PrepWell Podcast Ep. 140 | How to build an extracurricular activity from scratch
Jun 30, 2022
Show Notes:
In this episode, I reflect on a recent conversation I had with a rising sophomore who was intent on finding an extracurricular activity that would challenge him, feed his passion, and differentiate himself from the masses. We started with a single premise: He liked investing. How did we extend this simple idea into a 2-year blueprint that could put JP on the map and make him a compelling applicant for any college in the country?
0:01:45 JP's background
0:03:15 The big idea
0:04:10 Why a good idea
0:07:20 Short-term tactics
0:08:40 Benefits
0:10:20 It's a go
0:11:37 Long-term vision
0:12:05 How to build momentum
0:14:15 The feedback loop
0:16:00 How admissions would react
0:17:20 Your child?
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PrepWell Podcast Ep. 139 | A change of heart
Jun 22, 2022
Show Notes:
In this episode, I reflect on a recent conversation I had with a rising senior PrepWeller (KIna). What started off as a brainstorming session for her college essay, took an unexpected turn. As I dug into her background, likes/dislikes, and aspirations, we came to the conclusion that Computer Science may not be the path for her. This came as a surprise, as she has always thought of herself as a Computer Science person. What was her true calling? How did she handle this tension? What was her new major preference?
0:01:27 Kina's profile
0:02:15 The big assumption
0:03:00 Why Computer Science?
0:03:45 Outside influences
0:04:20 Robotics Club
0:07:05 Non-robotics interests
0:11:25 A new major preference
0:12:15 Unchallenged assumptions
0:13:50 Application just got easier
0:14:15 How to be competitive
0:14:50 Beyond admissions
0:15:25 Moral of the story
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