In this episode of Success Unlocked, Dr. Adrienne sits down with Olivia, a standout AYG member who has completed every one of our programs and experienced life changing growth along the way. From overcoming hesitation to fully committing to her applications, to discovering her self worth on the Blue Couch, to reshaping her definition of hard work, Olivia opens up about the mindset breakthroughs that shifted everything for her.

She shares how she went from feeling uncertain about her abilities to building a powerful Five Year Vision, valuing her experiences, submitting competitive applications, and becoming a thriving member of the AYG community. If you’ve ever wondered what it truly feels like to be supported at every level while elevating your life, this episode gives you a firsthand look inside the AYG student experience.

What You’ll Learn:

✔ How Olivia decided to finally start AYG after months of hesitation and why she says she wishes she had joined sooner
✔ What it’s really like to sit on the Blue Couch, answer deep questions, and uncover the stories and value in your life
✔ Why “valuing your experience” became a mindset shift that changed her confidence, self image, and ability to speak about her achievements
✔ How she built a Five Year Vision from vague ideas, mapped her goals with Adrienne, and connected them to her lived experiences
✔ The difference between grinding and real hard work and how AYG reshaped her understanding of discipline, consistency, and self care
✔ How Success Society (TSS) creates mindset shifts weekly and why it became her favorite hour for support and personal elevation
✔ What it’s like inside the AYG community and WhatsApp group, where members share wins, humor, support, and even earplug recommendations
✔ Why she chose to stay with AYG after submitting her applications and how the membership continues to elevate her performance and daily life

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 adrienne@applyyourselfglobal.com. 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.💫

In this powerful episode of Success Unlocked, Dr. Adrienne sits down with Salma, a full-time U of T student, competitive dancer, multi-job employee, and LSAT test taker who completely transformed her mindset, confidence, schedule, relationships, and self-worth in just seven months inside AYG.

Salma shares what it was like to enter AYG exhausted, uncertain, and overwhelmed by external pressure, and how shifting her internal narrative changed everything. From breaking free of perfectionism to eliminating self-imposed struggle, to becoming her own role model, to writing law school applications she felt so aligned with she said, “I read this and I see a law student, not an applicant.” Her journey is a testament to what happens when you stop trying to “earn” stress and instead step fully into the identity of someone who gets in.

If you’ve ever wondered what true mindset elevation looks like during an admissions cycle, this episode is a masterclass.

What You’ll Learn:

✔ How Salma balanced academics, LSAT prep, dance, multiple jobs, and personal life without burning out
✔ Why she said AYG is nothing like other programs, and how the focus on personal elevation changed her outcomes
✔ How shifting from “Can I get in?” to “I’m in.” transformed her daily habits and stress levels
✔ How she stopped creating unnecessary difficulty and allowed the process to feel correct
✔ The moment she realized she had become her own role model
✔ How valuing herself reshaped her relationships, boundaries, and decisions
✔ Why her room is now covered with Adrienne quotes and mindset reminders
✔ How LSAT reading comprehension helped her ace a real-world job interview
✔ Why the AYG community felt safe, supportive, and non-competitive
✔ Her biggest takeaway: becoming the person who will build her dream life

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 adrienne@applyyourselfglobal.com. 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.💫

In this inspiring episode of Success Unlocked, Dr. Adrienne Shnier sits down with Elena Pampaloni, a Master’s student at McMaster University in Biomedical Innovation and Apply Yourself Global (AYG) client, to share her journey from uncertainty to empowerment in her medical school application process.

Elena opens up about her MCAT experience, the stress of conflicting advice online, and how joining AYG helped her find structure, mindset, and support she couldn’t find anywhere else. From learning to trust the process, to mastering her ABS sketch, to developing what she calls a “noise-canceling mindset,” Elena’s transformation shows what’s possible when students combine hard work with personalized coaching and community.

What You’ll Learn
✔ How to turn confusion and overwhelm into clarity and confidence
✔ Why personalized support leads to stronger applications and less stress
✔ How to approach your MCAT prep with structure, strategy, and balance
✔ Why mindset work is essential to cancel out comparison and competition
✔ How to create standout reference letters and materials that reflect who you are
✔ The importance of learning skills that last beyond one application cycle
✔ How AYG’s integrated coaching helps students achieve more with less burnout

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 adrienne@applyyourselfglobal.com. 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.💫

In this empowering episode of Success Unlocked, Dr. Adrienne Shnier sits down with Katherine Switt, a fourth-year Medical Sciences student at Western University and AYG client, to unpack her transformation from stress and self-doubt to confidence and clarity.

Katherine shares how she went from burnout and frustration with “big box” prep programs to finding focus, balance, and joy in her MCAT prep through Apply Yourself Global’s one-on-one coaching and mindset work. From the blue couch moment that changed everything to mastering efficient scheduling and reframing success, Katherine’s story shows that it’s not just about studying harder; it’s about studying smarter and believing you can do hard things.

What You’ll Learn

✔ Why mindset, not just content, makes or breaks your MCAT prep
✔ How personalized coaching and structure reduce stress and burnout
✔ Why “balance” is the real key to long-term academic success
✔ The difference between memorizing and actually learning
✔ How to turn anxiety into confidence and reclaim joy in the process
✔ The power of defining your North Star and creating a life beyond the goal
✔ Why the AYG approach helps students achieve more with less overwhelm

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 adrienne@applyyourselfglobal.com. 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.💫

In this inspiring episode of Success Unlocked, Dr. Adrienne Shnier sits down with Sanjna Sohal, an Apply Yourself Global (AYG) client who went from deep self-doubt and fear of failure to becoming a first-year law student at the University of Ottawa.

Sanjna opens up about her mental health struggles, her initial LSAT challenges, and the belief that “it could never be me.” Together, she and Dr. Shnier revisit the moments that changed everything, from a 22-point increase on the LSAT to discovering her “why” through deeply personal application coaching.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re “enough” to get in, this episode proves that you are.

What You’ll Learn

✔ Why not having legal experience doesn’t disqualify you from law school
✔ How coaching helps students uncover their “why” and turn it into powerful applications
✔ The truth about retaking the LSAT, and how Sanjna improved by 22 points in six months
✔ How the AYG community removes competition and comparison to build confidence
✔ Why personal discomfort can lead to the strongest personal statements
✔ What to do when you can’t see success for yourself (and how to borrow belief until you can)
✔ The mindset shifts that turn fear of failure into action and results

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 adrienne@applyyourselfglobal.com. 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.💫

In this special episode of Success Unlocked, Dr. Adrienne Shnier sits down with Katie Gibbs, Deputy Director of Phi Alpha Delta Fraternity (PAD), and LaShatá Grayson, PAD’s Director of Training and Growth, to discuss the shared mission that brought Apply Yourself Global (AYG) and PAD together. The conversation explores community over competition, equity in legal education, and the power of coaching students toward success, academically, professionally, and personally.

Together, they reveal how this partnership is transforming the way pre-law students approach applications, mental health, and leadership through PAD’s upcoming Pre-Law Conference, where AYG will present two key workshops: The Perfect Personal Statement and Mental Health in the Application Process.

What You’ll Learn

✔ The origins of PAD and how it became a “fraternity of firsts” in the legal world
✔ Why AYG and PAD’s missions align around service, integrity, and authentic community
✔ How AYG’s coaching approach helps students shift from fear and competition to clarity and confidence
✔ What students can expect from the 2025 PAD Pre-Law Conference: including networking, mock trials, and workshops with AYG
✔ How to craft personal statements that stand out by embracing your lived experience
✔ Why mental health, mindset, and sustainability are non-negotiables for success
✔ Dr. Adrienne’s personal story of “unlearning competition” and building Apply Yourself on a foundation of care and community

Resources Mentioned

• Phi Alpha Delta Fraternity (PAD.org) : Learn more about membership and the upcoming Pre-Law Conference
• Apply Yourself Global (AYG) : Explore AYG coaching programs and Mastering Academic Applications

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 adrienne@applyyourselfglobal.com. 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.💫

In this episode of Success Unlocked, Dr. Adrienne Shnier debunks one of the biggest lies students tell themselves: “I just can’t focus.”

Drawing on her research in pharmaceutical regulation, her years of teaching and coaching, and real-life client experiences, Adrienne shares why most students who struggle with focus are not broken; they’re just overwhelmed by a world that never stops buzzing.

This episode offers a fresh (and compassionate) reframe of focus as a skill you can build - without medication, side effects, or shame. If you’re tired of feeling scattered and want to reclaim your attention, this one’s for you.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why most students aren’t actually struggling with focus; they’re struggling with overstimulation
• The true cost of 10+ years of nonstop notifications on your brain
• How Adrienne’s own academic journey changed once she added email to her phone
• What Big Pharma doesn’t want you to know about “focus drugs”
• The dangerous normalization of prescription sharing in university settings
• Why it’s time to stop blaming yourself and start retraining your brain
• How Apply Yourself teaches students to build real focus (without burnout or side effects)
• One question to ask yourself next time your phone buzzes while you’re thinking

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!

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 adrienne@applyyourselfglobal.com. 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.💫

When it comes to LSAT, MCAT, and other standardized test prep, most students fall into the same trap: drill, drill, drill… and still not see the results they want. In this episode of Success Unlocked, Dr. Adrienne Shnier breaks down why drilling alone isn’t enough and how to study smarter with a holistic, proven strategy.

Adrienne shares the pitfalls of relying on big-box test prep apps and companies that treat students like numbers, and explains why foundations days, review strategies, and customized schedules are the real game changers. You’ll learn how Apply Yourself Global clients see 17–34 point LSAT increases and major MCAT jumps in just a few months, without burnout or wasted time.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why drilling alone keeps you stuck in information overload
• How foundations days build lasting results
• The difference between “just numbers” and true strategy
• How a customized schedule can transform your prep and confidence

If you’re tired of feeling like a number and ready for a strategy that actually works, this episode is your roadmap to peak performance.

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!

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 adrienne@applyyourselfglobal.com. 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.💫