Demographic Cliff by State: Which Public Universities Might Welcome You
Quick answer: The demographic cliff by state is not making flagship public universities easier to get into. Flagships like UIUC and Michigan are replacing lost in-state students with out-of-state and international applicants. The real openings are at regional public universities in shrinking states, which often offer generous merit scholarships to out-of-state students. By Lindsey Kundel, […]
Our 2025-2026 Undergraduate Admissions Results
Quick answer: InGenius Prep students earned offers from the most selective universities in the country, including 24 from Stanford, 23 from Duke, 22 from Penn, 20 from Columbia, 19 from Northwestern, 17 from Cornell, 16 from Johns Hopkins, 14 from UChicago, 13 each from Harvard and Yale, and 5 each from Princeton and MIT. Our […]
Regular Decision Notification Dates 2026
Quick answer: Regular Decision notification dates 2026 fell between mid-March and early April at most selective colleges. Most Ivy League schools, along with Duke, Northwestern, Rice, Vanderbilt, and Emory, released decisions on March 26, while MIT released on March 14 and Caltech on March 12. Admitted students typically had until May 1 to decide. This […]
InGenius Prep Announces Partnership with The Harvard Crimson
Quick answer: InGenius Prep has partnered with The Harvard Crimson, Harvard University’s independent daily student newspaper, to bring admissions guidance to The Crimson’s community of students and families. The partnership draws on InGenius Prep’s team of 160+ Former Admissions Officers and its 2-on-1 counseling model. InGenius Prep Announces Partnership With the Harvard Crimson New collaboration […]
Common App Mistakes: Errors to Avoid in Your Application
Quick answer: The most common Common App mistakes include using an unprofessional email address, entering grades or courses that do not match your transcript, underdescribing activities, ignoring word limits, pasting essays with formatting errors, skipping school-specific questions, and submitting without checking the application preview. Review every section and the PDF preview before you submit. If […]
What College Rankings Actually Tell Us
Quick answer: What college rankings measure is mostly institutional resources: graduation rates, faculty resources, selectivity, and reputation. Our multi-year analysis found that endowment per student is the single best predictor of rank. Rankings say little about teaching quality or fit, so treat them as one input when you build your college list. College rankings dominate […]
Class Rank Reporting: How It Works, Why It Matters, and What to Do If Your School Doesn’t Rank
Quick answer: Class rank reporting shows where you stand among classmates in your graduating class, usually based on cumulative GPA. Schools report an exact rank, like 22 of 453, a percentile band, or no rank at all. Colleges read rank alongside your school profile, so students from schools that do not rank are evaluated fairly. […]
AI-Generated SAT Practice Tests: What Works and What Does Not
Quick answer: SAT AI practice tests, like the Gemini SAT practice test, can look like the real exam, yet their skill focus, question design, and scoring can differ from the official SAT. Use them for extra skill practice, and rely on the College Board’s official Bluebook practice tests to measure readiness, since they mirror the […]
Best Degrees to Get: Trending Degrees and Career Options
Quick answer: The best degrees to get in 2026 are those tied to lasting demand: cybersecurity and information technology, computer science and data science, nursing and healthcare, business and finance, engineering, and environmental science. The right choice balances job growth with your own interests, since sustained interest predicts success in any field. With a fast-changing […]
Brown Early Decision: Timeline, Strategy, and Admission Chances
Quick answer: The Brown early decision deadline is November 1, and decisions arrive by mid-December. Early decision is binding: if admitted, you must enroll and withdraw all other applications. Brown requires SAT or ACT scores and says applying early does not improve your chances, so apply early only if Brown is your clear first choice. […]