sandy Fowler

Is your teen responding with “I don’t know” all the time? Are you stressed out that there are more arguments than peacef... Read more

10 Jul 2019

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How Can I Find My Passion?

How Can I Find My Passion?

Are you searching for your passion? In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I’m going to debunk some myths a... Read more

10 Oct 2019

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What High School Students REALLY Need

What High School Students REALLY Need

Are you struggling with this college admissions journey? Do you feel alone, overwhelmed, and/or burnt out? I’m here to h... Read more

31 Jul 2019

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SAT vs. ACT with Dan Ascher

SAT vs. ACT with Dan Ascher

In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I’m interviewing Dan Ascher, M.Ed, the president of A+ Test Prep &am... Read more

29 May 2019

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Finding Your College Fit w/ Mark Stucker

Finding Your College Fit w/ Mark Stucker

In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I’m interviewing Mark Stucker, KIPP’s director of college counseling... Read more

24 Apr 2019

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How To Communicate With Your Teen, with Michelle Farris

How To Communicate With Your Teen, with Michelle Farris

In this episode, I’ll be chatting with Michelle Farris -- a licensed anger and relationships therapist from San Jose, CA... Read more

25 Nov 2018

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Why You Weren't Able To Get Straight A's

Why You Weren't Able To Get Straight A's

GPA is the #1 factor in getting accepted into your dream Ivy League and top-tier colleges. Knowing this, high school stu... Read more

10 Feb 2019

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Ivy League Series: All About Princeton University w/ Eric Salazar

Ivy League Series: All About Princeton University w/ Eric Salazar

In this episode of Demystifying College Admissions, I will be talking with Eric about his academic and personal experien... Read more

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