Best new podcasts?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Whatever happened to “The Game: The Guide to Elite College Admissions” ? He hasn’t had an episode since Nov. On two occasions, he spent 4 hours breaking down a student’s application in minute detail and I wonder if he got in trouble for it. I can imagine a parent would be upset. Those episodes were removed. He also did an entire episode analyzing Harvard Westlake’s matriculation data .

He discussed way more specific details about what he advises his clients to do when developing a narrative and filling out apps than any other podcast. Maybe his company decided they were giving too much of their strategy away?

Agree the Game is the one with the most pointed and practical advice for T25. Every posted episode is worth listening to. He’s a bit repetitive and wordy but very good on list building and positioning - all actionable stuff I found.

YCBK is decent too but it covers a much wider playing field so you will need to skip quite a bit.

What type of actionable stuff did you have your kid do or incorporate?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I kinda adore YCBK. It comes out enough and is so bonkers long that I can skip a ton of it (I completely skip some cohosts) and still get a lot out of it.

He did an episode last year with Vince that was a post mortem on the admissions cycle that I enjoyed so much I had my kid listen to it. It really helped to show him that, beyond what he could do for his own application, there were forces outside his control. You gotta do your best and then, let the chips just fall. It's not personal. It's a complicate and evolving landscape. I think they're doing that again.

PS I worry Mark has given up on his weight loss, which is too bad. It was another thing I skipped over, but I like Mark and wish him well. Take the GLP1s, Mark!

I want Mark to take GLP1s as well. Dedicated listener that has a lot of affection for Mark.

I haven't been listening as regularly as I have in the past, but I was wondering how his weight loss was going, too. I hope he takes the GLP1s, too. He seems like such a good guy. I don't think the primary reason he does the podcast is to market his business. He spends an incredible amount of time on these podcasts. It's obvious that it is his passion, and he is happy to help people. I don't know how he hasn't burnt out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Whatever happened to “The Game: The Guide to Elite College Admissions” ? He hasn’t had an episode since Nov. On two occasions, he spent 4 hours breaking down a student’s application in minute detail and I wonder if he got in trouble for it. I can imagine a parent would be upset. Those episodes were removed. He also did an entire episode analyzing Harvard Westlake’s matriculation data .

He discussed way more specific details about what he advises his clients to do when developing a narrative and filling out apps than any other podcast. Maybe his company decided they were giving too much of their strategy away?

Agree the Game is the one with the most pointed and practical advice for T25. Every posted episode is worth listening to. He’s a bit repetitive and wordy but very good on list building and positioning - all actionable stuff I found.

YCBK is decent too but it covers a much wider playing field so you will need to skip quite a bit.

What type of actionable stuff did you have your kid do or incorporate?

NP:
This was one of the episodes I used - it was about an admissions hook (which is the same as strategic positioning/soundbite/narrative):
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-ways-to-build-an-admissions-hook/id1745045021?i=1000668647941

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I kinda adore YCBK. It comes out enough and is so bonkers long that I can skip a ton of it (I completely skip some cohosts) and still get a lot out of it.

He did an episode last year with Vince that was a post mortem on the admissions cycle that I enjoyed so much I had my kid listen to it. It really helped to show him that, beyond what he could do for his own application, there were forces outside his control. You gotta do your best and then, let the chips just fall. It's not personal. It's a complicate and evolving landscape. I think they're doing that again.

PS I worry Mark has given up on his weight loss, which is too bad. It was another thing I skipped over, but I like Mark and wish him well. Take the GLP1s, Mark!

I want Mark to take GLP1s as well. Dedicated listener that has a lot of affection for Mark.

I haven't been listening as regularly as I have in the past, but I was wondering how his weight loss was going, too. I hope he takes the GLP1s, too. He seems like such a good guy. I don't think the primary reason he does the podcast is to market his business. He spends an incredible amount of time on these podcasts. It's obvious that it is his passion, and he is happy to help people. I don't know how he hasn't burnt out.

Former client here and be aware he's a podcaster not an effective counselor. He was unprofessional, didn't remember what was covered in the last meeting, and my kid had to schedule meetings because Mark is too busy to keep up with clients. When he says he's not tech savvy on the podcast you should believe him. More than once someone else would show up in the Zoom because he doesn't know how to use a waiting room. It's not amusing when you pay for his time. Love the podcast but the man is a disappointment.

[Anonymous]

Wow. That’s interesting.

I had looked at his services and then passed because I didn’t think what he was offering would really be worthwhile given everything I’ve learned from here, his podcast and others. The one thing I had wanted was great essay coaching and it seemed that that was an additional fee And perhaps not the strongest offering, so we passed. Good to know.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Whatever happened to “The Game: The Guide to Elite College Admissions” ? He hasn’t had an episode since Nov. On two occasions, he spent 4 hours breaking down a student’s application in minute detail and I wonder if he got in trouble for it. I can imagine a parent would be upset. Those episodes were removed. He also did an entire episode analyzing Harvard Westlake’s matriculation data .

He discussed way more specific details about what he advises his clients to do when developing a narrative and filling out apps than any other podcast. Maybe his company decided they were giving too much of their strategy away?

Which episode(s) has that information?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Whatever happened to “The Game: The Guide to Elite College Admissions” ? He hasn’t had an episode since Nov. On two occasions, he spent 4 hours breaking down a student’s application in minute detail and I wonder if he got in trouble for it. I can imagine a parent would be upset. Those episodes were removed. He also did an entire episode analyzing Harvard Westlake’s matriculation data .

He discussed way more specific details about what he advises his clients to do when developing a narrative and filling out apps than any other podcast. Maybe his company decided they were giving too much of their strategy away?

Which episode(s) has that information?

[Anonymous]

Np here, we used another of his team members for essays and it was a positive experience. He didn’t seem to be invested in the process but I didn’t get that impression from the other counselor. Your mile may vary

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Whatever happened to “The Game: The Guide to Elite College Admissions” ? He hasn’t had an episode since Nov. On two occasions, he spent 4 hours breaking down a student’s application in minute detail and I wonder if he got in trouble for it. I can imagine a parent would be upset. Those episodes were removed. He also did an entire episode analyzing Harvard Westlake’s matriculation data .

He discussed way more specific details about what he advises his clients to do when developing a narrative and filling out apps than any other podcast. Maybe his company decided they were giving too much of their strategy away?

Which episode(s) has that information?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I kinda adore YCBK. It comes out enough and is so bonkers long that I can skip a ton of it (I completely skip some cohosts) and still get a lot out of it.

He did an episode last year with Vince that was a post mortem on the admissions cycle that I enjoyed so much I had my kid listen to it. It really helped to show him that, beyond what he could do for his own application, there were forces outside his control. You gotta do your best and then, let the chips just fall. It's not personal. It's a complicate and evolving landscape. I think they're doing that again.

PS I worry Mark has given up on his weight loss, which is too bad. It was another thing I skipped over, but I like Mark and wish him well. Take the GLP1s, Mark!

I want Mark to take GLP1s as well. Dedicated listener that has a lot of affection for Mark.

I haven't been listening as regularly as I have in the past, but I was wondering how his weight loss was going, too. I hope he takes the GLP1s, too. He seems like such a good guy. I don't think the primary reason he does the podcast is to market his business. He spends an incredible amount of time on these podcasts. It's obvious that it is his passion, and he is happy to help people. I don't know how he hasn't burnt out.

Former client here and be aware he's a podcaster not an effective counselor. He was unprofessional, didn't remember what was covered in the last meeting, and my kid had to schedule meetings because Mark is too busy to keep up with clients. When he says he's not tech savvy on the podcast you should believe him. More than once someone else would show up in the Zoom because he doesn't know how to use a waiting room. It's not amusing when you pay for his time. Love the podcast but the man is a disappointment.

+1

I had similar experiences as a client. I would avoid.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Whatever happened to “The Game: The Guide to Elite College Admissions” ? He hasn’t had an episode since Nov. On two occasions, he spent 4 hours breaking down a student’s application in minute detail and I wonder if he got in trouble for it. I can imagine a parent would be upset. Those episodes were removed. He also did an entire episode analyzing Harvard Westlake’s matriculation data .

He discussed way more specific details about what he advises his clients to do when developing a narrative and filling out apps than any other podcast. Maybe his company decided they were giving too much of their strategy away?

Which episode(s) has that information?

It may have been removed? Otherwise, just go through and read all the descriptions of the podcast to figure it out?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I kinda adore YCBK. It comes out enough and is so bonkers long that I can skip a ton of it (I completely skip some cohosts) and still get a lot out of it.

He did an episode last year with Vince that was a post mortem on the admissions cycle that I enjoyed so much I had my kid listen to it. It really helped to show him that, beyond what he could do for his own application, there were forces outside his control. You gotta do your best and then, let the chips just fall. It's not personal. It's a complicate and evolving landscape. I think they're doing that again.

PS I worry Mark has given up on his weight loss, which is too bad. It was another thing I skipped over, but I like Mark and wish him well. Take the GLP1s, Mark!

I want Mark to take GLP1s as well. Dedicated listener that has a lot of affection for Mark.

I haven't been listening as regularly as I have in the past, but I was wondering how his weight loss was going, too. I hope he takes the GLP1s, too. He seems like such a good guy. I don't think the primary reason he does the podcast is to market his business. He spends an incredible amount of time on these podcasts. It's obvious that it is his passion, and he is happy to help people. I don't know how he hasn't burnt out.

Former client here and be aware he's a podcaster not an effective counselor. He was unprofessional, didn't remember what was covered in the last meeting, and my kid had to schedule meetings because Mark is too busy to keep up with clients. When he says he's not tech savvy on the podcast you should believe him. More than once someone else would show up in the Zoom because he doesn't know how to use a waiting room. It's not amusing when you pay for his time. Love the podcast but the man is a disappointment.

+1

I had similar experiences as a client. I would avoid.

Are you both referring to Mark from YCBK or the guy from The Game?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I kinda adore YCBK. It comes out enough and is so bonkers long that I can skip a ton of it (I completely skip some cohosts) and still get a lot out of it.

He did an episode last year with Vince that was a post mortem on the admissions cycle that I enjoyed so much I had my kid listen to it. It really helped to show him that, beyond what he could do for his own application, there were forces outside his control. You gotta do your best and then, let the chips just fall. It's not personal. It's a complicate and evolving landscape. I think they're doing that again.

PS I worry Mark has given up on his weight loss, which is too bad. It was another thing I skipped over, but I like Mark and wish him well. Take the GLP1s, Mark!

I want Mark to take GLP1s as well. Dedicated listener that has a lot of affection for Mark.

I haven't been listening as regularly as I have in the past, but I was wondering how his weight loss was going, too. I hope he takes the GLP1s, too. He seems like such a good guy. I don't think the primary reason he does the podcast is to market his business. He spends an incredible amount of time on these podcasts. It's obvious that it is his passion, and he is happy to help people. I don't know how he hasn't burnt out.

Former client here and be aware he's a podcaster not an effective counselor. He was unprofessional, didn't remember what was covered in the last meeting, and my kid had to schedule meetings because Mark is too busy to keep up with clients. When he says he's not tech savvy on the podcast you should believe him. More than once someone else would show up in the Zoom because he doesn't know how to use a waiting room. It's not amusing when you pay for his time. Love the podcast but the man is a disappointment.

+1

I had similar experiences as a client. I would avoid.

Are you both referring to Mark from YCBK or the guy from The Game?

Mark unfortunately.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I kinda adore YCBK. It comes out enough and is so bonkers long that I can skip a ton of it (I completely skip some cohosts) and still get a lot out of it.

He did an episode last year with Vince that was a post mortem on the admissions cycle that I enjoyed so much I had my kid listen to it. It really helped to show him that, beyond what he could do for his own application, there were forces outside his control. You gotta do your best and then, let the chips just fall. It's not personal. It's a complicate and evolving landscape. I think they're doing that again.

PS I worry Mark has given up on his weight loss, which is too bad. It was another thing I skipped over, but I like Mark and wish him well. Take the GLP1s, Mark!

I want Mark to take GLP1s as well. Dedicated listener that has a lot of affection for Mark.

I haven't been listening as regularly as I have in the past, but I was wondering how his weight loss was going, too. I hope he takes the GLP1s, too. He seems like such a good guy. I don't think the primary reason he does the podcast is to market his business. He spends an incredible amount of time on these podcasts. It's obvious that it is his passion, and he is happy to help people. I don't know how he hasn't burnt out.

Former client here and be aware he's a podcaster not an effective counselor. He was unprofessional, didn't remember what was covered in the last meeting, and my kid had to schedule meetings because Mark is too busy to keep up with clients. When he says he's not tech savvy on the podcast you should believe him. More than once someone else would show up in the Zoom because he doesn't know how to use a waiting room. It's not amusing when you pay for his time. Love the podcast but the man is a disappointment.

+1

I had similar experiences as a client. I would avoid.

Are you both referring to Mark from YCBK or the guy from The Game?

Mark unfortunately.

Mark. Better at talking into a microphone than counseling students.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I kinda adore YCBK. It comes out enough and is so bonkers long that I can skip a ton of it (I completely skip some cohosts) and still get a lot out of it.

He did an episode last year with Vince that was a post mortem on the admissions cycle that I enjoyed so much I had my kid listen to it. It really helped to show him that, beyond what he could do for his own application, there were forces outside his control. You gotta do your best and then, let the chips just fall. It's not personal. It's a complicate and evolving landscape. I think they're doing that again.

PS I worry Mark has given up on his weight loss, which is too bad. It was another thing I skipped over, but I like Mark and wish him well. Take the GLP1s, Mark!

I want Mark to take GLP1s as well. Dedicated listener that has a lot of affection for Mark.

I haven't been listening as regularly as I have in the past, but I was wondering how his weight loss was going, too. I hope he takes the GLP1s, too. He seems like such a good guy. I don't think the primary reason he does the podcast is to market his business. He spends an incredible amount of time on these podcasts. It's obvious that it is his passion, and he is happy to help people. I don't know how he hasn't burnt out.

Former client here and be aware he's a podcaster not an effective counselor. He was unprofessional, didn't remember what was covered in the last meeting, and my kid had to schedule meetings because Mark is too busy to keep up with clients. When he says he's not tech savvy on the podcast you should believe him. More than once someone else would show up in the Zoom because he doesn't know how to use a waiting room. It's not amusing when you pay for his time. Love the podcast but the man is a disappointment.

+1

I had similar experiences as a client. I would avoid.

Are you both referring to Mark from YCBK or the guy from The Game?

Mark unfortunately.

Mark. Better at talking into a microphone than counseling students.

This doesn't surprise me. Susan is the good counselor there.

[Anonymous]

Susan works for College Essay Guy