I’m still blown away that the first Prequel BETA Camp cohort of the summer earned over $20k with their startups in just four weeks. 🤯

Cohort 2 has some big shoes to fill!

In today’s issue:

☀️ Flash poll: How productive is your kid this summer?

📘 This kid rocks: A Prequel kid wrote a book.

💤 Notable nibbles: Why bedtimes are important, dealing with your kid’s broken heart, a positive influencer influence, and more!

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^{THIS KID ROCKS}

The book that will help your kid get into an Ivy League school

A Prequel kid is publishing a book.

Not just any book — a book designed to help your kid get into college.

What began as a group challenge to create a business over a weekend has soared to new heights under the leadership of a single ambitious student—

Joshua Swift-Rawal.

The business is 75 Percent Chance — a program that helps kids discover and nurture their “spike” — a project or initiative that truly sets them apart from their peers.

The idea behind 75 Percent Chance is that the Ivy League acceptance rates are usually around 5%, but that number leaps to 75% if the applicant is an Olympian.

Why? Olympians run fast and jump high (among many other physical talents), but how does that qualify them academically?

It doesn’t.

What does quality them is the dedication, planning, process, and execution that comes with being an Olympic-level athlete.

And that’s something that every kid can develop — regardless of their athletic aptitude.

In Joshua’s new book, he’s compiled loads of data and the most up-to-date tactics on how high school kids can develop the resume that the top colleges are seeking.

Go pre-order your kid a copy!

And well done, Joshua! 👏

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I’ve got my finger on the pulse of stories that matter to you 👇️

💤 Lights out: Some important science behind why your kid should stick to their bedtime.

⚖️ A balancing act: It’s difficult for teachers to balance custom lesson planning with national curriculum standards.

❤️ They don’t talk about this in the parenting books: How to deal with a heartbroken kid.

👭 Fast friends: One big reason why your teen should get a summer job.

🌱 The secret to longevity: And that same reason can also help them live longer.

🧽 The internet’s not all bad: Your kid’s favorite social media influencer was probably setting a good example during Mr. Beast’s big cleanup.

🇳🇴 Super Scandinavia: Want to raise your kid like a Norwegian? Here’s how.

😡 ICYMI: An ancient science-backed way to chill your kid’s anger.

Hope you enjoyed today’s issue!

Until next time,

Ivy

CEO — Prequel

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