The Ivy Institute
College admissions consulting team for students and families, working remotely
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | United States |
| Sessions | Online |
The Ivy Institute is a college admissions consulting firm that helps students and their parents apply to selective colleges. Its team works with families on academic planning, essays, interviews and final application review. The firm has more than 10 years of experience. It offers the Top-Eight Promise on senior-year packages. Families pick eight colleges. If the student gets into none of them, the final payment is not due.
What The helps with
The team guides students through the full admissions process, from early planning to final decisions. It focuses on building a clear story for each student.
- Building a personal storyline for the application
- Evaluating a student's profile and background
- Choosing which colleges to apply to
- Essay brainstorming and editing
- Planning activities, projects and leadership
- Preparing for college interviews
- Reviewing the full application before submission
- Applying to Ivy League and Ivy Plus colleges
Who The works with
The team works with students and their parents. It serves senior-year applicants and also offers resources for transfer students, international students, gap-year students and pre-med and BSMD applicants.
How The works
The firm uses a method called College Admissions Intelligence. It starts with a profile and background evaluation and Predictive Admissions Scoring, which looks at hundreds of variables. Next comes Application Identity Strategy, which builds a personal storyline. Students also get a profile building plan, essay editing, multiple rounds of committee review, and interview follow-up. Senior-year packages can be split into as many as five payments.
Background and qualifications
The Ivy Institute has more than 10 years of experience in college admissions consulting. The firm says it has spoken with thousands of families. Its team is made up of consultants from the Ivy League. The firm has been featured in more than 500 interviews, features and cover stories in publications. It built its own tools, including Predictive Admissions and Application Identity Strategy.
The Ivy Institute pricing
Programs and services
- Senior-year admissions packages
- Top-Eight Promise on senior-year packages
- Summer Admissions Academy
- Transfer student support
- International student support
- Gap-year student support
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Offers a Top-Eight Promise where the final payment is not due if the student is accepted to none of eight chosen colleges.
Best for families of senior-year students who want a full admissions plan for Ivy League and other selective colleges.
Common questions
How much does The Ivy Institute charge?
Coaching with The runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message The from this page for an exact quote.
What does The Ivy Institute help with?
The Ivy Institute helps with building a personal storyline for the application, evaluating a student's profile and background, choosing which colleges to apply to and essay brainstorming and editing.
Does The Ivy Institute coach online?
The is based in United States. Sessions are online.
What is the Top-Eight Promise?
The family picks eight colleges. If the student is accepted to none of them, the final scheduled payment is not due. Earlier payments are not refunded.
Does every senior-year family get the Top-Eight Promise?
Yes. It comes with every senior-year package. There is no separate application or approval process.
How do I contact The Ivy Institute?
Send The a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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