IvySelect
College admissions consulting for Ivy League and top-tier applicants
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students, Parents and Athletes |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
IvySelect is a boutique college admissions consultancy. It helps high-achieving students apply to Ivy League schools and other top colleges in the United States, Canada and the U.K. The team also works with international students, B.S./M.D. applicants, student-athletes, transfer students, and law school and medical school applicants. Each counselor works with few students, which leaves more time for personal statements and supplemental essays. Clients get a strategic plan built around academics and activities.
What IvySelect helps with
IvySelect helps students get into Ivy League and other top-tier schools. It covers the full application process, from building a strong record to picking a final college list.
- Applying to Ivy League and top-tier universities
- Writing personal statements and supplemental essays
- Building a college list that fits the student
- Applying to B.S./M.D. joint programs
- Choosing between early action, early decision and regular rounds
- Planning campus visits
- Finding internships that match a student's interests
- Setting a standardized testing schedule
Who IvySelect works with
IvySelect works with high-achieving high school students aiming for the Ivy League and other top colleges. It also helps international students, student-athletes, and students who want B.S./M.D. programs. Current college students can get help with transfers, law school applications and medical school applications. Parents join an intake conference with the student.
How IvySelect works
IvySelect starts with a client and family intake conference about interests and goals. The team then reviews the school record and builds a strategic plan to improve credentials and address weak spots. Students take values and interest assessments and find the hooks that set them apart. The college list is built over several sessions, from preliminary to final. Counselors also plan around deadlines and application rounds. Service is local or by distance.
Background and qualifications
IvySelect is a boutique admissions consultancy that focuses on Ivy League and other top-tier colleges in the U.S., U.K. and Canada. Its counselors have Ivy League backgrounds. The firm has been quoted as a college admissions expert in publications. Its students have been accepted at schools such as Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Stanford and MIT. B.S./M.D. acceptances include Brown's Program in Liberal Medical Education.
IvySelect pricing
Programs and services
- College admissions counseling for high school juniors and seniors
- College essay help
- College list and application help
- Interview prep
- Letters of recommendation guidance
- Prepaid four hour blocks for college students
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The CoachVouch take
IvySelect keeps a low student-to-counselor ratio and focuses on Ivy League and other top-tier applicants, including B.S./M.D. programs.
Best for high-achieving students and their parents who are aiming for Ivy League or other top-tier colleges.
Common questions
How much does IvySelect charge?
Coaching with IvySelect runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message IvySelect from this page for an exact quote.
What does IvySelect help with?
IvySelect helps with applying to Ivy League and top-tier universities, writing personal statements and supplemental essays, building a college list that fits the student and applying to B.S./M.D. joint programs.
Does IvySelect coach online?
Sessions are online and in person.
Does IvySelect work with international students?
Yes. International students are one of its listed specialties. Its students have been admitted to top schools in the United States, Canada and the U.K.
Can IvySelect help with B.S./M.D. programs?
Yes. It guides applicants to combined programs such as B.S./M.D. Past acceptances include Brown's Program in Liberal Medical Education.
How do I contact IvySelect?
Send IvySelect a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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