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Accepted: A College Admissions Podcast#109 - UPenn Shifts Its Legacy Policy: What This Means for YouThis week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki discusses the University of Pennsylvania's recent policy change around legacy admissions and what that means for the admissions landscape for years to come. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial.
2023-04-1927 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#108 - Common App Prompt 6: What Captivates You?This week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki wraps up his series on the Common Application essay prompts with prompt #6: Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more? Tune in to hear Tyler's advice on approaching this topic, and whether or not this prompt is right for you. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free c...
2023-04-1426 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#107 - Common App Prompt 5: Accomplishments and Personal GrowthThis week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki continues his series diving into the Common App essay prompts. In this episode, he discusses the essay prompt #5: Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others. Tune in to learn whether or not this prompt is right for you. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If y...
2023-04-0722 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#105 - Common App Prompt 3: Challenging Beliefs and IdeasThis week, college admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki continues his 4-part series on the Common App essays. Tune in as he dives into prompt #3: Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome? Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your d...
2023-03-3121 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#104 - Common App Prompt 2: Challenges, Setbacks, and FailuresThis week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki continues his series on the Common App prompts and discusses #2: Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience? Tune in as Tyler shares how to approach this question and topics students should avoid. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to m...
2023-03-2924 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#100 - Episode One Hundo!This week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki reflects on the content we've covered so far in the Accepted Podcast, revisits some of our most popular episodes, and gives us insight into what the future will hold. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial.
2023-03-1526 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#99 - This Week in 5 (10?): The Politics of CurriculaThis week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki dives into the recent controversy around the College Board stripping down its curriculum of the AP African American studies course for high school students. He discusses details surrounding the case, and what this could mean for education at large. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! V...
2023-03-0909 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#98 - Putting Pen to PaperThis week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki discusses the weight of the admissions essay, and offers strategies for how students can develop one of higher academia's most important skills. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial.
2023-03-0822 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#97 - Going Beyond the RankingsThis week, Tyler Kusunoki delves into the U.S. News & World Report college rankings list, explaining common misconceptions as well as tips and strategies for how to use it in your college admissions strategy. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial.
2023-03-0322 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#96 - The Other RecsThis week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki discusses recent admissions data from the University of Southern California, and continues a discussion from last week on the value of recommendation letters. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial.
2023-03-0121 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#95 - On Teacher RecommendationsThis week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki talks about how to leverage building strong relationships with your teachers as part of your applications strategy. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial.
2023-02-2420 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#94 - Match vs. Fit: Another Food AnalogyThis week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki discusses the important difference between meeting the criteria for a school and getting the most out of your college education. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial.
2023-02-2222 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#91 - What it Takes in 2023: A Conversation with Harry HuThis week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki sits down with fellow consultant on the Tokyo Academics team Harry Hu to discuss the admissions landscape for 2023. What are colleges looking for? How can you stand out? Should you take the SAT? This and more in today's edition of Accepted: A College Admissions Podcast. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into y...
2023-02-1024 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#89 - The New SAT and YouThis March, international high school students will be taking the first version of the New Digital SAT. There are many questions around this new SAT and how to best prepare for it, so Tyler Kusunoki sat down and took every practice test available in order to share his thoughts with you. Tune in to this episode for his opinions on the new test, how to prepare, when to take it, and whether it still matches up to the ACT. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a...
2023-02-0821 minAccepted: A College Admissions PodcastWhat 'Holistic Admissions' Actually Means (Ep. 65 Replay)In this replay, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki discusses the nebulous term "holistic admissions," why it's being used, and what criteria colleges are using to evaluate a student's characterJoin free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial.
2022-12-1625 minAccepted: A College Admissions PodcastWhat Colleges Look For: A Food Analogy (Ep. 34 Replay)Admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki talks about what colleges are looking for.Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial.
2022-10-1719 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#75 - There's More to College Than Harvard: Mythbusting the Liberal Arts Degree"They're too small" "No one's heard of them" "I won't be able to get a job"These are some of the typical arguments that can be heard when liberal arts colleges are brought up as part of a student's college search. This week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki breaks down why those beliefs are misguided, and often just factually incorrect, and makes the case as to why you should consider adding a few liberal arts colleges to your college list.Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to co...
2022-08-1929 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#74 - This Week in 5: U.S. Secretary of Education Slams University Ranking SystemThe U.S. government has added their voice to a growing chorus of skepticism around the value of U.S. Universities. This week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki takes a quick look at what Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona had to say, and briefly discusses the implications of this mounting criticism of the value of college.Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your...
2022-08-1707 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#70 - This Week in 5: Common App Opens, New Early Action OptionsThis week in 5 is a weekly digest of the latest college headlines, news and things to know. Today, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki talks about how you can prepare for Common App, and some recent developments in admissions options for USC and Clemson University. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.t...
2022-08-0306 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#69 - Networking 102: How to Connect with University ProfessorsEvery student will receive recommendation letters from their teachers as part of their application, but only a few are in position to receive letters from university professors. Listen in this week as Tyler Kusunoki shares how to connect with university professors early on in your high school career, gain access to unique research opportunities, and "level up" your rec letter game to ensure your application stands out.Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an...
2022-07-2923 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#68 - This Week in 5: Institutional Priorities and The Student Housing CrisisThis Week in 5 is a weekly digest of the latest college headlines, news and things you need to know. Today, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki discusses how college major choice can potentially affect admissions outcomes, and the current state of student housing across the US.Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit...
2022-07-2607 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#67 - Networking 101: How to Secure Great Teacher RecsIn an increasingly competitive admissions environment where everything matters, the words and influence of the adults in your life can be the difference between getting in and not. Join Tyler Kusunoki as he begins a multi-part series on how you as a high school student should be thinking about networking with adults. We start this week with the most critical group of older people who can influence your application - your teachers.Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your...
2022-07-2224 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#66 - This Week in 5: Upping Your Skill Set with ForageThis Week in Five is your weekly digest of the latest college and admissions news, headlines, updates and more! Tune in to hear from admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki and find out what you need to know. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial.
2022-07-2006 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#65 - What 'Holistic Admissions' Actually MeansThis week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki discusses the nebulous term "holistic admissions," why it's being used and what criteria colleges are using to evaluate a student's character. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial.
2022-07-1525 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#64 - This Week in 5: Columbia Unranked, Bowdoin's Need Blind AdmissionsThis Week in 5 is your weekly digest of the latest college and admissions news headlines, updates and more! Tune in to hear from admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki and find out what you need to know. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial.
2022-07-1306 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#63 - Book Review: Who Gets In and Why by Jeffrey SelingoToday, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki reviews the New York Times Bestselling book, "Who Get's In and Why" by Jeffrey Selingo, and shares some major takeaways students and families should consider in the modern admissions landscape. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial.
2022-07-0824 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#62 - This Week in 5: A Bombshell Moment in the History of College AdmissionsThis week in 5 is a weekly 5-minute digest of the latest college headlines and stories. In today's edition, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki shares one of the biggest bombshell moments in college admissions history, and it involves Tyler's own alma mater Columbia University. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.c...
2022-07-0605 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#61 - We Need to Talk About EDThis week, college admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki shares some recent developments for the role of ED in admissions decisions. Here's what you should know about Early Decision and how to factor it into your strategy. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial.
2022-06-3021 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#59 - A Harvard Approach to FailureThis week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki examines the role of failure in modern education and how it affects student performance, morale, and character. He also shares insights for how to manage failure and leverage it to become a better student. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial.
2022-06-2426 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#54 - This Week in 5: Predictive Technology, Mental Health, and American CultureIn this inaugural edition of "This Week In 5," admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki breaks down recent current events in the world of higher education. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial.
2022-06-0704 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#51 - Now Talk the Talk! On College InterviewsThis week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki wraps up his tour of American colleges with a note on the rising importance of the college interview, and how colleges are looking for additional ways to evaluate students in an increasingly competitive college climate. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/f...
2022-05-2021 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#47 - The Absolute Value of Doing More MathHow important is math prowess for an admissions profile? This week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki provides perspective on just how crucial math ability is for top tier schools, and provides some tips on how to best prepare.Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial.
2022-04-2226 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#46 - The Best Extracurriculars: Another Food AnalogyThis week, admissions expert (and amateur chef) Tyler Kusunoki shares which extracurriculars make the most impact in a college application profile. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial.
2022-04-1532 min
Island ECC PodcastEpisode 25: What's up with the education system? The education system in Hong Kong is stressful, and it doesn't seem to be getting better. Should this matter to the church and why should we care about it? We sit down with Tyler Kusunoki to discuss the current state of education in the world, look at possible remedies, and consider how the church can get involved.
2022-04-1237 minIsland ECC PodcastEpisode 25: What's up with the education system? The education system in Hong Kong is stressful, and it doesn't seem to be getting better. Should this matter to the church and why should we care about it? We sit down with Tyler Kusunoki to discuss the current state of education in the world, look at possible remedies, and consider how the church can get involved.
2022-04-1237 minShift Talk with Kev the RevEpisode 25: What's up with the education system? The education system in Hong Kong is stressful, and it doesn't seem to be getting better. Should this matter to the church and why should we care about it? We sit down with Tyler Kusunoki to discuss the current state of education in the world, look at possible remedies, and consider how the church can get involved.
2022-04-1237 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#43 - The Truth About Undergraduate Business DegreesThis week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki comes to you live from Dubai, where he discusses the value of an undergraduate business degree and how you should adjust your college plans if business is in your future.Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial.
2022-03-2525 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#42 - The Truth About Arts and CreativityThis week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki talks about how art and creativity are becoming an important factor for standing out in the competitive world of college admissions. College Connection Week is next week! Sign up at tokyoacademics.com/eventsJoin free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial.
2022-03-1819 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#41 - The Truth About Liberal Arts CollegesMarch is college month at Tokyo Academics! This week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki will be sharing details about our upcoming College Connection Week, a series of free online webinars designed to give students inside tips on the admissions process and prepare them for application season. We'll be talking with admissions counselors, hosting workshops, and sitting down with first-year college students from top universities. Registration can be found at tokyoacademics.com/events. This week's topic is Liberal Arts colleges. Everyone wants to go to a school with a big name and even bigger reputation, but in a world w...
2022-03-1126 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#40 - Start Talking: A Quick Guide to Teacher RecsThis week, resident admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki talks about the power of a good teacher recommendation, and what you should be doing to leverage that power. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial.
2022-03-0421 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#39 - What Classes Should I Take (IB Edition)This week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki continues on the theme of course selection with the International Baccalaureate program. See how the IB program differs from the AP track, and how you should position yourself for college success. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial.
2022-02-2525 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#38 - What Classes Should I Take (AP Edition)This week, resident admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki discusses course selection, as well as a very important piece of news about the University of California, Berkeley. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial.
2022-02-1824 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#37 - The New SAT: Should You Switch to the ACT Instead?This week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki discusses the current state of standardized testing with the announcement of the new SAT test, and provides some insight on whether it makes sense to explore the alternatives. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial.
2022-02-1123 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#35 - BREAKING: The New SatWe interrupt our normal broadcast schedule to discuss the all new, all digital SAT. This week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki talks about what the new SAT will mean for both international and U.S. based students in the years to come. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/f...
2022-01-2711 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#34 - What Colleges Look For: A Food AnalogyThis week, college admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki talks about what colleges are looking for, and shares information about an upcoming college info session for high school students. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial.
2022-01-2119 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#32 - End of the Year SPECIAL: A Roundtable with First-year College StudentsThis week, admissions expert, Tyler Kusunoki, sits down with a few former Tokyo Academics students, now half-way through their first year of college. Listen to stories from UCSB, UVA, and Barnard College, about the admissions process and what it's like to go to some of America's best universities. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, w...
2021-12-3136 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#31 - I've Been Deferred. Now what?So you've been deferred. What can you do now? This week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki, discusses the proper to steps to take when dealing with an admissions deferral, and how to double down on your strengths. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial.
2021-12-2411 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#30 - The 12 College Prep Activities of Christmas PART 4This week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki continues with PART 4 of the "12 College Prep Activities of Christmas" series, sharing tips on how to boost your college admissions profile and stay on your game over winter break. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial.
2021-12-1714 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#29 - The 12 College Prep Activities of Christmas PART 3This week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki continues with PART 3 of the "12 College Prep Activities of Christmas" series, sharing tips on how to boost your college admissions profile and stay on your game over winter break. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial.
2021-12-1017 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#28 - The 12 College Prep Activities of Christmas PART 2This week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki continues the "12 College Prep Activities of Christmas" series, sharing tips on how to boost your college admissions profile and stay on your game over winter break. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial.
2021-12-0318 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#26 - We Need to Talk About the F-WordThis week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki talks about the importance of failure, and why it may be the most important experience a student can have today. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial.
2021-11-1914 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#22 - Some Final Tips for ED and EAThis week, college admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki provides some last minute insights to complete your college applications, and shares tips for students considering Early Action and Early Decision.Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial.
2021-10-2213 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#21 - College Rankings and YouWhat do college rankings and brand name really mean? This week, Tokyo-based admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki discusses how rankings and perception play into our admissions decisions, and reframes how we should interpret what makes a school worth consideration. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial.
2021-10-1515 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#20 - Your Four Year Plan: How to Map Out a Successful High School CareerThis week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki breaks down major points of focus for students as they make their way through high school and prepare for college.Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial.
2021-10-0821 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#18 - Do You Want to Build a Story?College admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki takes a cue from Disney's Frozen to explain the importance of crafting a unique and compelling narrative in the modern admissions landscape. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial.
2021-09-2422 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#17 - The Importance of Being EarnestThis week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki demystifies holistic admissions, and provides tips on how to make your application stack against the most competitive applicants. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial.
2021-09-1718 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#15 - What Makes for a Strong Activities List This week, our resident admissions expert, Tyler Kusunoki, discusses how your extracurriculars factor into your admissions profile, and the steps you can take to approach them strategically. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial.
2021-09-0312 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#14 - The MasterClass This week, our resident admissions expert, Tyler Kusunoki, shares the ins and outs of our MasterClass series for college students. Tune in to find out how to become a world-class applicant. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial.
2021-08-2706 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#2 - Choosing the Right College in 2021This week, our resident admissions expert, Tyler Kusunoki, discusses what you should consider when refining your college list. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial.
2021-08-2606 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#5 - The College EssayOur resident admissions expert, Tyler Kusunoki, discusses the importance of your college essay in 2021. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial.
2021-08-2606 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#6 - Getting Started EarlyThis week, our resident admissions expert, Tyler Kusunoki, talks about why it's important to get started early when planning for college.Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial.
2021-08-2606 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#7 - Connecting with StudentsThis week, our resident admissions expert, Tyler Kusunoki, discusses another way you can demonstrate tangible interest to admissions officers in 2021.Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial.
2021-08-2606 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#8 - ACT vs. SATThis week, our resident admissions expert, Tyler Kusunoki, talks about standardized tests and what you should consider when preparing for one of the most crucial factors of the admissions process.Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial.
2021-08-2608 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#9 - Just AskThis week, our resident admissions expert, Tyler Kusunoki, talks about the power of asking, and why you have more to gain by being inquisitive than not. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial.
2021-08-2609 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#10 - Teacher RecommendationsThis week, our resident admissions expert, Tyler Kusunoki, talks teacher recommendations. Here's how and when you should start thinking about this important admissions piece. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial.
2021-08-2607 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#11 - UK SchoolsThis week, our resident admissions expert, Tyler Kusunoki, talks about admissions for UK schools. Here's everything you need to know if British schools are in your sights.Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial.
2021-08-2609 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#12 - Activity ListThis week, our resident admissions expert, Tyler Kusunoki, talks about how to carefully present your activity list. Find out the best way to approach this portion of the admissions process. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial.
2021-08-2609 minAccepted: A College Admissions Podcast#13 - Starting the School YearThis week, our resident admissions expert, Tyler Kusunoki, talks about how to approach the upcoming school year as a high school student. Join free webinars at www.tokyoacademics.com/eventsNeed help applying to college? Contact us for a free consultation where we'll discuss your strengths, weaknesses, and provide an initial assessment to optimize your success. If you want to maximize your chances of getting into your dream schools, we can help! Visit www.tokyoacademics.com/free-trial.
2021-08-2606 min
Otaku Spirit AnimeMusic of Summer 2020 AnimeGet your ears ready for another slew of music from the current season of anime. Listen in for the Otaku Spirit Animecast’s run through of the Summer 2020 Anime Season!
Including great tracks from the likes of the peggies, Konomi Suzuki, Aimer, Nagi Yanagi, and so much more!
NOTE: For High Quality purposes for music, this podcast was exported via HQ setting, thus slightly larger in size than standard podcasts. Roughly 85MB. Keep that in mind for bandwidth limits please.
Songs spotlight in this episode:
“Centimeter” by the peggies – Rent A Girlfriend OP
“Megumi no Ame” by Nagi Yanagi – My Teen Romantic...
2020-07-1958 min