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Ali Rosenthal
College counselor and essay specialist and Stanford University alum (B.A. in English Literature, Class of 2020) who shares personal admissions experiences and practical advice on application storytelling and arts portfolios.
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Dec 24, 2025
• 1h 11min
Admit it with Alexis White | Ep. 12 Ali Rosenthal
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In this conversation, Ali Rosenthal, a Stanford alum and college admissions expert, shares her journey from competitive high school to the Ivy League. She opens up about the emotional challenges of applying to elite schools, including a deferment from Yale. Ali highlights the importance of an arts portfolio, revealing how her audition tape played a pivotal role in her acceptance. She also gives invaluable advice on crafting compelling personal essays and encourages students to embrace their unique passions, even the 'cringe' ones.
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