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Publisher |: InGenius Prep

Media Type |: audio

Podknife tags |: College Admissions,; Education,; Higher Education,; Interview

Categories Via RSS |: Business,; Courses,; Education

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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 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.

Country Of Origin |: USA
Produced In |: New Haven, CT
Premiere Date |: 2019-09-20
Related Hashtags |: #edcompany,; #MCAT
Frequency |: Biweekly
Explicit |: No

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71 Available Episodes (71 Total) / Average duration: 00:36:47

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71 Available Episodes (71 Total)Average duration: 00:36:47

Jan 23, 2023

00:38:33

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.

Questions or comments? Email contact@ingeniusprep.com

Visit us at ingeniusprep.com to learn more. See you every other Monday!

Jan 09, 2023

00:31:24

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.

Questions or comments? Email contact@ingeniusprep.com

Visit us at ingeniusprep.com to learn more. See you every other Monday!

Dec 19, 2022

00:45:41

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.

Questions or comments? Email contact@ingeniusprep.com

Visit us at ingeniusprep.com to learn more. See you every other Monday!

Dec 05, 2022

00:43:02

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.

Questions or comments? Email contact@ingeniusprep.com

Visit us at ingeniusprep.com to learn more. See you every other Monday!

Nov 21, 2022

00:48:26

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.

Questions or comments? Email contact@ingeniusprep.com

Visit us at ingeniusprep.com to learn more. See you every other Monday!

Nov 07, 2022

00:57:46

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.

Questions or comments? Email contact@ingeniusprep.com

Visit us at ingeniusprep.com to learn more. See you every other Monday!

Oct 24, 2022

00:48:09

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.

Questions or comments? Email contact@ingeniusprep.com

Visit us at ingeniusprep.com to learn more. See you every other Monday!

Oct 10, 2022

00:30:52

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.

Questions or comments? Email contact@ingeniusprep.com

Visit us at ingeniusprep.com to learn more. See you every other Monday!

Sep 26, 2022

00:42:39

On today’s episode, we chat with Kevin Dupont, an athletic recruitment specialist and Former Admissions Officer from UC Berkeley, Tufts, Cornell, and UCSC. Kevin and I discuss the myriad of different ways students can showcase their talents in their college applications. Kevin answers frequently asked questions about talent in college admissions such as “should I upload a portfolio?” and “is creating an app an impressive talent?”

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.

Questions or comments? Email contact@ingeniusprep.com

Visit us at ingeniusprep.com to learn more. See you every other Monday!

Sep 12, 2022

01:04:11

On today’s episode, we chat with Nick Strohl, a former Academic Advisor in the College of Letters and Science Honors Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Former Senior Assistant Director of Admissions at Yale.

Nick and I discuss numerous strategies and resources that university freshmen can utilize to set themselves up for academic success. Nick highlights common mistakes and misconceptions and shares specific resources to help students plan for their future careers or continued education.

Check out our blog for more free resources:

Should You Apply to Grad School: 25 Questions to Ask Yourself

Further Education or First Job? How to Decide What’s Right For You

Medical School Application Resources to Help You Through Every Step

Law School Applications 101: From College Academics to Final Submission

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!

Jan 23 | 00:38:33

Early Admissions Case Studies: How Real Students Got Accepted Early to Their Dream Colleges

Jan 09 | 00:31:24

The Top Summer Programs for High School Students and How to Gain Admission to Them

Dec 19 | 00:45:41

SAT and ACT Prep: Strategies to Boost College Admissions Test Scores

Dec 05 | 00:43:02

11th Grade Prep: How High School Juniors Can Prepare Early for College Admissions

Nov 21 | 00:48:26

How High School Students Can Gain Research Experience to Stand Out in College Admissions

Nov 07 | 00:57:46

What a Georgetown Admissions Officer Wants from Applicants | Georgetown University

Oct 24 | 00:48:09

The Future of College Admissions: 2022 National Association for College Admissions Counseling Conference Recap

Oct 10 | 00:30:52

2022-23 College Application Cycle: Analysis of Admissions Changes and Trends

Sep 26 | 00:42:39

Talent in College Admissions: Highlighting Artistic, Athletic, and Academic Abilities in Applications

Sep 12 | 01:04:11

First Year College Success Strategies for Incoming University Freshmen

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