Cultural Preservation: A Call to Action for Elite Students

Here’s the challenge, Elite Students: it’s time to step up and become champions for cultural preservation. Remember those warm, fuzzy feelings from childhood – the laughter echoing during family gatherings, the intoxicating aromas wafting from the kitchen, the kaleidoscope of colors bursting forth during cultural celebrations? These experiences shaped you, molding your identity and worldview. […]

Nurturing Growth: A Mom’s Elite Student Masterclass

Forget pushy parents – Ariane Price is here to show us how empowering guidance raises an Elite Student! We recently chatted with this inspiring mom about her approach to parenting and college planning with her son, Roan. Let’s dissect her strategies and unlock the secrets to nurturing a student who thrives! The “Vegetable of the […]

Improv Your Life: Comedy Star Turned Life Coach Lessons

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8s_Avrxjg9Y Feeling the Squeeze? High-Achievers and the Pressure of Perfection High school can feel like a pressure cooker. Between juggling classes, extracurricular activities, and the ever-present pressure to get into a top college, it’s easy to get bogged down by the relentless pursuit of perfection. But what if I told you that the key to […]

How to Help Teens Who are Stuck on their Personal Essay

Is Your Teen Stuck on Their Personal Essay?​ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8jfgfGvicE Writing a college essay can be a daunting task for many students, a challenge that goes beyond academic prowess to touch the very core of one’s personal identity and fears. Dan Ulin, through his mentorship at Elite Student Coach, shares a compelling story of a student, […]

Does Quitting an Instrument Look Bad to Admissions Officers?

Does Quitting an Instrument Really Matter? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XK5SSQ5uf0Q In the maze of college admissions, parents and students alike often worry about every decision’s impact, from course selection to extracurricular activities. A common concern among families, as highlighted by Dan Ulin of Elite Student Coach, revolves around the decision to quit playing an instrument and its potential […]

How Important is Public Speaking for your Teen, and How Can They Improve?

Embrace the Stage and Just Be Real! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-DyoQpF9k8 In the realm of personal development and college preparation, mastering public speaking is often a daunting hurdle for many teens. Yet, as Dan Ulin of Elite Student Coach reveals through his own experiences, the journey to becoming a compelling speaker is filled with unexpected twists and invaluable […]

The Importance of Confidence in College Admissions (and how to build confidence in your teen)

Cultivating Confidence in Your Teen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLbbx29ouFM In the journey towards college admission, the path is often littered with challenges that test a student’s resolve, confidence, and determination. Dan Ulin, founder of Elite Student Coach, frequently addresses a critical question from parents: “Does my child need to become super self-confident in the college prep and applications […]

How to Write the Perfect Ivy League College Essay (with examples)

Crafting the Perfect College Essay https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbxSLVDp_RM Let’s face it. You want to write a college essay that will get you past the admissions officers and catapulted straight into schools like Harvard, Stanford, Princeton, etc… The good news is, I wrote this article to show you exactly how you can craft an essay that will show […]