Ivy Scholars
College admissions consulting and test prep for students in Sugar Land, TX
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Sugar Land, Texas, United States |
| Sessions | Online |
Ivy Scholars is a college admissions consulting team based in Sugar Land, TX. It helps students and parents with applications, essays, and SAT and ACT prep. Sasha Chada is the founder and CEO. Over the last decade, the team has helped thousands of students enroll at top universities and win millions of dollars in scholarships. It also runs a scholarship program called LAUREL Scholars and offers research mentorships for students.
What Ivy helps with
Ivy Scholars builds a custom plan for each student to improve admissions chances and produce strong applications. It also covers test prep and tutoring.
- Writing college essays
- Building a strong college application
- Reaching target SAT and ACT scores
- Admissions guidance for athletes
- BS/MD applicant coaching
- Medical school applications
- Transfer admissions counseling
- Coaching for international students
Who Ivy works with
Ivy Scholars works with students and their parents who are applying to college. Services also cover athletes, international students, transfer applicants, BS/MD applicants, and medical school applicants. The team also offers coaching for students moving into high school.
Background and qualifications
Ivy Scholars was founded by Sasha Chada, who serves as founder and CEO. Over the last decade, the team has helped thousands of students enroll at top-tier universities. Students have reached their target SAT and ACT scores. The team has also helped students secure millions of dollars in scholarships. Ivy Scholars runs the LAUREL Scholars scholarship program and research mentorships.
Ivy Scholars pricing
Programs and services
- Application coaching
- Candidacy building
- SAT and ACT test prep
- Tutoring
- Academic coaching
- Research mentorships
Ivy Scholars reviews
The CoachVouch take
Runs its own scholarship program, LAUREL Scholars, alongside admissions coaching and test prep.
Best for students and parents who want admissions coaching, essay help, and test prep from one team.
Common questions
How much does Ivy Scholars charge?
Coaching with Ivy runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Ivy Scholars help with?
Ivy Scholars helps with writing college essays, building a strong college application, reaching target SAT and ACT scores and admissions guidance for athletes.
Does Ivy Scholars coach online?
Ivy is based in Sugar Land, Texas, United States. Sessions are online.
Does Ivy Scholars work with athletes?
Yes. Ivy Scholars offers admissions guidance for athletes.
Does Ivy Scholars help with medical school applications?
Yes. The team offers medical school application coaching and BS/MD applicant coaching.
How do I contact Ivy Scholars?
Request an intro on this page. It's free, and we'll connect you with Ivy and, if you want, 2 or 3 similar coaches to compare.
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