Every success story begins with an education journey.
Hosted by AdmissionPrep, The Journey explores how ambitious people chose their programs, navigated student life, and built careers from those early decisions. Each episode dives into the real choices, challenges, and turning points that shaped their path.
Whether you’re a student planning your next steps, a parent guiding the way, or simply curious about the stories behind success, The Journey is your front-row seat to candid conversations about education, opportunity, and growth.
Do You Actually Need an Admissions Consultant?
Quick disclaimer: we are admissions consultants. So take this video for what it is, our honest take from inside the industry. But here's what Jason actually believes, and what we tell families who ask: most students do not need a consultant. A good school counselor, a few honest conversations at the kitchen table, and the free resources already out there will get most families most of the way there.
That said, there are specific situations where one-on-one advising genuinely moves the needle: applying across multiple countries with very different systems, targeting a small set of hyper-competitive programs, navigating a complicated profile, or simply wanting an experienced person running the process so it doesn't swallow your household. In this video, Jason walks through exactly when a consultant helps, when one isn't worth the money, and how to decide which side your child falls on.
If you're a parent weighing whether to hire help, this is the conversation you want to have before you spend a dollar.
🎓 Want 1-on-1 help with your child's university admissions strategy?
Apply to our program → https://admissionprep.com/program-waitlist
🎥 Want to learn about our programs and services? Watch our webinar:
https://admissionprep.com/admissionprep-webinar?session=ondemand
📚 Want access to more free admissions resources?
https://admissionprep.com/resource-hub
🌐 Learn more about AdmissionPrep:
https://admissionprep.com
📋 Take our free Program Assessment Quiz:
https://quiz.admissionprep.com/program-assessment-quiz
📲 Follow us:
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/admissionpreped/
TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@admissionprep.edu
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/104853898/
🎙️ The Journey by AdmissionPrep (Podcast) → https://open.spotify.com/show/1jc3tqfWaTrEs9pzu87Bns
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About AdmissionPrep:
AdmissionPrep is an education consulting service helping students gain admission to top universities in Canada, the US, and UK. Our data-driven methodology and 1-on-1 advising have helped 20,000+ students, edited 173,000+ applications, and secure millions in scholarships.
#AdmissionsConsultant #UniversityApplications #CollegeAdmissions #AdmissionsStrategy #UniversityAdmissions #ParentsOfHighSchoolers #CollegeCounseling #ApplicationPrep #AdmissionPrep #HonestAdvice
5 May 2026
How to Use Grade 11 to Prepare for University Applications
How to Use Grade 11 to Prepare for University Applications
Grade 11 is the year that quietly decides where your child gets in. By the time Grade 12 starts, the file admissions officers actually read is mostly already built — the courses, the extracurricular trajectory, the test scores, the shortlist, the supplementary essay foundation. In this video, Jason walks through exactly how your child should use Grade 11, month by month, so the application they submit in Grade 12 is actually competitive.
Whether your child is targeting Canadian, US, or UK universities, this is the playbook we use with our own students to turn Grade 11 into the launchpad — not the cram year.
📌 Chapters:
0:00 — Introduction
0:45 — Why Grade 11 Decides Grade 12
2:00 — Course Selection: What Top Programs Actually Look At
3:30 — Building the University Shortlist
5:00 — Extracurricular Strategy in Grade 11
6:30 — Test Prep Timeline (SAT, ACT, AP)
8:00 — Starting Supplementary Essays Early
9:30 — Common Grade 11 Mistakes Families Make
11:00 — How to Use the Grade 11 Summer
12:30 — Final Thoughts & Next Steps
🎓 Want 1-on-1 help with your child's university admissions strategy?
Apply to our program → https://admissionprep.com/program-waitlist
🎥 Want to learn about our programs and services? Watch our webinar:
https://admissionprep.com/admissionprep-webinar?session=ondemand
📚 Want access to more free admissions resources?
https://admissionprep.com/resource-hub
🌐 Learn more about AdmissionPrep:
https://admissionprep.com
📋 Take our free Program Assessment Quiz:
https://quiz.admissionprep.com/program-assessment-quiz
📲 Follow us:
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/admissionpreped/
TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@admissionprep.edu
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/104853898/
🎙️ The Journey by AdmissionPrep (Podcast) → https://open.spotify.com/show/1jc3tqfWaTrEs9pzu87Bns
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About AdmissionPrep:
AdmissionPrep is an education consulting service helping students gain admission to top universities in Canada, the US, and UK. Our data-driven methodology and 1-on-1 advising have helped 20,000+ students, edited 173,000+ applications, and secure millions in scholarships.
#Grade11 #UniversityApplications #CanadianUniversities #CollegeAdmissions #AdmissionsStrategy #UniversityAdmissions #HighSchoolJuniors #ApplicationPrep #AdmissionPrep #ParentsOfHighSchoolers
7 Apr 2026
IB vs AP vs Regular Courses | Which One Gets You Into Canadian Universities?
If your child is deciding between IB, AP, and regular high school courses, this is one of the most important decisions they'll make before applying to university in Canada. But does it actually matter? In this video, we break down how Canadian universities like UofT, McGill, UBC, Waterloo, and more evaluate each curriculum and what gives your child an edge, what doesn't matter as much as you think, and how to help them make the smartest choice for their goals. Whether your child is in Grade 8 picking their high school path or in Grade 11 wondering if it's too late to switch, we've got you covered. 📌 Chapters:0:00 — Should Your Child Do IB, AP, or Regular?0:29 — What Are IB, AP & Regular?1:02 — Do Canadian Universities Prefer One?2:04 — So Which Path Is Actually Best?2:53 — How IB Grade Conversions Work3:45 — Transfer Credits: Where AP & IB Actually Help4:52 — The Workload Reality5:52 — When Each Option Makes Sense6:52 — Final Advice 🎓 Want 1-on-1 help for your child's university admissions strategy?Apply to our program → https://admissionprep.com/program-waitlist 🎥 Want to learn about our programs and services? Watch our webinar:https://admissionprep.com/admissionprep-webinar?session=ondemand 📚 Want access to more free admissions resources for your family?https://admissionprep.com/resource-hub 🌐 Learn more about AdmissionPrep:https://admissionprep.com 📋 Not sure where your child stands? Take our free Program Assessment Quiz:https://quiz.admissionprep.com/program-assessment-quiz 📲 Follow us:Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/admissionpreped/TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@admissionprep.eduLinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/104853898/🎙️ The Journey by AdmissionPrep (Podcast) → https://open.spotify.com/show/1jc3tqfWaTrEs9pzu87Bns — About AdmissionPrep:AdmissionPrep is an education consulting service that helps families navigate career planning and admissions to top universities in Canada, the US, and UK. Our data-driven methodology and 1-on-1 advising have helped 20,000+ students, edited 173,000+ applications, and secured $10M+ in scholarships. #IBvsAP #CanadianUniversities #UniversityAdmissions #AdmissionPrep #HighSchoolCourses #UofT #McGill #UBC #Waterloo
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