81: A Deep Dive Into My 10-Year Journey: 20 Questions with Coach Janae
Release Date: 02/12/2026
89: Answering a FAQ from 8th/9th Grade Parents - Are We Too Early to Start College Prep?
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I often hear parents ask if 8th or 9th grade is too early to start preparing for college. I share my advice for 8th and 9th grade students and outline the strategy I think is most helpful for students as they begin college prep. Schedule a Consult to Work with Coach Janae: Learn more at and . Join , my SAT/ACT test prep program to help your student reach their goal SAT/ACT score with ease by learning the skills, strategy, and mindset required to achieve a 1500+ on the SAT or 34+ on the ACT. Join , my 12-month college prep program designed to help your student get...
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88: Does Attending a Competitive High School Make it Harder for My Student to Get into Their Top School?
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In this episode, I discuss how attending a private or highly competitive high school impacts college admissions. I highlight 3 trends I’ve observed and offer advice for students planning their path to a top-tier college. Schedule a Consult to Work with Coach Janae: Learn more at and . Join , my SAT/ACT test prep program to help your student reach their goal SAT/ACT score with ease by learning the skills, strategy, and mindset required to achieve a 1500+ on the SAT or 34+ on the ACT. Join , my 12-month college prep program designed to help your student get...
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87: How I'd Coach a Sophomore Over the Next 12 Months Who Feels Unsure About Their Career Path, But Wants to Get into Top Schools
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It is normal for a sophomore to feel unsure about their intended college major or career plan. However, students need to present a clear and decisive narrative to stand out to college admissions officers. In this episode, I outline a four-step strategy I’d use to coach an undecided sophomore who wants to attend an Ivy League or T20 school. Schedule a Consult to Work with Coach Janae: Learn more at and . Join , my SAT/ACT test prep program to help your student reach their goal SAT/ACT score with ease by learning the skills, strategy, and mindset required to achieve...
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86: My Dos and Don'ts for Course Selection Decisions
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In this episode, I share my recommendations on course selection. I explain how you can make decisions on which classes your student should take, while factoring in their unique situations and how these decisions will affect their college applications. Schedule a Consult to Work with Coach Janae: Learn more at and . Join , my SAT/ACT test prep program to help your student reach their goal SAT/ACT score with ease by learning the skills, strategy, and mindset required to achieve a 1500+ on the SAT or 34+ on the ACT. Join , my 12-month college prep program designed...
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85: Building the Profile: Saying "No" to Good Activities to Build Depth in Great Ones
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Students often spread themselves too thin across many activities rather than deeply developing a few key areas that will truly differentiate their applications. In this episode, I share some coaching I recently gave a student about the importance of saying “no” to good opportunities in order to focus on building a strong Ivy League profile. I also share examples from my own experiences to show how strategic focus and restraint can lead to more impactful results. Also referenced in this episode, Schedule a Consult to Work with Coach Janae: Learn more at and ....
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84: 5 Case Studies: What My Students Actually Did the Summer Before Getting Into Ivy Leagues
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In this episode I share 5 case studies to show what my former students did over the summer before getting accepted into their dream school. To learn more about summer programs, listen to and Schedule a Consult to Work with Coach Janae: Learn more at and . Join , my SAT/ACT test prep program to help your student reach their goal SAT/ACT score with ease by learning the skills, strategy, and mindset required to achieve a 1500+ on the SAT or 34+ on the ACT. Join , my 12-month college prep program designed to help your student get accepted into an Ivy League/Top 20...
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83: How to Expand the Reach of a Passion Project: Self-Created Audiences vs. Borrowed Audiences
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I discuss the concept of self-created audiences versus borrowed audiences, and explain how a student can apply this concept to their passion project. By sharing a mix of my personal and business experiences, I show how students can avoid common mistakes and get their passion projects off the ground quickly. Schedule a Consult to Work with Coach Janae: Learn more at and . Join , my SAT/ACT test prep program to help your student reach their goal SAT/ACT score with ease by learning the skills, strategy, and mindset required to achieve a 1500+ on the SAT or 34+ on the ACT....
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82: Listen to This 7-Question Diagnostic to Gauge if Your Sophomore is on Track for Top Schools
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In this episode, I’m sharing a replay of part of a recent live sophomore strategy session. You’ll learn what sophomores should be thinking about this year, and hear a 7-question diagnostic to help you determine if your sophomore is on track for acceptance at top schools. Schedule a Consult to Work with Coach Janae: Learn more at and . Join , my SAT/ACT test prep program to help your student reach their goal SAT/ACT score with ease by learning the skills, strategy, and mindset required to achieve a 1500+ on the SAT or 34+ on the ACT. Join , my 12-month...
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81: A Deep Dive Into My 10-Year Journey: 20 Questions with Coach Janae
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I recently celebrated my 10th year in business! As a part of celebrating this milestone, I was asked a series of questions about my journey. I’m sharing some of those questions and answers with you today so you can learn more about my life, my business, and what is important to me. Schedule a Consult to Work with Coach Janae: Learn more at and . Join , my SAT/ACT test prep program to help your student reach their goal SAT/ACT score with ease by learning the skills, strategy, and mindset required to achieve a 1500+ on the SAT or 34+ on the ACT. Join , my...
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80: Why Being Well Rounded is a Myth (And What to Do Instead in 2026)
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In this episode, I share an opinion that is a little controversial - that being well rounded is a myth. I explain why being well rounded is actually hurting your student’s admissions chances, and what I recommend they do instead. Schedule a Consult to Work with Coach Janae: Learn more at and . Join , my SAT/ACT test prep program to help your student reach their goal SAT/ACT score with ease by learning the skills, strategy, and mindset required to achieve a 1500+ on the SAT or 34+ on the ACT. Join , my 12-month college prep program designed to help your student get...
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Schedule a Consult to Work with Coach Janae: https://calendly.com/d/cqp5-j4w-vzx/preparing-for-your-dream-school-consult
Learn more at janaetutoring.com and @janaetutoring.
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