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On episode 126, Alexis Avila talks toJessica Yeager, CEO & founder of Impress the Ivies. Jessica is a graduate of Harvard and MIT. As a senior in high school, she gained acceptance to Harvard, MIT, Yale, Stanford, Cornell, and Columbia. Her students have gotten into elite schools, like Harvard and Carnegie Mellon.
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On Today’s episode Jessica gives us tips on how to craft an application that Harvard will want to see. Jessica’s take on why perfect scores sometimes get rejected? Colleges want to see that you spend hundreds of hours on something more impactful than just on test prep.
Jessica’s X factor for getting into Harvard? Showcase what makes you unique and don’t be a dabbler.
Jessica’s advice to students who get rejected from Harvard? It’s not the college you get into that is most important but rather it’s what you do with your degree that matters. Involve yourself. Make an impact at the school you get into.
Jessica’s advice for teens: Surround yourself with positive people who make an impact in the world. This will help you step up your game!
For Prepped & Polished listeners only, you can access Jessica’s Ultimate Guide to the Commmon App!
For another related conversation, check out podcast Episode #90 with Elizabeth Dankoski: How a Perfect SAT Score can Backfire on You
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