Episode 56

How I Hacked College Admissions to get Into Top schools! ! Anthony Berryhill - E56

Published on: 9th April, 2025

How I Hacked College Admissions to get Into Top schools!

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  • In this episode of Fundsandfounders, we sit down with Anthony Berryhill, the founder of Elite College Hacker, to discuss the insider secrets of elite college admissions. Anthony shares his personal journey from growing up in New Orleans' Lower Ninth Ward to getting into Stanford and Yale, and how he now helps students from diverse backgrounds navigate the college admissions process.
  • 🔹 How do top schools really choose applicants?
  • 🔹 What are the biggest mistakes students make in their applications?
  • 🔹 How is AI and tech changing the admissions industry?
  • 🔹 How can students stand out beyond grades and test scores?
  • If you’re a student, parent, or entrepreneur looking to understand the evolving landscape of college admissions, this episode is packed with insights, strategies, and practical advice.
  • **** Timestamps:
  • 📌 00:00 - Intro to the episode
  • 📌 00:14 - Meet Anthony Berryhill & his company Elite College Hacker
  • 📌 01:10 - How Anthony’s journey started: From at-risk youth to Ivy League success
  • 📌 02:55 - The school-to-prison pipeline & how he escaped it
  • 📌 06:06 - The power of debate & how it changed his life
  • 📌 09:11 - What top schools REALLY look for in applicants
  • 📌 14:39 - The biggest mistakes students make in applications
  • 📌 20:44 - How he built Elite College Hacker from a side hustle to a business
  • 📌 25:24 - Is college still worth it? How the industry is changing
  • 📌 32:36 - How students can stand out in Ivy League admissions
  • 📌 39:50 - The red flags when hiring a college admissions consultant
  • 📌 48:56 - Where the real opportunities are in the college admissions industry
  • 📌 58:04 - The best resources for college admissions success
  • 📌 1:06:37 - Final thoughts & how to reach out to Anthony
  • Connect with Anthony: 📧 Email: Anthony@elitecollegehacker.com
  • 🌐 Website: www.elitecollegehacker.com
  • 📱 LinkedIn: Anthony Berryhill
  • 🔔 **Subscribe @fundsandfounders for more insights on entrepreneurship, funding, and business success!
  • #CollegeAdmissions #EliteSchools #Stanford #Yale #IvyLeague #Entrepreneurship #AdmissionsConsulting #Fundsandfounders**
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