Inside the Admissions Office: Advice from Former Admissions Officers
Need help navigating the admissions process? We’re here to help! Every other Monday we’ll bring you exclusive interviews with Former Admissions Officers, graduates from top universities, and admissions experts. Each episode will be filled with application tips and first-hand experiences that will help you get into your dream school. Brought to you by InGenius Prep, the world’s largest team of Former Admissions Officers.
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 35 minutes
- Episodes
- 106
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
123. Former UChicago Admissions Officer Answers YOUR Biggest Questions
EXCLUSIVE VIRTUAL EVENT: Two Students. One Spot. Who Gets In? Watch Former Admissions Officers battle it out live in the first-ever Admissions Showdown—where you’ll witness the debates, the behind-th…
122. Yale Writing Expert Analyze Two Successful College Essays
EXCLUSIVE VIRTUAL EVENT: Two Students. One Spot. Who Gets In? Watch Former Admissions Officers battle it out live in the first-ever Admissions Showdown—where you’ll witness the debates, the behind-th…
121. AI Is Changing College Admissions Forever. Here’s How to Beat the System.
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RISING SENIORS: This is your last shot to get e…
120. Beating Duke’s 4.8% Admit rate
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Meet Brendan, one of our standout students at InGenius Prep. This fall, …
119. 6 Qualities Caltech Admissions Officers Are Searching For
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Is your student a fit for Caltech? Here’s what admissions really want. …
118. This Is How You REALLY Get Into Top UK Universities
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117. Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist Shares How to Write College Essays That Get You In
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What makes a college essay stand out at top schools like Harvard, Stanford, or Yale?
In this episode, we sit down with Dave Marcus, Pulitzer Priz…
116. What Top College Music Programs Look For in Applicants
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From prescreen recordings and performance auditions to professor connections and portfolio prep, the music admissions process is uniquely challen…
115. Harvard, Visas & the Future: What You Should Do Now
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We dive into the Trump Administration’s attempt to revoke Harvard’s Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification and explore what th…
114. TikTok, AI & Burnout: What It’s Like Being A Student Right Now
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Today’s students are juggling intense academics, nonstop social media, and AI tools reshaping how they learn. In this episode, we dive into:
- The…
113. Do Competitions Really Help You Get Into Top Colleges? Here’s the Real Answer
Are academic competitions worth the time and effort? We’re covering everything from the top competitions that impress admissions officers, to how to find a healthy balance between specializing and ex…
111. Expert Admissions Tips for Juniors from UC Berkeley & UChicago Experts
Juniors, ready to ace your college applications? Get exclusive insights from Former Admissions Officers at UC Berkeley and the University of Chicago in this must-listen episode!
We’re diving into exp…
112. College fit matters more than ranking—here’s why
When it comes to choosing a college, rankings can feel like the end-all-be-all. We get it—seeing a school in the “Top 10” list is reassuring. But are those numbers telling the full story?
In this epi…
110. Is 'Doing It All' in Extracurriculars Necessary? Insights from a Northeastern University Admissions Reader
With college admissions becoming increasingly competitive, many students feel pressured to "do it all" when it comes to extracurriculars. But is that really what colleges are looking for? In our late…
109. SAT vs. ACT: The Better Test for 2025 Admissions (It’s Not What You Think)
With the recent changes in standardized testing, many families are asking: SAT or ACT—what’s the best fit for your student? In this episode, Jake Adams, Director of InGenius Test Prep, breaks down ev…
108. College Interviews: One Mistake That Could Cost You Admission
Getting ready for college interviews? As competition increases, a strong interview can set you apart in the admissions process. In this episode, we speak with a Former Carnegie Mellon Admissions Dire…
107. What Former Yale, Harvard Law School and Johns Hopkins Admissions Officers Really Think of These Common Applications
In this episode, former admissions officers from Johns Hopkins, Yale, and Harvard Law share their honest feedback on real Common Apps from students who applied to Yale, Dartmouth, and Johns Hopkins. …
106. Duke Admissions Secrets You Need to Know
🎙️ Episode Overview
In this week's episode, we’re excited to have two Former Admissions Officers from Johns Hopkins and Yale join us for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at a real student’s Commo…
105. Best college admissions advice revealed by Ivy League experts
🎙️ Episode Overview
We’re thrilled to bring you a brand-new episode of our podcast, packed with expert advice on the college admissions process that you won’t want to miss—especially if you have a hi…
104. How to Choose the Best Liberal Arts College
Are you ready to uncover the unique benefits of liberal arts colleges and help your student find their perfect fit?
In this episode, Krista, a seasoned admissions expert, will guide you and your stud…