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Need help navigating the college admissions process? We’re here to help! Every other Monday we’ll bring you exclusive interviews with Former Admissions Officers, graduates from top universities, and admissions experts. Each episode will be filled with application tips and first-hand experiences that will help you get into your dream school. Brought to you by InGenius Prep, the world’s largest team of Former Admissions Officers. Questions or comments? Email us at contact@ingeniusprep.com InGeniusPrep.com

Need help navigating the college admissions process? We’re here to help! Every other Monday we’ll bring you exclusive interviews with Former Admissions Officers, graduates from top universities, and admissions experts. Each episode will be filled with application tips and first-hand experiences that will help you get into your dream school. Brought to you by InGenius Prep, the world’s largest team of Former Admissions Officers. Questions or comments? Email us at contact@ingeniusprep.com InGeniusPrep.com

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Need help navigating the college admissions process? We’re here to help! Every other Monday we’ll bring you exclusive interviews with Former Admissions Officers, graduates from top universities, and admissions experts. Each episode will be filled with application tips and first-hand experiences that will help you get into your dream school. Brought to you by InGenius Prep, the world’s largest team of Former Admissions Officers. Questions or comments? Email us at contact@ingeniusprep.com InGeniusPrep.com

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English

Episodes

College Life: Women's College, International Students, and Liberal Arts Colleges

11/9/2020
On today's episode, we chat with Padya Paramita, a Graduate Coach from Wellesley and Columbia. Padya shares her experiences applying to college as an international student, what it was like attending a women's college, and how her undergrad prepared her to apply for graduate school. 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

Duration:00:40:04

Applying to College as an Arts Student

10/26/2020
On this week's episode, we chat with Danielle McColgan, a Former Admissions Officer from NYU's Tisch School for the Arts. Danielle explains the admissions process for arts students, what your portfolio/audition should look like, and the importance of academics. 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

Duration:00:33:14

How to Stand Out and Be Remembered

10/12/2020
On today's episode, we chat with Jenny Deren, a Former Admissions Officer from Williams College. Jenny discusses what it takes to stand out in the admissions process and explains the concept of an "Application Persona." Check out our article on the Application Persona. 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

Duration:00:27:23

Early Application Strategies for 2020

9/28/2020
On today's episode, we talk with Kevin Dupont, a Former Admissions Officer from Tufts University. Kevin discusses general early application strategies as well as how these policies are changing in 2020. 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

Duration:00:36:03

An Update on COVID-19 and College Admissions

9/14/2020
On today's episode, we talk with José Román, a Former Assistant Director of Admissions from Yale University. José gives us updates on how COVID-19 has continued to influence college admissions in areas such as deferrals, testing, and extracurriculars. 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

Duration:00:49:30

How to Correctly Use the Additional Information Section

8/17/2020
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

Duration:00:29:53

The University of Michigan: What Admissions Officers Want

8/3/2020
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

Duration:00:41:47

Crafting Your Activities List: Tips from a Resumé Expert

7/20/2020
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...

Duration:00:40:49

Why You Should Consider Liberal Arts Colleges

7/6/2020
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...

Duration:00:36:28

What Rising Seniors Should Do This Summer

6/22/2020
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?...

Duration:00:31:49

Using the Common App Honors Section to Your Advantage

6/8/2020
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...

Duration:00:31:42

How Your Test Scores Will be Evaluated by Admissions Officers

5/25/2020
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...

Duration:00:31:43

How Important Are Letters of Recommendation?

5/11/2020
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?:...

Duration:00:28:22

Personal Statement Prep: Start Practicing Reflective Writing Early

4/27/2020
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:...

Duration:00:34:01

Disrupted Summer Plans: How to Come up With Alternate Solutions

4/13/2020
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...

Duration:00:30:44

Q&A With a Former Director of College Admissions

3/30/2020
On this week's episode, Zak Harris, a Former Admissions Officer from Johns Hopkins and Former Director of Admissions from Regis, answers your questions. Zak discusses all aspects of the college admissions process from Coronavirus's impact on your summer plans to starting your personal statement. 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...

Duration:00:53:12

COVID-19 and Its Influence on College Admissions

3/23/2020
On this week's episode, we are joined by Erin Gu, the Chief Education Officer at InGenius Prep. Erin discusses how the college admissions process will be impacted by the Coronavirus. She gives advice on transitioning to online learning, reconfiguring standardized test plans, and how students can stay engaged while at home. Check out the following links for additional resources: Coronavirus 2020: Ideas and Resources for High School Students:...

Duration:00:25:54

Parenting During the College Admissions Process

3/16/2020
On this week's episode, we talk to Heathe McCutchen, a Former Admissions Officer from Dartmouth and Chris Coleman, a Former Admissions Officer from Dartmouth, Drexel, and U of Maryland. Not only are Heather and Chris Former Admissions Officers, but they are also parents of college graduates. We talk to them about how they prepared their children in high school and how they went through the application process. Send in your questions for our Q&A episode with Zak Harris to this email:...

Duration:00:40:41

How Jobs and Internships Boost College Applications

3/2/2020
On this week's episode, we talk to Hanifa Abdul Sabur, a Graduate Coach from Columbia and Former Academic Advisor, about jobs and internships for high school students. Though work experience is not required for high schoolers, Hanifa spends this episode discussing how it can boost students' applications and which types of opportunities are most beneficial. A Guide to the Best Jobs for High School Students: https://ingeniusprep.com/blog/best-jobs-for-high-school-students/ Check out our...

Duration:00:30:06

College Life: The Dartmouth Experience

2/17/2020
On this week's episode, we talk to Catherine Kannam, a Graduate Coach from Dartmouth College. Catherine discusses her favorite parts of her alma mater and what it took for her to get into this Ivy League School. For more information on Dartmouth and other top 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

Duration:00:25:03

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