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Accepted: A College Admissions Podcast

Tokyo Academics presents "Accepted: A College Admissions Podcast." This podcast is dedicated to delivering the unfiltered truth about applying to college in the 21st century.

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23 minutes
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186
Years Active
2021 - 2025
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#101 - Interview with an Expert Essay Consultant

#101 - Interview with an Expert Essay Consultant

This week, Harry sits down with college essay consultant and expert Heather Davis. They discuss the pitfalls many students make when writing essays, and share tips on how students can maximize ways t…

00:30:39  |   Fri 17 Mar 2023
#100 - Episode One Hundo!

#100 - Episode One Hundo!

This week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki reflects on the content we've covered so far in the Accepted Podcast, revisits some of our most popular episodes, and gives us insight into what the future…

00:26:41  |   Wed 15 Mar 2023
#99 - This Week in 5 (10?): The Politics of Curricula

#99 - This Week in 5 (10?): The Politics of Curricula

This week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki dives into the recent controversy around the College Board stripping down its curriculum of the AP African American studies course for high school students…

00:09:56  |   Thu 09 Mar 2023
#98 - Putting Pen to Paper

#98 - Putting Pen to Paper

This week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki discusses the weight of the admissions essay, and offers strategies for how students can develop one of higher academia's most important skills. 

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00:22:30  |   Wed 08 Mar 2023
#97 - Going Beyond the Rankings

#97 - Going Beyond the Rankings

This week, Tyler Kusunoki delves into the U.S. News & World Report college rankings list, explaining common misconceptions as well as tips and strategies for how to use it in your college admissions …

00:22:25  |   Fri 03 Mar 2023
#96 - The Other Recs

#96 - The Other Recs

This week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki discusses recent admissions data from the University of Southern California, and continues a discussion from last week on the value of recommendation lette…

00:21:27  |   Wed 01 Mar 2023
#95 - On Teacher Recommendations

#95 - On Teacher Recommendations

This week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki talks about how to leverage building strong relationships with your teachers as part of your applications strategy. 

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00:20:41  |   Fri 24 Feb 2023
#94 - Match vs. Fit: Another Food Analogy

#94 - Match vs. Fit: Another Food Analogy

This week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki discusses the important difference between meeting the criteria for a school and getting the most out of your college education. 

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00:22:41  |   Wed 22 Feb 2023
#93 - The Digital SAT: A Full Breakdown

#93 - The Digital SAT: A Full Breakdown

This week we're joined by two members from the Tokyo Academics team, Harry and Kaitlyn as they share everything you need to know about the new digital SAT. 

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00:24:55  |   Fri 17 Feb 2023
#92 - This Week in 5: College Acceptances Update

#92 - This Week in 5: College Acceptances Update

This week Tyler reviews the latest data on ED and EA admissions rates from some the most sought after universities. 

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00:05:58  |   Wed 15 Feb 2023
#91 - What it Takes in 2023: A Conversation with Harry Hu

#91 - What it Takes in 2023: A Conversation with Harry Hu

This week, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki sits down with fellow consultant on the Tokyo Academics team Harry Hu to discuss the admissions landscape for 2023. What are colleges looking for? How can …

00:24:44  |   Thu 09 Feb 2023
#90 This Week in 5: ChatGPT Picks Up an Ivy-League MBA

#90 This Week in 5: ChatGPT Picks Up an Ivy-League MBA

This week, ChatGPT continues to rampage through the academic world, with both encouraging and potentially worrisome results. Also, colleges take a page out of the corporate guidebook and introduce a …

00:05:54  |   Thu 09 Feb 2023
#89 - The New SAT and You

#89 - The New SAT and You

This March, international high school students will be taking the first version of the New Digital SAT. There are many questions around this new SAT and how to best prepare for it, so Tyler Kusunoki …

00:21:31  |   Wed 08 Feb 2023
#88 - Getting Started on Your Summer Plan Part 2

#88 - Getting Started on Your Summer Plan Part 2

Last week, Tyler talked about some common summer opportunities to avoid or to at least be wary of before just signing up. This week, Tyler delves a little deep into the types of summer activities tha…

00:24:05  |   Mon 06 Feb 2023
#87 - This Week in 5: Ivy League Presidents, Tiktok, and Literal Skeletons

#87 - This Week in 5: Ivy League Presidents, Tiktok, and Literal Skeletons

From increased female representation among Ivy League presidents to the banning of TikTok and even a quick discussion around literal skeletons in UC Berkeley closets, This Week in 5 explores a few of…

00:05:26  |   Mon 30 Jan 2023
#86 - Getting Started on Your Summer Plan Part 1

#86 - Getting Started on Your Summer Plan Part 1

As college admission becomes more and more competitive, how you as a student utilize your free time is going to become increasingly important. There is no larger chunk of free time than your summer v…
00:19:26  |   Fri 27 Jan 2023
#85 - The Supreme Court Case on Affirmative Action

#85 - The Supreme Court Case on Affirmative Action

As the Harvard and UNC Supreme Court Cases head towards a final decision on affirmative action, there are potentially wide ranging impacts on the college admissions process as we currently understand…

00:23:19  |   Fri 20 Jan 2023
#84 - Let's Chat About ChatGPT

#84 - Let's Chat About ChatGPT

How will colleges evaluate applicants when the college essay itself can now be produced by a computer algorithm? With the growing mainstream popularity of artificial intelligence and machine learning…

00:20:57  |   Mon 16 Jan 2023
Crafting the Ultimate Early Decision Strategy (Ep. 71 Replay)

Crafting the Ultimate Early Decision Strategy (Ep. 71 Replay)

Early Decision (ED). Early Action (EA). Early Decision II (EDII). Regular Decision (RD). Restricted Early Action (REA). The modern college admissions process is filled with acronyms about application…

00:25:07  |   Fri 23 Dec 2022
What 'Holistic Admissions' Actually Means (Ep. 65 Replay)

What 'Holistic Admissions' Actually Means (Ep. 65 Replay)

In this replay, admissions expert Tyler Kusunoki discusses the nebulous term "holistic admissions," why it's being used, and what criteria colleges are using to evaluate a student's character

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00:25:39  |   Fri 16 Dec 2022
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