In this episode, we sit down with Ali Rosenthal —an accomplished college admissions counselor and essay specialist, and a proud Stanford University alum (B.A. in English Literature, Class of 2020). Ali takes us through her full educational journey, from attending a prestigious high school to navigating the highly competitive college admissions process that led her to Stanford. She opens up about what her application process really looked like behind the scenes, the lessons she learned along the way, and how those experiences shaped her path into becoming a trusted college admissions expert today. If you’re curious about what it truly takes to stand out in college admissions—and how to approach the process with clarity and confidence—this is an episode you won’t want to miss.