S2E15: Interview with @LimmyTalks: How to use AI in College Admissions, Following Your Path, Life as a Student at Duke University

In today's episode, we have an incredible guest, Daniel Lim, also known as Limmy (@limmytalks). He's a highly innovative and entrepreneurial rising senior from Duke University. Limmy is widely followed across various social media platforms for his unique insights, especially into college applications and admissions. We'll be discussing college admissions, AI technology, future ventures, and more. 

Key Points:

• Diverse Interests: Limmy is a rising senior at Duke University with a passion for numerous hobbies, including skateboarding, tennis, cooking, and traveling.
• Shifting Paths: Initially, Limmy aspired to pursue a career in medicine. He gained experience through internships and research, including exploring his interest in the stomach through Crohn's disease research.
• Entrepreneurial Journey: Limmy's journey took a different direction when he realized the long-term commitment and financial burden of medical school. He explored alternative paths and discovered his love for content creation.
• Content Creation: Limmy began making diverse content, touching on philosophy, psychology, sports, and more. His exploration led him to create content about the college admissions process, which garnered significant interest (and a massive following!) from students seeking guidance.
• Dreamschool.ai: Limmy's latest venture, Dreamschool.ai, aims to democratize admissions guidance. He's working on how to use AI to personalize college application advice for students, leveling the playing field and addressing information gaps in the college application process.

Conclusion:

Limmy's journey from aspiring doctor to successful content creator and entrepreneur is inspiring. He's taken risks and explored various interests, ultimately finding his passion and creating value for students navigating the admissions process. With his innovative startup, dreamschool.ai, Limmy is poised to make a meaningful impact on the way students approach college applications. Stay tuned for more exciting developments from this multi-talented rising star! You can find Limmy @limmytalks on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Join the waitlist for dreamschool.ai HERE. 

About Thomas Caleel

Thomas is an alumnus of the University of Pennsylvania. After earning his MBA at the Wharton School of Business in 2003, he moved to Silicon Valley. For three years, he was Director of MBA Admissions and Financial Aid at Wharton. He worked closely with admissions professionals, students, alumni, and professors to curate the best possible MBA class. Thomas has been an entrepreneur his entire life in the fields of finance, agriculture, wellness, and sporting goods. As the founder of Global Education Opportunities LLC, he works as a high level admissions advisor to help families and students achieve their education goals. Thomas started the podcast Admittedly because he is passionate about demystifying the application process for all parents and applicants.

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