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Books to Read Before College: A Reading List for High Schoolers

October 9, 2019

While planning for academic summer programs, organizing local service projects, practicing varsity sports, and meticulously scheduling intense extracurricular loads, many high school students overlook the value of being well-read and thoughtfully opinionated. Admissions offices expect their most compelling applicants—in whatever field or major—to be well-informed and widely read, to be able to discuss with passion and nuance all kinds of books and ideas. Alumni interviewers often ask students to talk about the most interesting things they’ve read recently. Supplementary essays in college applications ask applicants to list what they’ve chosen to read in the past year or to explain

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Ten Tips for Writing a Cover Letter Effectively

October 8, 2019

Second in importance only to your resumé, the cover letter is an essential document submitted as part of your job applications. In its simplest form, the cover letter is your chance to introduce yourself to a potential employer and make a strong first impression. However, a good cover letter goes beyond a simple introduction and

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How to Create a Strong Legal Resumé for Law School Applications

October 3, 2019

Since you’re thinking about applying to law school, you probably have a resumé for internships and job applications already. However, when it comes to JD applications, it is important that you format your resumé in a manner that can help you stand out in the admissions process. Many schools will ask for your legal resumé, and it’s important to make sure your document makes a strong impression. Here are some tips as you format your legal resumé

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High School Science Competitions That Stand Out on College Applications

October 1, 2019

If you’re a high school student hoping to venture into a STEM field for your college major and future career, you’ve probably heard that high school science competitions really give students a boost in their overall competitiveness. From Olympiads to ISEF and Google Science Fair to the AIME, each of these competitions carries significant weight in the admissions process. But how do you know which ones are

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A Comprehensive Guide to the Law School Diversity Statement

September 30, 2019

As you finalize your JD school list and look through the requirements, you might notice that many institutions provide you with the opportunity to add an optional diversity statement. The law school diversity statement is an essay that asks you to elaborate on an aspect of your identity, background, or extracurriculars that will bring a unique perspective to your future classroom.

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The Best Music Programs for Strong Students

September 27, 2019

Deciding to audition for music conservatory programs can be really daunting, especially if you’re also a strong student in academics. It’s undoubtedly a big decision. When I was in high school, I was really torn: I absolutely loved performing as a musician and thought I wanted to make it my career, but at the same time, I knew that I wanted to attend an academically rigorous and competitive college. Since strong musicians also tend to be strong students, this dilemma may sound really familiar to you. You want to know

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Introducing InGenius Prep’s College Admissions Podcast!

September 24, 2019

At InGenius Prep, we are very excited to announce the release of our new college admissions podcast - Inside the Admissions Office: Advice From Former Admissions Officers! Every year, applicants aim high and hope to beat the admissions odds. And every year, it gets harder to do so. At InGenius Prep,

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How to Pick Your Early Decision School: Making the Right Call

September 19, 2019

Imagine opening an acceptance letter from your early decision school months before March and knowing you’ve already been admitted somewhere that’s a great match for you. You’ll be able to enjoy the rest of your senior year free of the pressure of wondering whether you’ll get into a school of your choice. Early decision (ED) is a binding

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How to Pick a Safety School

September 18, 2019

If you have started researching colleges, you may have heard that it’s important to keep one or two safety schools on your list. While the prospect of attending an Ivy League or similarly prestigious school might be alluring, you are far from guaranteed admission at top schools due to the increasingly tough competition. If you only apply to reach schools, you risk the chance of not getting accepted to any college! That’s the last thing you want after years of working hard in high school.

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Law School Interviews Guide: Everything You Need to Know

September 16, 2019

As the opening date for law school applications starts coming closer, it’s likely that you’ve been wondering how to prepare for your law school interviews. Even if you’re currently focused on getting your LSAT scores and recommendations submitted on time, it’s never too early to familiarize yourself with the interview process, and whether or not the schools on your list

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