Ryan Tunkel is a Former Admissions Officer with InGenius Prep based in Maryland. His career in higher education began with the National College Advising Corps (NCAC), a mission-driven program where he worked in underserved high schools to facilitate a “college-going culture.” This foundational experience ignited his lifelong commitment to expanding college access and helping students navigate the complexities of the application process.
Ryan’s professional trajectory includes significant tenures in the admissions offices of Georgetown University, George Washington University, and Johns Hopkins University. While at George Washington, he also earned his Master’s in Higher Education Administration, deepening his strategic understanding of university operations and selection criteria. Having reviewed thousands of applications for elite, high-volume programs, Ryan possesses an insider’s mastery of how to help students find their ideal institutional match and stand out in competitive pools.