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Inside the Admissions Office: Advice from Former Admissions Officers

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Need help navigating the college 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... more

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Jeff Wexler
Former admissions officer at UC Berkeley, educator with experience in international admissions and application review.
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Episode: 111. Expert Admissions Tips for Juniors from UC Berkeley & UChicago Experts
Wes Mill
Former Senior Admissions Officer at University of Chicago, expert in storytelling and personal narrative in applications.
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Episode: 111. Expert Admissions Tips for Juniors from UC Berkeley & UChicago Experts
Emily Parlamen
Former admissions officer at InGenius Prep
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Episode: 110. Is 'Doing It All' in Extracurriculars Necessary? Insights from a Northeastern University Admissions Reader
Zach Harrison
Associate Director of Accounts and Role-Playing Communications
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Episode: 106. Duke Admissions Secrets You Need to Know
Nick Stroll
Former Admissions Officer at InGenius Prep and Yale University
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Episode: 106. Duke Admissions Secrets You Need to Know
Heather McCutcheon
Former admissions officer from Dartmouth and published author
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Episode: 103. Maximize Your College Admissions With A Gap Year
Abby Krockstein
Former admission officer at InGenius Prep and current staff at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: 101. College Application Q&A: What Admissions Officers from Brown, UPenn & Harvard Really Want from Applicants
Ben Jackson
Former admissions officer at Harvard, now working in finance.
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Episode: 101. College Application Q&A: What Admissions Officers from Brown, UPenn & Harvard Really Want from Applicants
Will Fenton
Experts in higher education admissions with 20 years of experience
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Episode: 100. Cracking the Code: The Roadmap to Grad School Success for Engineering Majors

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Jillian Yong
Co-host of the podcast, Jillian Yong shares valuable insights derived from her experience as a former admissions officer and counselor who understands the intricacies of the college application landscape.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 181 ratings
  • It’s amazing!

    It’s helpful to me, and I’ll recommend to my sister when applying to schools!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bling1003
    United States3 months ago
  • Very Helpful Insight

    It’s really very helpful as it provides us with lots of insider information outside of official websites of universities.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    XRGaaaaaa
    Canada3 months ago
  • Please stop with the AI voice.

    These fake interviews between a human and a robot script hurt to listen to. This is not a good look for InGenius. Please bring back an actual host and let us hear a real conversation.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    ivy-games
    United Statesa year ago
  • Awful

    Be perfect in every way, know exactly what you want to study, create a brand out of your teenager. There, now you can avoid the host’s saccharine call center voice because I summed it up for you.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    SchwalbK
    United States2 years ago
  • Passion Project

    Amazing episode answering questions that ALL students in search of a passion project have!! So appreciate your hard work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MimAlbers
    United States2 years ago

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Many reviews commend the insider perspective provided, particularly in relation to crafting compelling personal statements and understanding admissions criteria.
Listeners appreciate the informative and supportive nature of the content, often highlighting the practical advice shared by former admissions officers.
Feedback indicates a desire for diverse viewpoints, with some suggestions for further inclusivity in the topics discussed, especially to appeal to a broader audience of students from varying socioeconomic backgrounds.

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123. Former UChicago Admissions Officer Answers YOUR Biggest Questions
Q: Will admissions officers be concerned if a candidate has excellent stats but a low GPA?
Not necessarily; admissions are holistic, and extenuating circumstances impacting GPA should be addressed in the application.
123. Former UChicago Admissions Officer Answers YOUR Biggest Questions
Q: Should students lean more on objective or creative essay styles?
Generally speaking, essays should be more objective, especially for personal statements; supplemental essays can be more creative if appropriate.
123. Former UChicago Admissions Officer Answers YOUR Biggest Questions
Q: How much do personal interactions matter in the admissions process?
Meeting an admissions officer could help, but it's not necessary to seek them out specifically for that purpose; personal biases should not influence the decision.
123. Former UChicago Admissions Officer Answers YOUR Biggest Questions
Q: Should students write an essay about a specific social issue?
Only if it's relevant to the persona that they are trying to sell and the theme of their application.
120. Beating Duke’s 4.8% Admit rate
Q: How did you get into tennis and how much time did you usually devote to tennis each week?
Brendan played varsity tennis throughout high school, serving as captain during the last two years, and did separate training programs, balancing his time well.

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The content primarily focuses on providing insights and guidance regarding the college admissions process, featuring discussions with former admissions officers and education experts. Topics cover a wide range of crucial areas, including strategies for writing compelling essays, understanding holistic admissions, navigating competitive college applications, and highlighting personal experiences unique to each student. Applying to prestigious institutions, such as Ivy League schools and top universities, is a recurrent theme, with episodes also addressing the particular challenges faced by international students and the impact of personal circumstances on academic performance.

Each episode offers professional advice and anecdotes, making co... more

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