Top Summer Programs with Early Deadlines
A key aspect of the college application process lies in figuring out how to stand out among your peers. One of the ways you can distinguish yourself from the competition is through participating – and excelling – in prestigious summer programs. Summer programs – often offered by big name institutions and universities – can be a strategic […]
Checklist for Starting Your Own Club
While becoming the president of an existing club is commendable, starting your own club is an effective way to not only impress admissions officers, but to make an impact on your community. You shouldn’t just start any random organization. You need to think about topics that you’re most passionate about and what would benefit your […]
Ways to Gain Research Experience in High School
If you’re a curious high schooler who enjoys asking questions and digging into the depths of the internet to find answers, you might be wondering how you can gain serious research experience. The question is – where and how do you start? While it’s true that most research opportunities are designed for students at a college […]
How to Build Your College Admissions Profile as a Girl Scout
Taking advantage of your Girl Scout membership can help you showcase what makes you a unique and inspired applicant who would contribute meaningfully to a campus community. This e-resource elaborates on how you can emphasize your involvement with Girl Scouts in order to impress colleges by going over the importance of the Gold Award, independent […]
What a UPenn Admissions Officer Really Looks For
Before working for InGenius Prep, Liz Culliton was the Associate Director of Admissions at the University of Pennsylvania. In this interview, as part of our podcast Inside the Admissions Office, Liz delves more into the various schools and programs at UPenn, how the application process works, how to write the Penn supplemental essays, and more.
Things to Do the Summer Before College: How to Prepare for the Transition
By now, most schools have announced their plans for reopening in the fall. If you’re a freshman, chances are, you’ll have to start college in-person at some point, even if it’s for a shortened term. Regardless of how your college is conducting classes this fall, starting college is a big deal and you’ll need to be […]
Expert Writing Advice: Crafting an Effective Personal Statement
Hannah Smith is a graduate of Stanford University, where she worked as a writing tutor at the Hume writing center. At InGenius Prep, she helped numerous students work on their personal statement. In this interview, as part of our podcast Inside the Admissions Office, Hannah dives deeper into why the personal statement matters, common mistakes students make, […]
Using the Common App Honors Section to Your Advantage
Early Action and Early Decision Application Checklist
You’ve had a dream school in mind for years. Or, you want to get the stressful college application process out of the way as soon as possible. Regardless of your reasoning, applying early action or early decision provides great options for students who feel confident with their application components and are willing to commit to […]
Supplemental Essay Tracker
You’ve got a number of essays ahead of you. Use our spreadsheet to stay on top of all the required prompts and monitor your progress as you complete your supplemental essays!