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Get Accepted
The Get Accepted podcast hosted by Stanford Alumni and College Admissions Expert Janae Young is a start to finish guide for high school students and parents on how to get accepted into highly competitive schools and win 6-figure and full-ride merit scholarships.
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117: Think It's Too Late for Your Junior? Here's How I Helped Nina Build a Standout Engineering Application and Get Accepted into 4 Ivy League Schools
I am joined by my former student Nina, and her mom Salaam, to talk about Nina's experience working with us as a junior in high school. Nina is currently at…
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116: Your Student Launched an App or Non Profit... Now What? Here's How to Scale to Reach 100+ People
In this episode, I share 3 strategies your student can use to scale their Impact Project to a meaningful level by reaching hundreds of people. Let's make sure…
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115: Sophomore Year Case Study: 1280 to 1520 SAT, 2 Research Internships, and a STEM IMPACT Project That Raised $85,000. Here's Exactly How We Did it in 18 Months
I am joined by my student Jaden, and his father James, for a conversation about their experience working with Young College Prep. We review Jaden's successful…
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114: How to Step Back From Your Teen's College Prep Without Letting Things Fall Through the Cracks
In this episode, I share why it is important for your student to take ownership of their college prep process. I explain how you can gradually shift ownership…
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113: My Student Is Doing Everything "Right" on Paper - So Why Don't They Stand Out?
I share 3 questions to help your student do the important differentiation work that will enable them to stand out among their peers. Standing out on their…
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112: So How Did Our Class of 2026 Do? Senior Results Reveal + 5 Rapid Fire Lessons for Your Student
In this episode, I share how our class of 2026 did so we can celebrate their wins! I reveal where they got accepted, the wide range of their majors, how much…
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111: "My Child Looks like Everyone Else" - Here's How We Fix It
If you think your student looks like every other student on their college application, this episode is for you. I share why this is such a common issue and…
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110: If I Had a Sophomore Starting From Scratch This School Year, Here's What I Would NOT Have Them Do
In this episode, I'm sharing an "anti-plan" that outlines what a sophomore should NOT do this school year if they are interested in attending an Ivy League or…
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109: $100K+ Merit Scholarships Are a Recruiting Strategy - Here's What That Means for Your Student
If your student is interested in merit scholarships, this episode is for you. I explain that merit scholarships are a recruiting strategy schools use to…
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108: Your Student Will Stand Out for Ivy Leagues this School Year by Doing Less. Not More.
If your student wants to stand out this year they need to do less, not more. While this may sound counterintuitive, in this episode I explain why this is the…
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107: Before School Starts: The 5 Decisions Every Ivy-Bound Student Needs to Make for 9th - 11th Grade
Every Ivy-Bound student needs to make 5 decisions before school starts again this fall. These decisions will help them create a strategy for the upcoming…
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106: The 4-Year Plan: The Strategy You Need to Hear for Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior Year Before School Starts
In this episode, I outline the strategy your student needs for each year of high school as they prepare to apply to Ivy League and Top 20 schools. This plan…
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105: How I'd Help Your Student Find Their Winning Application Theme in Only 60 Minutes/Week this Summer
In this episode, I share the 4 questions I would ask your student to help them discover their winning application theme. An application theme is like your…
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104: Your Student Missed the Internship Window This Summer - Here's How We Land Them One in the Next 6 Months
If your student did not secure an internship this summer, this episode will outline your next steps. I share the 3 specific actions you can take to help your…
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103: How to Know If Your Student Has Enough to Write Ivy-Level Essays - A Junior Year Checklist
In this episode, I share 4 questions to help you determine if your student is prepared to write Ivy League-level essays next year. Use this episode as a…
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102: "My Student is Behind" - a 90 Day Plan for How We Can Turn Your Student's Future Application Around this Summer Without Burning Them Out
Do you feel like your student is behind? In this episode, I share how you can use the next 90 days to go from "behind" to "ahead" this summer. I outline 3 core…
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101: The 4 Phases to Develop a Winning Personal Statement {And What to Do During Sophomore and Junior Year to Create Stand Out Essays in the Future}
In this episode, I discuss essay narrative building and outline the four-step process I use to coach students as they build a personal statement. Learn how to…
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100: The Top 4 Priorities Your Rising Junior Needs to Focus on This Summer to Get Ahead and Avoid a Stressful Junior Year
In this episode, I share the 4 things your rising junior needs to focus on this summer to have a stress-free junior year. Learn the framework your student can…
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99: Answering FAQs About IMPACT100 Before We Close on Sunday
Enrollment for IMPACT100 closes on Sunday, May 31. In this episode, I'm answering some frequently asked questions about the program so you have the information…
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98: How Mazi Built a 500-Person IMPACT Project as a Sophomore and Transformed His Pre-Med Journey
In this episode, I am joined by my student, Mazi, who talks about how he started his IMPACT Project. Mazi shares the benefits of scaling his project as a…
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97: How Ellie Scaled Her IMPACT Project to 10,000 People in 6 Months - and Won a Full Ride
In this episode, I am joined by my student, Ellie, who shares her experience scaling her IMPACT Project. Ellie discusses how she scaled her IMPACT Project with…
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96: How I'll Help Your Student Find Their Unique Idea and Scale to 100+ People in Only 4 Hours a Month
Many people's objection to an IMPACT Project is that their student is already too busy. In this episode, I explain how your student can actually feel less busy…
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95: IMPACT100: A Full Breakdown of My New Offer, Who It's For, What's Included, and FAQs
I'm introducing my new offer: IMPACT100! In this episode, I share everything you need to know about this offer. Hear who this offer is for and learn what is…
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94: A Deep Dive into My Story - My Stats Didn't Get Me into Stanford - My IMPACT Project Did
In this episode, I deep dive into the story of my IMPACT Project and how it helped me get into Stanford. You'll hear how I started imperfectly, the decisions I…
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93: Why A+ Students Aren't Getting into the Top Schools They Should Be and What to Do Instead
The game has changed in college admissions and many students are doing all the "right" things but still not getting the results they want from the college…
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92: How Your Student's IMPACT Project Will Get Them into T20 Schools, Broken Down by Major (Med, Business, Law, Engineering, CS)
In this episode, I share exactly how an IMPACT Project can transform your student's application based on their intended major. I give examples based on 5…
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91: What is an IMPACT Project? + Why I Think It's the Most Strategic Thing Your Student Can Do This Summer from 7th to 11th Grade
I explain what an IMPACT Project is and how important it is for students applying to Ivy League and Top 20 schools. I also share the valuable strategy behind…
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90: The YCP Learning Model: Why Weekly Calls + 1:1 Calls Are a Gamechanger for Your Student's Support
In this episode, I explain the Young College Prep Learning Model used in Ivy League Acceptance, our 12-month college acceptance program. I outline the Learning…
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89: Answering a FAQ from 8th/9th Grade Parents - Are We Too Early to Start College Prep?
I often hear parents ask if 8th or 9th grade is too early to start preparing for college. I share my advice for 8th and 9th grade students and outline the…
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88: Does Attending a Competitive High School Make it Harder for My Student to Get into Their Top School?
In this episode, I discuss how attending a private or highly competitive high school impacts college admissions. I highlight 3 trends I've observed and offer…
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87: How I'd Coach a Sophomore Over the Next 12 Months Who Feels Unsure About Their Career Path, But Wants to Get into Top Schools
It is normal for a sophomore to feel unsure about their intended college major or career plan. However, students need to present a clear and decisive narrative…
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86: My Dos and Don'ts for Course Selection Decisions
In this episode, I share my recommendations on course selection. I explain how you can make decisions on which classes your student should take, while…
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85: Building the Profile: Saying "No" to Good Activities to Build Depth in Great Ones
Students often spread themselves too thin across many activities rather than deeply developing a few key areas that will truly differentiate their…
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84: 5 Case Studies: What My Students Actually Did the Summer Before Getting Into Ivy Leagues
In this episode I share 5 case studies to show what my former students did over the summer before getting accepted into their dream school. To learn more about…
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83: How to Expand the Reach of a Passion Project: Self-Created Audiences vs. Borrowed Audiences
I discuss the concept of self-created audiences versus borrowed audiences, and explain how a student can apply this concept to their passion project. By…
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82: Listen to This 7-Question Diagnostic to Gauge if Your Sophomore is on Track for Top Schools
In this episode, I'm sharing a replay of part of a recent live sophomore strategy session. You'll learn what sophomores should be thinking about this year, and…
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81: A Deep Dive Into My 10-Year Journey: 20 Questions with Coach Janae
I recently celebrated my 10th year in business! As a part of celebrating this milestone, I was asked a series of questions about my journey. I'm sharing some…
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80: Why Being Well Rounded is a Myth (And What to Do Instead in 2026)
In this episode, I share an opinion that is a little controversial - that being well rounded is a myth. I explain why being well rounded is actually hurting…
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79: Why the Next 4 Months Can Completely Change How Your Student's Extracurriculars are Viewed by Top Schools Senior Year
Today I discuss how extracurricular activities are tracked and evaluated for college applications and explain why it is so important to start extracurricular…
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78: The Junior Year Testing Trap and What Your Student Needs to Do to Avoid It
I discuss the importance of strategically planning a student's testing timeline, particularly for juniors, to avoid the "Junior year testing trap" and achieve…
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77: 2 Goal Setting Strategies That Will Help Your Student Create Real Momentum in 2026
As we start the new year, I outline 2 goal setting frameworks that I recommend students use. These are non-traditional strategies that I have successfully used…
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76: What 2026 Applicants Will Need That 2025 Didn't: Trends You Can't Ignore
The college admissions landscape is always changing. In this episode, I'm focusing on the most recent trends we're seeing emerge. I share 5 new trends that…
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75: The Step-by-Step Guide on How to Use the Next 12 Months to Make a 2027 Ivy Acceptance a Done Deal
Sophomore year is often called a "foundation year" in regards to college prep. In this episode, I explain how sophomores should approach 2026 for the best…
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74: The Ultimate Junior Year Playbook: The Step-by-Step Guide on How to Win Your Application Year in 2026 & Become an Ivy Admit By This Time Next Year
In this episode, I outline each quarter of junior year so you know exactly what needs to be done each month for a successful college application. This…
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73: How I Weaved Together My 'All Over the Place' Activities as a Junior to Actually Tell a Cohesive Story
Today I discuss application story building and what that can look like for your student. I share the steps I took and the decisions I made to weave together my…
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72: The 90-Day Research Position Roadmap: How to Secure a Spot Before Summer
In this episode, I share how your student can land a summer research position in just 90 days. I outline 3 strategies your student can use, no matter their age…
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71: The $10K Summer Programs Your Junior Doesn't Actually Need (And What to Do Instead)
My goal with this episode is to help you save money! I explain how to avoid the summer programs that are a waste of money and time for your student. I share…
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70: Strengthening Your Relationship with Your Past and Future Self {Part 2 of the Deeper Lessons I Teach to My Students Beyond College Prep}
In this episode, I share another one of the deeper lessons I teach my students while I work with them on the college application process. I explain the 3 core…
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69: 5 Non Negotiable Resume Builders Your Student Needs to Get Accepted into an Ivy/T20 Law or Political Science Program
Continuing the series of the top 5 resume builders your senior needs for a specific major, this episode focuses on areas such as Pre-Law, Humanities, Political…
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68: A Review of What You Need to Know About Early Action, Restrictive Early Action, and Early Decision
In this episode, I review the different ways that your student can apply to college. I explain all the different options for college application, and why they…
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67: Failure Tolerance {Part 1 of the Deeper Lessons I Teach to My Students Beyond College Prep}
I consider my work with students as mentorship opportunities to help them become highly successful young adults who thrive on an Ivy League campus. In this…
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66: How to Get Accepted into an Ivy/T20 Business Program - 5 Non Negotiable Resume Builders Your Student Needs
In this episode, I share the 5 non-negotiables that your student needs on their resume if they want to attend a Business program at an Ivy League school, or a…
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65: How Many Schools Should My Student Apply to? + A Breakdown of Reach, Target, and Safety Schools
I answer a frequently asked question about college lists and discuss my recommendation for the ratio of reach, target, and safety schools. Learn what decisions…
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64: 5 Non Negotiable Resume Builders Your Student Needs if They Want to Get Accepted into an Ivy/T20 Pre Med or BSMD Program
Today I share the 5 non-negotiables that your student needs on their resume if they want to attend an Ivy League school, or a Top 20 Tier school, with plans to…
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63: Junior Year Case Study: 1530 SAT, 3 Business Internships, and an IMPACT Project Scaled to 30K+ People Impacted
In this episode, I share an interview with one of our students, Madhavan. Madhavan discusses his experience in our program from his sophomore year to his…
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62: My Student is Done Writing Their Common App Essay - Now What?
When your Senior is finished writing their Common Application Essay, I have some specific recommendations for their next steps. Following this strategy for the…
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61: If Your Student is Feeling Burned Out, Have Them Try This Back to School Quadrant Exercise…
In this episode, I outline a helpful exercise your student can use to reorganize and reprioritize certain things going into the new school year. This exercise…
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60: 5 Non Negotiable Resume Builders Your Student Needs if They Want to Get Accepted into an Ivy/T20 Computer Science Program
Today I share the 5 non-negotiables that your student needs on their resume if they want to attend an Ivy League school, or a Top 20 Tier school, with plans to…
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59: How My Student Medina Got Accepted Into Her Dream Ivy League School: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Her Application Journey
In this episode, I talk with one of my students, Medina, and her mother Patricia, about their experience working together during Medina's application process…
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58: What I Coached on This Week: Contingency Plans and Problem Solving Past Roadblocks to Scale Your IMPACT Project
I am featuring a new series where I share what I coached on recently with my students. These episodes will provide behind-the-scenes glimpses into my coaching…