Harvard SEVP Battle and Its Impact on International Students
Quick answer: In May 2025, the federal government moved to revoke the Harvard SEVP certification, which allows the university to enroll international students on F-1 visas. A federal judge blocked the action. International students should follow Harvard’s official guidance, avoid rash decisions, and keep a balanced list of US and international options. What Is the […]
What Harvard’s New Tuition Policy Means for Your College List
Quick answer: Under Harvard’s new tuition policy, Harvard College charges no tuition to students from families earning $200,000 or less a year, and for families earning under $100,000, aid covers all billed expenses. Admission remains highly selective, so middle-income students who ruled out Harvard on price should reconsider it as part of a balanced list. […]
Best Colleges for Computer Science Degrees
Quick answer: The best colleges for computer science include MIT, Stanford, Carnegie Mellon, UC Berkeley, and Caltech, followed by Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the University of Washington, and Georgia Tech. All are highly selective. The leading programs share current coursework in AI, machine learning, and cybersecurity, plus undergraduate research access and close industry ties. With the role […]
Best Colleges for Marine Biology
Quick answer: The best colleges for marine biology include UC Santa Barbara, the University of Miami, and Oregon State, each built around a dedicated marine research institute with direct ocean access. UC San Diego, Hawaii at Manoa, and the College of Charleston follow. What separates them is hands-on research, local ocean access, and internships. If […]
ACT to SAT Conversion: How to Compare Standardized Test Scores
Quick answer: ACT to SAT conversion uses the official concordance tables published by ACT and College Board. A 1450 SAT is roughly equal to a 33 ACT, a 1300 SAT to about 28, and a 1550 SAT to about 35. Take a practice test of each, convert your scores, and focus on the test where […]
Mastering the AP Bio FRQs: Scoring Guidelines, Sample Questions, and Answer Strategies
Quick answer: The AP Bio FRQs make up Section II of the exam: six questions in 90 minutes, worth 50% of your score. Two long questions are worth 9 points each, and four short questions are worth 4 points each. You view the questions in Bluebook, handwrite answers in a paper booklet, and can earn […]
Northwestern CTD and InGenius Prep Form Strategic Collaboration to Empower Students to Reach Their Full Potential
Quick answer: InGenius Prep has partnered with Northwestern University’s Center for Talent Development (CTD), a leader in gifted education. The collaboration combines CTD’s year-round online and summer enrichment courses with InGenius Prep’s college admissions counseling to support students inside and outside the classroom. InGenius Prep is proud to announce a new partnership with Northwestern University’s […]
Our 2024-2025 Graduate Admissions Results
Quick answer: InGenius Prep’s graduate applicants earned offers from leading master’s, PhD, MD, MBA, and JD programs, including 31 from Columbia, 18 from Johns Hopkins, 14 from Northwestern, 11 from Penn, 10 from Duke, and 5 each from Harvard and Yale. The results below list offers by program type. Our 2024-2025 Graduate Admissions Results Each […]
Complete Guide to the AP Lang Rhetorical Analysis Essay: Structure and Techniques
Quick answer: The AP Lang rhetorical analysis essay asks you to read a nonfiction passage and explain how the author’s rhetorical choices build an argument, in about 40 minutes. It is scored on a 6-point rubric: 1 point for the thesis, up to 4 for evidence and commentary, and 1 for sophistication. The AP English […]
Complete Guide to the AP English Literature and Composition (AP Lit) Exam
Quick answer: The AP Lit exam (AP English Literature and Composition) is a three-hour, fully digital exam. Section I has 55 multiple-choice questions in 60 minutes and counts for 45% of your score. Section II has three essays in 120 minutes, a poetry analysis, a prose fiction analysis, and a literary argument, and counts for […]