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Tests and the Rest: College Admissions PodcastHOW TO CHOOSE A COLLEGE COUNSELORConsidering how exponentially complex the college admissions process has become in the last decade, the decision to work with an independent college counselor makes sense. The bigger question is, “Which one?” Amy and Mike invited educational consultant Julie Kim to explore considerations on how to choose a college counselor. What are five things you will learn in this episode? 1. How do you know if you need a college counselor? 2. What are some of the most important traits to look for in an IEC? 3. What can a small or solo practice provide that...2024-02-2729 minTests and the Rest: College Admissions PodcastIEC PROFILE: Julie KimReady to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced independent educational consultant? MEET OUR GUEST Immigrating from Korea in her youth, Julie Kim is a graduate of USC and Harvard (Ed.M). She founded Julie Kim Consulting after years of working in larger consulting firms, hoping to establish a new way of approaching college admissions. Julie offers a unique perspective as the first in her family to navigate the American college admissions process and works with students of similar backgrounds to develop their own stand-out factor among thousands of other Ivy League applicants.2021-11-1615 minTests and the Rest: College Admissions PodcastCreating A Passion ProjectToo many students believe that the process of putting together highly selective college applications should be a joyless grind. Why not follow your bliss to the school of your choice? Amy and Mike invited educational consultant Julie Kim to share her passion for Passion Projects. What are five things you will learn in this episode? How has the extracurricular landscape changed in admissions over the last decade? Why don't traditional methods ensure that students get accepted into colleges? How can students create their own stand-out factor, even without any "unique" qualities? What important questions do properly...2021-05-0426 min