The Modern K-12 with Julie Kim, Ed.M

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Is Test-Optional Actually a Trap? SAT & ACT Truths Every Parent Needs to Know

August 11, 2026

Is your child a strong student who freezes up on test day? Are you wondering if relying on "test-optional" policies is a safe strategy—or a silent risk for top-tier college applications? And with the SAT moving fully digital and adaptive, why are so many high-achieving students scoring lower than on their practice exams? Welcome to the very first episode of The Modern K-12 (formerly Demystifying College Admissions)! To kick off this new era, host Julie Kim is joined by two premier test-prep e...

Do Science Competitions Actually Impress Colleges?

August 26, 2025

Are you a student with a big passion for science, but you're feeling totally overwhelmed by the college admissions process? Are you wondering if competitions like ISEF are actually worth your time, or how you can even get a busy professor to mentor your research project? In today's episode, we're doing one of my favorite things: pulling back the curtain on a real-life coaching call with one of our brilliant Passion Project Bootcamp students! She is so organized, and she had a ton of great que...

August 2025 College Admissions Checklist: What To Focus on This Month

August 04, 2025

Is summer winding down and you're feeling the back-to-school jitters? Wondering how to navigate college admissions, whether you're a freshman just starting out or a senior facing big deadlines? We've got you covered! Today, we're diving into essential August checklists for every high schooler. Since it's already August, this episode is perfectly timed to give you a clear roadmap of what you should be working on as you prepare for the new academic year. We've divided the content into two key c...