Welcome back to pt. 2! If you're struggling with university apps or figuring out the process or maybe you have no clue what you want to do and how you want to get there, this is the episode for you!

In this episode we'll ask Anushka Lakhani (an incredibly intelligent UPenn grad):

1. What surprised you most about the application process for UPenn specifically?

2. What are some unique aspects of the UPenn campus culture or academic programs that students might not know about?

3. UPenn has a variety of schools within it (Wharton, Engineering etc.). Did you have a specific program in mind when you applied? How did you demonstrate your genuine interest in the specific Ivy League school you applied to e.g Wharton in UPenn?

4. Rejection from a top school can be tough. How did you manage the application process emotionally, and what advice would you give students facing rejection?

5. How did your experience at UPenn prepare you for your current path (college, career etc.)? What advice do you have for current high school students about future goals?

6. What APs did you take, if any and do you mind sharing the score?

7. How did you pick what courses you wanted to take?

8. What curriculum?

9. Is it safe?

10. How did you finalize where you wanted to study – what uni, location etc.

We've been getting so many amazing responses for this kind of content so look out for more interviews and episodes like this!

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OMG! It has been 1 year since the podcast started and we've had so many incredible guests on so far and we wouldn't have come this far if it wasn't for you and your unlimited love and support! Thank you so much for being such an important part of our journey and now...to celebrate our 1st year anniversary we're trying something new! A LOT of you have asked for student-related content so if you're...

Struggling with university applications? Worrying about your education? Don't know where or what you want to study? Freaking out about how you're going to get into the college of your dreams?

Well fear no more because we've got the people from the big leagues (literally!). UPenn is one of the most prestigious colleges in the world as an IVY League college and today's guest is not only someone who got admitted into the University of Pennsylvania but also someone who got into NYU!

In this episode Anushka Lakhani will answer the following questions:

1. What made you choose UPenn specifically?

2. Talk us through what the transfer process looks like and when's the latest for us to transfer?

3. What GPA and standardized test scores did you take, and which do you think are most important for getting into an Ivy League school?

4. Did you take any specific courses or academic challenges that stand out on your application?

5. How did you approach extracurricular activities in high school? Did you focus on depth or breadth, leadership, or specific interests?

6. What were some of the most challenging aspects of your Ivy League application process?

7. Looking back, what would you do differently in your application (if anything)?

8. Can you share some tips on how you think people can stand out through their essays?

AND there's still so much more to discuss! So, stay tuned for part 2 and till then feel free to check out our previous episodes and thank you so much for listening in! ❤️

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We’re back to hear Mark’s story from being paralysed at the age of 40 to becoming a world champion and Paralympic Gold Medalist just 3 years later, Mark Colbourne talks us through having to start over, gaining clarity amidst constant confusion, dealing with loss and how to take a setback and turn it into glory.

We ask the following questions:

5. What was going through your mind when you won the gold medal at the 2012 Paralympics?

6. How did that moment compare to everything you’d faced up to that point?

7. What advice would you give to us when it comes to dealing with these obstacles that life throws at us, the emotions and experiences that we must face?

8. How important was your support network during your journey to becoming a Paralympic champion? As students how can we build a strong support system for when we need that extra support?

PLUS A RAPID FIRE ROUND!

Thank you for tuning in and I hope you enjoyed the episode. Don't forget to rate us 5 stars please (so other students like yourself can find us more easily😊)

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