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EPISODE · Jun 15, 2021 · 30 MIN

Curious about College? (Q&A)

from A Scent of Success · host Anagha and Priyasha Chakravarti

TIMESTAMPS BELOW. This is a general college application and prep Q&A! We start college in the fall of 2021, so this episode is a reflection on the process we went through in the last few years. We are not experts, but we do enjoy reflecting on our college experience and hopefully offering some tips to help demystify your experience. Feel free to message us on Instagram @scentofsuccess_ if you have more questions :) [TIMESTAMPS]: 1:15: IB and College Applications (predicted scores, IB subjects/majors, how IB is viewed by US colleges, time management) 7:30: Standardized testing (applying test-optional, tips) 11:00: College lists (the importance of ranks, how to find a great university) 15:55: College Essays for the US and the UK (how to be satisfied with them) 20:25: General US application questions (extracurriculars, package building) 22:25: General UK application questions (conditional offers) 24:15: General questions overall (pressure, parental conflicts, how to stand out) 27:03: Application timelines and rounds for the US (EA vs ED vs REA) Be sure to check out College Conversations Part 1 where we talk about more in depth college lists and timelines for the US, and College Conversations Part 2 where we talk all about essays! 

TIMESTAMPS BELOW. This is a general college application and prep Q&A! We start college in the fall of 2021, so this episode is a reflection on the process we went through in the last few years. We are not experts, but we do enjoy reflecting on our college experience and hopefully offering some tips to help demystify your experience. Feel free to message us on Instagram @scentofsuccess_ if you have more questions :) [TIMESTAMPS]: 1:15: IB and College Applications (predicted scores, IB subjects/majors, how IB is viewed by US colleges, time management) 7:30: Standardized testing (applying test-optional, tips) 11:00: College lists (the importance of ranks, how to find a great university) 15:55: College Essays for the US and the UK (how to be satisfied with them) 20:25: General US application questions (extracurriculars, package building) 22:25: General UK application questions (conditional offers) 24:15: General questions overall (pressure, parental conflicts, how to stand out) 27:03: Application timelines and rounds for the US (EA vs ED vs REA) Be sure to check out College Conversations Part 1 where we talk about more in depth college lists and timelines for the US, and College Conversations Part 2 where we talk all about essays!

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