What Is Cumulative GPA? Explanation, Importance, and Grade Calculations
Your grade point average (GPA) is one of the most important aspects of your college applications. While colleges and universities consider other factors when accepting students, your GPA is an indicator of your academic performance and potential for success with a rigorous college curriculum. However, there are different types of GPAs, including the cumulative GPA. […]
3 Books Every Applicant (and Parent) Should Read About Writing
By Lindsey Kundel, Senior Content Manager, InGenius Prep If May is about understanding the landscape, June is about getting to work—especially when it comes to the college essay. For many rising seniors, summer break is the best window to draft (or at least brainstorm) a compelling personal statement. But before staring down a blank Google […]
The New Ivies and the Truth About Test-Optional
What Today’s Applicants Need to Know By Lindsey Kundel, Senior Content Manager, InGenius Prep The last few years have radically reshaped how students apply to college. The rise of test-optional policies during the pandemic felt, to many, like a long-overdue correction—a chance to focus on potential over privilege, story over scores. But beneath the surface […]