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159. Navigating Elite College Admissions: Expert Insights with Jayson Weingarten

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🎙️ In this episode of College Knowledge, hosts Dave Kozak and Joe Kerns welcome Jayson Weingarten, Senior Mission Consultant at Ivy Coach and former admissions officer at the University of Pennsylvania.

Jayson brings a rare dual perspective—having worked inside one of the nation’s most selective admissions offices and now guiding families through the elite college application process. Together, they explore the realities of applying to Ivy League and top-tier schools, including:

✨ What makes an applicant stand out
🎯 The true impact of early decision
🧪 How test-optional policies are shifting strategies
💡 The key mistakes families make—and how to avoid them

If you're navigating the complexities of competitive college admissions, this episode is packed with must-know insights to help you chart a smarter path to acceptance.

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🎙️ In this episode of College Knowledge, hosts Dave Kozak and Joe Kerns welcome Jayson Weingarten, Senior Mission Consultant at Ivy Coach and former admissions officer at the University of Pennsylvania.

Jayson brings a rare dual perspective—having worked inside one of the nation’s most selective admissions offices and now guiding families through the elite college application process. Together, they explore the realities of applying to Ivy League and top-tier schools, including:

✨ What makes an applicant stand out
🎯 The true impact of early decision
🧪 How test-optional policies are shifting strategies
💡 The key mistakes families make—and how to avoid them

If you're navigating the complexities of competitive college admissions, this episode is packed with must-know insights to help you chart a smarter path to acceptance.

Video Version of Podcast YouTube:
The College Knowledge Podcast

Follow us on social media:
Instagram
Facebook
LinkedIn
Visit us online:
The College Knowledge Podcast Website
Elite Collegiate Planning

  continue reading

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