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Episodes
Monday Nov 22, 2021
Monday Nov 22, 2021
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.
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How to Approach the Yale Supplemental Essays 2021-2022
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Monday Nov 08, 2021
Monday Nov 08, 2021
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.
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Everything You Need to Know About Business School Essays
Building Your List of Business Schools
Who Should Write Your MBA Recommendation Letters
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Monday Oct 18, 2021
Monday Oct 18, 2021
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.
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A Guide to the UChicago Supplemental Essays 2021-2022
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Monday Oct 04, 2021
Monday Oct 04, 2021
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.
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How to Answer the UC Personal Insight Questions
Which University of California Essays Should You Write? Questions to Ask Yourself
A Step-by-Step Guide to the University of California Application
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Monday Sep 06, 2021
Monday Sep 06, 2021
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.
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A Guide to Combined BS/MD Programs
The Best Colleges for Pre-Med Students
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Monday Aug 23, 2021
Monday Aug 23, 2021
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 2021-2022
InGenius Prep’s Guides to College Supplemental Essays 2021-2022
Join Shannon on Wednesday, September 1st at 5pm PDT/8pm EDT for a free webinar on supplemental essay essentials. Register here.
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Monday Aug 09, 2021
Monday Aug 09, 2021
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 MIT Application Essays 2021-2022
A Step-By-Step Guide to the MyMIT Application Portal
Register here for our upcoming free webinar on expert tips to raise your SAT score, hosted by Jake Adams, the owner of Simplifi EDU and a test prep expert, on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at 5pm PDT/8pm EDT.
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Monday Jul 26, 2021
Monday Jul 26, 2021
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 to Know
Tips for Choosing Target Schools: What's the Right Fit For You?
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Monday Jul 12, 2021
Monday Jul 12, 2021
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.
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Learn more about LSAT Unplugged or check out their Youtube channel.
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Monday Jun 21, 2021
Monday Jun 21, 2021
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.
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Find a running list of testing policies at different schools here.
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