Strategies for Fencing Students to Stand Out in College Admissions

In-person Event Topic:

Strategies for Fencing Students to Stand Out in College Admissions 

Time: Saturday, May 18th, 2024 | 4pm PST

Location: 1269 Forgewood Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94089

The registration link is here.

What You'll Learn:

Contrary to what many people think, maximizing test scores and joining as many activities as possible can actually work against you in the college admissions process. In fact, colleges want well-rounded classes, not well-rounded students, which means admitting lots of very "pointy" students from different

In this interactive session, Matt will reveal the real reason why 'well-rounded' students fare poorly in the admissions process and what it takes to stand out!

1. Inside the Admissions Office: How Applications Are Evaluated
2. Four Factors: Standing Out in College Admissions
3. The Numbers: Early Admissions Trends for 2023-24
4. Case Studies: Learn from Real Applicants
5. MIT Admitted: Student A, Computer Science & Fencing｜US Private High School 

Meet the Hosts:

Matt Rosenbaum, InGenius Prep Chief of Staff & UChicago Former Senior Admissions Counselor

Matt earned a degree in Philosophy from Grinnell College before he worked as an admissions counselor at the University of Chicago. He evaluated applications from domestic and international students and worked with the admissions committee to determine student enrollment. Other related experiences include college counseling at the American Farm School in Thessaloniki, Greece, international college counseling with a focus on Chinese students, and volunteer alumni interviewing for Grinnell College. His academic background in philosophy has helped him explore multiple interests including entrepreneurship and business, and mentoring students with focus on inquiry, exploration, and goal achievement.

Kevin Covarrubias, Graduate Coach, InGenius Prep

Hi, I’m Kevin! I'm a Graduate Coach at InGenius Prep. I graduated from Claremont McKenna College (CMC) with a major in Government. I also studied Mandarin Chinese at Pomona College. I continued my studies at San Francisco State University (SFSU), where I earned a Master's degree in Chinese Linguistics and Literature. At SFSU, I specialized in Applied Chinese Linguistics and Modern Chinese Literature. I then pursued my graduate studies at Columbia University, focusing on Political Science. I recently participated in the US Department of State's Critical Language Scholarship Program in Taiwan.

Who should attend:

This event is open to all athletes, parents, students, and anyone interested in the college application.