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How To Replace A $100,000+ Salary Within 6 MONTHS Through Buying A Small Business w/ Alex Kamenca & Carley Mitus 57:50

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The Strive to Learn team demystifies college admissions topics that can confound even the savviest of students: financial aid, SAT/ACT testing, educational planning, college admissions essay writing, scholarships, and much, much more. Press play to hear from our expert college counselors as well as frequent guest stars and guiding voices in the field of college admissions!

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The Strive to Learn team demystifies college admissions topics that can confound even the savviest of students: financial aid, SAT/ACT testing, educational planning, college admissions essay writing, scholarships, and much, much more. Press play to hear from our expert college counselors as well as frequent guest stars and guiding voices in the field of college admissions!

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Stepping Up Your Game: Benefits of Taking the SAT or ACT Even with Test-Optional 28:13

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This podcast episode talks about the ramification of a majority of colleges going test-optional, which colleges have changed their minds and is requiring SAT or ACT scores for 2023 applications, as well as some of the benefits that students gain when submitting their scores and who should consider studying for these tests. We also talk about the unintended benefits that students can gain from preparing for the SAT or ACT test that impacts their lives far beyond just a score they can submit to college We interview our former student and podcast host, Lily, about her experience increasing her ACT test score from the low 20's to 32 and how that impacted her ability to be admitted into a prestigious college (and what kind of timeline did it really take to get that kind of score growth).…

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King of the Hill: How Empathy-Led Tutoring Wins Best in Orange County 30:22

2 years ago30:22

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In this interview with Strive to Learn's founder, Josefine Borrmann, we discuss the qualities that have helped her small business of 5-8 people win Best of Orange County in tutoring for seven years. In this interview, we talk about how mentorships and self-efficacy help high schoolers succeed. How empathy and holistic approaches help reduce employee turnover, and how the best tutors and college admissions consultants aren't necessarily the kids who got perfect SAT and ACT scores and graduated from elite colleges.…

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Food for Thought: Picking the Right Personal Insight Question Prompt 22:36

2 years ago22:36

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Which UC PIQ prompt should you pick? In this episode of Mindful Admissions, college consultant Amanda Merrifield helps students overcome the hurdle of procrasto-perfectionism (where you procrastinate because you are a perfectionist) by outlining the steps that she uses to help students break through writer's block and craft compelling and vulnerable Personal Insight Responses.…

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Ounce of Prevention: Avoid these Common Mistakes on your UC Application 38:36

2 years ago38:36

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In this episode, college counselors Josefine Borrmann and William Giacchi from Strive to Learn discuss the latest changes made in the University of California's college application, and share best practices that students should follow so that they can present the best application that helps them stand out. This episode covers: UC application conditional logic in the About Me section How to approach your application (what do you need to start) Fees and fee waivers Test scores Getting UC scholarships What to put in the Activites section Missed oppertunites under the "Other Coursework" section The importance of getting your academic history right How to avoid misclassifying DACA students as international students…

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That Ship Has Sailed: The Value of Study Abroad 43:41

3 years ago43:41

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In this episode, Amanda, Rachel, and Lily compare study abroad experiences, share advice and fun facts, and discuss the challenges of striking out on your own.

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Well Begun is Half Done: Colleges for Students with Learning Differences 37:49

3 years ago37:49

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In this episode, William and Lily discuss how students with learning differences can navigate the college landscape successfully.

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Other Fish in the Sea: Unique Colleges You Should Know 47:56

3 years ago47:56

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In this episode, William and Lily discuss five unique colleges that are worth looking into in your college search.

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Take it With a Grain of Salt: Community College Mythbusting 1:12:53

3 years ago1:12:53

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In this episode, Lily and Josefine bust some community college myths, debunking some of the most common misconceptions about choosing to attend a community college.

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Good Things Come to Those Who Wait: The Gap Year Experience 1:30:12

3 years ago1:30:12

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In this episode, Josefine met with Alexia Bass and Julia Rogers to discuss their gap year experiences, and to share exactly what a gap year is all about.

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Bite the Bullet - How to Decide Which College to Attend 39:41

3 years ago39:41

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In this episode, Lily interviews Josefine about how accepted college applicants can decide on which college to attend, after all the application drama is over.

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A Dime a Dozen: Reading Financial Aid Award Letters 54:54

3 years ago54:54

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In this episode, Amanda talks financial aid award letters with expert Claire Law, founder of Educational Avenues, author, speaker, and seasoned college mom. Get the scoop on navigating financial aid and leveraging your financial position to your advantage.

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Don't Cry Over Spilt Milk: Why College Decisions Don't Determine your Worth 56:54

3 years ago56:54

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In this episode, Lily and the college counseling team get personal, discussing their own less-than-traditional college journeys, and giving advice on how to avoid falling into a self-worth spiral during acceptance season.

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Timing is Everything: How and When You Should Take the SAT/ACT 47:44

3 years ago47:44

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In this episode, Lily and Josefine talk about how and when to take the standardized tests (the SAT or ACT) required by some colleges in their application.

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I've Got the Blues: Unpacking The Varsity Blues Admissions Scandal 1:07:51

3 years ago1:07:51

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In the season three premiere, the college counseling team gathers to discuss the largest college admissions scandal in history.

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Hindsight is Clearest: A Look Back at the 2021 College Admissions Cycle 24:20

3 years ago24:20

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In this episode, Josefine looks back at how another year of COVID has affected the college admissions landscape. (Recorded live at College Info Night 2021)

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