Navigating New Admissions Era | Emerging AI & NACAC

📚What You'll Learn:

Stay Sharp, Stay Ahead: What Young Fencers Need to Know

While other students are scrambling to keep up with new AI and admissions trends, fencers have a hidden advantage—and we'll show you how to wield it. It’s not just about athletic skill; it’s about leveraging the unique strategy and resilience of a fencer to build an unforgettable application.

We invite you to a transformative weekend at the Fort Worth Convention Center, where Wesley Mills, a Former Senior Admissions Officer from UChicago, will decode the proven path to success. Discover the roadmap—from athletic recruitment to building an AI-powered strategy—that has secured his students' acceptances to Princeton, Stanford, Berkeley, and other top-tier universities.

Session#1 Fencers’ Roadmap to College Success: Proven Strategies, Latest NACAC Insights, and Expert Advice from a UChicago Former Admissions Officer | November 15th @11:00 AM CT
- Recruitment or Not — What’s the Most Strategic Path for Student Fencers?
- Proven Success Strategies for 8th–12th Grade Fencers: Academic and Extracurricular Roadmaps
Session #2: Smart Moves in the AI Era: How Student Fencers Leverage AI to Craft Winning Roadmaps, Signature Projects, and Admissions Persona | November 16th @3:00 PM CT
- AI Is Changing College Admissions — How to Stay Ahead
- How to Use AI to Craft Winning Signature Projects?
- Top AI Majors and Colleges for Future Innovators
- Real Student Stories of Turning Academic Interests into MIT Admissions Success

Meet Your Host:

Wesley Mills

Former Admissions Officer, University of Chicago

MA, Humanities, The University of Chicago
BA, Cinema and Media Studies, The University of Chicago
BA, English Language and Literature, The University of Chicago
7 Years & 1,500+ Applications Reviewed
Proven Track Record: Students Admitted to Princeton, Stanford, Berkeley, UMich & Dartmouth

Wesley Mills is the Assistant Director of Enrollment with InGenius Prep based in Connecticut. He holds a dual BA in Cinema & Media Studies with Honors and English Language & Literature with Honors, as well as a MA in the Humanities with a concentration in Cinema and Media Studies—both from The University of Chicago. Afterward, Wes went on to serve as a Senior Admissions Counselor for UChicago. Now, he brings his years of insider knowledge to his role at InGenius Prep, helping students perfect their college applications.

Throughout his tenure at UChicago, Wes evaluated over 1500 applications and served on the admissions committee. Wes has since served in numerous other admissions counseling roles, mentoring students as young as 13 years old and building their student profiles for college. From interview prep to essay editing, school research, extracurricular enhancement, and resume building, Wes has worked with students, both domestic and international, and guided many toward college acceptance.

In his counseling role, Wes takes a personal approach to developing the strengths of his students. He understands the power of a moving story and how it can impact admissions committees. His favorite part of the counseling process is collaborating closely with students to develop and refine their personal narratives—an often overlooked yet impactful aspect of the admissions process. With his expertise and dedication to student empowerment, Wes is prepared to help his mentees find and develop their stories throughout their educational journey.