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Former Harvard Interviewer & VP of Undergraduate Services
Kathryn Scherer
What You’ll Learn:
Strong applications stand out because they reveal intellectual direction, not just accomplishments. This session shows how students turn personal interests into Capstone Projects that demonstrate depth, originality, and long-term engagement.
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How to identify which hobbies and interests have Ivy-plus potential
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How to develop Capstone Projects that show depth, initiative, and originality
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How Capstone Projects connect to academic mentorships and research
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Why unique interests signal intellectual vitality to admissions officers
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How admissions officers evaluate passion, curiosity, and follow-through
MEET YOUR HOST
Former Harvard Interviewer & VP of Undergraduate Services
Kathryn Scherer
Kathryn Scherer is the Vice President of Undergraduate Services at InGenius Prep, where she has led a team of Former Admissions Officers and Graduate Coaches for over eight years.
Kathryn graduated with high academic honors from Northwestern University and earned her Master’s in School Leadership from Harvard University, where she also served as an undergraduate admissions interviewer.
Admissions results include: 1,000+ students into Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford, MIT, and more.
Our Results | 2024–2025 Admissions Results
Ivy League + Top 10 Offers
176
Top 30 Offers
616
More Likely into Top 10
7x
More Likely into Ivy League (Grades 8–9)
88%
Better Odds with Each Year of Candidacy Building
+10%
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