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 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 […]
Recommendation Letters for College: Insights from Former Admissions Officers
When applying to college, your grades, test scores, and essays often take center stage—but recommendation letters for college are just as important. They offer admissions officers a perspective on who you are in the classroom and community from the people who know you best: your teachers and counselors. To help you understand the real weight […]