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Just Admit It!

IvyWise

Ready for the truth about college admissions? IvyWise’s Just Admit It! podcast features the most straightforward, practical, and up-to-date higher ed information and college prep advice for students, families, and educators around the world who are navigating the complex and competitive admissions process.

Semester 7: Episode 9: What is yield and why does it matter?

IvyWise college admissions counselor Carolyn (formerly at Vanderbilt University) and our host Tasha (formerly at Boston University and USC) answer the question: What is ”yield” and why does it matter?

Dec 1, 2023

34 min

Just Admit It: Semester 7: Episode 8: What is a hook?

IvyWise counselor Robin (formerly at Georgetown and Vanderbilt) and our host Tasha (formerly at Boston University and USC) answer the question: What is a ”hook” or a ”hooked student”?

Nov 17, 2023

27 min

Semester 7: Episode 7: What is demonstrated interest?

IvyWise college admissions counselor Rod (formerly at Case Western Reserve University) and our host Tasha (formerly at Boston University and USC) answer the question: What is demonstrated interest?

Nov 3, 2023

37 min

Semester 7: Episode 6: What does it mean to build your profile?

IvyWise counselors Rachel (formerly at Swarthmore College) and Tasha (formerly at Boston University and USC) answer the question: What does it mean to build your profile?

Oct 20, 2023

35 min

Semester 7: Episode 5: What’s the difference between ’test-optional’ and ’test-blind’?

IvyWise counselors Jenny (formerly at Washington University in St. Louis) and Tasha (formerly at Boston University and USC) discuss the differences between ’test-optional’ and ’test-blind’ admissions policies.

Oct 6, 2023

33 min

Semester 7: Episode 4: What are the different types of Early Action applications?

IvyWise counselor Robin (formerly at Georgetown and Vanderbilt Universities) and host Tasha (formerly at USC and Boston University) crack the code by breaking down Early Action application types.

Sep 22, 2023

34 min

Season 7: Episode 3: What are ”grit” and ”fit”?

IvyWise counselor Chris (formerly at Wesleyan University) and host Tasha (formerly at Boston University and USC) answer the question: What are ’grit’ and ’fit’?

Sep 8, 2023

29 min

Semester 7 Episode 2: What is a ”pointy” student?

IvyWise Principal Counselor Alecia (formerly Duke University) and our host, Principal Counselor Tasha (formerly Boston University and USC) answer the question: What is a “pointy” student?

Sep 1, 2023

26 min

Semester 7: Episode 1: What is an admissions committee?

In this episode, IvyWise counselor Tiffany (formerly at MIT and Colgate) and host Tasha (formerly at USC and Boston University) kick off Semester 7 by sharing insights into the admissions committee process.

Aug 18, 2023

36 min

Semester 6: Episode 10: What is NYU like?

IvyWise college admissions counselor Nat (former Senior Assistant Director of Admissions at NYU and NYU Abu Dhabi) shares insights into the academic offerings, campus life, and application process at New York University.

Jun 28, 2023

34 min