I Worked at WashU Admissions—Here’s What Really Gets You In

Schedule a FREE 30-minute 1:1 call with one of our Former Admissions Officers here and we'll help you improve your chances of acceptance with personalized support: https://hubs.la/Q02WyJTt0 In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into Washington University in St. Louis (WashU)—often called a “hidden Ivy” for its exceptional academics, selective admissions, and unique student experience. 🎯 Pro Tip: Don’t get caught up in rankings—academic stats matter, but your personality, story, and fit can make all the difference. In this episode, Ariel shares: ➜ What makes WashU’s campus and community feel like a true “fit” ➜ The most memorable applications and essays she’s ever seen ➜ Insider tips on interviews, letters of recommendation, and application strategy ➜ How to find your perfect college fit beyond rankings ➜ Fun WashU traditions like Moonlight Breakfast (yes, pancakes at midnight!) ➜ Her top 3 actionable tips for students prepping EA/ED applications 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:40 Ariel's Background and Interests 02:36 First Impressions of WashU 05:09 WashU's Unique Culture and Academics 07:35 Defining the Right College Fit 10:15 Evaluating College Rankings 11:44 Insider Admissions Tips 16:43 Campus Traditions and Student Life 18:30 Rapid Fire Questions 21:54 Top Advice for College Applicants 24:54 Conclusion and End --- 💻 Register for one of our webinars: https://ingeniusprep.com/webinars/ 🌐 To learn more about InGenius Prep, visit us at https://ingeniusprep.com/ ❓Questions or suggestions for future episodes? Let us know at jilian.yong@ingeniusprep.com 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more updates on college admissions tips and success stories! FOLLOW US ON OUR OTHER PLATFORMS ➡️ Facebook: / ingeniusprep ➡️ Instagram: / ingeniusprep ➡️ TikTok: / ingeniusprep ➡️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ByFjQx... ➡️ Blog: https://ingeniusprep.com/blog/