Demystifying College Admissions Podcast
1) Do Science Competitions Actually Impress Colleges?
Are you a student with a big passion for science, but you’re feeling totally overwhelmed by the college admissions process? Are you wondering if competitions like ISEF are actually worth your time, or...Show More
2) August 2025 College Admissions Checklist: What To Focus on This Month
Is summer winding down and you're feeling the back-to-school jitters? Wondering how to navigate college admissions, whether you're a freshman just starting out or a senior facing big deadlines? We’ve ...Show More
3) [PPBC COACHING CALL] Planning for Ivy League Starts Early: A Freshman Coaching Session
Are you a rising high school student wondering how to tackle the daunting college admissions process? Or perhaps you're a parent seeking insider strategies to help your child stand out? If so, you’re ...Show More
4) What I Wish I Knew In High School: Ivy League & Surgeon Life With My Husband
This episode is an extra special one as I'm joined by my husband, a Brown University graduate and practicing oral surgeon! He's here to share what he wishes he knew back in high school, from navigatin...Show More
5) College Admissions Fear Is Real — Here’s How to Cope
Do you ever feel that knot of anxiety tightening in your stomach just thinking about college admissions? Are you a student wrestling with the fear of rejection, the pressure to be perfect, or the daun...Show More
6) How Kira Got Accepted Into University of Virginia (UVA) - Passion Prep Student Testimonial
Have you ever felt like perfect grades and sky-high SAT scores were the only ticket to your dream college? What if you could defy those odds? Today, you’ll meet Kira, a Passion Prep student who just l...Show More
7) 5 Proven College Admissions Strategies That Got My Students Accepted Into Ivy League & Top-tier Colleges In 2024
Would you like to know how our students got accepted into Ivy Leagues & Top-tier colleges, especially in competitive fields such as Computer Science, Pre-Med, and Pre-Law? Or, learn why you are actua...Show More
8) 7 Traits of Students Who Got Accepted Into Their Dream Ivy League & Top-tier Colleges
Ever wonder what truly sets apart students who achieve their Ivy League dreams? Or, more broadly, what the hidden traits are of those who conquer any goal they set their mind to? Over the last 14 to ...Show More
9) When is the best time to take the SAT or ACT (For each grade level)?
Are you not sure when is the right moment to dive into SAT or ACT prep? This is a question I get often, so I wanted to break it all down for you today based on each grade level. In our latest episode,...Show More
10) Myth: You have to be a genius to get into Ivy League colleges
Do you have to be a genius to get into Ivy League colleges? This is a question I get often, and I want to quickly debunk this myth for students (+parents) currently navigating their college admissions...Show More