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Inside the Admissions Office: Advice from Former Admissions Officers

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

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36. Conquer the LSAT with Professional LSAT Coach...

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2021/07/12

On today’s episode, we chat with Steve Schwartz, CEO and Founder of LSAT Unplugged. Steve and I discuss upcoming changes to the LSAT in August 2021. Steve breaks down studying and testing strategies to gain a T14-worthy LSAT score. Check out our blog for more free resources. Learn more about LSAT Unplugged or check out their Youtube channel. Click here to sign up for a free consultation with an admissions expert. Questions or comments? Email contact@ingeniusprep.com Visit us at

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35. SAT, ACT, WTF: Navigating Testing Changes in...

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2021/06/21

On today's episode, we chat with Zak Harris, the Assistant Director of College Counseling and Communications at InGenius Prep and a Former Admissions Officer at top schools like Johns Hopkins and Bowdoin. Zak and I discuss what the future of standardized testing in college admissions looks like post-COVID. Zak offers his advice on how to strategize your applications with test-optional policies. Check out our blog for more free resources. Find a running list of testing policies at different schools

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34. College Admissions for Student Athletes

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2021/06/14

On today’s episode, we chat with Yosepha Greenfield, the former Captain of Yale’s women’s basketball team and InGenius Prep’s Co-Founder and COO. Yosepha and I discuss college admissions for student athletes. Yosepha breaks down the college athletic recruiting process and advises students on how to frame their athletic involvement, even if they don’t plan to pursue their sport in college. Check out our blog for more free resources. Click here to sign up for a free consultation with an admissions

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33. How to Maximize the Summer Before 12th Grade for...

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2021/05/31

On today’s episode, we chat with Kathryn Scherer, InGenius Prep’s Director of Counselor Management. Kathryn and I discuss strategies for scheduling the summer before your senior year to get a head start on the college admissions process. Kathryn describes the ideal timeline for how high-achieving rising seniors should prepare for college applications during the summer. Check out our blog, and the resources we mentioned in the episode including: “22 Summer Programs That Count” “Summer Plans During

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32. Waitlist 101: How to Get Off the Waitlist and...

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2021/05/17

On today’s episode, we chat with Padya Paramita, a Graduate Coach from Wellesley and Columbia and the Digital Content Specialist at InGenius Prep. Padya and I unwrap the mystery that are college admissions waitlists and discuss everything you need to know about how they work. Padya offers her top tips for getting off the waitlist and onto campus. Check out our blog, and the resources we mentioned in the episode including: “Waitlisted at Your Dream School: What Your Next Steps Should Look

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40:04

31. College Life: Women’s College, International...

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2020/11/09

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

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30. How to Stand Out and Be Remembered

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2020/11/09

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

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29. Applying to College as an Arts Student

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2020/10/26

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

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28. Early Application Strategies for 2020

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2020/09/28

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

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27. An Update on COVID-19 and College Admissions

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2020/09/14

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

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26. How to Correctly Use the Additional Information...

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2020/08/17

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

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25. The University of Michigan: What Admissions...

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2020/08/03

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

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24. Crafting Your Activities List: Tips from a Resumé...

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2020/07/20

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

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23. Why You Should Consider Liberal Arts Colleges

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2020/07/06

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

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22. What Rising Seniors Should Do This Summer

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2020/06/22

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

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21. Using the Common App Honors Section to Your...

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2020/06/08

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

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20. How Your Test Scores Will be Evaluated by...

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2020/05/25

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

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19. How Important Are Letters of Recommendation?

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2020/05/11

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

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18. Personal Statement Prep: Start Practicing...

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2020/04/27

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

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17. Disrupted Summer Plans: How to Come up With...

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2020/04/13

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

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