Inside the Admissions Office: Advice from Former Admissions Officers

What does leadership really mean to schools and how can students successfully prove these qualities in their college applications? On today’s episode, Maya Gobert, Director of Student Innovation at InGenius Prep, reveals strategies on where to start and the importance of framing leadership as the centerpiece of a college application. To set up a complimentary strategy call, CLICK HERE.  Join our private Facebook Group to ask our Former Admissions Officers any questions! Register for our upcoming webinars. Questions, comments, or topic requests? Email noel.kim@ingeniusprep.com. To learn more about InGenius Prep, visit us at ingeniusprep.com.  

On today’s episode, we reveal strategies that help students stand out when applying to one of the most competitive majors – computer science. Natalia Ostrowski, a Former Admissions Officer from the University of Chicago, shares further insight into different programs, competitions, and application tips to create a well-rounded application as a computer science major. To set up a complimentary strategy call, CLICK HERE.  Register for our upcoming webinars. Questions, comments, or topic requests? Email noel.kim@ingeniusprep.com. To learn more about InGenius Prep, visit us at ingeniusprep.com.  

On today’s episode, we chat with Padya Paramita, an InGenius Prep Graduate Coach and our Digital Content Manager, and Vicky Rosenthal Madrid, our Assistant Director of Marketing. We discuss our first three case studies for the 2022-23 cycle of students accepted early to MIT, Brown PLME, and Rice University. We reveal the strategies these students used to stand out in the competitive admissions process. Check out our blog for more free resources: What College Admissions Officers Look For: Advice from Former Readers Our 2023 Early Admissions Results Click here to sign up for a free consultation with an admissions expert. Register for one of our webinars. Questions or comments? Email contact@ingeniusprep.com Visit us at ingeniusprep.com to learn more. See you every other Monday!

On today’s episode, we chat with Padya Paramita, a Columba MFA graduate, InGenius Prep Graduate Coach, and writing professor at the University of New Haven. Padya and I discuss the top summer programs and their impact on college applications. Padya outlines the requirements for the top programs for business, humanities, and STEM students. The programs we discuss include: General Yale Young Global Scholars  STEM MIT Research Science Institute Stanford University Math Summer Camp (SUMaC) Penn Medical School Summer Program UChicago Research in the Biological Sciences (RIBS)   Humanities Stanford Humanities Institute Iowa Young Writers’ Studio Yale Summer Drama Program Interlochen Center for the Arts Summer Arts Camp Medill-Northwestern Journalism Institute Business Launch X Wharton Leadership in the Business World  NYU Summer at Stern  Check out our blog for more free resources: InGenius Prep’s Resources On Summer Planning for High School Students Top Summer Programs Based on Your Interests Click here to sign up for a free consultation with an admissions expert. Register for one of our webinars. Questions or comments? Email contact@ingeniusprep.com Visit us at ingeniusprep.com to learn more. See you every other Monday!

On today’s episode, we chat with Brad Bailey, the founder of Bailey Test Prep. Brad and I discuss how students can prepare for the SAT and ACT to boost their admissions odds. Brad highlights specific strategies students can use to increase their scores and feel more confident taking tests. We had a couple of audio issues in the first ten minutes of the episode, so please forgive us for the quality. Check out our blog for more free resources: What College Admissions Officers Look For: Advice from Former Readers You can find more test prep resources at Bailey Test Prep and Khan Academy  Click here to sign up for a free consultation with an admissions expert. Register for one of our webinars. Questions or comments? Email contact@ingeniusprep.com Visit us at ingeniusprep.com to learn more. See you every other Monday!

On today’s episode, we chat with Kathryn Scherer, InGenius Prep’s Director of Undergraduate Services. Kathryn and I discuss how 11th grade students can maximize junior year to prepare for college admissions. Kathryn explores everything from extracurriculars to course loads and summer plans to help juniors make the most of this crucial year. Check out our blog for more free resources: College Admissions 101: How to Start the Application Process What College Admissions Officers Look For: Advice from Former Readers Click here to sign up for a free consultation with an admissions expert. Register for one of our webinars. Questions or comments? Email contact@ingeniusprep.com Visit us at ingeniusprep.com to learn more. See you every other Monday!

On today’s episode, we chat with Dr. Christopher Brown, InGenius Prep's Director of Academic Mentorships. Chris and I discuss the wide range of strategies high school students can use to gain research experience. Chris reveals how such practical exposure helps students stand out in the college admissions process. Check out our blog for more free resources: College Admissions 101: How to Start the Application Process How to Gain Research Experience in High School  How to Contact a Lab Supervisor or Professor: A Template Click here to sign up for a free consultation with an admissions expert. Register for one of our webinars. Questions or comments? Email contact@ingeniusprep.com Visit us at ingeniusprep.com to learn more. See you every other Monday!

On today’s episode, we chat with Raheel Masood, the Former Associate Director of Admissions at Georgetown University. Raheel and I discuss the components of the Georgetown application and how applicants can stand out. Raheel highlights strategies for prospective students to gain admission. Check out our blog for more free resources: What College Admissions Officers Look For: Advice from Former Readers A Guide to the Georgetown Essays Click here to sign up for a free consultation with an admissions expert. Register for one of our webinars. Questions or comments? Email contact@ingeniusprep.com Visit us at ingeniusprep.com to learn more. See you every other Monday!

On today’s episode, we chat with Erin Gu, InGenius Prep’s Chief Education Officer. Erin recently attended the 2022 National Association for College Admissions Counseling Conference. Erin and I discuss what she learned, including changes to FAFSA and the uncertainty surrounding the future of affirmative action policies. Join our Facebook group the College Admissions Corner. Check out our blog for more free resources: What College Admissions Officers Look For: Advice from Former Readers College Admissions 101: How to Start the Application Process Click here to sign up for a free consultation with an admissions expert. Register for one of our webinars. Questions or comments? Email contact@ingeniusprep.com Visit us at ingeniusprep.com to learn more. See you every other Monday!

NOTE: We've received notice that it is possible to apply early to both Stanford and USC. If you have any questions, we recommend contacting their admissions offices. On today’s episode, we chat with Padya Paramita, a Columba MFA graduate, InGenius Prep Graduate Coach, and writing professor at the University of New Haven. Padya and I discuss some of the major changes in the world of college admissions for the 2022-23 application cycle, including changes in test-optional policies and quotas at top schools like the UCs. Check out our blog for more free resources: College Admissions 101: How to Start the Application Process What College Admissions Officers Look For: Advice from Former Readers 2022-23 College Application Changes: Admissions Trends to Know Click here to sign up for a free consultation with an admissions expert. Register for one of our webinars. Questions or comments? Email contact@ingeniusprep.com Visit us at ingeniusprep.com to learn more. See you every other Monday!