Lucas Demetriades is a Former Admissions Officer at InGenius Prep based in Pasadena, California. He is passionate about physics, sustainability, and the small college experience. Lucas earned his Bachelor of Arts in Physics from Carleton College, where he was honored with the Harriet Sheridan Endowed Prize for his exceptional writing skills.
Lucas has extensive experience in college admissions. As an undergraduate at Carleton College, he worked in the admissions office, where he wrote for the admissions blog, interviewed applicants, and conducted outreach for prospective students.
After graduating, Lucas returned to Pasadena to work as an Undergraduate Admissions Counselor at the California Institute of Technology. There, he managed the Institute’s admissions blog, coordinated admitted student visit programs, and read applications, honing his ability to assess applications across various admissions criteria. He also increased Caltech’s yield rate from 50% to 65% during his tenure as an Undergraduate Admissions Counselor.
Lucas is passionate about leveraging his experience in college admissions to help students find the schools that will best support their dreams. He is committed to helping students navigate the college application process and find the schools that will best empower their aspirations.