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
63. 2022-23 College Application Cycle: Analysis of Admissions Changes and Trends
NOTE: We've received notice that it is possible to apply early to both Stanford and USC. If you have any questions, we recommend contacting their admissions offices.
On today’s episode, we chat with …
62. Talent in College Admissions: Highlighting Artistic, Athletic, and Academic Abilities in Applications
On today’s episode, we chat with Kevin Dupont, an athletic recruitment specialist and Former Admissions Officer from UC Berkeley, Tufts, Cornell, and UCSC. Kevin and I discuss the myriad of different…
61. First Year College Success Strategies for Incoming University Freshmen
On today’s episode, we chat with Nick Strohl, a former Academic Advisor in the College of Letters and Science Honors Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Former Senior Assistant Dir…
60. 11 College Admissions Myths: Debunking Common Misconceptions about the College Application Process
On today’s episode, we chat with Padya Paramita, a Columba MFA graduate, InGenius Prep Graduate Coach, and writing professor at the University of New Haven. Padya and I break down 11 college admissio…
59. What an NYU Admissions Officer Wants from Applicants | New York University
On today’s episode, we chat with Lydia Mason, a Former Admissions Reader at and graduate of NYU. Lydia and I discuss the type of students NYU looks for and how applicants can set themselves apart. Ly…
58. Creative Writing for College Applications
On today’s episode, we chat with Padya Paramita, a Columba MFA candidate and InGenius Prep Graduate Coach. Padya and I discuss how students can utilize the principles of creative writing in their col…
57. 2021-2022 College Application Cycle Debrief: Admissions Trends and Analysis
On today’s episode, we chat with Erin Gu, InGenius Prep’s Chief Education Officer. Erin and I discuss the admissions trends we’ve identified from the 2021-22 application cycle and how we think these …
56. What a Johns Hopkins Admissions Officer Wants from Applicants | Johns Hopkins University
On today’s episode, we chat with Zak Harris, a Former Admissions Officer at Johns Hopkins University, George Washington University, Bowdoin College, and Regis College. Zak and I discuss admissions at…
55. What a United States Naval Academy Admissions Officer Wants from Applicants
On today’s episode, we chat with Pat Williams, the former Director of Admissions at the United States Naval Academy and a current InGenius Prep counselor. Pat and I discuss the paths students can tak…
54. How Students Can Utilize Arts and Performing Experience and Extracurriculars in College Admissions
On today’s episode, we chat with Karen Kerr, a Former Admissions Officer from the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre, and Dance. Karen and I discuss how students can incorporate arts ext…
53. What a Dartmouth College Admissions Officer Wants from Applicants
On today’s episode, we chat with Heather McCutchen, a Former Admissions Reader at Dartmouth and a current InGenius Prep counselor. Heather and I discuss what makes Dartmouth special and what kind of …
52. How Students at Highly Competitive High Schools Can Stand Out in College Admissions
On today’s episode, we chat with Padya Paramita, an InGenius Prep Graduate Coach and Columbia MFA candidate. Padya and I discuss the experiences of students who attend highly competitive high schools…
51. Applying to U.S. Universities as an International Student: the Admissions Process and the Student and Postgraduate Experience
On today’s episode, we chat with Victoria (Vicky) Rosenthal Madrid, InGenius Prep’s Assistant Director of Marketing and a former international student at Boston University and Florida International U…
50. What a Columbia Admissions Officer Really Looks For | Columbia University
On today’s episode, we chat with a Former Admissions Officer from Columbia University. We discuss what types of students Columbia looks for and what sets it apart from the other Ivy League schools. S…
49. What a University of Michigan Admissions Officer Really Wants from Applicants
On today’s episode, we chat with Gail Rubin Dauer, a Former Application Review Specialist, at the University of Michigan Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Gail and I discuss what type of students t…
48. Future of College Admissions: 2021 National Association for College Admission Counseling Conference
On today’s episode, we chat with Heather McCutchen, a former Admissions Reader at Dartmouth, and Mary Chobanian, a former Admissions Reader at Harvard and Barnard. Heather and Mary share the insights…
47. What a Duke University Merit Scholarships Director Really Wants from Applicants
On today’s episode, we chat with Melissa Rains, a former Director of Merit Scholarships at Duke University and an InGenius Prep counselor. Melissa breaks down what goes on behind the scenes in the Du…
46. The ABCs of College Financial Aid: Scholarships, Loans, and More
On today’s episode, we chat with the team behind SMARTTRACK College Funding, National Program Director Cyndi Menegaz and Co-Founder & CFO Scott Greenameyer. Scott and Cyndi break down the different t…
45. What to Do If You’re Deferred or Rejected from Your Early Decision or Early Action School
On today’s episode, we chat again with Padya Paramita, an InGenius Prep Graduate Coach and Columbia student. Padya and I discuss why students might be deferred or rejected from their early decision o…
44. What a Yale Admissions Officer Really Wants from Applicants | Yale University
On today’s episode, we chat with Nick Strohl, a former Senior Assistant Director of Admissions at Yale University and an InGenius Prep counselor. Nick and I discuss what makes Yale unique compared to…