USC vs. UCLA
USC vs. UCLA Los Angeles is known for being one of the most vibrant and diverse cities in the nation with amazing opportunities. LA bustles with celebrities and the latest fashion trends, and the weather year-round doesn’t drop below 65 degrees (usually). So why wouldn’t you want to attend college in LA? The non-existent award […]
9th Grade Classes: How to Navigate the Academic Transition to High School
9th Grade Classes: How to Navigate the Academic Transition to High School The transition to high school can feel like a huge step for most students. There is a sense of independence that comes along with being in high school that generally extends to choosing what classes you will take and how you can and […]
How to Get into Cornell
How to Get into Cornell In an admissions cycle where we saw ridiculous falls in acceptance rates, Cornell University actually saw a rise for the first time in four years during 2019, admitting 10.6% of its applicants. While Cornell was the only Ivy League school this year with an acceptance rate in double digits, it […]
Featured on ABC News! InGenius Prep Comments on the SAT Adversity Index
Featured on ABC News! InGenius Prep Comments on the SAT Adversity Index College Board’s announcement of the new SAT adversity index expands the conversation about privilege and fairness in the application process. As the recent college admissions scandal continues to unfold, this development intensifies the discussion. Watch Susan Shifflett, one of our Former Admissions Officers […]
Work Experience for Business School: What the Top Programs Look For
Work Experience for Business School: What the Top Programs Look For You might be almost done with college and wondering when it’s time to apply to business school. Or, you have been working out of college for a couple of years and aren’t sure if you’re ready to pursue that MBA you’ve always wanted to. […]
The Best Undergraduate Engineering Schools
The Best Undergraduate Engineering Schools Whether it has always been your dream career, or you discovered your skills in a high school physics lab, if you want to study engineering, there is no need to wait until graduate school. Applying to one of the best undergraduate engineering schools can provide the hands-on experience you need […]
AP US History Study Tips: How to Ace Your APUSH Exam
AP US History Study Tips: How to Ace Your APUSH Exam Worried about your workload in AP US History? While there are no magic shortcuts, I can offer some advice. For starters, you should know that not all work is created equal. A New York Times article about how hard APUSH students have to work […]
The Common App vs. The Coalition Application: Key Similarities and Differences
The Common App vs. The Coalition Application: Key Similarities and Differences Along with the corresponding increases in total application numbers and applications submitted per student, there comes an increase in application-oriented anxiety. The sheer coordination of competing logistics — different essays, different testing requirements, different deadlines, different forms — can feel dizzying. It’s no surprise […]
Why I Loved Being a Stanford Student
Why I Loved Being a Stanford Student Putting how much I enjoyed my Stanford experience into words is hardly possible. I was THAT Stanford student who expressed my love of Stanford to every single person I met. Stanford is known for its absurdly low acceptance rate (4.8%!), and academically challenging environment. But it is so […]
8 Good Habits for High School Students
8 Good Habits for High School Students By the time you enter high school you have developed lots of habits: some good, some bad, and some ugly. Your high school years are the perfect time to specifically cultivate a new routine that will help you on your way to getting into your dream colleges. The […]