Interview with a DO Student: Understanding Osteopathic Medicine and Navigating the Application Process
Donald Gusfa is currently a second-year student at the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. After completing his undergrad at Michigan State in Microbiology, Gusfa worked on building his application profile and applied only to DO schools. In this interview, he discusses what attracted him to the DO philosophy, what the hardest part of […]
Acceptance Rates and Median Numbers for the Top 100 Business Schools
To decide where you stand in comparison to students who’ve been admitted to these institutions, it helps to have an idea of what the schools expect. Aside from bringing unique work and extracurricular experiences, how good should your numbers be? To give you a better understanding of the data at top programs, I’ve included the […]
Acceptance Rates and Median Numbers for the Top 100 Law Schools
Without a doubt, your GPA and LSAT score are the two most crucial components of your law school application. But how good should your stats be? To give you a better understanding of the numbers law schools want to see, we’ve included the median GPA, LSAT score, and acceptance rates for admitted students at the […]
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 […]
Questions to Ask Yourself When Brainstorming Your Law School Personal Statement
The JD personal statement is definitely more about sharing who you are and is the primary component in which you get to speak in your own voice! Naturally this puts pressure on you — how can you frame your essay so that it portrays you as a unique individual that schools will want as a part […]
50 of the Most Common Law School Interview Questions
The JD admissions process can be long — and it can be even longer if the schools on your list want applicants to interview with them. If you’ve been selected for an interview, you might be anxious about how to prepare. The best way, of course, is to practice! To help you get a sense of the questions […]
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