"What makes you good on your application?" You would be surprised to know that the correct answer is Subway Surfers(that mobile game we all used to play).

In this episode of The Youth Philosophy, Aman talks with Daniel Kaganov about whether Johns Hopkins University is underrated? Daniel is a medical student at Wake Forest College and recently completed his undergraduate program at JHU. He is also rapidly on platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. Daniel wants to be an aspiring Space Medicine Doctor.

Here's a secret: Daniel looks like Clark Kent from Henry Cavill's 'Superman'.🦸🏻‍♂️

Daniel divulges how he got into top-tier colleges like JHU and Wake Forest College (acceptance rate > 3%) and shares how to lead in the game of standing out from the rest. He explains why JHU is one of the best STEM schools and your opportunities once you get it.

It doesn't matter whether you want to pursue CS or want to be a medical student; Johns Hopkins might be the way to go!

Dive right in to explore this pool of infinite opportunities!

Conversation highlights🎙:

[00:12] Introduction

[02:20] What got Daniel into Johns Hopkins?

[07:43] That’s a ProTip!

[09:07] Daniel gives Practical Advice for College Applications (The game of standing out from the rest)

[14:50] Subway Surfers play a crucial role in deciding your college!!

[17:00] Daniel’s Journey as a Medical Student in the United States

[20:31] Why choose Johns Hopkins over other top-tier colleges?

[24:36] Suppose if you lose every skill and achievement you have, how would you start again?

[27:36] YouTube and Calisthenics as an Extracurricular?

[30:14] How can you start Calisthenics?

[31:33] Daniel’s advice for The Youth Philosophers

Mindblowing Quotes🤯:

"If you could show that you did something you’re passionate about and teacher or mentor was impressed by your hard work, that would make you look outstanding as an applicant."

"Slow and steady wins the race. Start Early!"

"Your essay needs to be your voice."

Special Reminder:

Thanks for checking out the show. Be sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you have an idea or topic for the show or maybe you want to give us feedback, visit us at amanfoujdar.com/ Resources:👨🏻‍💻

• Daniel's Instagram
• YouTube 

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