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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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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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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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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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