What College Admissions Officers Look For: Advice from Former Readers
What College Admissions Officers Look For: Advice from Former Readers As you think about the application process, it can be tough to figure out what college admissions officers look for when they’re reading through their piles. Since there are so many components you might specifically be wondering what college admissions officers look for when it […]
Former Admissions Officers Discuss the Importance of College Interviews
Former Admissions Officers Discuss the Importance of College Interviews The college interview is an important part of the college application process at many US colleges and universities. Although it is rarely the deciding factor in whether you get admitted to or rejected from a specific school, the college admissions interview is a great opportunity for […]
Common College Admissions Myths Debunked by Former Admissions Officers
Common College Admissions Myths Debunked by Former Admissions Officers As you gear up for the upcoming application season you are going to be hearing a lot of rumors and college admissions myths that might stress you out. Do you need a perfect GPA? Do you need to excel at everything? How important is MONEY? To […]
Former Admissions Officers Discuss Impressive Extracurriculars
Former Admissions Officers Discuss Impressive Extracurriculars Considering how competitive the college admissions landscape has become, students have to try and find unique ways to stand out from the rest of the application pool. Because high GPAs and SAT scores are common, one of the ways in which they can make their profile unique is through […]
Former Admissions Officers Offer Advice on the Why School Essay
Former Admissions Officers Offer Advice on Researching the Why School Essay Different colleges have various characteristics that they look for in incoming students and supplemental essays are often what they use to determine a good fit. The most common prompt among these is the why school essay, which as the name suggests, wants to know […]
Former Admissions Officers Discuss Personal Statement Red Flags
Former Admissions Officers Discuss Personal Statement Red Flags When writing the Common Application personal statement, high school students often aren’t sure exactly what is off-limits. Of course, a lot of things depend on the reader but overall, there are some personal statement red flags that every student should be avoiding. At InGenius Prep, we are […]
Former Admissions Officers Discuss the Importance of Recommendation Letters
Former Admissions Officers Discuss the Importance of Recommendation Letters Letters of recommendation are required by every college to get an understanding of your performance in class beyond your transcript and from the perspective of someone who’s not you. But how important are recommendation letters really? We talked to some of our Former Admissions Officers who […]
School List Advice from a Former Admissions Officer with 20 Years of Experience
School List Advice from a Former Admissions Officer with 20 Years of Experience Dr. Jane S. Gabin is a former admissions officer at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, followed by many years’ experience as a college counselor in NYC. Currently she is an independent educational consultant in North Carolina. We spoke to […]
Former Admissions Officers Offer Advice on Test Optional Policies
Former Admissions Officers Offer Advice on Test Optional Policies We’ve all heard the news—almost all colleges have continued implementing test optional policies after testing has been disrupted by COVID. Many students might wonder what factors become even more important now that schools no longer require SAT or ACT scores. We talked to some of our […]
Former Admissions Officers Offer Tips on the Activities List
Former Admissions Officers Offer Tips on the Activities List The Common App activities list is more than a resumé. It is a significant element that provides admissions officers insight into your personality and how you choose to spend your time outside of school. A strategically-written activities list can help distinguish you from your peers. Admissions […]