The College Interview (feat. Brendan O'Flaherty of HS2 Academy)
The interview about college interviewing! Brendan O'Flaherty of HS2 Academy joins Naka to talk all about college interviewing (in addition to an update on what is going on with standardized testing in California). Brendan guides students and parents through what to expect when it comes to college interviews with admissions counselors or alumni interviewers. From Zoom interviewing tips to handling questions when you are stumped, this episode covers it all! Make sure to check out preppe...
1 Nov 202129min
The College Essay Episode (feat. Lisa Antinore Duer of Ad Astra***)
In this episode, Naka is joined by Lisa Antinore Duer of Ad Astra*** to discuss the ins and outs of the college essay. Lisa lends her over 24 years of experience as she walks through how students should approach the college essay, including when to start brainstorming, how to be authentic, and where to look for help when reviewing your essay. Ultimately, the essay is the most unique part of your application and for high-scoring students, it is THE one part of your application that will differ...
25 Okt 202124min
So You Want To Be A Doctor? (feat. Dr. Sahil Mehta of MedSchoolCoach)
The Pre-Med Episode! FREE PRE-MED GUIDEBOOK IN SHOW NOTES Naka is joined by Dr. Sahil Mehta, the founder of MedSchoolCoach, to discuss the process and steps involved in the pre-med journey to becoming a doctor! Discussions about Direct Medical (BS/MD) programs, SATs, MCATs, and internships are discussed as they relate to the applications for getting into (and making the most out of) your dream school. Dr. Mehta is a practicing Interventional Radiologist specializing in minimally inva...
18 Okt 202124min
The Need For Speed (How to Get Faster on the SAT)
If you're struggling to finish any section on the SAT then this episode is for you! Naka is joined by Site Director Alan Reed and an 'OG' of the SAT Prep World Adam Danger (with over 30 years in the world of test prep) to discuss strategies to make sure you finish sections on time during the SAT. Since math is organized by difficulty, but all weighed equally, make sure to have a realistic target score in mind to keep focusing on nailing the earlier questions! Writing relies heavily on ...
16 Aug 202118min
The Perfect Scorers Podcast: An Interview with 3 Perfect Scorers
In this episode, the SEASON 3 PREMIERE of #PREPPED: The Test Prep Podcast, Naka interviews Jonathan Wu, Aarya Agarwal, and Rhea Rasquinha- 3 Perfect Scoring SAT Students! Jonathan is part of the Manhasset High School Class of 2022 and is currently searching for his dream school, but he has made the process easier by getting his perfect score early in junior year. Aarya and Rhea were both part of the Herricks High School Class of 2021; this fall, Aarya will be attending The University of...
26 Juli 202124min
AVOIDING CARELESS MSITAKES (feat. Peter Baum)
A MUST-LISTEN FOR ALL PARENTS AND SAT STUDENTS! Naka is joined by Peter Baum for the SEASON 2 FINALE of #PREPPED: The Test Prep Podcast! Peter is THE premier SAT tutor in the San Francisco Bay Area and has been working with families across the nation for over 32 years. With his years of experience, Pete has a unique way of approaching and clearing up those “silly/careless/big oof” mistakes on the SAT that tend to stagnate scores and lead to frustration. In this episode you will learn:&n...
18 Juni 202113min
So You Want An 800 on SAT READING/WRITING?
Directors Brian and Jeremy join Naka in this content-driven episode for students aiming to get that perfect 800 on the SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing. While it is tremendously difficult to get a perfect score on the English portion of the test since there are almost 100 questions and almost no room for error (since the scoring table tends to be less forgiving on average compared to math scoring tables) the directors provide some essential tips and concepts students MUST know to get th...
11 Juni 202128min
