Smash Notes
Who Is Shirag Shemmassian
He helps high school students get into top colleges like Princeton, Stanford, MIT, etc. He received his undergraduate degree from Cornell and his PhD from UCLA. Shirag is also a licensed clinical psychologist. He grew up with Tourette Syndrome, which has helped inform his work now.
The Cult of Pedagogy Podcast
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69: Three Surprising Reasons Students Don't Get into Top Colleges
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On this episode
- Who Is Shirag Shemmassian Transcript
- What Is The Current Situation Of Students Trying To Get Into Their Most Desired College Transcript
- What Is A Key Mistake Applicants Make That They Believe Will Help Them But Ultimately Does Not Transcript
- Do Admissions Officers Take Into Consideration A Student's "fit" At An Institution Transcript
- Should Students Do Whatever It Takes To Maximize Act And Sat Scores Transcript
- How Should Students Prepare For Standardized Tests Transcript
- Should Students Join As Many Clubs And Teams As Possible And Pursue Leadership Opportunities Transcript
- How Can Students Become Specialists In Their Area Transcript
- How Can Students Determine Which Activities Stand Out And Which Ones Don't Transcript