InGenius Prep’s Guides to the Admissions Processes of Top Schools: Application Requirements, Supplemental Essay Guidance, Interview Tips, and Deadlines
At InGenius Prep, our team includes former admissions officers from top universities such as Stanford, MIT, and UChicago—bringing decades of insider experience to your college application strategy.
We’ve distilled that expertise into a series of comprehensive admissions guides designed to help you understand what the most competitive schools are looking for. Whether you’re aiming for a top STEM program, a prestigious public university, or an elite private institution, these guides will help you position yourself for success.
InGenius Prep students were accepted to Johns Hopkins at 8.6x the average rate. This guide breaks down what sets top applications apart—and how you can shape your own to match what JHU’s admissions team is really looking for.
Northwestern is highly selective—but with the right strategy, you can stand out. This guide walks you through what Northwestern values, how to position your achievements, and how top applicants tailor their materials to reflect the university’s unique priorities.
Stanford seeks students who combine academic excellence with bold ideas and real-world impact. This guide breaks down what Stanford looks for, from essays to extracurriculars, and how to craft an application that highlights your initiative, intellectual vitality, and unique story.
Caltech looks for more than just perfect scores. This guide unpacks how top STEM students use their applications to communicate curiosity, creativity, and research potential—and how you can stand out in a pool full of academic superstars.
Duke’s 7% acceptance rate means your application must show more than strong academics. This guide covers essays, deadlines, extracurricular strategy, and expert tips—so you can demonstrate the initiative, leadership, and intellectual curiosity that Duke admissions officers are truly looking for.
InGenius Prep students were accepted to MIT at a rate 3.7x higher than average. This guide covers MIT’s academic and extracurricular expectations, essay prompts, deadlines, and how to showcase curiosity, creativity, and real-world impact—traits every successful MIT applicant needs.
USC seeks applicants with bold ambitions and a strong sense of identity. In this guide, we break down how successful students build applications that align with USC’s mission—and what you can do to stand out from the crowd.
NYU looks for global citizens with clear purpose and drive. This guide covers the key components of a successful NYU application and how to highlight your individuality, leadership, and fit for a school rooted in cultural and academic dynamism.
The University of Michigan combines academic excellence with school spirit. In this guide, learn what makes a Michigan application stand out, from demonstrating alignment with your chosen college to conveying a commitment to community, leadership, and academic exploration.
InGenius Prep students were admitted to UChicago at a rate 4.8x higher than average. This guide explains how they pulled it off—and how you can bring intellectual curiosity, originality, and depth to an application that UChicago will remember.
UC Berkeley’s holistic admissions process values impact, initiative, and voice. In this guide, you’ll find tips from successful applicants and expert insight into what makes a Berkeley application resonate with admissions officers in a highly competitive environment.
UCLA is one of the most sought-after public universities in the country. This guide shows you how to stand out by showcasing leadership, academic fit, and personal voice—core traits that successful applicants highlight in UCLA’s highly competitive admissions process.
InGenius Prep’s team of former admissions officers from schools like Harvard, Yale, Princeton, and Columbia knows exactly how to navigate the world’s most competitive applicant pools.
We’ve created a dedicated set of Ivy League admissions guides packed with insider strategies, expert tips, and real examples from successful applicants. Each guide is designed to help you tailor your application to meet the distinct expectations of these elite universities.
Explore our Ivy League Admissions Guides and take the next step toward standing out at the very highest level.
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