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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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56. What a Johns Hopkins Admissions Officer Wants...

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2022/06/27

On today’s episode, we chat with Zak Harris, a Former Admissions Officer at Johns Hopkins University, George Washington University, Bowdoin College, and Regis College. Zak and I discuss admissions at Johns Hopkins, breaking down each component of the application. Zak reveals admissions strategies for students who hope to attend Hopkins. Check out our blog for more free resources: College Admissions 101: How to Start the Application Process Approaching the Johns Hopkins Supplemental Essay

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55. What a United States Naval Academy Admissions...

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2022/06/06

On today’s episode, we chat with Pat Williams, the former Director of Admissions at the United States Naval Academy and a current InGenius Prep counselor. Pat and I discuss the paths students can take to these service academies. Pat reveals how students can maximize their admissions odds at these prestigious schools. Check out our blog for more free resources: College Admissions 101: How to Start the Application Process Click here to sign up for a free consultation with an admissions

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54. How Students Can Utilize Arts and Performing...

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2022/05/23

On today’s episode, we chat with Karen Kerr, a Former Admissions Officer from the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre, and Dance. Karen and I discuss how students can incorporate arts extracurriculars into their college application strategy. Karen highlights ways for these students to utilize these experiences to stand out in the admissions process. Check out our blog for more free resources: College Admissions 101: How to Start the Application Process Click here to sign up for a free

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53. What a Dartmouth College Admissions Officer Wants...

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2022/05/09

On today’s episode, we chat with Heather McCutchen, a Former Admissions Reader at Dartmouth and a current InGenius Prep counselor. Heather and I discuss what makes Dartmouth special and what kind of applicants the college looks for. Heather reviews each aspect of the application from letters of recommendation to the alumni interview. Check out our blog for more free resources: How to Approach the Dartmouth College Supplemental Essays 2021-2022 A Comprehensive Guide to Liberal Arts Colleges Click

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52. How Students at Highly Competitive High Schools...

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2022/04/25

On today’s episode, we chat with Padya Paramita, an InGenius Prep Graduate Coach and Columbia MFA candidate. Padya and I discuss the experiences of students who attend highly competitive high schools, and what admissions officers expect from these students. Padya details strategies students can use to stand out from their peers in the college admissions process. Check out our blog for more free resources: College Admissions 101: How to Start the Application Process 7 Ways to Stand Out as a STEM

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51. Applying to U.S. Universities as an International...

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2022/04/11

On today’s episode, we chat with Victoria (Vicky) Rosenthal Madrid, InGenius Prep’s Assistant Director of Marketing and a former international student at Boston University and Florida International University and Miami Ad School. Vicky and I discuss what international students can expect when they apply to schools in the U.S. Vicky highlights key aspects of the student experience as well as postgraduate outcomes for international students. Check out our blog for more free resources: College

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50. What a Columbia Admissions Officer Really Looks...

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2022/03/28

On today’s episode, we chat with Jennifer Duran, a Former Admissions Officer from Columbia University and InGenius Prep counselor. Jennifer and I discuss what types of students Columbia looks for and what sets it apart from the other Ivy League schools. Jennifer highlights what attributes students should showcase in their applications as well as how to tackle the supplemental essays. Check out our blog for more free resources: A Guide to the Columbia Supplemental Essays 2021-2022 Former Admissions

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49. What a University of Michigan Admissions Officer...

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2022/03/14

On today’s episode, we chat with Gail Rubin Dauer, a Former Application Review Specialist, at the University of Michigan Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Gail and I discuss what type of students the University of Michigan looks for and how applicants can stand out. Gail highlights what makes UMich special and how students should approach its supplemental essays. Check out our blog for more free resources: How to Write the University of Michigan Supplemental Essays 2021-2022 The University of

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48. Future of College Admissions: 2021 National...

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2022/02/28

On today’s episode, we chat with Heather McCutchen, a former Admissions Reader at Dartmouth, and Mary Chobanian, a former Admissions Reader at Harvard and Barnard. Heather and Mary share the insights they gained from the 2021 National Association for College Admissions Counseling conference. They discuss everything from test-optional policies to AI in admissions. Check out our blog for more free resources: 2022 Test Optional Colleges: Changes in Light of COVID-19 Register for one of our upcoming

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47. What a Duke University Merit Scholarships...

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2022/02/07

On today’s episode, we chat with Melissa Rains, a former Director of Merit Scholarships at Duke University and an InGenius Prep counselor. Melissa breaks down what goes on behind the scenes in the Duke admissions and merit scholarship offices. She also provides students with tangible advice to increase their likelihood of receiving a merit scholarship at Duke and other elite universities. Check out our blog for more free resources: Analyzing the Duke Supplemental Essays 2021-2022 College Admissions

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46. The ABCs of College Financial Aid: Scholarships,...

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2022/01/24

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

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45. What to Do If You’re Deferred or Rejected from...

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2021/12/13

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

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44. What a Yale Admissions Officer Really Wants from...

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2021/11/22

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

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43. The Ultimate Guide to MBA Admissions and the MBA...

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2021/11/08

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

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42. What a UChicago Admissions Officer Really Wants |...

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2021/10/18

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

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41. Applying to the UCs: A Comprehensive Guide

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2021/10/04

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

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40. Complete Guide to BS/MD College Admissions and...

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2021/09/06

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

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39. Writing and Essay Strategies for College...

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2021/08/23

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

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38. What an MIT Admissions Officer Really Looks For

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2021/08/09

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

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37. 2020-2021 College Admissions Application Cycle...

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2021/07/26

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

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