InGenius Prep
Online college and grad school admissions counseling with former admissions officers
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Based in | United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | Member, National Association for College Admissions Counseling |
InGenius Prep is an admissions consulting firm that helps students and parents with college, graduate, law, medical and business school applications. Each student gets a former admissions officer and a graduate coach. The team has 160+ former admissions officers from top 30 universities and has worked with 6,000+ students. All sessions run by video, phone and email, so students can join from anywhere.
What InGenius helps with
InGenius Prep works with students aiming for top schools. The team covers the full application, from early planning to essays.
- Applying to top 30 colleges
- Building a strong extracurricular profile
- Academic planning and support
- Exploring interests and majors
- Standardized test prep and subject tutoring
- Writing academic and reflective essays
- Developing an application persona
- Graduate, law, medical and business school applications
Who InGenius works with
The firm works with students and their parents, from fifth grade through college admissions. It also supports graduate, law, medical and business school applicants. Clients include US-based and international students who want to get into top schools.
How InGenius works
Each student is matched with a former admissions officer and a graduate coach. The match is based on target schools, interests and personality. Both follow a set curriculum built from admissions data and managed by an education team. The team uses a student management system called The Genie to deliver lessons, oversee counselor work and track progress. Work happens over video chat, phone and email. Families start with a free consultation that includes feedback on the child's candidacy.
Background and qualifications
The team includes 160+ former admissions officers who made decisions at top 30 universities. Graduate coaches attended elite universities and finished the firm's training. Mentors, instructors and tutors work in the same team. The firm has worked with 6,000+ students. It reports a 87% admit rate into top 30 schools and an average of 4.37 offers per student in the 2025 to 2026 cycle, with results reviewed by Armanino LLP. It is a member of the National Association for College Admissions Counseling.
InGenius Prep pricing
Programs and services
- College admissions counseling (grades 7 to 12)
- Young Leaders program (grades 5 to 8)
- Test prep and subject tutoring
- Writing seminars
- Graduate, law, medical and business school admissions
- Private high school admissions
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The CoachVouch take
Every student is paired with both a former admissions officer and a graduate coach, drawn from a team of 160+ former admissions officers.
Best for students and parents targeting top 30 schools who want guidance from former admissions officers.
Common questions
How much does InGenius Prep charge?
Coaching with InGenius runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message InGenius from this page for an exact quote.
What does InGenius Prep help with?
InGenius Prep helps with applying to top 30 colleges, building a strong extracurricular profile, academic planning and support and exploring interests and majors.
Does InGenius Prep coach online?
InGenius is based in United States. Sessions are online.
Is InGenius Prep certified?
InGenius Prep lists: Member, National Association for College Admissions Counseling.
Does InGenius Prep work with international students?
Yes. The firm works with US-based and international students who want to enroll at top schools. Sessions run online by video, phone and email.
Does InGenius Prep help with graduate school applications?
Yes. The firm also covers graduate, law, medical and business school admissions.
How do I contact InGenius Prep?
Send InGenius a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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