Ivy League Prep Academy Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Extended Essay with Rebecca Stein May 27, 2020

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Every student writing or preparing to write their Extended Essay (EE) and every supervisor should listen to Ms. Stein and her brilliant advice. After reading hundreds of essays and successfully coordinating the EE at Stamford American International School (a large international school in Singapore) for years,
Rebecca Stein gives advice about how to choose a good research question, how and when to focus your energy (hint, writing the essay is the easy part), and the best kind of mindset a student should have while producing their essay. We also discuss the role of the supervisor and Rebecca gives excellent advice about what kind of support is allowed, encouraged, and needed for supervisors to help students appropriately.
I recommend every grade 10 and grade 11 student and every EE supervisor to listen to this interview, and take notes!
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The Five Dysfunctions of a Team May 11, 2020

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Steve and Nathaniel discuss The Five Dysfunctions of a Team. This is a book Steve read and discussed in his Managing Complex Teams class at Harvard. You'll hear all about the five dysfunctions that go to the very heart of why teams--even the best ones--often struggle. We also give some of the tips Steve received in class from his professor and classmates. If you've ever wanted to lead a more effective team, you'll love this episode!
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Atomic Habits, part 3 May 04, 2020

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Steve and Nathaniel discuss Atomic Habits, by James Clear. Highlights include:
*Why goals (especially New Year's Resolutions!) often don't work and can be so frustrating!
*The power of taking tiny steps in the correct direction
*How important systems and choices are in shaping the people we become.
*the correct mindset needed for genuine positive change
*how to develop that mindset
*how our habits and activities each day reinforce our mindset
*what four steps we can take to form new good habits or break bad habits.
This recording was done at home, and the ages of the two children heard throughout the three episodes are 3 & 5. Hopefully you enjoy the background noise.
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Atomic Habits, part 2 May 04, 2020

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Atomic Habits, part 1 May 04, 2020

Show notes

Steve and Nathaniel discuss Atomic Habits, by James Clear. Highlights include:
*Why goals (especially New Year's Resolutions!) often don't work and can be so frustrating!
*The power of taking tiny steps in the correct direction
*How important systems and choices are in shaping the people we become.
Over the course of three podcasts we will continue with the content, including:
*the correct mindset needed for genuine positive change
*how to develop that mindset
*how our habits and activities each day reinforce our mindset
*what four steps we can take to form new good habits or break bad habits.
This recording was done at home, and the ages of the two children heard throughout the three episodes are 3 & 5. Hopefully you enjoy the background noise.
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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

Ivy League Prep Academy Books: How Full is Your Bucket? Apr 30, 2020

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Ivy League Prep Academy hosts Steve and Nathaniel discuss how the books they read help them and others prepare for studying at places like Harvard.
In this episode we discuss How Full is Your Bucket? by Tom Rath and Donald Clifton
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Ivy League Prep Academy Books: The Happiness Advantage Apr 30, 2020

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Ivy League Prep Academy hosts Steve and Nathaniel discuss how the books they read help them and others prepare for studying at places like Harvard.
In this episode we discuss The Happiness Advantage, by Shawn Achor.
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To follow on Instagram: @TheIvyLeagueChallenge
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Or schedule a meeting with Steve here