12+ years of consulting experience has translated to great success

Our Credentials

All US team members at Ivy Talent have educational backgrounds from American universities. Many individual Education Consultants at Ivy Talent Education are IECA and NACAC members and/or hold college counseling certificates.

Ivy Talent’s senior education consultants and education consulting managers have many years of experience working directly with students and families providing education consulting services. All have been at Ivy Talent for at least five years.

The Education Consulting team at Ivy Talent is composed entirely of full-time employees, not part-time advisors as found at many other firms. This allows for more individualized and expert attention for each student and family as each staff member focuses solely on education consulting.

Certified Educational Planner (CEP)

We hold the Certified Educational Planner (CEP) credential, awarded by the American Institute of Certified Educational Planners (AICEP).The CEP is one of the most respected certifications in the education consulting field. It requires passing a rigorous five-hour exam and meeting high ethical and professional standards. Fewer than 2% of education consultants in the U.S. hold this title.

Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA)

IECA members are expected to regularly visit campuses and stay current with admissions trends. With over 1,800 members globally, IECA sets the standard for professionalism in the field.

The Enrollment Management Association (EMA)

We are recognized by the Enrollment Management Association (EMA), the organization that administers the SSAT and supports independent school admissions. EMA is a nonprofit that provides professional development, strategic tools, and advocacy to over 1,300 independent schools. Best known for administering the SSAT to more than 50,000 students annually.

National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)

NACAC is a respected nonprofit that promotes ethical college admissions practices. Its members include top institutions from Ivy League schools to public universities and liberal arts colleges. Our membership ensures we stay informed and uphold the highest standards in college admissions.

Diversity of Team and Students

Ivy Talent’s Education Consulting team consists of a diverse set of individuals with higher education degrees in varied subjects in addition to certifications in education counseling. This allows consultants to provide information about a variety of subjects from arts and sciences to engineering.

The team is also multi-lingual. Languages spoken by the team include: English, Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese, Korean, Jinyu, Taishanese, Hokkien, Hakka, ASL, and Spanish.

Ivy Talent’s students are from the many regions around the world including China, Canada, Japan, Singapore, Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

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