Ivy League Prep Academy Podcast

Equipping you to successfully pursue the college of your dreams. I believe that the world needs every student to reach their full potential. College admittance shouldn't hold you back. I'm an educator and Harvard grad who has been in your shoes. I designed this podcast to accompany the Ivy League Challenge (my online course) to support my listeners. I've met with graduates, admissions officers, and professors to identify the criteria used to select candidates. I've crafted a road map for success and can share it with you.

Ivy League Prep Academy Podcast is a education podcast hosted by Steve, with 306 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Steve hosts Ivy League Prep Academy Podcast, a education show with 306 episodes published.

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  Episode #265

  How I got into UC Berkeley + Building Confidence in Elementary School

  Jun 28, 202630 minS2

  Ava beat the odds and got into UC Berkeley. Listen in to learn how she did that, despite having an application theme that is quite common (speech and debate). Part of her secret was empowering others to find their voice and gain the confidence to speak up. We discover how her work training young people learn public speaking is expanding beyond the 600 youth she has already worked with. Sign up for your child for Ava's training at www.JuniorSpeakers.com ----- To register for the Ivy League Challenge, visit our website To follow on Instagram: @TheIvyLeagueChallenge To join us on our Facebook group for parents

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  Episode #264

  She Chose Stanford Over Yale & Notre Dame-- Here’s How She Got There

  Jun 2, 20261h 3mS2

  <p>Lizzie Shacklett had every reason to choose Notre Dame.</p><p>Her parents went there. She grew up loving the school. She was admitted early. For most students, that would have been the dream ending.</p><p>But then Stanford and Yale said yes.</p><p>In this episode, Steve sits down with Lizzie to unpack how she went from dreaming about Notre Dame to choosing between some of the most selective universities in the world—and ultimately choosing Stanford over Yale and Notre Dame.</p><p>But this is not just a “college results” story.</p><p>Lizzie shares...

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  Episode #263

  A fun exercise for making the most of your summer

  May 19, 202628 minS2

  <p>Summer can either become a missed opportunity, or a powerful season of growth.</p><p>In this episode, I share a clip from a class for students who have already completed the Ivy League Challenge. After students finish the ILC, they continue meeting weekly to stay connected, keep building, and grow inside a positive community.</p><p>In this class, Wes shares his simple summer planning system: choose the areas of your life you want to develop, set a few meaningful goals, and create small routines that keep you moving without over-scheduling every hour.</p><p>You’ll hear ho...

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  Episode #262

  Before You Start Writing College Essays, Listen to This

  May 12, 202615 minS2

  <p>Most students start their personal statement by asking, “What should I write about?”</p><p>That’s the wrong starting point.</p><p>In this episode, Steve explains why the topic is not the essay-- and why strong essays usually reveal three layers:</p> the external problem  the internal journey  the deeper reason the story matters <p>Before students begin drafting, they need to understand what their essay is actually trying to reveal: who they are, what they value, and why it matters.</p><p>For students who have been through the Ivy League Challenge, this is the moment to connect t...

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  Episode #261

  How Admissions Teams Actually Evaluate Applications

  May 3, 202621 minS2

  <p>Most students believe the way to stand out in college admissions is simple:</p><p>Do more.<br/>Achieve more.<br/>Be more impressive.</p><p>But at the highest levels, that strategy is exactly what makes applications blend in.</p><p>In this episode, we break down how admissions officers actually evaluate students, and why trying to be “impressive” often works against you.</p><p>You’ll learn:</p>Why the “Impressiveness Trap” causes strong students to get overlookedThe two questions admissions officers are really askingHow context and expectations shape how your achievements are viewedWhy doing more doesn’t make you s...

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