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InGenius Prep (ingeniusprep.com) has 242 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5.
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ingeniusprep.com
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Education Services
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New Haven, Connecticut
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2026
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My experience is very great. Yuting has a meeting with me every one or two weeks which gives me a lot of advices and guidance, with her guidance, I have a clear direction on what I need to do in the future.
Response from InGenius PrepSep 1, 2026
Thank you, David! Regular check-ins that leave you with a clear sense of what to do next are exactly the point, and we're glad Yuting's guidance has given you that direction!
The InGenius Prep Team
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Ping
Great Job
They walked with my child step by step from brainstorming till finalizing with patience and professionalism. Thrumbs up!
Response from InGenius PrepSep 1, 2026
Thank you! Walking a student through step by step, from the first brainstorm to the finished application, is how we like to work. Congratulations to your child!
The InGenius Prep Team
JZ
Jun Z.
Thanks to InGenius
We hired InGenius to guide our child through the college application process during high school, and it was one of the best decisions we made. From the very beginning, the team was thoughtful, organized, and genuinely invested in our child's success. Their strategic approach stood out — they didn't just help with essays and deadlines, but built a clear, personalized plan that played to our child's strengths and long-term goals.
We owe special thanks to Kate, our project manager. She organized and coordinated every resource, and drove each step forward from start to finish. Nothing fell through the cracks under her watch — she kept everything on track and took an enormous amount of stress off our family. We trusted her 100%, and that trust was earned every step of the way through her dedication, responsiveness, and genuine care.
Thanks to InGenius and Kate's careful planning and unwavering support, our child was admitted to a school we're all thrilled about. We wholeheartedly recommend them to any family navigating the college admissions journey. Professional, reliable, and truly devoted to their students.
Response from InGenius PrepSep 1, 2026
Thank you for such a warm review, and congratulations on your child's admission! "Nothing fell through the cracks" is high praise for a project manager. We'll make sure Kate hears it, along with everything you said about the trust she earned.
The InGenius Prep Team
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loud I.
US college application is complicated…
US college application is complicated and top schools hide their selection process. Have a consultation can help with some information asymmetry, especially you know them easier in the process. Ingenius has a team to help during the process and provide comprehensive consultations, from strategy, essay, progress monitoring, to mental health.
Response from InGenius PrepSep 1, 2026
Thank you for this! Closing the information gap around how top schools actually evaluate applicants is a real part of the value here, and we're glad the strategy, essay, progress and wellbeing support all came together for you!
The InGenius Prep Team
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Flora E.
Very professional and full of…
Very professional and full of experience. They are good at helping students to explore and find their true interests and strengths.
Response from InGenius PrepSep 1, 2026
Thank you, Flora! Helping students uncover what genuinely interests them is where the strongest applications start, so we're glad that came through!
The InGenius Prep Team
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Olivia G.
It’s nice to have Yuanyuan as my…
It’s nice to have Yuanyuan as my consultant for undergraduate application. Before I found InGenius, I’ve been working with several other organizations for my application and things just didn’t go well. The topic for my application paper is just too normal and definitely couldn’t stand out among all the applicants. But Yuanyuan came up with the most innovative and interesting ideas to enrich my profile. She was able to discover details that made me special and shaped who I am. Yuanyuan and InGenius as a whole are professional throughout the whole application process and helped me get really good offers! I had a great time in UCSB thanks to them. Definitely recommend!
Response from InGenius PrepSep 1, 2026
Thank you, Olivia! Finding the details that actually make a student distinctive is the hardest part of this work, and we're glad Yuanyuan was able to do that for you after a frustrating start elsewhere. Congratulations on UCSB, and we hope the rest of your time there is just as good!
The InGenius Prep Team
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Pei W.
My two children both got their dream…
My two children both got their dream school accepted. We are very grateful for the followings that InGenius has done for us:
1. The two counselors we worked with (Heather and Matt) are both exceptional. They listen well to the kids especially their inner voices and my two kids both enjoy meeting with them on a regular basis. Their communication skills are so amazing that they love to share with them that they wouldn't do with parents. Each meeting offers inspirational and constructive information/plans for them. Pluse, they understand the kids at this age in depth and have the insights and wisdom to guilde them to reach their postentials.
2. Our two kids have the same PM-Catherine Wen, who always repsonds to our quesitions/doubts/needs promptly even during weekends and holidays. She is so kind, patient, efficient and very easy to communicate with. She goes beyond by reminding repeatedly to one of my kids, who has a habit of procrastination. And also she is able to recommend certain meaningful activities for them too and follow up after that. Her meeting report is always in line with what the counselor and student has discussed. She cheered for students' achievement and sent them encouragement when they were a bit down.
3. Our cooperation with InGenius is pleasant, smooth, and successful. We are very grateful that we chose this company. They certainly played a very important part in this college application journey.
Response from InGenius PrepSep 1, 2026
Thank you for such a detailed review, and congratulations to both of your children! Counselors your kids will open up to, and a progress manager who follows through on weekends and holidays, are exactly what we hope every family gets. We'll make sure Heather, Matt and Catherine all see this!
The InGenius Prep Team
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Clara
Grateful for IGP’s Crucial Contribution to my Admission to Northwestern University
Ingenious prep played a pivotal role in my admission to Northwestern University’s Medill school. My progress manager Catherine is a great responsible mentor who made sure every step on my way of college application was checked and modified to its best version. Julia Fertel, who helped me with my college application essay, was an amazing editor and listened to my thoughts carefully. She patiently guided me through how to write, making pivotal edits on the way. My FAO David was also awesome; he summed up my persona in a succinct but personalized way that it not only stood out to Northwestern AO but also feels like me. Without this team I never could have succeeded this college application process, so I will totally recommend Ingenius to future college applicants.
Response from InGenius PrepSep 1, 2026
Congratulations on Medill, and thank you for naming what each person contributed! A Graduate Coach who listens first, and a Former Admissions Officer who captures a student in a way that still sounds like them, is the combination we're aiming for; we'll pass your note to Catherine, Julia and David.
The InGenius Prep Team