| “The key to standing out is not so much to be impressive or even qualified. The key is to be interesting. You’ll appear to be very uninteresting in your application if you’re to do the same things as everyone else is doing.”
Observing my peers at Harvard, interviewing and guiding outstanding successful applicants at many other amazing universities, I can say there is one thread that is nearly universal among these people. And it's not what you think.
Listen in to find out:
- One student’s story about who got rejected from all schools, and why
- A different, more effective strategy that is also way more fun
- Why curiosity is so critical to your elite admissions success
- How to cultivate–and document–the kind of curiosity that will make you stand out
- The 3 steps that you can start taking today to become more interesting
And so much more.
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"Too many people are overwhelmed, stressed out, and frustrated about college admissions prep. I created this podcast to help you build a standout college profile and boost your confidence. Enjoy!"
– Steve Gardner, Founder
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