16. Q&A With a Former Director of College Admissions

Taking Advantage of Your High School College Counselor: On today's episode, we talk to Adrienne Gilbert, a former high school college counselor and a Former Admissions Officer from Rice University. Adrienne talks about the importance of counselors in the college admissions process and how you can take advanta... by Inside the Admissions Office: Advice from Former Admissions Officers

45 min listen

Parenting During the College Admissions Process: On this week's episode, we talk to Heathe McCutchen, a Former Admissions Officer from Dartmouth and Chris Coleman, a Former Admissions Officer from Dartmouth, Drexel, and U of Maryland. Not only are Heather and Chris Former Admissions Officers, but they ... by Inside the Admissions Office: Advice from Former Admissions Officers

41 min listen

What it Takes to Get Admitted to a Top School: On today's episode, we talk to Marianna Apostolakis, an admissions expert from Smith College, about what it takes to get into an elite university. From the personal statement to SAT scores to school lists, Marianna talks about what her students have done... by Inside the Admissions Office: Advice from Former Admissions Officers

28 min listen

An Admissions Officer's Thoughts on Early Decision and Early Action: On today’s episode, we sit down with Ben Schwartz, a Former Assistant Director of Admissions at Dartmouth, to talk about early decision and early action applications. Ben gives his thoughts on whether early rounds give students an advantage, goes over ti... by Inside the Admissions Office: Advice from Former Admissions Officers

29 min listen

The Current State of College Admissions: On today’s episode, we sit down with Joel Butterly, Co-Founder and CEO of InGenius Prep, to talk about college admissions trends, the Varsity Blues college admissions scandal, and advice for current students. Check out our blog. Sign up for a free cons... by Inside the Admissions Office: Advice from Former Admissions Officers

27 min listen

A Day in the Life of an Ivy League Admissions Reader: On today’s episode, we sit down with Heather McCutchen, a Former Admissions Reader from Dartmouth to talk about what it’s like working in an Ivy League admissions office, what it takes to get into one of these schools, and what can make or break a studen... by Inside the Admissions Office: Advice from Former Admissions Officers

27 min listen

Expert Writing Advice: Succeeding With Your Supplemental Essays: On today's episode, we talk to Nikki Champlin, a writing expert from Yale and the Iowa Writers' Workshop, about creating the most effective supplemental essays. She gives her advice on how to answer the most common supplemental prompts and discusses the ... by Inside the Admissions Office: Advice from Former Admissions Officers

35 min listen

Using the Common App Honors Section to Your Advantage: On this week's episode, we talk with Caitlin Hogan, a Graduate Coach from UChicago and Queen Mary University of London. Based on her experience counseling students through the application process, Caitlin gives her tips for taking advantage of the honors... by Inside the Admissions Office: Advice from Former Admissions Officers

32 min listen

College Life: What It's Like Going to Yale: On today's episode, we talk to Yosepha Greenfield, a Yale alum and Co-Founder of InGenius Prep, all about Yale University. She discusses what she did in high school to help her gain admission and her experience as a varsity athlete. For more informatio... by Inside the Admissions Office: Advice from Former Admissions Officers

28 min listen

InGenius Prep Presents: Inside the Admissions Office: Introducing Inside the Admissions Office: Advice From Former Admissions Officers, a new podcast presented by InGenius Prep. Check out our blog. Sign up for a free consultation with an admissions expert by clicking HERE. Questions or comments? Email us... by Inside the Admissions Office: Advice from Former Admissions Officers

2 min listen

What a UPenn Admissions Officer Really Looks For: On today's episode, we sit down with Liz Culliton, a Former Associate Director of Admissions at UPenn, to talk about what it really takes to get into this elite university. Episode Transcript: https://ingeniusprep.com/library/pdf/what-a-upenn-admissio... by Inside the Admissions Office: Advice from Former Admissions Officers

30 min listen

How Jobs and Internships Boost College Applications: On this week's episode, we talk to Hanifa Abdul Sabur, a Graduate Coach from Columbia and Former Academic Advisor, about jobs and internships for high school students. Though work experience is not required for high schoolers, Hanifa spends this episode ... by Inside the Admissions Office: Advice from Former Admissions Officers

30 min listen

Expert Writing Advice: Crafting an Impactful Personal Statement: On today’s episode, we sit down with Hannah Smith, a writing expert from Stanford, to talk about the personal statement. Hannah discusses the importance of the personal statement, as well as editing advice that she gives to all of her students. For mor... by Inside the Admissions Office: Advice from Former Admissions Officers

27 min listen

How to Stand Out and Be Remembered: On today's episode, we chat with Jenny Deren, a Former Admissions Officer from Williams College. Jenny discusses what it takes to stand out in the admissions process and explains the concept of an "Application Persona." Check out our article on the Appli... by Inside the Admissions Office: Advice from Former Admissions Officers

27 min listen

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44 min listen

College Life: The Dartmouth Experience: On this week's episode, we talk to Catherine Kannam, a Graduate Coach from Dartmouth College. Catherine discusses her favorite parts of her alma mater and what it took for her to get into this Ivy League School. For more information on Dartmouth and ot... by Inside the Admissions Office: Advice from Former Admissions Officers

25 min listen

Why You Should Consider Liberal Arts Colleges: On this week's episode, we talk to Mary Miller, a Former Assistant Director of Admissions from Oberlin College, all about Liberal Arts Colleges. Though you've maybe never heard of Liberal Arts Colleges, these schools give some of the best educations in t... by Inside the Admissions Office: Advice from Former Admissions Officers

36 min listen

Applying to the UCs: A Comprehensive Guide: On today’s episode, we chat with Christina Llerena, a Former Admissions Reader at UC Berkeley and UC Santa Cruz. Christina and I discuss the University of California system and its 10 campuses across the Golden State. Christina reveals what goes on behin... by Inside the Admissions Office: Advice from Former Admissions Officers

45 min listen

Personal Statement Prep: Start Practicing Reflective Writing Early: This week, we are joined by Shannon Beddingfield, a Yale Teaching Fellow and Yale PhD Candidate, to discuss reflective writing. From the personal statement to supplemental essays, reflective writing plays a huge part in the college application process. U... by Inside the Admissions Office: Advice from Former Admissions Officers

34 min listen

An Admissions Officer's Final Tips Before You Hit Submit: On today's episode, we talk to Samantha Shepard-Guerinoni, a Former Admissions Officer from Stanford, about last-minute application tips! From polishing your supplemental essays to checking that your transcript has been sent, you have a lot to do before ... by Inside the Admissions Office: Advice from Former Admissions Officers

20 min listen

COVID-19 and Its Influence on College Admissions: On this week's episode, we are joined by Erin Gu, the Chief Education Officer at InGenius Prep. Erin discusses how the college admissions process will be impacted by the Coronavirus. She gives advice on transitioning to online learning, reconfiguring sta... by Inside the Admissions Office: Advice from Former Admissions Officers

26 min listen

Applying to College as an Arts Student: On this week's episode, we chat with Danielle McColgan, a Former Admissions Officer from NYU's Tisch School for the Arts. Danielle explains the admissions process for arts students, what your portfolio/audition should look like, and the importance of aca... by Inside the Admissions Office: Advice from Former Admissions Officers

33 min listen

College Life: Women's College, International Students, and Liberal Arts Colleges: On today's episode, we chat with Padya Paramita, a Graduate Coach from Wellesley and Columbia. Padya shares her experiences applying to college as an international student, what it was like attending a women's college, and how her undergrad prepared her ... by Inside the Admissions Office: Advice from Former Admissions Officers

40 min listen

How to Maximize the Summer Before 12th Grade for College Admissions: On today’s episode, we chat with Kathryn Scherer, InGenius Prep’s Director of Counselor Management. Kathryn and I discuss strategies for scheduling the summer before your senior year to get a head start on the college admissions process. Kathryn describe... by Inside the Admissions Office: Advice from Former Admissions Officers

38 min listen

SAT, ACT, WTF: Navigating Testing Changes in College Admissions: On today's episode, we chat with Zak Harris, the Assistant Director of College Counseling and Communications at InGenius Prep and a Former Admissions Officer at top schools like Johns Hopkins and Bowdoin. Zak and I discuss what the future of standardized... by Inside the Admissions Office: Advice from Former Admissions Officers

53 min listen

How Your Test Scores Will be Evaluated by Admissions Officers: On this week's episode Shoshannah Feinberg, a Former Admissions Reader from Northwestern, discusses standardized testing. Shoshannah explains how test-optional policies will impact admissions and how students should adapt to these changes. Find a full ... by Inside the Admissions Office: Advice from Former Admissions Officers

32 min listen

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, and what admissions officers expect from these studen... by Inside the Admissions Office: Advice from Former Admissions Officers

25 min listen

What Rising Seniors Should Do This Summer: On this week's episode, we talk to Pia Sahni, a Graduate Coach from Brown University! Now that summer is here, it's especially important for rising seniors to take advantage of any free time they have. Today, Pia chats about what seniors should do this s... by Inside the Admissions Office: Advice from Former Admissions Officers

32 min listen

An Update on COVID-19 and College Admissions: On today's episode, we talk with José Román, a Former Assistant Director of Admissions from Yale University. José gives us updates on how COVID-19 has continued to influence college admissions in areas such as deferrals, testing, and extracurriculars. ... by Inside the Admissions Office: Advice from Former Admissions Officers

50 min listen

Disrupted Summer Plans: How to Come up With Alternate Solutions: This week, we are joined by Natalia Ostrowski, a Former Assistant Director of Admissions at UChicago, to discuss what you can do in the face of disrupted summer plans. Natalia explains how admissions officers evaluate what you do over the summer and give... by Inside the Admissions Office: Advice from Former Admissions Officers

31 min listen

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