Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT DIFFERENTIATES IVY ADMISSIONS FROM OTHER COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTING SERVICES?
Ivy Admissions stands out from other admissions consulting firms in three key areas:
- Highly Personalized Experience: Unlike our competitors, Ivy Admissions provides students with as many as four consultants to fill their needs. Ivy consultants work on the student’s schedule and are available 24/7. Each consultant has recent first-hand experience in his or her expertise area, allowing you to benefit from your consultant’s personal experience and relevant insights.
- Success rate: With 98% of students gaining admissions into at least one of their top three schools, Ivy Admissions boasts one of the highest success rates in the industry.
- Range of Services: Ivy Admissions provides academic tutoring, admissions test prep, admissions application consulting, resume building, and internship placement.
WHAT DOES THIS SERVICE COST? IS IVY ADMISSIONS AFFORDABLE?
Ivy Admissions is more affordable than our competitors and fully customizable to provide students with exactly what they need—nothing more, nothing less. So, our packages vary in price depending on each student’s needs. In addition, Ivy Admissions offers unparalleled support in applying for scholarships and financial aid, and many of our students recover their consulting costs through scholarship awards.
WILL I BE GIVEN HONEST FEEDBACK REGARDING MY PROSPECTS AT MY TOP COLLEGE CHOICE?
Absolutely. One fundamental aspect of the Ivy Admissions process is working with students to select schools that are right for them. Our consultants will be transparent as to your ability to attain admissions at your reach schools, and will work with you to create the strongest applications possible for admittance.
WILL YOU WRITE MY PERSONAL STATEMENT OR ESSAY FOR ME?
No. One of the most important aspects of an outstanding college application is the personality that is conveyed through the essay. We provide the guidance and structural support that is necessary to make your personality and narrative come alive to admissions committees, but will not write essays for students.
HOW WILL I WORK WITH MY CONSULTANT?
All of our sessions take place virtually, on Zoom. Our consultants are trained to make online meetings with clients as impactful and effective as possible.
HOW CAN I MAKE SURE THAT I AM INCLUDING ENOUGH IN MY COLLEGE APPLICATION TO MAKE ME STAND OUT TO MY TOP CHOICE SCHOOLS?
This is where Ivy Admissions excels. We are able to assess your transcripts and activities to determine if you need to bolster your application. We are able to help place you in relevant and competitive internships as well as find you volunteer experience that will be meaningful to you and provide the extra edge you need in your college applications.
HOW IS YOUR SAT/ACT PREP DIFFERENT FROM PRINCETON REVIEW OR KAPLAN?
While courses such as Princeton Review and Kaplan offer generic test prep through one-size-fits-all books and online modules, Ivy Admissions understands that the best approach to learning is a personalized one. Our consultants utilize assessments to identify students’ strengths and weaknesses, and then focus on the areas that offer the greatest opportunities for score improvement.