On today's episode, we chat with Daniela Alarcon, a Graduate Coach from Rice University. Daniela and I discuss the additional information section as well as the new COVID-19 question on the Common Application. Daniela gives her tips on how to use and how not to use these application components.   Check out our blog. Sign up for a free consultation with an admissions expert by clicking HERE. Questions or comments? Email us at contact@ingeniusprep.com   InGeniusPrep.com

In today's episode, we chat with Ashleigh Taylor, a Former Admissions Officer from the University of Michigan Ann Arbor. We discuss the different colleges at UofM, what admissions officers look for, and our experience as University of Michigan students.   How to Get Into the University of Michigan    Check out our blog. Sign up for a free consultation with an admissions expert by clicking HERE. Questions or comments? Email us at contact@ingeniusprep.com   InGeniusPrep.com

On today's episode, we chat with Jodi Furman, a Graduate Coach from UNC-Chapel Hill and Columbia Business School. In the professional world, Jodi was also a head hunter, which makes her an expert on resumés and activities lists. Today, Jodi gives her tips for drafting and strategizing an impressive activities list.   Check out our blog: https://ingeniusprep.com/blog/    Sign up for a free consultation with an admissions expert: https://bit.ly/372g6RQ     Questions or comments? Email us at contact@ingeniusprep.com   InGeniusPrep.com

On this week's episode, we talk to Mary Miller, a Former Assistant Director of Admissions from Oberlin College, all about Liberal Arts Colleges. Though you've maybe never heard of Liberal Arts Colleges, these schools give some of the best educations in the country. With small class sizes and unique opportunities, you should definitely consider adding one of these schools to your list!    Check out our blog: https://ingeniusprep.com/blog/    Sign up for a free consultation with an admissions expert: https://bit.ly/372g6RQ     Questions or comments? Email us at contact@ingeniusprep.com   InGeniusPrep.com

On this week's episode, we talk to Pia Sahni, a Graduate Coach from Brown University! Now that summer is here, it's especially important for rising seniors to take advantage of any free time they have. Today, Pia chats about what seniors should do this summer to prepare their applications and set themselves up for admissions success.    Check out our blog: https://ingeniusprep.com/blog/    Sign up for a free consultation with an admissions expert: https://bit.ly/372g6RQ     Questions or comments? Email us at contact@ingeniusprep.com   InGeniusPrep.com

On this week's episode, we talk with Caitlin Hogan, a Graduate Coach from UChicago and Queen Mary University of London. Based on her experience counseling students through the application process, Caitlin gives her tips for taking advantage of the honors section of the Common Application.   Find more information about the honors section here: https://ingeniusprep.com/blog/common-app-honors-section/   Check out our blog: https://ingeniusprep.com/blog/    Sign up for a free consultation with an admissions expert: https://bit.ly/372g6RQ     Questions or comments? Email us at contact@ingeniusprep.com   InGeniusPrep.com

On this week's episode Shoshannah Feinberg, a Former Admissions Reader from Northwestern, discusses standardized testing. Shoshannah explains how test-optional policies will impact admissions and how students should adapt to these changes.   Find a full list of test-optional schools here: https://ingeniusprep.com/blog/2020-test-optional-colleges/    Check out our blog: https://ingeniusprep.com/blog/   Sign up for a free consultation with an admissions expert: https://bit.ly/372g6RQ   Questions or comments? Email us at contact@ingeniusprep.com   InGeniusPrep.com  

On this week's episode, we talk to Amelie Lasker, a Graduate Coach from Columbia and Cambridge about letters of recommendation. Amelie discusses how your letter will influence your admissions decision and how you can ensure you get glowing letters.   Check out our blog: https://ingeniusprep.com/blog/    College Letter of Recommendation: How to Get a Glowing Letter: https://ingeniusprep.com/blog/college-letter-of-recommendation/     Who Should Write Your Letters of Recommendation?: https://ingeniusprep.com/blog/letters-of-recommendation/    Sign up for a free consultation with an admissions expert: https://bit.ly/372g6RQ    Questions or comments? Email us at contact@ingeniusprep.com   InGeniusPrep.com

This week, we are joined by Shannon Beddingfield, a Yale Teaching Fellow and Yale PhD Candidate, to discuss reflective writing. From the personal statement to supplemental essays, reflective writing plays a huge part in the college application process. Use Shannon's tips from this episode to start practicing this essential skill early in high school! Check out our blog: https://ingeniusprep.com/blog/    Sign up for a free consultation with an admissions expert: https://bit.ly/372g6RQ    Questions or comments? Email us at contact@ingeniusprep.com   InGeniusPrep.com

This week, we are joined by Natalia Ostrowski, a Former Assistant Director of Admissions at UChicago, to discuss what you can do in the face of disrupted summer plans. Natalia explains how admissions officers evaluate what you do over the summer and gives ideas for impactful projects that you can do from home. For more information on our Academic Mentorship Program, you can email us at contact@ingeniusprep.com   Check out our blog: www.ingeniusprep.com/blog/    Sign up for a free consultation with an admissions expert: https://bit.ly/372g6RQ    InGeniusPrep.com