Shashi Karve
College admissions consultant serving Lansing and Okemos, Michigan
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Lansing, Michigan, United States |
| Credentials | Member, Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA); Member, Michigan Association of College Admissions Counseling (MACAC); Member, Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce |
| Practice | Ivy Ambitions |
Shashi Karve is a college admissions consultant who helps students and parents plan for college. She founded Ivy Ambitions in Lansing, Michigan in 2007. Before that, she worked at IBM and at Michigan State University. Her firm covers college essays, SAT and ACT prep, tutoring and extracurricular mentoring. She serves Lansing, Okemos, Holt and Haslett. Her alumni have gone on to Harvard, Cornell, UMich, MSU and Carnegie Mellon.
What Shashi helps with
Shashi works with students and parents on college planning and test scores. She also helps with essays and school subjects.
- Writing college application essays
- Raising ACT and SAT scores
- Preparing for chemistry, physics and biology exams
- One-on-one tutoring in many subjects
- Extracurricular mentoring
- Planning for college with parents and students
Who Shashi works with
Ivy Abitions works with students of all ages and skill levels, from elementary school through high school. The firm also has programs for medical school. Shashi works with both the students and their parents during the planning process.
Background and qualifications
Shashi Karve founded Ivy Ambitions in 2007. She started it because she saw that schools and large college prep companies gave little one-on-one attention to each student and parent. Before that, she worked in corporate settings like IBM and in academic settings like Michigan State University. She is a member of the Higher Education Consultants Association and the Michigan Association of College Admissions Counseling. She is also a member of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Shashi Karve pricing
Programs and services
- Free 30-minute consultation
- College admissions essay help
- SAT and ACT prep
- One-on-one tutoring
- Extracurricular mentoring
- College admissions seminars
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The CoachVouch take
Shashi has built her Lansing firm since 2007 entirely through word of mouth, after working at both IBM and Michigan State University.
Best for Lansing area families who want one-on-one help with college essays, test prep and admissions planning.
Common questions
How much does Shashi Karve charge?
Coaching with Shashi runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Shashi from this page for an exact quote.
What does Shashi Karve help with?
Shashi Karve helps with writing college application essays, raising ACT and SAT scores, preparing for chemistry, physics and biology exams and one-on-one tutoring in many subjects.
Is Shashi Karve certified?
Shashi Karve lists: Member, Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA); Member, Michigan Association of College Admissions Counseling (MACAC); Member, Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce.
What areas does Ivy Ambitions serve?
Ivy Ambitions serves Lansing, Okemos, Holt and Haslett, and beyond. The office is in Lansing, Michigan.
Does Ivy Ambitions help with more than college admissions?
Yes. The firm also offers SAT and ACT prep, one-on-one tutoring in every subject and extracurricular mentoring.
How do I contact Shashi Karve?
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