Denise Pope

Denise Pope, Ph.D., co-founder of Challenge Success and Stanford lecturer, dives deep into student well-being and the realities of college admissions. She reveals how admissions are a major stressor for teenagers, fueled by misconceptions about what colleges truly value. Denise discusses the dangers of a scarcity mindset regarding college fit and how many students overload on AP courses. She advocates for prioritizing personal fit over rankings and emphasizes the importance of authenticity in applications, while encouraging families to support students' mental health.