The Secret to Stellar Letters of Recommendation

When building a strong application for college admissions, students often overlook the importance of letters of recommendation. Instead, they focus solely on their Common Application essays, standardized test scores, and extracurricular engagement. Of course, these are all important components of the application process. However, letters of recommendation give admissions officers at highly selective universities keen […]

Mastering The Additional Information Section & SRAR

Are you a high school student gearing up for college applications? Navigating the Common App and University of California (UC) application processes can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to the additional information section and Self-Reported Academic Records (SRAR). However, with the right approach, you can make your application stand out and represent your achievements […]

A Sneak Peek at Columbia University’s Political Science Program

My Journey Through Columbia University’s Political Science M.A. Program “How do you think Bolivia’s and other Latin American country’s cooperation with China’s Belt and Road Initiative will benefit your efforts to create an “economy of Mother Earth” and find alternative methods of combating climate change?” As a Political Science M.A. Candidate at Columbia University, I […]

Early Decision Notification Dates 2024-2025

Congratulations on completing your early action or early decision application—a significant achievement in your college admissions journey! Now, the anticipation builds as you eagerly await the early decision notification dates for the 2024-2025 application cycle. While specific release dates for each school are still pending, we’ve put together a comprehensive list of early action and […]

Top 10 Pre-Med Summer Programs: Your Ticket to Success

Perhaps you are dreaming of earning those coveted initials—M.D. Maybe you’re even aiming for a prestigious BS/MD program like Brown PLME or the University of Rochester’s REMS program. At InGenius Prep, we understand that competition for these programs is fierce. A high GPA and standardized test scores are just the beginning. To truly stand out […]

Should You Apply to an Early Decision II School?

You might be anxiously awaiting your ED I decision, or you might not have applied in the first ED round at all. No matter what your circumstances are, you may be wondering whether you should consider an early decision II (ED II) school. But how do you know if you’re ready to commit to an institution, especially when you’re juggling […]

How to Succeed with the NYU Supplemental Essay 2024-2025 

New York University is a private research school with nearly 200 years of history. With a curriculum originally founded on the tenets of secular education, NYU stands today as one of the top schools in the nation with a diverse community and competitive admissions process. To help students in their essay responses, here’s InGenius Prep’s […]

How to Write the WashU in St. Louis Supplemental Essays 2024-2025

Known as one of the top schools in the Midwest, Washington University in St. Louis is a vibrant school with a dynamic community and outstanding opportunities for students. For the 2024-2025 admissions cycle, WashU poses one supplemental essay prompt that’s broken into two questions. To help students in their writing process, here’s InGenius Prep’s guide […]

How to Approach the Stanford Supplemental Essays 2024-2025

With almost 150 years of history, Stanford University stands as one of the top schools in the nation, with a commitment to knowledge, leadership, and pioneering research. Stanford offers unparalleled opportunities for students to excel in fields like education, medicine, business, and the humanities. With an acceptance rate of only 4%, Stanford has one of […]

A Guide to the Georgetown Supplemental Essays 2024-2025

Georgetown University is a school that values community and intellectual curiosity. With a selective admissions process and low rate of acceptance among the top U.S. schools, Georgetown takes a unique approach to its applications. Rather than utilizing the Common App and its personal statement questions, Georgetown supplies students with its unique set of prompts. This […]