Demystifying College Admissions
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Demystifying College Admissions
I’m Julie Kim, and I’m the host of Demystifying College Admissions. Look, I’ve been there before! Navigating through the college admissions process is overwhelming, confusing and ultimately stressful. This podcast is designed to inspire high school students to identify their passions, learn all...
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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 compe...
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 sta...
[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 strat...
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...
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...
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, y...
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, ...
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...
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...
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 (+pare...
The impact of social media in college admissions
In today's digital age, there’s no denying that social media has become an integral part of our lives. However, there's just so much going on in the w...
How To Strategize Your Unique College Admissions Game Plan
Are you dreaming of attending your dream college and wondering what it takes to stand out in this competitive college admissions process? The answer i...
Hard Major vs. Easy Major
Identifying your major and building evidence(s) around it will help you stand out in the college admissions process, but do you select a hard major wi...
Passion Prep Student Interview - Accepted into Cornell University!
A few weeks ago, one of our outstanding Passion Prep students, Rebecca, reached out to share the exciting news that she had been accepted into Cornell...
Passion Prep Case Study: Accepted to Harvard, Columbia, and UC Berkeley
In this episode, I'm excited to share real-life case studies from our students who gained acceptance into some of the most prestigious and competitive...
[Passion Prep Student Interview] How She Landed a Johns Hopkins Research Position
I’m thrilled to introduce you to Tara, one of our outstanding Passion Prep students, as she shares her inspiring journey through the college admission...
Should You Apply To Ivy League Colleges?
In today’s episode, I tackle the controversial question, “Should you apply to Ivy League colleges?” I break down the real value of these prestigious i...
6 Lessons I learned growing up as an Asian American in the United States (College Admissions Edition)
I immigrated with my family to the United States from South Korea in third grade, and I’ve lived through what it feels like to navigate life and educa...
Let's Be Honest. Is An Ivy League Education Worth It?
Today, we will be talking about a controversial topic - is an Ivy League/Top-tier college education actually worth it? Recently, DailyMail.com publish...
Student Panel 2024: Accepted into Cornell, UNC Chapel Hill, and many more
To kick off another new episode, I will be sharing a recent Student Panel hosted with several of our Passion Project Bootcamp students. In this episod...
New College Admissions Trends to Watch in 2024 and 2025
The college admissions landscape is undergoing significant changes for the first time in history. For students to have a successful college applicatio...
Parents’ Roles In College Admissions, New Trends, And the best college admissions advice with Elizabeth West (College Consultant)
Every single episode we talk a lot about students’ passion and helping them find their interest and values, but today I want to focus on the role the...
How To Get What You Really Want: College Acceptance, Confidence, and Ultimate Success
If you’ve been following me for a while now or you’re a student in one of our programs, you know that I am always emphasising the importance of mindse...
How To Make College Admissions Journey MORE FUN and LESS STRESSFUL
The college admissions process is stressful, but in this solo episode, I reveal how you can make this journey less stressful and more fun, I uncover t...
An Interview with Grad of Brown University, Cambridge, Harvard Medical School, and White House Fellowship, Andrew Kim
Today I’m joined by a very special guest, Andrew Kim, who is a graduate of Brown University, Cambridge, Harvard Medical School and a White House Fello...
Student Case Study: ACCEPTED to UPenn Early Decision (Without Straight A's and SAT Optional)
We have some exciting news! Our Passion Project Bootcamp Next Level student Isha just got accepted into UPenn Early Decision, and in today’s episode,...
Student Case Study: ACCEPTED into John Hopkins, Cornell, and USC
Today I’m sharing with you some of the examples and strategies from our Passion Project Bootcamp and Next Level students. In this episode, you’ll hear...
Class of 2024 Students: 5 Things You Must Work on Right Now
Today I have a very special episode for our Class of 2024 students. Being a Junior is really tough; you have an unforgiving course load, an insane am...
Should Passion Really Drive Your College Admissions Journey?
As you can see from the title of this episode, today I want to help you understand something so essential to question in your college admissions journ...
College Insight With UC Berkeley Alumni Nicky Certo
Today we have a very special guest, Nicky, who is a graduate of UC Berkeley. Nicky majored in film and minored in computer science, and we invited him...
Introducing Passion Prep!
Julie Kim Consulting has been renamed Passion Prep! Our mission is to inspire, motivate, and mentor high school students to get accepted into their dr...
How To Eliminate Negative Self-Talk From Your College Journey (PPBC Student Interviews)
In this episode, I want to talk about the negative self-talk that is so addicting and easy to fall into. We tend to be hard on ourselves and want to d...
The Mindset Boost You Need For Back-To-School Season (PPBC Student Interviews)
As school is starting back up again, I am incredibly excited to be recording a brand new episode for you today! Along with the fun that comes with bac...
Navigating The College Admissions Journey As a First Generation Student (PPBC Student Interviews)
We’re also sharing another series of student interviews with our Passion Project Bootcamp students. In these student interviews, they talk about the i...
Too Early or Too Late To Start College Consulting? Let’s find out. (PPBC Student Interviews)
Today, I’m going to answer the most frequently asked question that my team and I get, and that is when to start preparing for college admissions. Is i...
You Don't Need To Get Accepted Into Your Dream College To Be Successful (PPBC Student Interviews)
You don’t need to get accepted into your dream college to be successful.
You may have read the title of this episode and wondered… “Is Julie se...
How This Strategy Will Get You Accepted Into Your Dream Colleges (PPBC Student Interviews)
I’m so excited to be sharing this compilation episode with you, where three of our Passion Project Bootcamp students will be sharing their experiences...
Inside Cornell: How I Got Accepted
Today, I have another case study with one of our Passion Project Bootcamp students, Alex. In this episode, Alex shares his college admissions story of...
The Complete Guide On How To Get ACCEPTED Into USC Without SAT/ACT Scores
I’m so excited to be speaking with another one of our Passion Project Bootcamp students this week! Katie just got accepted into USC Marshall School of...
How She Got Accepted Into Vanderbilt, UC Berkeley, and UCLA
Today, I’m so excited to be introducing you to another Passion Project Bootcamp student, Ginny, who just got accepted into Vanderbilt, UC Berkeley, a...