In this solo episode of Success Unlocked, Dr. Adrienne Shnier gets real about why summer is your most underused advantage when it comes to academic success, test prep, and application strategy.From unplugging in Portugal to building hell yes applications that don’t rely on pressure or AI, Adrienne walks you through exactly what to do now to get ahead, before deadlines, burnout, and self-doubt take over.This episode is both an invitation and a roadmap: to stop cramming, start building, and take your future seriously, with joy, clarity, and intention. What You’ll Learn:Why summer is the best time to work on your goals, not just your tanHow procrastination is a symptom, not a personality traitThe truth about AI and why it can’t write your application for youHow early preparation leads to better writing, scores, and confidenceWhy Adrienne and the AYG team don’t do cookie-cutter or crammingHow to build real momentum before September hitsWhat admissions committees are really looking for (and how they spot last-minute work)Why your future self will thank you for starting now, not laterEpisode Chapters:00:00 - Feel Good First: Why Joy Helps You Achieve More06:05 – What’s Your “Portugal”? Finding Summer Joy07:00 – Why “Just Read Ahead” Isn’t Strategic09:40 – Summer = Strategic Advantage (Not Dead Time)10:20 – Why You’re Not Procrastinating - You’re Just Missing Info13:26 – The Value of Starting 6–12 Months Early15:01 – The AI Myth: Why It Can’t Replace You19:41 – Why Cookie-Cutter Schedules Fail21:12 – Adrienne’s Neuropsych Background + Smart Study Design21:33 – What Happens If You Start Today?22:35 – What Happens If You Don’t? (Burnout, Regret, and More)23:26 – The Downward Spiral of Last-Minute Work24:17 – Why You Must Write from Your Best Self 25:30 – Getting In Is Just the Beginning 26:26 – Adrienne’s Unmatched Success Rate + Insider Knowledge 27:01 – Book a Call, Use Code “HELL YES” 28:29 – Weekly Live Coaching: Here’s When & Where 29:00 – Final Call: Don’t Wait for Life to Slow Down -Start NowTune in now to reframe your summer, unlock your potential, and build the life and career you’re dreaming about, one strategic step at a time.Mastering Academic Applications: From Scratch to Submission is now open for you to complete your applications in 12-weeks! With live coaching, you develop your applications & gain insights into your applications processes like never before. Join us now using this link to enroll!Connect with Adrienne! Looking for support with your graduate or professional school applications? Connect with us at Apply Yourself Global™! Email me personally at [email protected]. You can also DM me on Instagram @applyyourselfglobal. Ask the Expert Have any questions on applications, success, test prep, and more? Send your questions us, or you can submit an audio file via Instagram DM and we can feature you on the podcast! Work with Adrienne 💫 Calling all applicants! Learn more about our signature course, Mastering Academic Applications: From Scratch to Submission and how you can complete your applications — with clarity, support, structure, and strategy with Dr. Adrienne Shnier, an Admissions Committee Member. Book your Strategy Call HERE to learn more about how AYG can help you Get In.💫

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