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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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Well structured service, with different consultants at different stages, very professional and knowledgeable about college applications.
Response from InGenius PrepSep 1, 2026
Thank you, Rachel! Having the right specialist at each stage is a deliberate part of how we're set up, and we're glad it felt that way from your side.
The InGenius Prep Team
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YueSun
The professional and experienced team…
The professional and experienced team helped transform the high school student into a confident, organized, and independent learner with clear, proactive goals for the future. Special thanks go to Cocola Lyu, who coordinated communication and collaboration between the student and teachers with diligence, thoughtfulness, and patience; her efforts, combined with the expert guidance of consultant Emily, played a significant role in enhancing Brian Sun's various skills. We are grateful for the hard w
Response from InGenius PrepSep 1, 2026
Thank you for this! Watching a high school student become a confident, organized and independent learner is the outcome we care most about, and we'll make sure Cocola and Emily both hear how much their diligence meant to your family!
The InGenius Prep Team
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Julia
Heartfelt Appreciation
Since March 2024, the InGenius Prep application consulting team has had a tremendous impact on my son—especially Mr. Wesley, a former admissions officer, and Mr. Harry, the head of the UK office. Looking back on my son’s entire college application season, the teachers guided him in everything from exploring his academic interests to presenting his activities, competitions, and personal strengths. They were not only dedicated, professional, and meticulous, but more importantly, they provided continuous emotional support and guidance throughout the process. College applications are truly a tough battle. In the end, my son found his true passion, learned how to make choices and let go, and how to live with uncertainty. For all of this, we are grateful to the InGenius team.
That said, it was a pity that we had to go through three different progress managers during the application season. However, Ms. Gloria, our Chinese application consultant, was absolutely wonderful. She communicated with both parents and the child in a professional and caring manner.
Response from InGenius PrepSep 1, 2026
Thank you for such a generous and honest review! Learning to make choices and live with uncertainty is the growth we most hope for, and we're grateful that Wesley, Harry and Gloria could support your son through it. You're right that three progress manager changes in one season is more than any family should have to absorb, and we're sorry for the disruption that caused. Thank you for telling us.
The InGenius Prep Team
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KEJIANG C.
IGP Student Experience
It's a great experience and honor to have Wesley, Samantha, Allen, and Gloria with me through out my application season.While they gave me lots of support, I truly appreciate everything I’ve learned throughout this process working with them, which I see as a more important outcome. While the team supported by fascinating ideas and suggestions, they also supported me with a warm heart. Always appreciate the help and support from IGP!
Response from InGenius PrepSep 1, 2026
Thank you for this! What you learned along the way mattering more than the outcome is exactly the right way to see it, and we're glad Wesley, Samantha, Allen and Gloria supported you with both good ideas and genuine warmth. Congratulations!!
The InGenius Prep Team
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Dong L.
Professional application team
Highly recommend this team for university applications! Their guidance was professional, organized, and strategic throughout the entire process. A special thank you to Shu Yuan, who supported me every step of the way with patience, expertise, and encouragement. She was always available to answer questions and provide clear advice. I’m very grateful for all the help and couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
Response from InGenius PrepSep 1, 2026
Thank you for this! Being available with clear advice when questions come up is what makes the process feel manageable, and we'll make sure Shu Yuan hears how much her patience and encouragement meant!
The InGenius Prep Team
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Eric W.
InGenius was an life-saving assistance…
InGenius was an life-saving assistance in the university application process that ultimately got me into the second best business program in the world that also happens to be in an Ivy League. I had Zak & Kira as my Former Admission Officer and Former Grad Officer, respectively, and they were incredibly experienced with how to strategically position my story to best fit the criteria each school had for their prospective candidates. Zak & Kira were also some of the most efficient communicators I had met, which fit my style - we cut straight to the solutions of the pain point in my application in every meeting instead of fluff words. I think another surprising huge takeaway I had was how educational Kira were as not just a Grad Officer but a mentor: she recommended many books, some of which had helped me get initial exposure in an industry that I'm currently interning in as a Freshman, while many of my peers in a competitive program struggle to find an internship.
Rich was also a huge help in the whole process - coordinating communication between all three of us and my parents.
Overall - if you find a mentor that fits you, InGenius will absolutely be the best help you can get at a fair price, especially compared to predatory institutions that charge you an insane amount.
Response from InGenius PrepSep 1, 2026
Thank you for such a thorough review, and congratulations on where you landed! Matching a student with mentors who fit their style is the thing we try hardest to get right, and Kira recommending reading that opened a door into your current industry is exactly the kind of mentorship we want to be known for. We'll pass this to Zak, Kira and Rich!
The InGenius Prep Team
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Emily G.
During this demanding yet fulfilling…
During this demanding yet fulfilling process of college applications, IG really helped with making the process feel a lot less stressful and a lot more meaningful by encouraging me to focus on building my application through genuine interests and passions.
Response from InGenius PrepSep 1, 2026
Thank you, Emily! Building an application around genuine interests rather than what looks impressive is both less stressful and more effective, and we're glad it felt more meaningful because of it. Congratulations!
The InGenius Prep Team
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Olivia L.
Heather McCutchen at Ingenius
Great experience working with Admissions Counselor Heather McCutchen at Ingenius! She provided around the clock support, clear feedback, and sustained a powerful vision for the college application process which ultimately led to my acceptance to a T3 school. Could not thank her or the Ingenius team enough for their support during this process :)
Response from InGenius PrepSep 1, 2026
Congratulations, Olivia! That's a wonderful result. Clear feedback plus a consistent long-term vision is exactly how Heather works, and we'll make sure she and the team see this. Thank you for taking the time!
The InGenius Prep Team