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Natalia Ostrowski

Former UChicago Admissions Officer

Natalia Ostrowski

Lunch & Learn: Insider Perspectives with a Former UChicago Admissions Officer

 May 7th 

 12 PM ET

 Live on Zoom

What You’ll Learn:

 Take a mid-day break for an exclusive "Lunch & Learn" session with a Former UChicago Admissions Officer who has seen the process from both sides of the desk. This candid conversation moves beyond the basic statistics to explore the human element of elite admissions—sharing real stories from the committee room and the specific qualities that make an application truly unforgettable. 

  • The Path to the Committee: A look at Natalia’s academic and professional journey and how she became an expert in elite admissions. 

  • Stories from the "Inside": Behind-the-scenes accounts of what actually happens when the admissions office door closes. 

  • The Student Blueprint: Natalia’s top advice for students currently navigating the high-pressure application cycle. 

  • What Officers Wish You Knew: Debunking common myths and highlighting the factors that admissions officers value most. 

  • Strategic Top Tips: Actionable takeaways and "insider secrets" to help your application stand out in a sea of high achievers. 

MEET YOUR HOST
Natalia Ostrowski

Former UChicago Admissions Officer 

Natalia Ostrowski 

Natalia is a Former Admissions Officer with InGenius Prep and a graduate of The University of Chicago. With extensive experience in the admissions offices of prestigious institutions, she has evaluated thousands of applications and understands the nuances of what makes a candidate truly compelling. Natalia is known for her ability to help students find their unique voice, translating their academic and personal histories into narratives that resonate with the world’s most selective universities.

Admissions Results:

  • Princeton University
  • Yale University
  • Brown University
  • University of Pennsylvania
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • Stanford University
  • University of Chicago
  • Northwestern University
  • Johns Hopkins University
  • Columbia University

Our Results | 2025–2026 Admissions Results

Ivy League + Top 10 Offers

192

Top 30 Offers

540

Higher Ivy+ Acceptance Rate vs. National Average

12.5x

More Likely to Get Into the Ivies Starting in Middle School

9x

More Likely Into Top 30 Schools Starting in Middle School

9x

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