Honest Discussions With Former Harvard, MIT, and Stanford AOs

Will AI eventually help read or summarize college applications?
What makes an admissions officer stop and reread a “Why This School” essay?
Do STEM applicants face a different admissions reality than humanities students?
What topics do admissions officers wish students would talk about more in their essays?
How do admissions officers decide between applicants who all look equally strong?
Plus more!

Bruno Villegas is a Former Admissions Officer with InGenius Prep who previously served as an admissions officer at Harvard College, where he reviewed applications and evaluated candidates from around the world. Bruno now works closely with students to help them build compelling candidacies and navigate highly selective admissions.

Former Harvard Admissions Officer
Bruno Villegas

DJ is a Former Admissions Officer with InGenius Prep who previously served as an Admissions Counselor and Assistant Director of Admissions at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). At MIT, DJ reviewed first-year applications for domestic and international students and led multicultural recruitment initiatives.

Former MIT Admissions Officer
DJ Rock

Tyler Pugh is a Former Admissions Officer with InGenius Prep who previously served as an admissions officer at Stanford University, where he reviewed applications and evaluated candidates for admission. He works closely with students to help them articulate their interests and present distinctive, thoughtful applications.

Former Stanford Admissions Officer
Tyler Pugh