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Getting Your Impact Project Back on Track with Twisha Sharma Jan 29, 2024

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Many students join the Ivy League Challenge when they are young.
At that stage in your life, it is normal to become excited about executing an impact project, but then to get off track.
Twisha joined the Ivy League Challenge as an 8th grader. She loved it, and was excited to start an impact project, but it never quite got off the ground. Because she was also busy with schoolwork, she just let her project slip.
Today, we discuss her story, how she got back on track, and some great ideas about what listeners can do in order to get back on track as well.
As you learn about how she got back on track, Twisha also shares her progress with her project. Below are the links that we mentioned in the show.
I encourage everyone to check out her website, podcast, and social media channels. She is open for collaboration and willing to help provide content that you might find valuable-- you just need to reach out to her and let her know.
1. The Scientific Soirée Website:
https://sites.google.com/warriorlife.net/the-scientific-soiree/welcome

2. The Scientific Soirée Podcast:
-here is episode 1:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2294306/14250380
-here is episode 2:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2294306/14345688
-please check if this link works! This should be the link to the podcast itself, but I’m not sure if it will work or not, which is why I put the links to both episodes above:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2294306/episodes

3. Instagram:

-handle: @the_scientific_soiree_
-link: https://www.instagram.com/the_scientific_soiree_igsh=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

4. LinkedIn:

-name: Twisha Sharma (student at Valley Christian High)

-link: http://linkedin.com/in/twisha-sharma-04950a277

-if you know anyone who might be interested in the site or podcast, please share with them as well. Twisha's goal is to educate and inspire other young people to like science.

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Rachel & Eliza on Perfectionism and Music Jan 22, 2024

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Eliza and Rachel are first cousins and are both elite violin performers.
When they toured Southeast Asia, I was able to attend their concert in Singapore and even attend a practice session with them.
That practice session inspired this discussion on perfectionism in music and in life. One of my favorite interviews of all time.
Enjoy!
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Cornell Admit Shares Value of the Ivy League Challenge Jan 15, 2024

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Our Hacking College Admissions workshop begins just a few hours after this podcast goes live.
The workshop is free but you must register to attend.
To register, go to TILC.to/hack
In this interview, Asfi shares her interview about how the Ivy League Challenge helped her in her life and her college prep.
She also talks through how she decided on Cornell instead of the many other great college options she had.
enjoy!
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The Rules of the Infinite Game in College Prep Jan 08, 2024

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Most ambitious teens spend their high school years pursuing the activities that they believe will make them most impressive to an admissions officer.
This takes tremendous effort and sacrifice.
But ironically, even if you are successful-- you become the most impressive person in your entire school-- you will eventually discover that there are 30,000 high schools in North America. And the "most impressive" students almost all did exactly the same things.
So you end up with a boring application.
I will be hosting a workshop from January 15-18, 8-9pm eastern time, on Zoom.
To join (for free), register at TILC.to/hack
See you there!
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How to Succeed in the IB Diploma Program with Nandita Nair Jan 01, 2024

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Is the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program right for you?
Once you are committed to the diploma program, how can you ensure your success?
Nandita Nair is a senior now whose predicted score is well above 40 (she requested I not share the exact predicted score).
In this episode, she discusses the challenges with the IB-- how you should decide if the IB is right for you, and how to succeed once you are in.
This is a tremendously valuable interview.
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My Presentation at GradAchiever Dec 25, 2023

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I recently spoke at a GradAchiever event online.
The message aligns closely with what I discuss in my own podcast, and because I am so happy with the free platform that is available, I wanted to share my presentation with my own audience, and encourage you to check them out at www.GradAchiever.com
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Senior Katie Silverman is Thriving Dec 18, 2023

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Katie Silverman joined the Ivy League Challenge as a junior, and did an incredible job with her own impact project and supporting others with their projects.
I didn't learn until preparing for this interview, however, just how much she grew as a person through the course.
In our interview, she discusses how clarifying her core values built her confidence and changed her life for the better.
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Tips for an Awesome Alumni Interview Dec 11, 2023

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For many teens, adding a high-stakes interview to an already stressful application process feels stressful.
But the interview should be a highly enjoyable experience.
To make sure you are prepared, take 15 minutes to listen to this podcast.
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Ava DiNapoli Begins her Impact Project Dec 04, 2023

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Ava DiNapoli recently completed the Ivy League Challenge, and is already making incredible progress in a very important impact project about providing tools for teachers to teach mental health to very young kids.
Hear how her ideas have evolved over time, and about all of the powerful steps she is taking to move her project forward in very effective ways.
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Leadership & Superchickens pt. 3 of 3: How to demonstrate leadership in high school Nov 27, 2023

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Part 2 of 3:
What is leadership?

In the context of teens in high school, applying to college...

What does it mean to "demonstrate leadership"?

And what if your teen is quiet or shy or introverted?

Is there any hope for them?

Too many people believe that admissions officers are looking to fill their campuses with only superchickens - the smartest, hardest-working, and most qualified of the flock...

Don't abandon hope because your teen doesn't fit the mold of what a leader should look like.

Help your teen understand how to show or describe the leadership style that fits them the best in their applications.
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