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#79 Turning Career Research Into a Global Extracurricular with Open Gears ft Dhruv SyngolIt was great to chat with the host of Open Gears, Dhruv Syngol - a student from Illinois in the US.With a passion for STEM, Dhruv wanted to learn more about potential career paths and ended up turning his conversations with professionals into an insightful resource for students everywhere.About Crimson EducationThe Top of the Class is powered by Crimson Education, the world leaders in US and UK university admissions. If you're aiming for top universities, visit the Crimson website to request a free consultation with an Academic Advisor near you.If you want to create an epic academic profile, join Crimson Global Academy where 800+ students are learning APs and A Levels from amazing teachers all over the world.

#78 Starting a Mentoring Company for High School Students ft Harsha BharadwajSummary2020 Tiger Global Case Comp winner, Harsha, is back! This time as the founder and CEO of Catalyst, an awesome organisation giving high school students a chance to meet inspiring mentors from around the world.About Crimson EducationThe Top of the Class is powered by Crimson Education, the world leaders in US and UK university admissions. If you're aiming for top universities, visit the Crimson website to request a free consultation with an Academic Advisor near you.If you want to create an epic academic profile, join Crimson Global Academy where 800+ students are learning APs and A Levels from amazing teachers all over the world.

#77 Top 25 Environmentalist, Poet and Public Speaker On How to Make a Difference Ft Sarah SyedSummary:Environmentalist, poet and public speaker, Sarah Syed, has developed a method to combat oil spills with orange and pomegranate peels. Along the way she has learned about networking, persisting through challenges and how anyone can help the environment. Check out Sarah's website here: https://sarahsyed34.wixsite.com/portfolioAbout Crimson EducationThe Top of the Class is powered by Crimson Education, the world leaders in US and UK university admissions. If you're aiming for top universities, visit the Crimson website to request a free consultation with an Academic Advisor near you. If you want to create an epic academic profile, join Crimson Global Academy where 800+ students are learning APs and A Levels from amazing teachers all over the world.

#76 Using the UN's SDGs to Create a Global, Impactful Non-Profit ft Nathan BaekSummaryThe UN's Sustainability Development Goals can be overwhelming but Nathan Baek from South Korea has set up a project to help students around the world tackle them one at a time.Hear how the Microphone Initiative is making an impact, how he got official non-profit status and what impact he's hoping to see. A message from Nathan: We've recently opened up applications to department roles: Policy, Program, and Education. If you are passionate about expanding access to SDG education and helping yourself and many others cultivate their potential, sign up now 😎https://forms.gle/7ijvzoyWTiYF1PU9A

#75 Regeneron Winner, Robert Sansone, Talks Electric Motors & How To Top Science FairsSummary:There's no bigger student science fair in the world than Regeneron (formerly ISEF). This year, Robert Sansone took out the overall winner title and a $75,000 scholarship for his work on an electric motor that will help solve a major issue with current motors in use. Connect with Robert on LinkedIn Learn more about his winning project  Are you aiming for top US and UK universities and want the support of Crimson experts?Request a free consultation with an Academic Advisor near you to get started or learn more about Crimson Education.

#20 The Reality of a Law Career - Insights From Crimson Strategist & Law Grad, Kevin PaulSummary: Crimson Strategist, Kevin Paul, discusses his journey to Duke Law School and how working in law firms wasn't all he imagined it to be.Are you aiming for Ivy League schools and other top US and UK universities and want the support of Crimson experts? Request a free consultation with an Academic Advisor near you to get started or learn more about Crimson Education.

#74 Co-Founders of The STEAM Foundation on Building an International Non-Profit & Teaching Thousands Ft Aadhav and AksharSummaryThe Steam Foundation is an international 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a mission to make STEAM education accessible to all K-12 students! Their student-led team of 125+ volunteers conducts/has conducted 50+ virtual Steam Camps to 1870+ students, and they are working with communities in Vietnam and Nicaragua to launch programs internationally!Read about the founders, Aadhav Prabu and Akshar Raikanti, and don't forget to put your interest in for Fall 2022 Steam Camps! Learn more about how they received funding from the Crimson Youth Fund!

#19 Entering the Uber Hackathon and Insights From A Stanford Comp Sci GraduateSummary:In this episode, Stanford Computer Science graduate (and soon-to-be Masters Graduate!), Harry, shares everything you need to know about competing in the Uber Hackathon (https://www.uberglobalhackathon.org/) and gives us an insight into his undergraduate and Masters degree at Stanford.The Uber Global Hackathon is the premier global hackathon for students ages 13 to 18. Through a series of regional and global rounds, students come together in teams to solve a problem and build the next BIG idea. Head to the link to register now!

#18 Career Planning Through High School with CGA's Head of Careers Counselling Ft Bob FanCareer planning in high school is a tricky process! Lucky there's Crimson Global Academy's Head of Careers Counselling, Bob Fan, to help! Bob was the former head of US college strategy at Crimson Education and now works with students at CGA to help them pick subjects, explore extracurriculars and more.Want to have an amazing internship experience? Check out Crimson Careers for more info!

#73 CAO Scholarship Recipient and Duke Admit Shares Her Story ft HalaEthiopian student, Hala, shares how she received the Crimson Access Opportunity Scholarship and how it helped her gain admission to Duke University!If you're a high achieving final year high school student with financial need, apply for the CAO Scholarship today (https://www.crimsoneducation.org/us/resources/crimson-access-opportunity-scholarship/)!

#72 Teaching Tech To Thousands & Getting Into An Entrepreneurship Society Ft Aarav GargSummary: Aarav is the founder and CEO of Tech Nuttiez, a platform teaching tech to thousands around the world. Aarav explains why there's always room for more tech-teaching platforms, how he got started and what advice he has for students wanting to advance in the world of tech.Resources and Links! Are you aiming for a top college and got heaps of questions? Request a free consultation with an Academic Advisor near you to learn more! Subscribe on your favourite podcast platforms and follow Top of the Class on Twitter. Join one of the fastest growing online high schools - Crimson Global Academy! International curriculum, small classes, flexible timetables & full time or part time options.  Connect with Aarav on LinkedIn!

The How I Got In series is back!For the 12th episode in the series, Crimson student from South Africa, Sazi Bongwe, shares how he got into Harvard!Sazi talks about his considerations in choosing Harvard and the main application elements from the SAT to the essay.Resources and Links! Are you aiming for a top college and got heaps of questions? Request a free consultation with an Academic Advisor near you to learn more! Subscribe on your favourite podcast platforms and follow Top of the Class on Twitter. Join one of the fastest growing online high schools - Crimson Global Academy! International curriculum, small classes, flexible timetables & full time or part time options.  The website Sazi built with his friends: ukuzibuza.com

Thank you for getting the show to near 30,000 downloads!And thank you to Angela and Aaron for sharing their organisations.Teen-Aged YouthYou can find more information about us on our website https://www.teen-agedyouth.org and our instagram page (which includes our program snapshots) https://www.instagram.com/teen_aged_youth/?utm_medium=copy_link (teen_aged_youth)Students For AttentionAn organisation raising awareness for students with ADHD. https://students-for-attention.square.site/Resources and Links! Subscribe on your favourite podcast platforms and follow Top of the Class on Twitter. Connect with listeners and past guests at the Top of the Class Slack Community or for Apple Podcast listeners, copy this link - https://bit.ly/2XCcntU  Are you aiming for a top college and got heaps of questions? Request a free consultation with an Academic Advisor near you to learn more! Join one of the fastest growing online high schools - Crimson Global Academy! International curriculum, small classes, flexible timetables & full time or part time options. 

#71 Cryptos, NFTs and Tips For Teenagers with the Young Investors Network Founder Ft Jakob DiepenbrockGet to know the founder of the Young Investors Network, Jakob Diepenbrock! Hear his tips for teenagers, why he started the network that has 200 students from around the world and how you can join for free to get insights from leading experts! Resources and Links! Subscribe on your favourite podcast platforms and follow Top of the Class on Twitter. Connect with listeners and past guests at the Top of the Class Slack Community or for Apple Podcast listeners, copy this link - https://bit.ly/2XCcntU  Are you aiming for a top college and got heaps of questions? Request a free consultation with an Academic Advisor near you to learn more! Join one of the fastest growing online high schools - Crimson Global Academy! International curriculum, small classes, flexible timetables & full time or part time options.  Join The Young Investors Network: https://www.younginvestorsnetwork.org/ 

#70 Winning the World Schools Debating Championship with Matthew Anzarouth and Jamie BeatonSummary: 2 x World Schools Debating Championship winning team member and Harvard student, Matthew Anzarouth, chats with Crimson CEO, Jamie Beaton, all about his journey through debating, competing at the top level and his tips for students.Resources and Links! Subscribe on your favourite podcast platforms and follow Top of the Class on Twitter. Connect with listeners and past guests at the Top of the Class Slack Community or for Apple Podcast listeners, copy this link - https://bit.ly/2XCcntU  Are you aiming for a top college and got heaps of questions? Request a free consultation with an Academic Advisor near you to learn more! Join one of the fastest growing online high schools - Crimson Global Academy! International curriculum, small classes, flexible timetables & full time or part time options. 

#69 Creating Nuclear Fusion and Flamethrowers With Jackson OswaltJackson Oswalt is a Guinness World Record holder for being the youngest ever person to achieve nuclear fusion at just 12 years of age.Now 16 and aiming to get into MIT, we chat about how an "average" student like Jackson got the idea to create a nuclear reactor, how he built it, the science behind it, the media attention and what he has been working on since (including the flamethrower in the picture!).Resources and Links! Jackson's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jacksonoswalt Jackson's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacksonoswalt/ Subscribe on your favourite podcast platforms and follow Top of the Class on Twitter. Connect with listeners and past guests at the Top of the Class Slack Community or for Apple Podcast listeners, copy this link - https://bit.ly/2XCcntU  Are you aiming for a top college and got heaps of questions? Request a free consultation with an Academic Advisor near you to learn more! Join one of the fastest growing online high schools - Crimson Global Academy! International curriculum, small classes, flexible timetables & full time or part time options. 

#68 How Self-Publishing Opens Up A World Of Opportunities ft. Manasi PatilSummary: 15-year-old Manasi Patil discusses how self-publishing two books has opened a range of opportunities including a TEDx talk in Sydney and being invited to conferences around the world.Manasi Patil is a 15-year-old GenZ changemaker, aiming to shape a dynamic 'today'. Manasi aspires to encourage GenZ'ers to be problem-solvers with her two published books, articles, talks at conferences/institutions, and work with organizations. She recently spoke at TEDx Youth Reddam House, to get her message across to a wider audience. Manasi is presently working on her start-up and reinforcing the GenZ potential.Resources and Links! Manasi's Twitter: https://twitter.com/_manasipatil_ Manasi's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_.manasipatil._/ Subscribe on your favorite podcast platforms and follow Top of the Class on Twitter. Connect with listeners and past guests at the Top of the Class Slack Community or for Apple Podcast listeners, copy this link - https://bit.ly/2XCcntU  Are you wondering how standing out in your field can help you get into top colleges? Request a free consultation with an Academic Advisor near you to learn more! Join one of the fastest growing online high schools - Crimson Global Academy! International curriculum, small classes, flexible timetables & full time or part time options. 

Something I've always wanted to do was to give everyone, not just our guests, a chance to have your organisation, business, website, app, YouTube channel, club, whatever you like a shout out!So send me your 'elevator pitch' and a link for me to share and I'll do my best to spread the word.Thanks!AlexMy email: a.cork@cga.schoolOur twitter: https://twitter.com/TopoftheClassP1My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-cork/

#67 Starting A 50-Client Consulting Business In High School & How To Join Gen Z Consulting! Ft Raghav and AhadSummaryMembers of the 2020 TGCC winning team, Raghav and Ahad, have leveraged their experience to create Gen Z Consulting (https://www.genzconsulting.co/) to provide pro bono consulting to small businesses around the world. We chat about how they got started, what advice they provide and how students can gain experience by joining the team.Links! Connect with listeners and past guests at the Top of the Class Slack Community or for Apple Podcast listeners, copy this link - https://bit.ly/2XCcntU  Check out more recent episodes, subscribe on your favorite podcast platforms and follow Top of the Class on Twitter. Are you wondering how standing out in your field can help you get into top colleges? Request a free consultation with an Academic Advisor near you to learn more!

#66 How To Build A Public Speaker Brand At 13-Years-OldHasini LakshmiNarayanan is a 13-year-old public speaker, activist, founder of an organisation and journalist. She joins the podcast to share how she became a public speaker and how she has built up her brand at a young age to the point where she is getting offers to speak on a wide range of topics.Links! Connect with listeners and past guests at the Top of the Class Slack Community or for Apple Podcast listeners, copy this link - https://bit.ly/2XCcntU  Check out more recent episodes, subscribe on your favorite podcast platforms and follow Top of the Class on Twitter. Are you wondering how standing out in your field can help you get into top colleges? Request a free consultation with an Academic Advisor near you to learn more!