Former Admissions Officers Discuss Personal Statement Red Flags
Former Admissions Officers Discuss Personal Statement Red Flags When writing the Common Application personal statement, high school students often aren’t sure exactly what is off-limits. Of course, a lot of things depend on the reader but overall, there are some personal statement red flags that every student should be avoiding. At InGenius Prep, we are […]
How to Get Into NYU
How to Get Into NYU You might always have wanted to attend the Tisch School of Arts as an aspiring dancer. Or, you might have become interested in the Stern School of Business when your commitment to entrepreneurism developed. Regardless of how long it has been one of your top choices, you’ve got your eyes […]
Everything You Need to Know About Restrictive Early Action
Everything You Need to Know About Restrictive Early Action You may have heard of schools using early decision and early action policies for students who are enthusiastic and want to show their commitment to a school. However, as you are looking through the different routes, you might be surprised to stumble upon something known as […]
How to Start Your College Search: Tips for Rising Seniors
How to Start Your College Search: Tips for Rising Seniors You’re finishing up 11th grade and you realize that once summer is over, you have to face one of the toughest semesters for any high schooler. To make sure you have less stress as you balance academics, extracurriculars, college applications, and more, one way to […]
Recommendation Letters for College: Insights from Former Admissions Officers
When applying to college, your grades, test scores, and essays often take center stage—but recommendation letters for college are just as important. They offer admissions officers a perspective on who you are in the classroom and community from the people who know you best: your teachers and counselors. To help you understand the real weight […]
Tips on What Pre-Meds Should Do Over the Summer
Tips on What Pre-Meds Should Do Over the Summer If you’re a pre-med student in college, you might be considering spending your summer hovering over textbooks and studying for the MCAT. However, that’s something you can do anytime, including after you’ve graduated. Your application cannot stand out as unique because a lot of other applicants […]
Law School Personal Statement Mistakes to Avoid
Law School Personal Statement Mistakes to Avoid Law school admissions committees can see your numbers and extracurricular activities on paper but have absolutely no idea about who you are as a person and what makes you unique. This is where your personal statement comes in. Your law school personal statement is the place to reflect […]
Applying to College from a Competitive High School: How to Stand Out
Applying to College from a Competitive High School: How to Stand Out You’ve worked hard to get into a prestigious high school such as Thomas Jefferson or Stuyvesant. However, the work is hardly over. While attending a top high school does provide you with resources and guidance that can help you build an impeccable resume, […]
InGenius Prep’s Guides to Business School Applications
InGenius Prep’s Guides to Business School Applications After much consideration, you have decided that an MBA lies next on the horizon for you. There are several hurdles that await you—from gaining the right work experience to finding the school that is the perfect fit to writing essays that frame you as the perfect candidate. To […]
2022 College Acceptance Rates: The Latest Admissions Trends
2022 College Acceptance Rates: The Latest Admissions Trends It’s that time of the year again. Students who applied to college this admissions cycle have spent the last couple of weeks anxiously checking their email and clicking links in various portals to hopefully find good news awaiting them. All colleges are done sending out their letters […]