Ivy League Prep Academy Podcast

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Welcome to Season Two! Jan 04, 2021

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We know that you are capable of getting into a world-class college.

But let’s be honest, the college admissions process looks daunting, and you have more questions than answers. Are you too young to be preparing for the next step? Which classes or activities will set you apart to an admissions counselor? Is beating the odds and getting accepted to a top-tier school even within your control?

At a time when you should feel excited about the future, you feel uncertain. You may even be doubting if you have what it takes.

We believe that the world needs every student to reach their full potential. College admittance shouldn’t hold you back.
That’s why Steve Gardner, an educator and Harvard graduate who's been in your shoes, designed The Ivy League Challenge. He has met with graduates, admissions counselors, and professors to identify the criteria used to select candidates. He's crafted a road map for success and can share it with you.

Taking the Ivy League Challenge is the strongest way to develop you for what’s ahead. Sign up for the waitlist and gain admittance when the next cohort opens. In this cohort, we will get to work identifying your theme and creating an impact project that will separate you from the field. By the time you’ve completed the course, you will be able to flex your unique strengths, demonstrate your history of success, and confidently get accepted to a school you used to think was out of reach.

Don’t miss out on your potential because competitive college admissions look daunting. Join us today!
Season two will be our most exciting yet.
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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

Purposeful Practice Dec 14, 2020

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Much of the research that went into the book Outliers by Malcom Gladwell was actually done by a researcher named Anders Ericsson. Purposeful practice is the conscious, deliberate style of practice that the top performers in the world use to become the best. Learn this method of practicing, and you too can be world-class!
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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

An Updated Map to Admissions Dec 07, 2020

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Let's say you were able to vacation in a city you had never before been to-- say, Paris. Can you imagine how frustrating it would be to try and find where you want to go if your map were 50 years old?
The methods that worked to get students admitted to top schools 20 years ago no longer apply, but so many parents and even college counselors give advice that will only lead to stress and frustration, because it is outdated. Learn a couple of the myths in admissions that used to work, but are not longer relevant.
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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

Ata Alic's Impact Project Interview Nov 30, 2020

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Another amazing interview with an impressive student. Ata identified a problem with organization and communication at Model United Nations conferences and decided to create an app to solve it. We discuss his journey and what he has learned throughout this impressive process.
app store link of Ata's app: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1534288426

and here is the google play store link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.saismun.app
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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

Nicole & Ethan's Impact Project: how it impacted their college applications Nov 23, 2020

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Nicole and Ethan are waiting to hear back from Stanford, NYU, Georgetown, and several UC's, and in this interview they share the back story of their impressive impact project, and how they used it in their college applications.
The link to the website they created can be found here: https://ibdp-guides.weebly.com
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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

Deliberate Performance; why just choosing to focus is not enough Nov 16, 2020

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In the last episode (Pick your hard) we argued that doing excellent work is better and easier than doing mediocre work. I explained the virtuous cycle that begins when you focus effectively and do great work.
But what about when you focus and it doesn't work? It is not motivating, there is nothing to show for it, and there is no virtuous cycle, even though there was genuine focus? Listen up to find out why your effort is not wasted and you can be confident that you are doing the right thing by being intentional in your work and in life.
Shout out to James Clear for clarifying this message so well in the book Atomic Habits.
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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

Pick your hard Nov 09, 2020

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Why is it easier to perform at a high level than a mediocre one? How can you get better grades and make a bigger impact while feeling less stressed, and enjoying life much more? Listen to find out.
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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

The Challenge Nov 02, 2020

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Are you ready for the Ivy League Challenge? Enjoy a sneak peak into the Ivy League Challenge and see for yourself just how life-changing this program will be. Develop yourself, gain valuable experience, set yourself apart, by improving your community in real and meaningful ways.
Music Info: Inspiring Uplifting Motivational Cinematic by RomanSenykMusic.
Music Link: https://youtu.be/EuzOJ0wT99U
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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

Reflection from the 15 Laws of Growth by John Maxwell Oct 26, 2020

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Experience is the best teacher only if you are able to pause and reflect on your experiences.
This is more and more difficult in the age of social media and digital hyper-connectivity.
It’s not what you did, it’s what you learned from what you did. Learning without application quickly becomes lost.

When you sit and ponder something, you develop questions to attain more insight.
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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

Consistency from the 15 Laws of Growth by John Maxwell Oct 19, 2020

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The key to personal growth is consistency. Listen to develop the mindset you will need to grow more consistently.
The problem we face is that we think a magical moment of motivation will take us where we need to go. Instead, it is the compounded effect of our daily habits and routines. You have to be constantly doing something every day to grow. Maxwell says discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishments – and that bridge must be crossed daily.
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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

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