Demystifying College Admissions

I’m Julie Kim, and I’m the host of Demystifying College Admissions. Look, I’ve been there before! Navigating through the college admissions process is overwhelming, confusing and ultimately stressful. This podcast is designed to inspire high school students to identify their passions, learn all about the most updated college admissions strategies, with guests and experts from all industries! And the best part is we’ll also dive into mental health so that this podcast will be a healthy, safe, and vulnerable space for all teens and parents out there!

College Admissions Fear Is Real — Here’s How to Cope
Apr 25, 2025 – 10:29
How Kira Got Accepted Into University of Virginia (UVA) - Passion Prep Student Testimonial
Apr 4, 2025 – 18:18
5 Proven College Admissions Strategies That Got My Students Accepted Into Ivy League & Top-tier Colleges In 2024
Mar 10, 2025 – 50:30
7 Traits of Students Who Got Accepted Into Their Dream Ivy League & Top-tier Colleges
Mar 3, 2025 – 19:05
When is the best time to take the SAT or ACT (For each grade level)?
Dec 5, 2024 – 12:20
Myth: You have to be a genius to get into Ivy League colleges
Nov 21, 2024 – 15:10
The impact of social media in college admissions
Oct 31, 2024 – 14:54
How To Strategize Your Unique College Admissions Game Plan
Oct 24, 2024 – 21:27
Hard Major vs. Easy Major
Oct 10, 2024 – 12:38
Passion Prep Student Interview - Accepted into Cornell University!
Sep 30, 2024 – 18:50
Passion Prep Case Study: Accepted to Harvard, Columbia, and UC Berkeley
Sep 19, 2024 – 23:01
[Passion Prep Student Interview] How She Landed a Johns Hopkins Research Position
Sep 9, 2024 – 17:18
Should You Apply To Ivy League Colleges?
Sep 2, 2024 – 12:12
6 Lessons I learned growing up as an Asian American in the United States (College Admissions Edition)
Jun 3, 2024 – 25:51
Let's Be Honest. Is An Ivy League Education Worth It?
May 9, 2024 – 20:42
Student Panel 2024: Accepted into Cornell, UNC Chapel Hill, and many more
Apr 22, 2024 – 23:38
New College Admissions Trends to Watch in 2024 and 2025
Apr 8, 2024 – 15:13
Parents’ Roles In College Admissions, New Trends, And the best college admissions advice with Elizabeth West (College Consultant)
Mar 6, 2023 – 35:38
How To Get What You Really Want: College Acceptance, Confidence, and Ultimate Success
Feb 20, 2023 – 19:49
How To Make College Admissions Journey MORE FUN and LESS STRESSFUL
Feb 6, 2023 – 19:26
An Interview with Grad of Brown University, Cambridge, Harvard Medical School, and White House Fellowship, Andrew Kim
Jan 9, 2023 – 31:43
Student Case Study: ACCEPTED to UPenn Early Decision (Without Straight A's and SAT Optional)
Dec 26, 2022 – 33:16
Student Case Study: ACCEPTED into John Hopkins, Cornell, and USC
Dec 19, 2022 – 01:02:34
Class of 2024 Students: 5 Things You Must Work on Right Now
Dec 5, 2022 – 14:47
Should Passion Really Drive Your College Admissions Journey?
Nov 21, 2022 – 16:31
College Insight With UC Berkeley Alumni Nicky Certo
Oct 17, 2022 – 25:10
Introducing Passion Prep!
Oct 3, 2022 – 13:08
How To Eliminate Negative Self-Talk From Your College Journey (PPBC Student Interviews)
Sep 5, 2022 – 20:59
The Mindset Boost You Need For Back-To-School Season (PPBC Student Interviews)
Aug 15, 2022 – 19:53
Navigating The College Admissions Journey As a First Generation Student (PPBC Student Interviews)
Jun 13, 2022 – 20:17
Too Early or Too Late To Start College Consulting? Let’s find out. (PPBC Student Interviews)
Jun 6, 2022 – 21:14
You Don't Need To Get Accepted Into Your Dream College To Be Successful (PPBC Student Interviews)
May 30, 2022 – 22:08
How This Strategy Will Get You Accepted Into Your Dream Colleges (PPBC Student Interviews)
May 23, 2022 – 32:14
Inside Cornell: How I Got Accepted
May 9, 2022 – 22:49
The Complete Guide On How To Get ACCEPTED Into USC Without SAT/ACT Scores
Apr 25, 2022 – 19:58
How She Got Accepted Into Vanderbilt, UC Berkeley, and UCLA
Apr 11, 2022 – 24:59
How My Student Got ACCEPTED Into Rice University
Mar 28, 2022 – 20:42
How To Get Accepted Into Your Dream College with Less Effort
Mar 14, 2022 – 17:14
How My Student Got ACCEPTED Into Johns Hopkins University
Feb 21, 2022 – 23:22
The Beginner’s Guide to College Admissions
Feb 7, 2022 – 31:14
PPBC Coaching Call: How To Showcase Your Passion Project in Your College Essay & Application
Dec 28, 2021 – 32:19
PPBC Coaching Call: "I'm stressed about my competitive school and my grades"
Dec 14, 2021 – 31:34
How To Pay For College with Brad Baldridge
Nov 30, 2021 – 39:58
The 3 Rules for Success
Nov 11, 2021 – 20:56
Why I Decided To Be a College Consultant
Oct 26, 2021 – 19:49
PPBC Coaching Call: How To Choose Your College Major
Oct 12, 2021 – 29:19
PPBC Coaching Call: AP Classes, Passion Project, & Research Positions
Sep 28, 2021 – 33:50
How My Student Got Into UPenn, Dartmouth, Columbia, Brown, and Cornell
Sep 14, 2021 – 10:22
Applying to College Pre-Med with Dr. Shemmassian
Aug 31, 2021 – 32:06
Getting accepted into your college will NOT make you happy
Aug 17, 2021 – 19:48

Recent Reviews

rh2980

Helpful in knowing how to get accepted to my dream college

Each episode is uplifting and motivational especially this show is my guide when I was having a hard time in submitting applications because of all the hassle...
DrMom90212

Wanted to like

I really wanted to like this podcast series, but The narrator host pronounces certain words in the odd way. Eg. Podcast is pronounced “pa-cast.” That is the most obvious example. I will continue to listen and support her efforts. Overall, like her message.
rkhanal13

Someone that just gets it!

The coaching call episodes are fantastic!!!
GuineaPigLover123!

Best College Consulting Podcast!

The way Julie Kim adresses college consulting is both beneficial and productive. Every episode I gain more clarity of the college application process through insightful tips that I can apply to my life right away. I do not know where I would be without this amazing information and I’m excited for the next episode!
maduragirl

5 factors of success

This was a great episode. I love Julie's focus on the student as a whole person! Having and developing the right mindset is a life lesson!
College Talk

5 factors of success

I love this episode! Other podcasts talk about the mechanics of the college process, but I so agree with you that the student’s mindset is the most important factor. I sent this to my daughter. You articulated this better than I could. Thank you!
jh7_

Amazing Work!!

Love this podcast! I love getting to know all the different sides of their journeys. Keep up the AMAZING work!!
rkarmali

Sage advice

The advice on “I” messaging is so simple but important for good communication.
BettyKim525

Love this episode

It really helps when I talk to my two teens I listen to this episode over and over to refresh my emotions when I talk to my teens :)
Fauzia Karmali

Great Tips from Michelle on how to build Positive relationships with teens

This podcast with Michelle Farris was extremely insightful on how to approach my relationship with my teens. Thank you Julie, your podcasts continue to be very enlightening!
Anu Madhu

How to communicate with your teen.

We are parents of a junior who is going through everything a junior goes through at this point of time in their lives. Learning how to deal with them is a great insight and thanks to Julie and Michelle for coming up with the right questions and answers to ease some of our concerns. Great work and an awesome podcast...loved it....Anu Madhu
Buddy and Kylie

Informative and helpful college admissions podcast

I am a high school junior and am thrilled to find your podcast. I appreciated hearing your first episode about you sharing your personal college admission journey as well as episode two with your Dartmouth guest. Keep up the good work. I’ll be listening each week.
Anikrish

Insightful podcasts

Love these series. As a high school parent and first immigrant, this podcast series gives great insights about how college admission process works. It is very inspirational for students too. Thank you for the great work.
shan0920

Great 1st episode!

Loved it. Awesome detail and very personal. Keep up the good work!