| “If you have ambitious goals like getting into a top-tier college, you going to have tasks along the way that require a lot of focus, a lot of energy, and a lot of grit. And if you don’t have some method to infuse fun into this process, you’re going to wear yourself out.”
Have you ever wondered if there is some magical way to get into your dream college, or achieve your biggest goals without doing the hard work? If you wondered if it’s even possible, then this podcast is for you.
Listen in to find out:
- Why you should have fun on your way into a dream university
- How to “party your way to success”, before, during, and after college
- The one thing that no one will ever be able to do for you
- How to turn even the most boring daily chores into a party
- Why living a life without fun can lead to sad deathbed regrets
And so much more.
At the Ivy League Challenge, we help ambitious teens to align the best of who they are with the best of who they want to become. Not just in college, but also in life.
If you have questions and would like to speak to me directly, book your appointment or contact me here today.

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– Steve Gardner, Founder
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