InGenius Prep Reviews 160

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their helpfulness, knowledge, and availability, even during unconventional hours. Consumers highlight the team's excellent work ethic, communication skills, and genuine care, noting that they felt supported and understood throughout their college journey. People appreciated the strategic guidance and expertise provided, particularly with essay writing and application timelines. Reviewers also value the personalized mentorship, with counselors investing in their growth and helping them craft authentic essays. The user experience is described as positive, with the team encouraging students to explore their interests and providing crucial insights.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had an amazing time working with my FAO, GC, and progress manager. They were always there to help me plan out my activities and summer plans. They were also super helpful with essays, providing feed... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

InGenius was invaluable to helping my child get into her dream school. Her GC Shuyuan especially helped in keeping her accountable. Shuyuan was well-organized, knowledgeable, and always available to... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am so, so grateful for InGenius Prep! The counselors provided consistently pushed me to perform my very best (for example, on drafting essays and maintaining a steady application timeline) while g... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Big thanks to my daughter's InGenius team! With the guidance and support of Priscilla, Adriana and Junnia, my daughter got into her dream school. As my daughter described it, their advice definitely h... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What made my experience very special was how helpful the staff was. I personally had Ben, and he was amazing, not only with helping me for my application but providing advice and comforting me when I... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Working with InGenius has been one of the best decisions we made for our daughters’ college journey. From the very beginning, their team brought a perfect balance of strategic guidance and genuine... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My daughter received excellent support throughput her college application. Her main advisor Krista is the best! She is so warm, supportive and on top of everything. Rebecca, the essay advisor, is very... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We partnered with InGenius team for the last six months (from June to December) of the college application season. The experience was excellent and our kid got into her dream school. The college appli... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have worked with FAO, GC and progress manager for three years. Their guidance on overall strategy was clear and the essay support was especially strong . Communication was consistent and responsiv... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I thought that all of my team was really helpful with the deadlines and writing which I was kind of nervous going into the process. I was also initially nervous about which colleges to apply to but my... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My team was super supportive and helped me navigate my high school/college application journey. They helped me find and get into a school that is a really good fit for me, and I'm really grateful for... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Throughout the entire CB process, my FAO was super supportive in our biweekly meetings and offered crucial insight and judgement into activities to pursue, summer schools to attend, etc. and provided... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My application advisors have been so incredibly helpful and supportive, and have assisted me with everything I need. I could not be more grateful for Megan, Marianna, Kaya and Tong! Thank you so much... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My FAO and GC were both amazing to work with, and they kept me accountable for my work while also motivating me througout the college app process. I'm very thankful for all the help they gave me, and... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

InGenius Prep was invaluable in helping me take my essays to the next level. My GC and FAO have amazing advice and edits. Beyond the essays, the structure that InGenius gave me made the application pr... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The most memorable time was when I was with Zak and my counselor, Nikita. They are both very lovely and I got into Northeastern for ED1!. Without them, I would not have done it. They put so much effor... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I really appreciated by team and what they've done for me. I'm not the most organized person so I really appreciate the check ins and scheduling that allowed me to have everything ready and submitted... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We are thrilled to share that our daughter was admitted to her dream university during the Early Action/Decision round! ​Your team’s professionalism and strategic guidance were exceptional. We espe... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I am a parent and do not recommend this company for college admissions whatsoever. During the middle of application season, my child emailed their former admissions officer (FAO) to ask for advice, an... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love my experience with InGenius Prep. I got a very professional and experienced counseling team to help me make the best choice during my application; every teacher here is so nice and kind to addr... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They did a really great job of keeping me on track with all my college applications and essays. I had a lot of fun with InGenius Prep and I am really glad that I am a part of this program.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Both my mentors (my GC Emily Campbell and my FAO Wesley Mills) were very helpful and supportive. They regularly reached out to schedule meetings, were attentive, thoughtful, and friendly during meetin... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

THANK YOU, IGP... for helping me get into my top school and, above all, for helping me learn so much about myself. Through working with IGP, I found something that I am truly passionate about and, wit... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super super great experience!!! Was able to get into Stanford REA with the help of my counselors, who are very clearly experienced with helping students get into their dreams schools. I loved how they... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Their guidance on essay preparation is outstanding and really helps the kids grow. Their coordination to keep everything on track is great. Also appreciate all the enrichment activities they provide.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The support was extremely helpful especially in deciding which schools to apply to and how to answer each of their questions. The essays are a lot of stress so having someone who is experienced instru... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The counselors are very patient and dedicated to helping the students. The counselors help you a lot and push you to do well. Overall had a very positive experience!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We are beyond grateful for the guidance and support that Ingenius Prep offered our daughter throughout the college application process. Her advisors took the time to really get to know her and were i... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. This Chinese saying really reflect my son’s journey working with My Ingenious since grade 9, we are... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Working with my team at InGenius Prep, Zach Sweeney (Graduate Coach), Wes Mills (FAO), and Zak Harris, has been one of the most impactful parts of my entire college application journey. The... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The advisors were professional and supportive throughout my application season. We set a clear plan, and they guided me step by step. Highly recommend.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I started university counselling with InGenius Prep in grade 10, and I recommend starting early because it gives you time to figure out what you really want to do, along with guidance that can steer y... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had worked with InGenius since 9th grade, they’ve witnessed the growth of my daughter throughout the years.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you to Yutong, Leslie, Barron, and Natalia, the counselors for your professional guidance, patience, and thoughtful advice. Your support made a meaningful difference, and I truly appreciate the... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The support the InGenius team provided was vital to my acceptance into my top choice. Both Julius Wade and Phillip Harrinarine were professional, encouraging, and supportive throughout the entire appl... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My application Counselor, Natalia, provided me with invaluable insights and read (dozens of) my supplemental essay drafts, providing thoughtful feedback. Her empathy and vast knowledge of the applicat... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The experience was great; I enjoyed going through the process with the helpful and caring staff. Everyone on the team was thoroughly supportive and insightful throughout challenging obstacles.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The counselors received were very helpful, and helped make the application process infinitely less stressful and comfortable. Essay writing felt easy, and good results from university admissions so fa... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I initially learned about InGenius Prep through their webinars and found them to be very knowledgeable in the college admissions process. I talked with Kristen Flanagan, their assistant managing... See more


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4.8

Excellent

TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The counselors are very patient and…

The counselors are very patient and dedicated to helping the students. The counselors help you a lot and push you to do well. Overall had a very positive experience!

19 December 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Their guidance on essay preparation is…

Their guidance on essay preparation is outstanding and really helps the kids grow. Their coordination to keep everything on track is great. Also appreciate all the enrichment activities they provide.

18 December 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Truly thankful!

I am so, so grateful for InGenius Prep! The counselors provided consistently pushed me to perform my very best (for example, on drafting essays and maintaining a steady application timeline) while giving me the freedom to decide which parts of myself I wanted to highlight to AOs.

Also -- I want to give a special shoutout to Monica and David! They truly motivated me and taught me so much about the application process that I hadn't known about before. Thanks to their expertise, thorough and timely comments, and kind support, I've gotten in my dream school - UPenn!

17 December 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My team was super supportive and helped…

My team was super supportive and helped me navigate my high school/college application journey. They helped me find and get into a school that is a really good fit for me, and I'm really grateful for all their guidance.

18 December 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent experience

We have worked with FAO, GC and progress manager for three years. Their guidance on overall strategy was clear and the essay support was especially strong . Communication was consistent and responsive. We are grateful for the support .

18 December 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very Professional and Supportive

The support the InGenius team provided was vital to my acceptance into my top choice. Both Julius Wade and Phillip Harrinarine were professional, encouraging, and supportive throughout the entire application process. Punctuality was never an issue, and the feedback they provided was invaluable to my acceptance. Crystal Wang also helped identify the counselors that best fit how I planned on tackling the admissions process.

18 December 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

helpful mentors!

Both my mentors (my GC Emily Campbell and my FAO Wesley Mills) were very helpful and supportive. They regularly reached out to schedule meetings, were attentive, thoughtful, and friendly during meetings, and had great advice and feedback. They also took into account all of my thoughts when we discussed things, were very quick to look over essays and respond to emails, and communicated beforehand if there ever was a delay. Overall, I felt that they were as invested in my success as I was, and the experience was extremely beneficial and supportive. I definitely enjoyed my experience with both of them, and I wish them all the best in the future with other students!

16 December 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My Team

My team (David-AO;Aislinn-GC;Ming-Progress Manager; and more) have been incredibly, absolutely fundamentally crucial to my success. Ever since we started working together, their advice and support have been very informative and most importantly, concrete. For me, the aspect that I appreciate the most is the consistency and unwavering support that they have shown me, especially during times when I was falling behind in planned deadlines. It is their willingness to adapt to my personal circumstances and experience in continuing beyond such that are significant.

16 December 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great expeience with InGenius

I love my experience with InGenius Prep. I got a very professional and experienced counseling team to help me make the best choice during my application; every teacher here is so nice and kind to address every problem I had. I want to thank InGenius for helping me get admitted to my dream school.

17 December 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

LOVE IT

LOVE IT, I LOVE ALL MY COUNSELLORS, THEY ARE UNREAL LIKE ACTUALLY INCREDIBLE

16 December 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The experience was great

The experience was great; I enjoyed going through the process with the helpful and caring staff. Everyone on the team was thoroughly supportive and insightful throughout challenging obstacles.

15 December 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Aneira's Experience

My application advisors have been so incredibly helpful and supportive, and have assisted me with everything I need. I could not be more grateful for Megan, Marianna, Kaya and Tong! Thank you so much for everything!

14 December 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My daughter received excellent support…

My daughter received excellent support throughput her college application. Her main advisor Krista is the best! She is so warm, supportive and on top of everything. Rebecca, the essay advisor, is very well organized and provided excellent guidance on essay writing. We appreciate all the help and support from all the staff at Ingenius!

13 December 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Erin and Mina delivered

Erin and Mina are very experienced, professional, and responsive. We were in a time crunch and had to put together multiple applications to a number of demanding schools in three weeksand they delivered. Highly recommended.

11 December 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helped Get into Stanford

Super super great experience!!! Was able to get into Stanford REA with the help of my counselors, who are very clearly experienced with helping students get into their dreams schools. I loved how they truly guided my application without putting pressure on me to follow their directions–I still felt that I had 100% control over what went into and didn't go into my application, and I'm so thankful for InGenius Prep for helping me get into my dream school!

12 December 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Working with InGenius has been one of…

Working with InGenius has been one of the best decisions we made for our daughters’ college journey. From the very beginning, their team brought a perfect balance of strategic guidance and genuine care. They took the time to truly understand their strengths, passions, and story, helping them craft authentic essays and a thoughtful college list that aligned beautifully with their goals.

We are thrilled with the results, but even more grateful for the growth and self-discovery our daughters experienced along the way.

12 December 2025
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