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Whether you’re applying to graduate or professional school, transition careers, or you’re up for that big promotion, Adrienne Shnier at Apply Yourself Global has you covered. This is more than just figuring out where to apply - she coaches and strategizes with you to ensure your continued advancement in your applications and beyond. Adrienne truly believes that continued advancement is the key to your freedom and a life that grows and flourishes with you. In this podcast each week, Adrienne shares with you her strategies, experience, and opinions on advancement and applications, on what holds people back, and also what helps them move forward, advancing both personally and professionally. If you know or have worked with Adrienne, you know that she shines light on challenging things - those things that are kept in the shadows out of fear, anxiety, or discomfort - the things that hold people back - so that you know you’re not alone and you have actionable strategies that you can use to move forward. Come along for the ride!
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In this episode of Success Unlocked, Dr. Adrienne Shnier sits down with Cassie Soares, a fourth-year sociology student at McMaster University and AYG member, for an honest conversation about anxiety, self-worth, and what it truly means to succeed on the pre-law path. Cassie reflects on who she was before joining AYG, overwhelmed, anxious, and constantly searching for answers online, and how having real guidance and community support changed everything. From breaking free from Reddit and compa...
In this episode of Success Unlocked, Dr. Adrienne Shnier sits down with Ella Holliday, President of Phi Alpha Delta at the University of Kentucky, to talk about confidence, self-image, and what real support looks like on the pre-law path. Ella shares how a single workshop at the Phi Alpha Delta National Conference shifted her entire mindset around law school applications, personal statements, and self-worth. From moving away from checklist thinking to understanding that she gets to choose her...
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...
1In 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 e...
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 learni...
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 ...
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 discoveri...
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 ho...
In this episode of Success Unlocked, Dr. Adrienne Shnier is joined by Ryan Elmhirst, an LSAT coach at Apply Yourself Global and a current law student at UBC Allard Law. Ryan scored an incredible 176 on his first LSAT attempt, and he didn’t do it by studying 10 hours a day or burning out. In this honest and motivating episode, Adrienne and Ryan dive deep into what actually works when it comes to LSAT prep. From blind review strategies to mindset shifts to why less (but smarter) studying leads ...
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 ...
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 c...
Application season isn’t just about deadlines; it’s about strategy, clarity, and knowing how to use your time wisely. In this episode, Dr. Adrienne Shnier pulls back the curtain on what really matters when you’re applying to law school, medical school, graduate programs, and beyond. From figuring out your “why” to mapping out your experiences, Adrienne explains why written materials are just as critical as test scores, and how most applicants underestimate the time it takes to craft them. She...
In this powerful episode of Success Unlocked, Dr. Adrienne Shnier sits down with Apply Yourself Global client Maria Ramirez to talk about something most people avoid: what happens when you don’t get in. Maria shares her raw and honest journey of reapplying to law school, how skipping seemingly “small” steps in her application process led to burnout, and how rebuilding from the inside out, from mindset to strategy, completely changed the way she now shows up in her work, her life, and her LSAT...
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 t...
In this Success Unlocked episode, Dr. Adrienne Shnier sits down with Osgoode Hall JD/MBA student and Apply Yourself LSAT Coach Syed Reza for a refreshingly real and inspiring convo on what it actually takes to crush the LSAT, navigate law school admissions, and build the mindset that turns stress into strategy. From outdoor classes at York University to coaching future law students, Syed shares how his non-linear path, his boxing background, and his passion for growth helped him flip the scri...
In this honest episode of Success Unlocked, Dr. Adrienne Shnier chats with the talented Sarah Baughan, an artist at heart who once thought her creative side didn’t belong in the world of law. (Spoiler: it does. And it got her in.) Sarah walks us through her journey from feeling completely directionless to landing multiple law school acceptances. She shares the exact mindset shifts that helped her stop hiding the parts of herself she thought didn’t “fit,” and how early preparation, and a whole...
In this solo episode of Success Unlocked, Dr. Adrienne Shnier is pulling back the curtain on one of the biggest application mistakes out there: being too polished and not personal enough. If your application reads like a LinkedIn post from 2016, it’s time for a rewrite. Adrienne walks you through how to write with authenticity, purpose, and actual strategy because generic won’t get you in. From turning real-life experiences into compelling narratives to using language that makes your story co...
In this real-talk episode of Success Unlocked, Dr. Adrienne Shnier sits down with the brilliant (and now Osgoode Law School–bound) Veronica D’Ambrosio to talk about everything the highlight reel doesn’t show. Spoiler: getting into Osgoode isn’t just about a perfect LSAT score; it’s about mindset, accountability, and doing the inner work no one tells you about. Veronica opens up about what it takes to get in - from managing the anxiety of “the unknown,” to resisting the urge to compare yoursel...
Whether you live in a house, apartment, or dorm, a cluttered space can impact your focus. How do you create an environment that supports your studying goals and lets you get your very best results? Decluttering Your Home and Life With Intention In this thoughtful episode of Success Unlocked, I’m honoured to sit down with Brittnei Gaudio, a professional organizer, decluttering coach, and owner of Wellnested Living, to talk about her no-stress approach to organizing, simplifying, a...
The world around you doesn’t pause while you’re preparing for grad school! As new responsibilities, transitions, and life events come up, how do you ensure that your application or exam prep schedule remains consistent? Finding Your Rhythm: Creating Consistency in Chaos While consistency is key, your study schedule should never be set in stone. Calendars are iterative and need to adapt based on what is happening in your life. In this highly practical episode of Success Unlocked, I reveal ever...
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