Accepted: A College Admissions Podcast

This week, Tokyo Academics Lead Admissions Consultant Jennifer Liepin sits down with Amy Denson, a former Division 1 college athlete, professional basketball player, and Division 1 coach, to discuss the athletic recruitment process for university-bound students.In this insightful episode, Amy shares her extensive experience from both sides of the recruitment table. As a four-year starter at Arizona State who earned Pacific-10 Conference All-Freshman first team honors in 2003 and Pac-10 All-Academic honorable mention in 2004, Amy brings firsthand knowledge of the student-athlete journey.Following her collegiate career, Amy played professional basketball internationally across five countries, becoming a two-time Australian all-star and three-time league MVP in Puerto Rico. She later transitioned to coaching as an assistant for Portland State's Division 1 women's basketball team, where she focused on player development and international recruitment.Perfect for student-athletes and parents navigating the complex world of athletic recruitment, this podcast delivers critical insights into what young athletes should consider when pursuing university opportunities. Now working as a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner specializing in thyroid health, Amy also discusses the importance of health and wellness in athletic performance and long-term success.Join us for valuable guidance from someone who has experienced athletic recruitment from multiple perspectives and can help you develop an effective strategy for your own athletic-academic journey.Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial.

This week, Tokyo Academics Lead Admissions Consultant Jennifer Liepin examines the evolving landscape of legacy admissions in U.S. higher education. In this eye-opening episode, Jennifer unpacks the dramatic decline in this controversial practice, with more than half of institutions abandoning legacy preferences over the past decade.Are you a college-bound student wondering how family connections might impact your admissions chances? Jennifer analyzes the stark contrast between public universities and elite private institutions, where over 56% still favor applicants with alumni ties. The episode explores compelling research showing legacy applicants are up to four times more likely to gain admission to Ivy Plus schools than equally qualified non-legacy peers.Perfect for prospective students and parents navigating the college admissions process, this podcast delivers critical insights into how legacy status influences admissions decisions, the connection to wealth inequality, and the impact of recent Supreme Court rulings on this evolving practice. Join us to understand how legacy considerations might affect your own college application strategy across different types of institutions.Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial.

This week, Tokyo Academics Lead Admissions Consultant Jennifer Liepin discusses the challenging process of selecting a college major for high school students. In this 2-episode series, "Making the Major Decision," Jennifer guides listeners through understanding college majors and their impact on academic and professional futures.Are you a high school student overwhelmed by the major selection process? Jennifer provides practical strategies to approach this critical choice with confidence. The series explores researching majors while in high school, understanding how your choice influences admissions decisions, and aligning academic paths with career aspirations.Perfect for college-bound students and parents, this podcast delivers the essential knowledge and guidance needed to make this significant academic decision with clarity.Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial.

This week, Tokyo Academics Lead Admissions Consultant Jennifer Liepin discusses the challenging process of selecting a college major for high school students. In this 2-episode series, Jennifer guides listeners through understanding college majors and their impact on academic and professional futures.Are you a high school student overwhelmed by the major selection process? Jennifer provides practical strategies to approach this critical choice with confidence. The series explores researching majors while in high school, understanding how your choice influences admissions decisions, and aligning academic paths with career aspirations.Perfect for college-bound students and parents, this podcast delivers the essential knowledge and guidance needed to make this significant academic decision with clarity.Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial.

In this second episode, Tokyo Academics Lead Admissions Consultant Jennifer Liepin continues her conversation with Ryan Klohr, exploring his experience at QuestBridge and IMG Academy. Ryan shares insights on QuestBridge's mission of connecting high-achieving, low-income students with nearly full-ride scholarships at selective colleges, and discusses IMG Academy's approach to developing student-athletes at their 600-acre Bradenton, Florida campus. He offers valuable advice for aspiring college athletes navigating recruitment and high-need students seeking elite educational opportunities. Tune in for essential guidance from someone with firsthand experience helping students succeed through these specialized pathways.Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial.

This week, Tokyo Academics Lead Admissions Consultant Jennifer Liepin sits down with Ryan Klohr, an experienced Admissions Reader at University of California Irvine and the prestigious QuestBridge organization, which partners with elite universities to provide substantial financial aid to high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds. Ryan also serves as a College Counselor at IMG Academy, where he guides aspiring college athlete recruits. IMG hosts NCSA College Recruiting, the world's largest college athletic recruiting platform.In this first installment of our two-part conversation, Ryan shares his insider perspective on the UC admissions process. He reveals how undergraduate applications are evaluated, how international applicant reviews differ from domestic ones, and offers crucial guidance on approaching the Personal Insight Questions (PIQs). Whether you're considering applying to Berkeley, UCLA, or any UC campus, Ryan provides valuable advice to strengthen your candidacy.Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial.

This week, Tokyo Academics Lead Admissions Consultant Jennifer Liepin explores the critical role of course selection in college admissions, with a special focus on top-tier universities and the Ivy League. Our admissions experts break down how academic rigor influences your application, examining everything from foreign language requirements to advanced coursework selection. Whether you're mapping out your high school curriculum or fine-tuning your academic strategy, this episode offers essential insights into building a competitive course profile. We dive deep into practical considerations around language study continuation, optimal AP and IB course combinations, and how to demonstrate academic ambition through your course choices. Join us as we demystify what selective colleges really look for in their applicants' academic records and learn how to make informed decisions about your high school course load that align with your college aspirations.Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial.

This week, Tokyo Academics Lead Admissions Consultant Jennifer welcomes two recent Georgia Tech alumni who share their firsthand experiences navigating one of America's premier STEM institutions. From their favorite engineering courses to groundbreaking research opportunities, these graduates offer an intimate look at academic life in the heart of Atlanta. They discuss how they balanced pre-medical requirements with engineering coursework, uncovered valuable internship opportunities, and made the most of Georgia Tech's innovative programs. Whether you're considering Georgia Tech for your undergraduate studies or simply curious about the intersection of engineering and pre-medical education, this episode provides authentic insights into student life at this top-ranked technical institute. Join Jennifer and her guests as they explore what makes Georgia Tech a unique launching pad for careers in both engineering and medicine.Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial.

Join Tokyo Academics' Lead Admissions Consultant Jennifer Liepin for Part 2 of her analysis of college admissions trends in 2024. In this second episode, Jennifer delves deeper into the strategic implications of early decision programs, providing essential guidance for students navigating early admissions outcomes. She covers critical topics including how universities have grown increasingly dependent on early decision and early action programs, comprehensive strategies for students facing rejection or deferral from their ED schools, and detailed instructions for crafting effective Continued Letters of Interest. Whether you're a current applicant or planning ahead, Jennifer offers valuable insights for successfully navigating these crucial decision points in the college admissions process. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial.

Join Tokyo Academics' Lead Admissions Consultant Jennifer Liepin as she breaks down the major changes that shaped college admissions in 2024. In this first episode of a two-part series, Jennifer analyzes three critical trends: the growing influence of early decision programs, the return to mandatory standardized testing, and the looming demographic cliff's impact on acceptance rates. Get expert insights into how these changes are reshaping the competitive landscape at highly selective universities and what it means for future applicants.Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial.