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Dear Applicants
IvyPrep
27 episodes
1 day ago
Struggling to piece together your child's or your university application is normal. On this podcast, we bring guests to share relatable anecdotes, stories, tips, and tricks on how to best position yourself for application success.
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Struggling to piece together your child's or your university application is normal. On this podcast, we bring guests to share relatable anecdotes, stories, tips, and tricks on how to best position yourself for application success.
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Education
Episodes (20/27)
Dear Applicants
Matthias Journey: Understanding The US Admissions System, Pursuing Four Degrees & The Importance of Networking | Ep. 28

Matthias joins us once again on Dear Applicants as he dives deeper into the intricacies of his academic journey and reveals secrets behind successful US university admissions. He shares what he would have done differently if he could go back in time, as well as some networking and job hunting tips that can help set you on the path to success.

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1 year ago
39 minutes 38 seconds

Dear Applicants
From Singapore to the UK: Serene's Experience Studying & Living in the UK and Exploring New Cultures | Ep. 27

On this episode of Dear Applicants, we're joined by Serene, a valuable member of the IvyPrep team, as she takes us on a captivating journey through her experience living in the UK. Join us as she unveils the intricacies of cultural differences, reflects on the challenges encountered when embarking on a solo journey abroad, and reminisces about the delightful experiences that enriched her time living in the UK.

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1 year ago
41 minutes 26 seconds

Dear Applicants
Navigating the University Admissions Journey: Beatrice's Experience as a Parent | Ep. 25

In this episode, we take a closer look at the university admissions process through the eyes of a parent, Beatrice! Join us as she shares her experiences, challenges, and valuable insights, offering a unique perspective on guiding her children through the complex world of university applications.

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2 years ago
33 minutes 28 seconds

Dear Applicants
Divya's Postgraduate Journey: From Brown to Cambridge, Interests in Pole Sports & Future Plans | Ep. 24

Divya joins us today on Dear Applicants once again to share more about her postgraduate journey at Cambridge! She shares more about how different applying to postgraduate programs is as compared to undergraduate programs, as well as her interests in pole sports that grew during her time in university which led her to her unique plans for the future.

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2 years ago
34 minutes 59 seconds

Dear Applicants
An Insight into Oxford Admissions: Rory's Life at Bailiol College, Exploring Gap Years & Perspectives of the Admission Process | Ep. 23

Today, we are joined by Rory, an Oxford graduate, who shares more about his experience at Oxford as well as his thoughts on the Oxbridge admissions process. He shares personal experiences, discusses the significance of extracurricular activities, and offers practical advice on preparing standout personal statements and excelling in interviews. You don't want to miss this episode!

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2 years ago
44 minutes 55 seconds

Dear Applicants
Charting a Dream Career: Geraldine's Journey in Education, Kings College & Columbia | Ep. 22

In this exciting episode, Geraldine, now an EdTech Partner Manager at AWS, unfolds her unique journey. Starting with her early aspirations that led her to obtaining an MOE scholarship to become a Geography teacher, she delves into her formative experiences during secondary school and the strategic decisions behind studying overseas. As we continue to traverse her academic path, Geraldine shares with us about her enriching experiences at Kings College and Columbia University. Learn what captivated her about Kings, the advantages Columbia offered, and the intriguing shift from an educational role to her current position in a tech company.

Interested to find out more about studying in the US and UK? Join us at our free in-person event on Admissions to Top Universities in the US and UK at ⁠http://ivyprep.com.sg/usukevent⁠

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2 years ago
42 minutes 27 seconds

Dear Applicants
Divya's Journey to Brown: From Exploring Interests in High School To Pursuing Philosophy & Literature at Brown | Ep. 21

Divya, one of our Strategists here at IvyPrep, joins us today on Dear Applicants to take us on her inspiring journey through her high school years, where she transformed her passions and interests into pursuing Philosophy and Comparative Literature at Brown. Find out more about her life at UWC, her captivating Common App essay that got her into Brown, as well as some valuable tips she offers to aspiring students dreaming of pursuing their education in the United States.

Interested to find out more about studying in the US and UK? Join us at our free in-person event on Admissions to Top Universities in the US and UK at http://ivyprep.com.sg/usukevent

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2 years ago
39 minutes 54 seconds

Dear Applicants
Journeying High School Life: Wendy's Time at SAS, The AP Curriculum & The Road To NYU Stern | Ep. 20

In today's episode of Dear Applicants, we have a special guest – Wendy, one of our students – who joins us to share more about her journey from high school to NYU Stern, where she will be in the fall. Learn more about her experience at Singapore American School, the activities she partook in, as well as the internship experience she had which inspired her future career path.

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2 years ago
31 minutes 38 seconds

Dear Applicants
A Career In Tech: What's That Like, Transitioning From A Diplomat To Tech & Judy's Experience At NUS & Columbia | Ep. 19

On today's episode, we chat with Judy Goh, a Trust & Safety Officer at TikTok, as she brings us through her journey from studying Environmental Studies at NUS, to a Master of Public Administration at Columbia. Find out more about how she transitioned from humanities to tech, and more about what a career in tech might look like!

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2 years ago
36 minutes 29 seconds

Dear Applicants
Isaac's Roadmap to University: Crafting a Winning Profile, Cambridge Interviews & Future Pathways | Dear Applicants Ep. 18

Isaac, our lead profile-building mentor at IvyPrep chats with us about his roadmap to university from Cambridge to Duke-NUS. Delve into his fascinating array of extracurricular involvements and gain invaluable tips for crafting a winning profile that captivates admissions officers, as well as his insights on transitioning from law to medicine.

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2 years ago
1 hour 5 minutes 4 seconds

Dear Applicants
From Sea to Classroom: Jacob's Naval Academy Journey & Insights on SAT Prep | Dear Applicants Ep. 17

In this episode, Jacob, our Math SAT teacher here at IvyPrep, joins us to share his unique experiences of serving in the Navy! Discover more about his background and gain valuable insights into the application process. Additionally, hear his thoughts on SAT preparation, particularly in relation to the new digital SAT format.

Struggling to piece together your child's or your university application is normal. On this podcast, we bring guests to share relatable anecdotes, stories, tips, and tricks on how to best position yourself for application success.

Follow us on: TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@ivyprepconsulting⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ivyprepconsulting/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/ivyprepconsulting/

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2 years ago
25 minutes 12 seconds

Dear Applicants
The Admissions Process: Visakan's Oxford Application & Future Plans | Ep. 16

Visakan joins us again on another Dear Applicants episode to share more about his experience applying to universities, namely Oxford. He talks about the process and interviews he faced, as well as shares some tips and insights for students who are planning to apply to university.

Struggling to piece together your child's or your university application is normal. On this podcast, we bring guests to share relatable anecdotes, stories, tips, and tricks on how to best position yourself for application success.

Follow us on: TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@ivyprepconsulting⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ivyprepconsulting/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/ivyprepconsulting/

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2 years ago
16 minutes 52 seconds

Dear Applicants
Visakan's Path To University: From Math Olympiads to Creating Social Impact | Ep. 15

Visakan, an accomplished 18-year-old graduate of Raffles Institution joins us on today's episode of the Dear Applicants podcast and shares his journey of discovering and pursuing his interests. He shares how he went from math olympiads to tutoring, writing a book, and ultimately founding his own non-profit organization to promote financial literacy.

Struggling to piece together your child's or your university application is normal. On this podcast, we bring guests to share relatable anecdotes, stories, tips, and tricks on how to best position yourself for application success. Follow us on: TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@ivyprepconsulting Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ivyprepconsulting/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/ivyprepconsulting/

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2 years ago
28 minutes 26 seconds

Dear Applicants
Beyond Academics: Life at Yale-NUS & The Admissions Consulting Space | Ep. 14

Pragya joins us on another episode of Dear Applicants as she shares more about her journey at Yale-NUS. From her involvement in various extracurricular activities to her role as a residential college advisor, she also delves into her career in the admissions consulting space, shedding light on its mechanics and emphasizing the value of seeking guidance from a consultant.

Struggling to piece together your child's or your university application is normal. On this podcast, we bring guests to share relatable anecdotes, stories, tips, and tricks on how to best position yourself for application success. Follow us on: TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@ivyprepconsulting⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ivyprepconsulting/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/ivyprepconsulting/

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2 years ago
14 minutes 45 seconds

Dear Applicants
Exploring Opportunities: Growing Up in India, Studying Abroad in Singapore | Ep. 13

Join Pragya, one of IvyPrep's client advisors, this week on Dear Applicants as she takes us on a captivating journey from her childhood in Amritsar, India, to her decision to pursue higher education in vibrant Singapore at Yale-NUS College. Gain unique insights into the experiences, challenges, and personal growth she encountered during her time moving to Singapore.

Struggling to piece together your child's or your university application is normal. On this podcast, we bring guests to share relatable anecdotes, stories, tips, and tricks on how to best position yourself for application success. Follow us on: TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@ivyprepconsulting⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ivyprepconsulting/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/ivyprepconsulting/

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2 years ago
21 minutes 54 seconds

Dear Applicants
Masters at Cambridge: Life on Campus & The Differences Between UK and US | Ep. 12

On today's episode of Dear Applicants, Brandon joins us again to share more about his experience studying at Cambridge for his Masters, and the differences he noted between studying in the United States and the United Kingdom. He also gives some insights about his current role as a consultant here at IvyPrep.

Struggling to piece together your child's or your university application is normal. On this podcast, we bring guests to share relatable anecdotes, stories, tips, and tricks on how to best position yourself for application success. Follow us on: TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@ivyprepconsulting⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ivyprepconsulting/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/ivyprepconsulting/

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2 years ago
14 minutes 17 seconds

Dear Applicants
From Boarding School to Cornell: How's Life Studying Abroad? | Ep. 11

Brandon, one of our consultants here at IvyPrep, joins us today to share about his experience studying abroad, from Norway at UWC, to the United States at Cornell. He shares with us his journey on deciding to study overseas, the unique opportunities he obtained whilst studying in boarding school, and his admissions journey to Cornell.

Struggling to piece together your child's or your university application is normal. On this podcast, we bring guests to share relatable anecdotes, stories, tips, and tricks on how to best position yourself for application success. Follow us on: TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@ivyprepconsulting⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ivyprepconsulting/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/ivyprepconsulting/

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2 years ago
21 minutes 42 seconds

Dear Applicants
A Teacher's Journey: Studying at Rutgers & Discovering Passion | Ep. 10

On today's episode, Faith joins us once again to share more about her experience studying in Rutgers University. We also delve into her journey of becoming an educator, from her early days as a school teacher to her current position running the SAT program at IvyPrep. Join us as we explore her fascinating insights and valuable lessons learned along the way.

Struggling to piece together your child's or your university application is normal. On this podcast, we bring guests to share relatable anecdotes, stories, tips, and tricks on how to best position yourself for application success. Follow us on: TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@ivyprepconsulting⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ivyprepconsulting/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/ivyprepconsulting/

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2 years ago
17 minutes 46 seconds

Dear Applicants
Growing Up in the US vs Singapore: The Differences in Life and Education | Ep. 9

Have you wondered how different growing up is in the United States as compared to Singapore? On today's episode, Faith, one of our teachers shares her experience growing up in Toms River in New Jersey, her interests and passion, and how her journey of being an educator started.

Struggling to piece together your child's or your university application is normal. On this podcast, we bring guests to share relatable anecdotes, stories, tips, and tricks on how to best position yourself for application success. Follow us on: TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@ivyprepconsulting⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ivyprepconsulting/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/ivyprepconsulting/

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2 years ago
21 minutes 29 seconds

Dear Applicants
Deciding On Your Dream University: The Decision Process & Getting Accepted | Ep. 8

How can you make better decisions on where to study in the future? On today's episode, Megan joins us once again to share more about her university admissions experience, from the initial decision-making process to the actual experience of finally getting accepted to Cornell!

Check out Megan's sticker shop mellistudio here! https://mellistudio.com/en-sg Find out more about SG Booths, her app here! https://sgbooths.carrd.co/ Struggling to piece together your child's or your university application is normal. On this podcast, we bring guests to share relatable anecdotes, stories, tips, and tricks on how to best position yourself for application success. Follow us on: TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@ivyprepconsulting⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ivyprepconsulting/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/ivyprepconsulting/

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2 years ago
16 minutes 26 seconds

Dear Applicants
Struggling to piece together your child's or your university application is normal. On this podcast, we bring guests to share relatable anecdotes, stories, tips, and tricks on how to best position yourself for application success.