On today’s episode, we chat with the team behind SMARTTRACK College Funding, National Program Director Cyndi Menegaz and Co-Founder & CFO Scott Greenameyer. Scott and Cyndi break down the different types of college funding and how families can maximize the aid they receive. They provide common misconceptions and mistakes to set families up for success on their college financial aid journey. Check out our blog for more free resources: How to Increase Your Chances of Maximizing Financial Aid for College Financial Prep for College: A Guide for High Schoolers Learn more about SMARTTRACK College Funding and access the resources Cyndi discussed here. 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 again with Padya Paramita, an InGenius Prep Graduate Coach and Columbia student. Padya and I discuss why students might be deferred or rejected from their early decision or early action college. Padya explains the next steps students can take, including writing a letter of continued interest if they’re deferred and applying ED II  if they’re rejected.  Check out our blog for more free resources: Letter of Continued Interest for Deferrals Should You Apply to an Early Decision II School? Looking for an extra set of eyes on your application? Click here to sign up for a free consultation to discuss our final review services, where one of our Former Admissions Officers will provide comprehensive feedback on your application. 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 Nick Strohl, a former Senior Assistant Director of Admissions at Yale University and an InGenius Prep counselor. Nick and I discuss what makes Yale unique compared to other Ivy League and elite colleges, and what really goes on behind the scenes in the admissions office. Nick breaks down the Yale application, including the dreaded supplemental essays, and offers applicants his best advice. Check out our blog for more free resources: How to Approach the Yale Supplemental Essays 2021-2022 How to Get Into Yale Click here to sign up for a free consultation with an admissions expert. 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 Daniel Valenti, InGenius Prep’s Managing Director and a graduate of the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Daniel and I discuss the MBA admissions process, and what applicants really need to do to succeed. Daniel breaks down the MBA experience, from classes to recruiting and everything in between. Check out our blog for more free resources: Everything You Need to Know About Business School Essays Building Your List of Business Schools Who Should Write Your MBA Recommendation Letters Click here to sign up for a free consultation with an admissions expert. 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 Natalia Ostrowski, a former Assistant Director of Admissions at the University of Chicago and a current InGenius Prep counselor. Natalia and I discuss what goes on behind the scenes in the UChicago admissions office, and what admissions officers really think about applicants. Natalia shares how students can gain that coveted UChicago acceptance as well as what makes it such a special and exclusive school. Check out our blog for more free resources: A Guide to the UChicago Supplemental Essays 2021-2022 How to Get Into UChicago Click here to sign up for a free consultation with an admissions expert. 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 Christina Llerena, a Former Admissions Reader at UC Berkeley and UC Santa Cruz. Christina and I discuss the University of California system and its 10 campuses across the Golden State. Christina reveals what goes on behind the scenes in a UC admissions office and how students can snag a spot at a top school like Berkeley. Check out our blog for more free resources: How to Answer the UC Personal Insight Questions How to Get into UC Berkeley Which University of California Essays Should You Write? Questions to Ask Yourself A Step-by-Step Guide to the University of California Application Click here to sign up for a free consultation with an admissions expert. 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 Stacy Wells Shea, the former Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions at the University of Rochester. Stacy and I discuss BS/MD programs and how students can gain admission to these elite cohorts. Stacy reveals the pros and cons of these programs and what admissions officers really want from potential BD/MD students. Check out our blog for more free resources: A Guide to Combined BS/MD Programs The Best Colleges for Pre-Med Students Click here to sign up for a free consultation with an admissions expert. 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 Shannon Beddingfield, an InGenius Prep Graduate Coach and writing instructor at Yale University. Shannon and I discuss strategies for writing college application essays. Shannon explores the differences between the personal statement and supplemental essays and gives students concrete examples and activities to help them get started on their own application essays. Check out our blog for more free resources: How to Write the Common App Personal Statement Prompts 2021-2022 InGenius Prep’s Guides to College Supplemental Essays 2021-2022 Join Shannon on Wednesday, September 1st at 5pm PDT/8pm EDT for a free webinar on supplemental essay essentials. Register here. Click here to sign up for a free consultation with an admissions expert. 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 DJ Rock, the Former Assistant Director of Admissions for Multicultural Recruitment at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. DJ and I discuss what an MIT admissions officer really looks for in college applications and how students can gain that coveted acceptance. Along the way, DJ reveals priceless insight into the admissions process and breaks stereotypes about what makes a student a good fit for MIT. Check out our blog for more free resources: How to Write the MIT Application Essays 2021-2022 A Step-By-Step Guide to the MyMIT Application Portal Caltech vs MIT Register here for our upcoming free webinar on expert tips to raise your SAT score, hosted by Jake Adams, the owner of Simplifi EDU and a test prep expert, on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at 5pm PDT/8pm EDT. Click here to sign up for a free consultation with an admissions expert. 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 and I discuss the admissions trends and changes she identified in the 2020-2021 college application cycle. Erin offers her forecast for the 2021-2022 admissions cycle and suggests strategies for the Class of 2022 to follow to navigate the changing admissions landscape.   Check out our blog for more free resources. Resources we discussed in the episode include: How to Write the Activities List: Everything You Need to Know Tips for Choosing Target Schools: What's the Right Fit For You?   Click here to sign up for a free consultation with an admissions expert.   Questions or comments? Email contact@ingeniusprep.com Visit us at ingeniusprep.com to learn more. See you every other Monday!