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Finishing Strong: Year-End Thoughts and Summer Homework for Rising (and Graduating) Seniors

Admissions Beat - May 21, 2024 08:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 64 ratings
As the school year ends, Admissions Beat host Lee Coffin holds his final “office hours” with listeners for this podcast season. For graduating seniors, he advises them to “finish strong” and check their inboxes as pre-matriculation communications arrive from their chosen college. For parents pre...

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Dealing with Disappointment

Ivy League Prep Academy Podcast - May 20, 2024 04:00 - 17 minutes
What do you do when both of your children work hard for an audition, and then one is chosen to perform, but the other is not selected? How should they each deal with the news? I find that musicians develop a unique ability to handle criticism, and also to handle rejection. I hope this episode...

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Torah Portion 31 Emor - SaY

Netivyah International & Joe Shulam Podcasts - May 16, 2024 15:05 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
The Torah portion called Emor, which translates to "And the Lord said to Moses," focusing on purity laws for priests and their familial duties. The highlight, however, is the discussion on the biblical holidays listed in Leviticus 23, exploring their significance beyond being "Jewish feasts" to ...


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209: Hot Jawns

CS Radio - The Official Podcast of University of Pennsylvania Career Services - May 13, 2024 12:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Episode 209 - It's our season finale! Hosts Michael and Natty ask celebrity guests (Sam Pasco) questions while they attempt to complete rounds of chicken wings coated in spicy hot sauce.  CS Radio will return in September. Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons A...

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Academic Considerations in the College Application

Ivy League Prep Academy Podcast - May 13, 2024 04:00 - 24 minutes
Is an A in a regular class, or a B in an honors/AP class more valuable for me? How do I decide how many APs to take? How do I schedule my classes in order to be as competitive as possible for college? Which high school should I attend? These are a few of the questions that should be straight...


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Torah Portion 30 Kedoshim - Holy Ones Leviticus 16:1-18:30

Netivyah International & Joe Shulam Podcasts - May 08, 2024 18:57 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
This week, we delve into a pivotal chapter of the Bible where God commands the Israelites, through Moses, to be holy as He is holy. This profound directive is explored through a detailed examination of Leviticus 19, which begins with God's instruction to the entire congregation to embody holines...

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Jewish Jesus - 03 - Uncovering a Dead Mans Hope during the Holocaust Leviticus 16:1-18:30

Netivyah International & Joe Shulam Podcasts - May 07, 2024 22:57 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
The Story of Joseph Vactor a Jew a survivor of the Holocaust. What led to Joseph Shulam’s four year rabbinical studies in Yeshiva to learn about Judaism? 3rd session of The Jewish Jesus Series by Netivyah International 💪 #UnitedAgainstHate #InclusionInAction #StandTogether #FightHate #Unit...

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“I’m good at math…”

Admissions Beat - May 07, 2024 08:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 64 ratings
What if math was a fundamental skill you could develop, rather than something you were simply good or bad at? Engineering programs are designed to blend theory with practice—analysis with practical problem solving. But engineering also spans organically across disciplines into the humanities and...

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208: Interviewing Advice from New Social Media

CS Radio - The Official Podcast of University of Pennsylvania Career Services - May 06, 2024 12:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Episode 208 - It's our PENN-ultimate episode of the school year! Join Michael and Natty as they dive into the evolving landscape of job interviews in the age of social media. In this episode, Michael and Natty explore how humor and storytelling can transform your next job interview, taking cues ...

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Your Common App Audit-- urgent!

Ivy League Prep Academy Podcast - May 06, 2024 06:00 - 9 minutes
Are you stressed about what is coming when you fill out the Common Application? Do you worry that you might have gaps in your story that need to be filled, but don't know how to find them ahead of time? I will be hosting a masterclass on May 8th in order to help you answer these questions, and...



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Jewish Jesus - 02 - Courageious Christians Savings Jewish Lives

Netivyah International & Joe Shulam Podcasts - April 30, 2024 21:07 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
Take a Stand: Combat Antisemitism in Our Time! 🎓 Join us in an enlightening journey as we draw lessons from the past to confront the challenges of antisemitism today. This episode, led by Joseph Shulam, delves into the inspiring actions of past heroes and connects them with the ongoing fight agai...

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Admissions Beat Live: Parents and Seniors Take the Mic

Admissions Beat - April 30, 2024 08:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 64 ratings
What advice do this year’s high school seniors and their parents have for those who will follow in future college application cycles? AB host Lee Coffin and Jacques Steinberg, co-author of “The College Conversation,” recently put that question to an audience gathered on the Dartmouth campus for ...

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207: Jennie Ripps, COL '09, Founder, Owl's Brew Boozy Tea

CS Radio - The Official Podcast of University of Pennsylvania Career Services - April 29, 2024 12:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Episode 207 - Brewing Success: Jennie Ripps and the Story of Owls Brew Join Michael and Natty as they welcome Jennie Ripps, Penn Class of 2003 and founder of Owl's Brew, a pioneering tea-infused alcoholic beverage brand. Jennie shares her journey from an English major in the College of Arts and ...

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Your Holistic College Application Audit

Ivy League Prep Academy Podcast - April 29, 2024 04:00 - 17 minutes
What gaps might exist in your future application? How can you find those gaps so you can fill them before it is too late? We go through each element of the Common Application to identify how to prepare for every section. ----- To register for the Ivy League Challenge, visit our website To fo...


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The Passover part 1 of 3

Netivyah International & Joe Shulam Podcasts - April 23, 2024 14:57 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
A three part series introducing what passover is in the Bible? What is the Passover Seder Meal? Passover in the New Testament.

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The Seder part 2 of 3

Netivyah International & Joe Shulam Podcasts - April 23, 2024 14:57 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
A three part series introducing what passover is in the Bible? What is the Passover Seder Meal? Passover in the New Testament.

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Passover in the New Testament part 3 of 3

Netivyah International & Joe Shulam Podcasts - April 23, 2024 14:57 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
A three part series introducing what passover is in the Bible? What is the Passover Seder Meal? Passover in the New Testament.

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Dialogue

Admissions Beat - April 23, 2024 08:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 64 ratings
The conversations, debates and diverse voices that animate a college campus are essential elements of an undergraduate experience. As seniors visit campuses for accepted student open houses and as juniors follow tour guides for introductory visits, AB host Lee Coffin shares an essay he wrote on ...

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NHS & Volunteering

Ivy League Prep Academy Podcast - April 22, 2024 09:00 - 17 minutes
Should you sign up for NHS? Is it worth the effort? What about volunteering in general? How much should I volunteer? How many hours is enough? Which type of volunteering is best for my application? Listen in to learn the answers to these questions and more. ----- To register for the Ivy Leagu...

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Weekly Torah Portion 28 2024-04 Metzora

Netivyah International & Joe Shulam Podcasts - April 18, 2024 16:56 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
This week, the portion we are doing with is called Metzora, which means “leprous,” with an illness of leprosy, and it’s dealing now with what happens when a person thinks that he, or other people, decree, that he’s pure. He has to go to the priest and he has to go through a series of procedures...

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Jewish Jesus 01 - The Bible & Antisemites

Netivyah International & Joe Shulam Podcasts - April 17, 2024 21:42 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
The Jewish Jesus," a thought-provoking series delving into the intersection of faith, history, and culture. In this inaugural episode, "The Bible & Antisemites," we embark on a profound exploration of the rich tapestry woven between Judaism and Christianity. Unraveling misconceptions and delvin...


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Choosing Your Senior Year Courses and Why That Matters

Admissions Beat - April 16, 2024 08:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 64 ratings
“’How will this look for colleges…?’ is the most common question I get from juniors as they select senior year courses,” reports longtime college counselor Eric Monheim. For sure, the quality of an applicant’s senior year program—and the grades achieved in that course of study—is a foundational ...

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206: Blue Sky Thinking

CS Radio - The Official Podcast of University of Pennsylvania Career Services - April 15, 2024 12:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Episode 206—Spring has sprung! Join Michael and Natty as they discuss the power of visionary planning in career development and strategic projects like website redesigns at Career Services. Packed with anecdotes and insights, this episode encourages listeners to dream big and strategically plan ...