40 Questions to Ask Yourself When Brainstorming Your MBA Personal Statement
40 Questions to Ask Yourself When Brainstorming Your MBA Personal Statement You’ve been working in consulting for a couple years, and have decided that it’s time for a change. It’s finally the year you leave the workforce for a bit and start looking into those business school applications. So you’ve got the grades, you’ve got […]
DO Programs: A Comprehensive Guide to Osteopathic Medical Schools
DO Programs: A Comprehensive Guide to Osteopathic Medical Schools You’ve gathered your transcripts, drafted your personal statement, committed to some impressive extracurricular activities, and are all set to apply to medical school with high hopes. But then, you see your MCAT score and your heart sinks. It’s far below the median scores for all of […]
Poor Grades in High School: When to Explain and When You Shouldn’t
Poor Grades in High School: When to Explain and When You Shouldn’t Grades are a vital component to your application. Along with standardized test scores, they make up the “hard factors” considered for admission to college. But unlike test scores, your grades cover your entire high school career. Admissions officers will analyze your transcript, look […]
What is a Good PSAT Score?
What is a Good PSAT Score? High school is an exciting time for new friends, classes, and activities. As you slowly begin Googling how to start preparing for college, you may come across new lingo – names for tests and long acronyms that you have no idea how to decipher. You might have seen or […]
Legacy in College Admissions: How Much Does it Help?
Legacy in College Admissions: How Much Does it Help? Your dream school might be the same as your parent or sibling’s alma mater. You may have loved it when you went for a visit, and the countless stories from your family member who’s an alum have peaked your interest regarding their school. No matter what […]
The University of California Schools: Everything You Need to Know
The University of California Schools: Everything You Need to Know Whether you were born and raised in California, or you are looking to move to a warmer and sunnier location for college, the University of California schools have incredible options for students interested in attending research-heavy national universities close to the Pacific Ocean. With nine colleges […]
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 […]