Ivy League Prep Academy Podcast

Steve

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. 

  • 9 minutes 52 seconds
    Complete College Application Audit


    Complete College Application Audit
    Limited Spots for this personal guidance

    Sign up at TILC.to/audit

    • Expert Guidance: With years of experience helping students gain admission to selective universities, I know what works—and what doesn’t—in a competitive application.
    • Personalized Support: Unlike generic programs, this service is tailored specifically to your story and your strengths.
    • Proven Results: Students who work with me have gained admission to top colleges, creating applications that truly reflect their potential.
    • Confidence & Clarity: Walk away knowing your application is the strongest it can be, with every element working together to tell a cohesive story.
    27 November 2024, 1:00 am
  • 16 minutes 32 seconds
    Imposter Syndrome, or Just Growth?

    When you decide to grow, you set yourself up for challenging periods of awkwardness. You might feel like you are 'faking it' or that you don't belong, when really this is just the natural transition period when you grow.
    Listen to learn how to reframe your mindset when you face these challenging periods of growth. 



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    To register for the Ivy League Challenge, visit our website
    To follow on Instagram:  @TheIvyLeagueChallenge
    To join us on our Facebook group for parents
    Or schedule a meeting with Steve here

    12 November 2024, 8:00 am
  • 14 minutes 50 seconds
    Charitable Assumptions

    In times of deep conflict and polarization, we can easily become triggered.
    But when an event occurs, we all respond based on our assumptions coming into the event. What if we chose to become more charitable in our assumptions?

    I believe this approach helps us become more effective and influential change-makers. Not only is it a healthier, happier approach to life, but also a great way to cultivate the curiosity and empathy that are so important in life and in college prep.


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    To register for the Ivy League Challenge, visit our website
    To follow on Instagram:  @TheIvyLeagueChallenge
    To join us on our Facebook group for parents
    Or schedule a meeting with Steve here

    7 November 2024, 3:00 am
  • 18 minutes 39 seconds
    Ace Your Alumni Interview

    Your alumni interview may be the first interview you've ever been a part of that felt like a high-stakes interview. I hope you realize after listening to this podcast episode that this interview should not be stressful either.

    But listen in to learn how to make sure that you will be completely prepared for your interview.


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    To register for the Ivy League Challenge, visit our website
    To follow on Instagram:  @TheIvyLeagueChallenge
    To join us on our Facebook group for parents
    Or schedule a meeting with Steve here

    7 October 2024, 4:00 am
  • 46 minutes 45 seconds
    How to Demonstrate Leadership (training from the Global Impact Council)

    If your high school is ultra competitive, and you don't want to step on the backs of your peers in order to land a leadership title, then this training is for you.

    There are many different ways to demonstrate leadership, and we discuss WHY colleges are very interested in non-traditional leaders-- not just the titles.



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    To register for the Ivy League Challenge, visit our website
    To follow on Instagram:  @TheIvyLeagueChallenge
    To join us on our Facebook group for parents
    Or schedule a meeting with Steve here

    30 September 2024, 2:00 pm
  • 16 minutes 53 seconds
    Maximize your SAT/ACT Score

    Learn how the top test takers prepare to get such outstanding scores.

    If you genuinely follow this approach, you can raise your test score by a significant margin within only 3 months.


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    To register for the Ivy League Challenge, visit our website
    To follow on Instagram:  @TheIvyLeagueChallenge
    To join us on our Facebook group for parents
    Or schedule a meeting with Steve here

    23 September 2024, 5:00 am
  • 29 minutes 3 seconds
    Saisha Pal-- Pivot your Impact Project

    Saisha walks us through her journey to an impact project that she is excited about. It took time, probing, and effort for her to land where she is today, and we get to listen in to discover how she has transformed a very frustrating, stressful high school experience into a thriving high school experience.

    Listen in to learn from Saisha!


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    To register for the Ivy League Challenge, visit our website
    To follow on Instagram:  @TheIvyLeagueChallenge
    To join us on our Facebook group for parents
    Or schedule a meeting with Steve here

    16 September 2024, 9:00 am
  • 35 minutes 57 seconds
    Leading a Cause with Ava DiNapoli

    Ava has founded Junior Speakers and Voices Unmuted; two organizations designed to help others to find their voices and speak up.

    You can find her websites here:

    www.juniorspeakers.com
    www.voicesunmuted.org

    Listen in to learn how she progressed through multiple ideas to finally land on something she is very passionate about.



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    To register for the Ivy League Challenge, visit our website
    To follow on Instagram:  @TheIvyLeagueChallenge
    To join us on our Facebook group for parents
    Or schedule a meeting with Steve here

    9 September 2024, 1:00 pm
  • 1 hour 49 minutes
    How to Complete the Common App Workshop pt 2

    Day 2 of our workshop helping teens understand what colleges are looking for and how to complete the five different sections of the Common App so you stand out to the admissions officers who read your applications. 

    2 September 2024, 4:00 am
  • 59 minutes 17 seconds
    How to Complete your Common App Workshop

    This is day 1 of our workshop helping teens understand what colleges are looking for and how to complete the five different sections of the Common App so that admissions officers will be excited to admit you.

    Part two will follow next!

    26 August 2024, 11:00 am
  • 11 minutes 23 seconds
    Common App Workshop & a New Cohort Opening

    If you are stressed about how to best fill out the Common App, I have good news for you. I'll be hosting a free workshop to help you understand how to fit all five pieces of the Common App together. 
    You might recognize this from a few months ago-- we are repeating this training due to the high number of requests we received. Also, we will be adding case studies to make the information even more clear and useful.

    To register, go to TILC.to/commonapp and give us your name and email address, so we can send you the worksheet, the zoom links, and then the recording when we finish.

    See you August 23 & 24th at 8pm eastern time.


    19 August 2024, 12:00 pm
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