What do I need to know about you? | Eric Karlan | TEDxTemecula

[@elliothoward6899]

Very, very, very insightful and important. Millennials get a lot of flack for what they don't get. Clearly this is something they "do" get in some cases and in other cases something they "should" get. Whether it is college, a job, or a relationship, being able to answer the question "what do you need to know about me" allows you to show up and be authentic... Bravo!

[@jonathanwolfe3312]

Eric worked with our son during the summer prior to his senior year of high school. We can't say enough about Eric's professionalism, encouragement, and guidance. He truly practices what he preaches !

[@mmaslowe]

Eric is truly the best! So glad his message and comforting smile is now available to the world through this video.

[@barbarasolit495]

Eric, your message is valuable not just for highschool students and their parents but for everyone! “Better person” is such a wonderful point of view in this process and in life. Part coach, teacher, therapist, Rabbi and friend - thank you for seeing the best in all who you meet (and helping us see it too)!

[@laurasavage4005]

Eric has been invaluable to our family. Sage advice and input through the entire college process. Our kids landed at Bucknell, Villanova and Princeton. Dream schools for all of them. We have Eric to thank!

[@DRVNTO]

Eric you’re simply the best when it comes to academics. The years of knowledge and dedication show in everything you do and I’m beyond proud to know you on a personal level! Keep being awesome.

[@jackwilson6994]

A tremendous message that every parent, student, and teacher should hear.

[@marisashuter8891]

So fantastic! Everyone starting the college process should watch this. Eric is an amazing college essay tutor, a wonderful person, and an invaluable support resource. Great job!

[@cindyyu7547]

I cannot say enough thanks to Eric. He walked through every step for my son's college application. And gave him great advices and suggestions on his essays. My son Kevin got into a very good college.

[@boboley2150]

Every high school student and their parents need to see this - real eye opener!!

[@JesseMorris4]

What a timely piece! It is clear Eric's knowledge of college aged students can reinforce applicable lessons for the rest of us.

[@arunatewani1756]

Thank you Eric for helping Nyah , and for asking the most important question: what do I need to know about you? I think that it really brought out the best in her and made her reflect on what drives her to be a better person and not just an applicant. Thank you so much for bringing out the best in her. You are such an amazing teacher and person. We have so much respect for you!

[@minghuazhang8425]

Ivy Experience inspires kids to find what their unique characters are and explore them and place them in essays.

[@alysonnerenberg8152]

As a psychologist and parent who had two daughters who were coached by Eric on how to write their college essays, I am in a great position to say that his Ted Talk is completely authentic and in line with how he coaches students. His Ted Talk displayed his own passion in guiding young people to be the best versions of themselves. He is kind, smart and inspiring which is congruent with his Ted Talk! I give this Ted Talk along with my experience in working with Eric, my highest recommendation.

[@caitlinmeighan3788]

You are an inspiration. It’s been amazing to watch you follow your passions over the years. To see how you’re shaping lives from what you’ve gained for being yourself is amazing. You were never afraid to be yourself and that’s the most important lesson! Better people make better applicants💯 Great Job!

[@amandanerenberg3472]

This idea is so meaningful and necessary for every high schooler across America. I absolutely loved your talk!

[@annieb2424]

I'm so lucky to have learned from Erick. What a positive message.

[@andrewspangler4450]

More high school students need to hear this message!

[@sophiehutchison5975]

Love this, Eric was essential in my college application process and i could not be more grateful!

[@bethmiller4029]

Amazing talk Eric! Our kids are thriving and I truly believe Jake found himself through those 8 essays. Making kids look inward first is so important.

[@jenlevinlippman]

So Brilliant!!! This truly speaks to the core of what parents and students need to think about. It’s about your truth. It’s about your passion. It’s about YOU! Thank you for sharing your wisdom with the world! This should be required viewing for all!

[@rebeccahuntpaloverdehs2074]

My students are embarking on the last unit of the year in English 11 (Building a Professional Portfolio to create their American Dream) and I will play this TedTalk for them today because I think it embodies the message so many young people need to hear.

[@jamesharris249]

Better person equals a better world - Great message Eric!

[@joshowsiany7383]

Great message, Eric! Spread the word.

[@pamkarpen6584]

Great talk, even better message! All people entering the college admissions process should watch this!

[@allisonborts6615]

Such great advice! Eric was super helpful navigating academic testing and assisting with college applications.

[@jayrodrigues19]

Absolutely loved this. Fantastic message from an even better person.

[@jordanholmes5264]

What an excellent message for students to think about as they approach the college process. Required viewing!

[@nyahtewani5176]

Eric, this was truly incredible! I remember when you first asked me this question and I had no idea what to say. You really got me to dig deep and took me so far! Thank you always for being such an inspiring figure :)

[@laurahurtado4360]

This is a very helpful and insightful video. Looking back at my application process I can relate to this and it would have been helpful to watch this back then when I was applying. I will pass this on to my friends that have children that are currently in high school.

[@MrPartee875]

What a great message and so well said! Everyone thinking about college should listen to this

[@obrienmcmahon5631]

Great talk! Students and parents should give this a watch.

[@jilltownsend1530]

What wonderful insight and such an important message for everyone to think and talk about!

[@GaryLippman]

So good, so true, I love this idea of authenticity as not just some other box you need to check off for your application but as something you need to tap into in order to live a fulfilling life.

[@jamibuchananmcnees7284]

Eric is an inspiration to students everywhere. His message is for everyone. What do I need to know about you!

[@jeangadra2829]

Great talk! Such a helpful perspective for students and families going through the arduous college application process. Excellent message and I enjoyed hearing your personal "What do I need to know about you?" story!

[@gillianlarson305]

Very valuable and powerful. Thank you for sharing all of this with all of us. I will be sharing for sure

[@kayshellenberger8689]

Wonderful talk and something every parent should listen to and think about.

[@loremarquez13]

This was great! I have family members that should really listen to this. Thanks for sharing this with me. Passing this along for sure!!

[@michaelcohen7333]

Remember all those times your teenager showered you with unsolicited thank yous and spontaneous expressions of gratitude? Yeah, me neither. Except, that is exactly what has happened since our daughter began working with Eric Karlan and Ivy Experience On more than one occasion, our daughter has, seemingly out of nowhere, just thanked us for allowing her to work with Eric and has told us that she’s not sure how she could have gotten through everything without him. She has told us how Eric has made the essay and application process less complicated and has made her feel far less overwhelmed. Our daughter’s goal was to have everything submitted by mid-August, which required a rigorous schedule and an aggressive set of deadlines. Somehow, Eric communicated this plan to our daughter in a way that made it feel completely doable and, as a result of his wonderful approach and seemingly unparalleled expertise, everything will be completed and submitted by mid-August. Eric’s massively helpful guidance extended beyond essays and really served to demystify the application process as a whole. In a year where the rules and requirements has seemed to change daily, the entire Ivy Experience team has kept us up-to-date on the goings on and how they impact our daughter’s approach. I simply do not have in my vocabulary words strong enough to describe just how massively helpful Eric has been throughout the essay and application process. Thank you, Eric. You’ve made our daughter’s experience so much easier and, in turn, made our lives far less stressful. Our daughter is right, you are the G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time).

[@gingerbergman4364]

Awesome talk! What a fantastic message for students and their parents.

[@kellyfischer4070]

Eric, Well done! Thank you for the great message!

[@loria.riccardicpa4355]

Great message! Really enjoyed this TED Talk.

[@owenbaim8928]

This is awesome, Eric! Great college tutor and even better person!!!

[@anamariaferreira5348]

Awesome talk!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!

[@sarahseligmanrycroft7840]

Such an important and well-delivered message!

[@elizabethsweeney7549]

Eric, No, I was never in a garage band, but I do have Emily Dickinson’s quote on the bottom of my work stationery. I most appreciate your image of thinking like Michelangelo and working to find the piece of art inside each student we have the opportunity to work with. I wonder how I would answer your question! Thank you for asking it.

[@Linzmarv]

Excellent ted talk!!

[@nancywalsh4576]

Thanks Eric. Well done. Passing it along.

[@daynataus4511]

Fantastic message all around! I will be sharing this.

[@erickarlan9830]

Thank you Dayna!

[@thebrickwall22]

Very interesting video! Enjoyed! Thanks for posting.

[@brendabarnaby4536]

Bravo Eric!.

[@taylorrycroft1702]

Eric delivers a great perspective for students and thier parents to keep in mind!

[@taylorconroy8001]

Amazing message and talk!!

[@danitapper3741]

Great talk Eric!

[@YarbroughGroup]

Thanks for teaching me IKIGAII!

[@staugustinesbrain]

Just to be clear, Eric’s company had to pay Tedx to be able to give this talk.

[@raginbakin1430]

lol why am I not surprised about this. Eric is desperate