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Marie Schwartz on Remote Based Opportunities for Teens During COVID-19
Welcome to College Admissions in the Era of COVID-19 Virtual Summit! On today's episode, we give you a glimpse into Dr. Legatt's conversation with Marie Schwartz. Transcript VO: Welcome to College Admissions Real Talk with Dr. Aviva Legatt, a podcast for students...
Marybeth Kravets on Guiding Your Child with Learning Differences During COVID-19
Welcome to College Admissions in the Era of COVID-19 Virtual Summit! On today's episode, we give you a glimpse into Dr. Legatt's conversation with Marybeth Kravets. Transcript VO: Welcome to College Admissions Real Talk with Dr. Aviva Legatt, a podcast for students...
Charlie Javice on Maximizing the FAFSA During COVID-19
Welcome to College Admissions in the Era of COVID-19 Virtual Summit! On today's episode, we give you a glimpse into Dr. Legatt's conversation with Charlie Javice. Transcript VO: Welcome to College Admissions Real Talk with Dr. Aviva Legatt, a podcast for students...
Vincent Phamvan on Career Readiness During COVID-19
Welcome to College Admissions in the Era of COVID-19 Virtual Summit! On today's episode, we give you a glimpse into Dr. Legatt's conversation with Vincent Phamvan. Transcript: VO: Welcome to College Admissions Real Talk with Dr. Aviva Legatt, a podcast for...
Dr. Marlena Corcoran on International Students and Study Abroad
Welcome to College Admissions in the Era of COVID-19 Virtual Summit! On today's episode, we give you a glimpse into Dr. Legatt's conversation with Dr. Marlena Corcoran. Transcript VO: Welcome to College Admissions Real Talk with Dr. Aviva Legatt, a podcast for...
Brennan Barnard on How Character Counts: An Ethical Approach to College Admissions
Welcome to College Admissions in the Era of COVID-19 Virtual Summit! On today's episode, we give you a glimpse into Dr. Legatt's conversation with Brennan Barnard. Transcript VO: Welcome to College Admissions Real Talk with Dr. Aviva Legatt, a podcast for students...
Dr. Ruth Gotian on Mentorship and Achievement During COVID-19
Welcome to College Admissions in the Era of COVID-19 Virtual Summit! On today's episode, we give you a glimpse into Dr. Legatt's conversation with Dr. Ruth Gotian. Transcript VO: Welcome to College Admissions Real Talk with Dr. Aviva Legatt, a podcast for students...
Moses Lee on Helping Your Child Develop Leadership Skills
Welcome to College Admissions in the Era of COVID-19 Virtual Summit! On today's episode, we give you a glimpse into Dr. Legatt's conversation with Moses Lee. Transcript VO: Welcome to College Admissions Real Talk with Dr. Aviva Legatt, a podcast for students...
Sophie Beren on Strategies for Difficult Conversations with Your Gen Z Child
Welcome to College Admissions in the Era of COVID-19 Virtual Summit! On today's episode, we give you a glimpse into Dr. Legatt's conversation with Sophie Beren. Transcript VO: Welcome to College Admissions Real Talk with Dr. Aviva Legatt, a podcast for students...
Raymond Ravaglia: Maximizing Your Child’s Success in Virtual Schooling
Welcome to College Admissions in the Era of COVID-19! Well, part of it. On today's episode, we give you a preview of Dr. Legatt's conversation with Raymond Ravaglia. Transcript VO: Welcome to College Admissions Real Talk with Dr. Aviva Legatt, a podcast for...
Who Gets In and Why
In today's episode of "College Admissions Real Talk", Dr. Legatt discusses her Forbes article "Who Gets In and Why". Transcript VO: Welcome to College Admissions Real Talk with Dr. Aviva Legatt, a podcast for students seeking to get admitted to top-tier...
LQ – Key Factors to Consider When Narrowing Down Applications
In today's episode of "College Admissions Real Talk", Dr. Legatt discusses a listener question about how applicants should narrow their choice college for where to submit their applications. Transcript VO: Welcome to College Admissions Real Talk with Dr. Aviva...
Inside of Get Real and Get In
In today's episode of "College Admissions Real Talk", Dr. Legatt announces her book giveaway! Be sure to enter by April 8th for a chance to win an advance copy of the book. Transcript VO: Welcome to College Admissions Real Talk with Dr. Aviva Legatt, a podcast for...
How To Get Surprise College Admissions Offers
In today's episode of "College Admissions Real Talk", Dr. Legatt talks about Concourse and how to utilize it when looking for safety schools. Transcript VO: Welcome to College Admissions Real Talk with Dr. Aviva Legatt, a podcast for students seeking to get...
How To Ace Your COVID 19 College Essay
In today's episode of "College Admissions Real Talk", Dr. Legatt talks more about gratitude during COVID-19 and how it can be applied to your college essay. Transcript VO: Welcome to College Admissions Real Talk with Dr. Aviva Legatt, a podcast for students...
Common Misconceptions About How to Be Competitive For College
In today's episode of "College Admissions Real Talk", Dr. Legatt uncovers misconceptions about what makes applicants look like strong competitors. Transcript VO: Welcome to College Admissions Real Talk with Dr. Aviva Legatt, a podcast for students seeking to...
Why College Wait Lists Will Be So Long This Year
In today's episode of "College Admissions Real Talk", Dr. Legatt discusses waitlists in the era of COVID-19. Transcripts VO: Welcome to College Admissions Real Talk with Dr. Aviva Legatt, a podcast for students seeking to get admitted to top-tier colleges. Each...
What Will College Look Like In the Fall?
In today's episode of "College Admissions Real Talk", Dr. Legatt discusses college this upcoming fall and the impact COVID-19 will have on your upcoming college decisions. Transcript VO: Welcome to College Admissions Real Talk with Dr. Aviva Legatt, a podcast...
How To Build a College List
In today's episode of "College Admissions Real Talk", Dr. Legatt discusses how to create a college list in the COVID-19 era. Transcript VO: Welcome to College Admissions Real Talk with Dr. Aviva Legatt, a podcast for students seeking to get admitted to top-tier...
5 Reasons You Need to Attend Our College Admissions Summit
In today's episode of "College Admissions Real Talk", Dr. Legatt implores you to attend her summit, "College Admissions in the Era of COVID 19". Transcript: VO: Welcome to College Admissions Real Talk with Dr. Aviva Legatt, a podcast for students seeking to get...
College Admissions Summit Preview (Marti Miles-Rosenfield, Marie Schwartz)
In today's episode of "College Admissions Real Talk", Dr. Legatt gives you a preview of her virtual summit "College Admissions In the Era of COVID-19" happening March 23-24. One by one, she'll introduce each one of her speakers, so stay tuned this week to hear about...
College Admissions Summit Preview (Marybeth Kravets, Kathy Wu Brady)
In today's episode of "College Admissions Real Talk", Dr. Legatt gives you a preview of her virtual summit "College Admissions In the Era of COVID-19" happening March 23-24. One by one, she'll introduce each one of her speakers, so stay tuned this week to hear about...
College Admissions Summit Preview (Dr. Marlena Corcoran, Vincent Phamvan, Charlie Javice)
In today's episode of "College Admissions Real Talk", Dr. Legatt gives you a preview of her virtual summit "College Admissions In the Era of COVID-19" happening March 23-24. One by one, she'll introduce each one of her speakers, so stay tuned this week to hear about...
College Admissions Summit Preview (Dr. Ruth Gotian, Brennan Barnard)
In today's episode of "College Admissions Real Talk", Dr. Legatt gives you a preview of her virtual summit "College Admissions In the Era of COVID-19" happening March 23-24. One by one, she'll introduce each one of her speakers, so stay tuned this week to hear about...
College Admissions Summit Preview (Ray Ravaglia, Sophie Beren, and Moses Lee)
In today's episode of "College Admissions Real Talk", Dr. Legatt starts off the week giving you a preview of her virtual summit "College Admissions In the Era of COVID-19" happening March 23-24. One by one, she'll introduce each one of her speakers, so stay tuned this...
3 Ways for High School and College Students to Stay Mentally Strong During COVID
In today's episode of "College Admissions Real Talk", Dr. Legatt gives you three ways to stay strong during the COVID era. Have a question? Text 610-222-5762. Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts: iTunes Libsyn YouTube Spotify iHeartRadio [video width="1280"...
Cool College Fairs Happening in March 2021
In today's episode of "College Admissions Real Talk", Dr. Legatt discusses upcoming virtual college fairs. Have a question? Text 610-222-5762. Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts: iTunes Libsyn YouTube Spotify iHeartRadio [video width="1280" height="720"...
Less than Half Submitted SAT/ACT Scores – What Does that Mean For You?
In today's episode of "College Admissions Real Talk", Dr. Legatt explains a recent statistic that came out concerning SAT-ACT scores. Have a question? Text 610-222-5762. Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts: iTunes Libsyn YouTube Spotify iHeartRadio ...
How To Help Yourself Out of a Homework Hole
In today's episode of "College Admissions Real Talk", Dr. Legatt tries to dig you out of your homework hole. Have a question? Text 610-222-5762. Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts: iTunes Libsyn YouTube Spotify iHeartRadio [video width="1280"...
Make Homework Cooler Through Job Crafting
In today's episode of "College Admissions Real Talk", Dr. Legatt explains job crafting and how it can affect your work load. Have a question? Text 610-222-5762. Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts: iTunes Libsyn YouTube Spotify iHeartRadio [video...
4 Mistakes To Avoid When Paying for College
In today's episode of "College Admissions Real Talk", Dr. Legatt discusses how to avoid common mistakes when it comes to paying for college. Have a question? Text 610-222-5762. Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts: iTunes Libsyn YouTube Spotify iHeartRadio...
To FAFSA or Not To FAFSA? That Is The Question
In today's episode of "College Admissions Real Talk", Dr. Legatt discusses the FAFSA and how it can apply to families seeking aid, whether they need it or not. Have a question? Text 610-222-5762. Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts: iTunes Libsyn YouTube...
Advice for Dealing with AP Exam Schedule Changes
In today's episode of "College Admissions Real Talk", Dr. Legatt discusses AP Exam schedule changes and how to work with them. Have a question? Text 610-222-5762. Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts: iTunes Libsyn YouTube Spotify iHeartRadio [video...
2021 2022 Common App Essay Prompts Uncovered and Dissected (Part 2)
In today's episode of "College Admissions Real Talk", Dr. Legatt continues her discussion of the new common app essay prompts. Have a question? Text 610-222-5762. Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts: iTunes Libsyn YouTube Spotify iHeartRadio [video...
2021-2022 Common App Essay Prompts Uncovered and Dissected (Part 1)
In today's episode of "College Admissions Real Talk", Dr. Legatt discusses the new common app essay prompts in her first two-parter. Have a question? Text 610-222-5762. Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts: iTunes Libsyn YouTube Spotify iHeartRadio [video...
Free Virtual Summit About College Admissions
In today's episode of "College Admissions Real Talk", Dr. Legatt discusses an upcoming virtual summit concerning college admissions during COVID-19. Have a question? Text 610-222-5762. Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts: iTunes Libsyn YouTube Spotify...
Why The Emerging Leader Program Helps You Stand Out
In today's episode of "College Admissions Real Talk", Dr. Legatt discusses Ivy Insight's Emerging Leader Program. Have a question? Text 610-222-5762. Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts: iTunes Libsyn YouTube Spotify iHeartRadio [video width="1280"...
How Do You Maximize Extracurriculars for Admissions?
In today's episode of "College Admissions Real Talk", Dr. Legatt talks about how to maximize extracurriculars for admissions. Have a question? Text 610-222-5762. Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts: iTunes Libsyn YouTube Spotify iHeartRadio [video...
What Are Admissions Officers Trying to Gauge From Reading College Essays?
In today's episode of "College Admissions Real Talk", Dr. Legatt talks about what officers look for in college essays and some tips to get your essay to stand out. Have a question? Text 610-222-5762. Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts: iTunes Libsyn YouTube...
This Week on College Admissions Real Talk (Week of 2/8)
Have you subscribed to my podcast yet? College Admissions Real Talk features important college admissions tips for students seeking admission to top-tier colleges, delivered five days a week with candor and love. I’ll share how to ace your interview, develop your...
How Did I Get Into College Consulting and What Kinds Of Students Do I Work With
In today's episode of "College Admissions Real Talk", Dr. Legatt talks about how she got to where she is today and the kinds of clients that she sees. Have a question? Text 610-222-5762. Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts: iTunes Libsyn YouTube Spotify...
What Are The Essential Elements of A Competitive College Application?
In today's episode of "College Admissions Real Talk", Dr. Aviva Legatt talks about the essentials of becoming a competitive college applicant. Have a question? Text 610-222-5762. Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts: iTunes Libsyn YouTube Spotify iHeartRadio...
What Questions Should Applicants Ask Themselves Before Applying
In today's episode of "College Admissions Real Talk", Dr. Legatt talks about some questions applicants should ask themselves before applying. Have a question? Text 610-222-5762. Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts: iTunes Libsyn YouTube Spotify iHeartRadio...
Should My Parents Help Me With College Applications?
In today's episode of "College Admissions Real Talk", Dr. Legatt talks about your parents in the college admissions process. Have a question? Text 610-222-5762. Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts: iTunes Libsyn YouTube Spotify [video width="1280"...
Lessons from Peloton for College Admissions
In today's episode of "College Admissions Real Talk", Dr. Legatt talks about Peloton and how the company's community can inform your high school and college career. Have a question? Text 610-222-5762. Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts: iTunes Libsyn...
“Think Again” By Adam Grant – Lessons for College Admissions
In today's episode of "College Admissions Real Talk", Dr. Legatt discusses her colleague Adam Grant's new book "Think Again" and how it can be applied to college admissions. Have a question? Text 610-222-5762. Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts: iTunes...
Why Dream Schools are Like Bad Crushes and What To Do About It
In today's episode of "College Admissions Real Talk", Dr. Legatt tells you how to truly fall in love with your dream school. Have a question? Text 610-222-5762. Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts: iTunes Libsyn YouTube Spotify [video width="1280"...
2021 College Admissions Resources
In today's episode of "College Admissions Real Talk", Dr. Legatt talks about college resources during COVID-19. Have a question? Text 610-222-5762. Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts: iTunes Libsyn YouTube Spotify [video width="1280" height="720"...
Listener Question – Should I Avoid Hot Button Items In My College Essay
In today's episode of "College Admissions Real Talk", Dr. Legatt answers a listener question concerning college essays. Have a question? Text 610-222-5762. Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts: iTunes Libsyn YouTube Spotify [video width="1280" height="720"...
Listener Question – I’m a Junior And Don’t Have Any Extracurriculars Yet, Is It Too Late To Start
In today's episode of "College Admissions Real Talk", Dr. Legatt answers a listener question concerning extracurriculars. Have a question? Text 610-222-5762. Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts: iTunes Libsyn YouTube Spotify [video width="1280" height="720"...
The Half Truth Behind Test Optional Policies at Harvard, Cornell and others
In today's episode, Dr. Legatt talks about test-optional policies and how you can work with them. Have a question? Text 610-222-5762. Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts: iTunes Libsyn YouTube [video width="1280" height="720"...
Figuring Out Who You Are: The Most Important Battle Of College Admissions
In today's episode of "College Admissions Real Talk", Dr. Legatt talks about figuring out who you are and how that applies to college admissions. Have a question? Text 610-222-5762. Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts: iTunes Libsyn YouTube [video...
5 Strategies To Stand Out After Getting Deferred
In today's episode, Dr. Legatt discusses how to stand out after getting deferred. Have a question? Text 610-222-5762. Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts: iTunes Libsyn YouTube [video width="1280" height="720"...
Finding Your College Admissions X Factor
In today's episode, Dr. Legatt talks about how to find your college admissions X factor. Have a question? Text 610-222-5762. Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts: iTunes Libsyn YouTube [video width="1280" height="720"...
Why Ivy Insight is the Gold Standard
At Ivy Insight, we like to talk about what separates us from other admissions consulting companies. Part of it is our philosophy and our vision for families, but we also have established credentials and experience that make our programs unique. When you...
3 Outstanding Activities for Top Tier Colleges
In today's episode of "College Admissions Real Talk", Dr. Legatt talks about activities that top tier colleges love to see. Have a question? Text 610-222-5762. Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts: iTunes Libsyn YouTube [video width="1280" height="720"...
Why Ivy Day Was Pushed Back and What You Can Do About It
In today's episode of "College Admissions Real Talk", Dr. Legatt discusses Ivy Day and its effects on college admissions. Have a question? Text 610-222-5762. Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts: iTunes Libsyn YouTube [video width="1280" height="720"...
5 College Admissions Trends for 2021
In today's episode of College Admissions Real Talk, Dr. Legatt talks about trends she's predicting for 2021. Have a question? Text 610-222-5762. Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts: iTunes Libsyn YouTube [video width="1280" height="720"...
Why Relationships Are the Secret Weapon of College Admissions
In today's episode of "College Admissions Real Talk", Dr. Legatt talks about relationships in college admissions. Have a question? Text 610-222-5762. Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts: iTunes Libsyn YouTube [video width="1280" height="720"...
The 411 On Interview Etiquette
In today's episode of "College Admissions Real Talk", Dr. Legatt gives you the 411 on interview etiquette. Have a question? Text 610-222-5762. Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts: iTunes Libsyn YouTube [video width="1280" height="720"...
SAT II Exams Eliminated – What Does It Mean?
In today's episode of "College Admissions Real Talk", Dr. Legatt discusses a recent announcement concerning SAT II tests. Have a question? Text 610-222-5762. Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts: iTunes Libsyn YouTube [video width="1280" height="720"...
Why You Should Google Your Interviewer Before The College Interview
In today's episode of "College Admissions Real Talk", Dr. Legatt talks about googling your college interviewer. Have a question? Text 610-222-5762. Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts: iTunes Libsyn YouTube [video width="1280" height="720"...
How To Use Your Connections In College Application Essays
In today's episode of "College Admissions Real Talk", Dr. Legatt talks about using connections in college essays. Have a question? Text 610-222-5762. Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts: iTunes Libsyn YouTube [video width="1280" height="720"...
5 Things To Do If You Get Waitlisted
In today's episode of "College Admissions Real Talk", Dr. Legatt talks about what to do when you get waitlisted. Have a question? Text 610-222-5762. Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts: iTunes Libsyn YouTube [video width="1280" height="720"...
How To Answer Interview Questions with Pizzazz
In today's episode of "College Admissions Real Talk", Dr. Legatt talks about putting pizzazz in your interview. Listen to the full episode and subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts: iTunes Libsyn YouTube [video width="1280" height="720"...
How To Leverage Relationships When Applying to Your Dream Schools
In today’s episode of “College Admissions Real Talk”, Dr. Legatt shares how to leverage relationships in college applications. Listen to the full episode and subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts: iTunes Libsyn YouTube [video width="1280" height="720"...
Five College Admissions Trends For 2021
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the relationship between college-bound students, families, and the institutions themselves. Some believe that these changes are permanent—from the de-emphasis of SAT/ACT scores to the widening economic gap between well-off...
Common Questions In College Interviews
In today's episode of "College Admissions Real Talk", Dr. Legatt talks common college interview questions and how to tackle them. Listen to the full episode and subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts: iTunes Libsyn YouTube [video width="1280" height="720"...
What You Should Do When You Get Rejected
In today's episode of "College Admissions Real Talk", Dr. Legatt talks about what to do when you receive a rejection letter. Listen to the full episode and subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts: iTunes Libsyn YouTube [video width="1280" height="720"...
My Awkward High School Experience
Welcome to College Admissions Real Talk with Dr. Aviva Legatt, a podcast that features...
College Admissions Real Talk with Dr. Aviva Legatt
Welcome to College Admissions Real Talk with Dr. Aviva Legatt, a podcast that features college admissions tips for students seeking admission to top-tier colleges. Each episode will feature an important tip for your college admissions success, delivered with candor...
What To Do if You are Deferred from Ivy League
Students across the world are receiving the results of early decisions from Ivy League colleges. Some receive their acceptance letter, but many others are hanging onto the possibilities of acceptance with a deferral. What being deferred means is that the college will...
Helpful Tips for Acing Your College Application
Applying to college is a pretty involved process. If you take the right steps, you can get accepted to the college of your dreams. However, preparation is critical. Keep reading to learn some helpful tips about how to ace your college application. Meet the Set...
Our Emerging Leader Program: What It Does
Is your family stumped when it comes to creating the best strategy for promoting success in college admissions? There's no doubt that these are unusual times. Processes have changed in the face of Covid19, and the road map for academic success has...
The Biggest Benefits Offered by Early Decision
If you plan to apply to college, you may wonder if early decision is really worth it. However, before taking another step, you need to understand the difference in early action and early decision fully. Early action is non-binding, and you are not required to say...
The Impact of COVID-19 on College Admissions This Fall
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the economy, businesses across the country, and virtually every aspect of normal life. Unfortunately, this is a trend that doesn’t seem like it will stop any time soon. With the fall semester for college right around the corner, many...
Great Tips For Thriving in Your Freshman Year At an Ivy League School
Over 2 million students will start their freshman year at college in 2020. If you have worked hard and landed a spot at one of the eight Ivy League schools in America, you need to start preparing for your freshman year. While landing one of these highly coveted spots...
What You Need to Get into the Ivy League
For the class of 2021, the eight Ivy League schools, including Yale, Princeton, the University of Pennsylvania, Harvard, Dartmouth, Cornell, Columbia, and Brown, had a sum of 281,060 applicants. Less than 10 percent of these applicants got admission offers. Of all,...
Anti-Racist Resources and What We’re Doing to Help
The virus. This unrest. It's a challenging world we're living in and I hope you are feeling safe wherever you are. For many, and especially our African-American friends, it’s been extremely disturbing to witness the recent acts of violence and racism here in the...
Your Road Map to College Acceptance – Uniqueness
Let's talk about the value of uniqueness. Today's students are often laser-focused on standards – metrics for success. GPAs and SATs. Percentile work. All of that is incredibly important, but there's another thing that's also important, not only in college admissions,...