Episode #148 – [Student Interview] Accepted Into Cornell University

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A few weeks ago, one of our outstanding Passion Prep students, Rebecca, reached out to share the exciting news that she had been accepted into Cornell University! She wanted to express her gratitude for the support and guidance she received from our Passion Prep program. Her story is so inspiring that I knew I had to invite her to the podcast to share her journey with you.

In this episode, you’ll hear Rebecca’s firsthand experience of her successful college admissions journey and why she credits so much of her achievement to the Passion Prep program. She’ll provide valuable insights on how the program helped her align her strengths with her application process and ultimately gain acceptance into her dream school.

If you’re ready to get accepted into your dream college, and live your dream life like Rebecca is, then this episode is sure to help inspire and educate you on your own journey!

I hope you enjoy this episode, and I highly recommend that you register for our upcoming Live Free Training starting this coming Wednesday. During this training, you’ll learn 3 high-level strategies you must implement to get accepted into your dream colleges. It all starts this coming Wednesday and I can’t wait to support you! You can reserve your free seat at https://passionprep.com/live!

We’ve also officially opened up our brand new 1:1 Premier College Counseling Program called the Accepted Club. Inside this program, we’ll focus on providing you with the best individualized support by focusing on your passion, strength and potential. Your support will include 1:1 Sessions via Zoom, Unlimited Email Support with our coaches, and Weekly Office Hours to answer any questions you have about your college admissions journey. Start your journey to your dream college here: https://passionprep.com/acceptedclub!

As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our support team at info@passionprep.com. Also I’d love to connect with you on Instagram – our Instagram handle is: www.instagram.com/passion_prep.

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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:

The specific challenges Rebecca faced before joining the Passion Prep program.
The extracurriculars she thought were essential for acceptance into Cornell, despite not being excited about them.
Why Rebecca chose Passion Prep over other college counseling programs.
How she got accepted into Cornell and what her life is like now as a sophomore.
The inspiration she gains from her peers on campus.
Rebecca’s advice to current high school students applying to their dream colleges.

NOTABLE QUOTES:

“This program actually helped me figure out what I was truly passionate about and how to create activities and things in my life, like my research project, to actually make it possible.”

“When I saw students that felt like me, where I was, reaching their goals, I thought my dream could be reality if I did this [Passion Prep].”

“You weren’t just trying to help us get into college. You were trying to help us figure out what we are really passionate about academically.”

“It felt like my entire life changed when I opened that [acceptance] letter, because I have been given an opportunity.”

“If it wasn’t for you and your program, I know for a fact I would not be here right now.”

LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED:

[LIVE FREE TRAINING] 3 High-Level Strategies You Must Implement To Get Accepted Into Your Dream Colleges
[ACCEPTED CLUB] Our 1:1 Premier College Counseling Program To Help You Get Accepted Into Your Dream Colleges

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