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Inside Stanford: Lessons from Admissions Officers and Alumni 

What We’ll Explore:

Stanford remains one of the most selective universities in the world. Following a record-breaking year for InGenius Prep, with 24 student offers to Stanford University, we’re bringing together a powerhouse panel to pull back the curtain on “The Farm.” Join a Former Admissions Officer and three Stanford alumni for a candid conversation on what it takes to get in and what life is really like once you’re there. 

  • Insider Admissions Secrets: What Stanford looks for today and what most applicants miss. 

  • The Stanford Fit: The traits, mindset, and intellectual vitality that stand out. 

  • Campus Life, Unfiltered: Favorite and least favorite parts of the Stanford experience.  

  • Lessons from 24 Offers: What worked for this year’s admits and how to apply it. 

  • What We Wish We Knew: Advice graduates wish they had before applying. 

  • Plus more! 

Meet Your Speakers

At Stanford University, Marianna reviewed applications across domestic and international regions, evaluating what truly distinguished students in one of the world’s most competitive applicant pools. She specializes in identifying the subtle strengths that elevate an application and helping students connect their interests to the opportunities Stanford values most. 

Marianna Irizarry
Former Stanford Admissions Officer & Columbia Alumna
Marianna Irizarry

Chloe graduated from Stanford University in Science, Technology, and Society. She specializes in helping students identify their unique hook and stand out through an interdisciplinary story aligned with Stanford’s ethos. 

 

Chloe Mercado-Weber
Graduate Coach & Stanford Alumna
Chloe Mercado-Weber

Sierra earned both her BA in International Relations and MA in Sociology from Stanford University. With experience at LinkedIn and Slack, she helps students build profiles that reflect Stanford’s innovative, entrepreneurial culture. 

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Senior Graduate Coach & Stanford Alumna
Sierra Michelle

Helen studied Human Biology at Stanford University with a focus on social and cultural determinants of health. She offers valuable insight for STEM and pre-med students, helping them turn ambitious academic interests into clear, compelling narratives. 

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Senior Graduate Coach & Stanford Alumna
Helen Kwan

Our Results | 2025–2026 Admissions Results

Ivy League + Top 10 Offers

198

Top 20 Offers

377

 Higher Ivy+ Acceptance Rate vs. National Average 

12.5x

 Top 30 Acceptance Rate 

87%

 Elite Offers Per Student 

4.37

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