Ken Leng is a Graduate Coach with InGenius Prep, based in Chicago. Ken holds an MA in Public Policy from the Harris School of Public Policy and a BA in Comparative Human Development from the University of Chicago. With their academic journey and professional experience in higher education, Ken brings their interest and understanding of the complexities of human growth and societal development to their role as a Graduate Coach. Alongside their academic pursuits and background in performing arts, Ken is dedicated to providing an enriching and creative mentorship experience to those they counsel.
Ken has over six years of experience at the University of Chicago’s Office of Career Advancement, where they advised over a thousand undergraduate students on career development. Their comprehensive guidance has helped more than fifty students gain acceptance into prestigious graduate programs at institutions such as UChicago Harris, Vanderbilt, Duke, and Cornell. Ken’s work involved enhancing university policies through critical thinking, data analysis, and proactive communication. Throughout the years, Ken has continually gathered industry-specific expertise from their fellow career advisors—determined to provide second-hand career insight into any field or industry a student may need.
As a Graduate Coach, Ken is passionate about leveraging their diverse skill set to support students. Their hands-on experience in career advising, coupled with their creative background, enables them to offer tailored guidance in graduate school admissions. Ken is committed to fostering students’ success by helping them build robust applications, develop their profiles, and achieve their educational goals.
