Episode 126: Understanding Your Application Roadmap with Meera
When an application process feels like a labyrinth, taking your first step can feel impossible — but an experienced coach can help you map out a personalized route to success.
Step by Step: Getting Clear on Your Unique Journey
In this episode of Success Unlocked, I’m honoured to sit down with Meera, an amazing Apply Yourself client and fellow who began working with us during her second year at McMaster University. Our thoughtful conversation explores the big feelings students experience when opening an application package for the first time — and how overwhelm can derail the process before they even begin.
Listen now to learn how our coaches help students cut a path through the confusion, get clear on each step they need to take, optimize their study habits, and refine their materials while feeling safe and supported!
In this episode, you’ll discover:
- How Meera’s experience with Apply Yourself compares to her time working with a private LSAT tutor (and the #1 thing that made a difference)
- Common fears that come up early in the application process, and how our non-competitive community builds students’ confidence and sets them up for success
- Why processing your experiences is important for knowing what to share (and how to share it) in your personal statement
- Why Meera still attends our weekly coaching calls — even though she’s submitted her application!
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Guest bio: Meera is a fourth-year student at McMaster University who will graduate in April with an Honours in Political Science.
Timestamps:
01:46 Meet Meera
02:39 Finding Apply Yourself
04:35 Cutting through the fog
07:14 Tutor v. Apply Yourself
09:59 Working 1:1 with a coach
11:59 Weekly calls & group vibe
16:30 Writing & processing
20:32 Identifying goals & worth
23:59 Fellowship & relationships
30:51 Meera’s advice
33:05 Outro
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