Success Unlocked
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!
Episodes
153 episodes
Your Next 6 Months: How to Stop Forcing Your Goal and Start Moving With Intention
In this episode of Success Unlocked, Dr. Adrienne Shnier invites students to think honestly about the next six months and what they want to create in that window. Whether you are preparing for the LSAT, MCAT, DAT, an application deadli...
How to Trust Your Own Timeline: Law School Mindset, Self-Image and Community Support
In this episode of Success Unlocked, Dr. Adrienne Shnier sits down with Meera Joll, a former AYG client, fellow, and now Client Success Coordinator, for an honest conversation about what really happens behind the scenes at Apply Yourself Global...
How to Apply to Law School While in University: LSAT Prep, Personal Statements and Time Management
In this episode of Success Unlocked, Dr. Adrienne Shnier sits down with AYG client and team member Braeden Donnelly to talk about what it really looks like to apply to law school while balancing a full life. From university classes and extracur...
LSAT Retake Strategy: Fixing Self-Doubt and Trusting Your Instincts
In this episode of Success Unlocked, Dr. Adrienne Shnier sits down with returning guest Maria Ramirez to talk about something most pre-law students struggle with but rarely name: intuition.From second-guessing LSAT answers to overthinkin...
How to Strengthen Your Law School Application Starting in Undergrad
In this special live episode of Success Unlocked, Dr. Adrienne Shnier sits down with Western Pre-Law Society for an honest and powerful fireside chat about law school, identity, comparison, and what it really takes to succeed.Drawing on ...
How Cassie Let Go of Anxiety, Found Confidence, and Redefined Success on Her Pre-Law Journey
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 succe...
How Ella Holliday Found Confidence, Direction, and Support on Her Pre-Law Journey
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.
How Olivia Transformed Her Mindset, Confidence, and Future Inside AYG
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 committi...
Becoming the Person Who Gets In: Salma’s 7-Month Transformation at AYG
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, rela...
Finding Clarity Through Confidence: Elena’s Path to Medical School
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 unc...
You Can Do Hard Things: Katherine’s Journey to Medical School
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-d...
22 Points and a Mindset Shift: Sanjna’s Success Story
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 ...
The Power of Partnership: How AYG and Phi Alpha Delta Are Shaping Future Leaders
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...
Inside the Brain of a 176 Scorer: LSAT Tips from Ryan Elmhirst
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 di...
The Truth About Focus, Distraction, and Academic Success
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 coa...
Why “Drilling Only” Won’t Get You the Score You Want
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 wh...
Mastering Time Management in Application Season
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...
How Reapplying to Law School Changed Everything
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 h...
Summer Hack: Getting In on Your First Try - Here’s the Proven Strategy
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 buil...
You’re Not Failing the LSAT - You’re Just Studying Wrong
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, ...
How Sarah Turned “Lost” into Multiple Acceptances
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.
Beyond the Résumé: Showcasing Authentic Passion in Applications
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 Linke...
From Strategy to Acceptance: Veronica’s Law School Journey to Osgoode
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:...
Calming the Chaos and Reclaiming Your Space with Brittnei Gaudio
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 ...
Building a Study Schedule That Fits Your Life
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 Rh...