Student Profile Student Name: Lucy Admitted to: Cornell University About Lucy Lucy’s journey in the U.S. began when she arrived from China to attend middle school. She was motivated by her brother, who was already studying in the U.S., and wanted to experience life and education in America for herself. Initially, her biggest hurdle was the […]
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Student Profile Student Name: KatieElementary School: The Field Elementary SchoolAdmitted to: The Park School, Fay School, The Pike School Katie’s parents thoughtfully planned her education to give her a well-rounded experience of both the Chinese and American education systems. They wanted her to build a strong language foundation and cultural understanding in China before transitioning
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Student Profile Student Name: AdaAdmitted College: Columbia UniversityHigh School: Public high school in South Carolina Ada’s Background Ada attended a large public high school in South Carolina that was well-regarded locally but had limited representation at Ivy League universities. Typically, fewer than five of the 600+ graduating seniors went on to attend Ivy League institutions.
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As we approach late May, many of the top private boarding schools in the U.S. have announced their tuition fees for the 2024-2025 school year. These fees vary significantly depending on the school’s location, facilities, and other factors. Families considering private boarding schools should look beyond the price tag and factor in elements like educational standards, faculty quality, and extracurricular offerings.
Student Profile Student Name: Catherine Admitted to: University of Pennsylvania Working with Ivy Talent Catherine began her high school journey at a private school in California before transferring to Arcadia High School, a competitive public school known for its rigorous academics and wide range of extracurricular opportunities. The transition from a private to a public school
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Student Profile Student Name: Oliver Admitted to: Northwestern University Oliver began working with the Ivy Talent consulting team as early as his U.S. boarding school application process. With Ivy Talent’s support, both he and his twin brother were admitted to Cranbrook Schools in Michigan from their home city of Shanghai. When it came time to
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Did you know that around 30% of students in U.S. universities drop out? That’s about one in three freshmen. As students prepare to study abroad, many parents wonder: Will their children be able to adjust to this new environment? How can they set their kids up for success? Adapting to U.S. College Life How to
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In 2024, we are proud to share another strong and stable set of outcomes across our U.S. college admissions consulting cases. Through our Class of 2024 achievements and insights, we hope we can help families better understand the context of U.S. college admissions—reducing unnecessary anxiety and avoiding unproductive “application competition.” Here at Ivy Talent Education,
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Student Profile Student Name: Miki Admitted to: University of Chicago Q: How did you decide to apply for the Early Decision (ED) program at the University of Chicago? Miki: At first, I had some assumptions about the University of Chicago. I thought it might be very demanding academically and that there might be fewer opportunities
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Student Profile Student Name: Barry Admitted to: Cornell University About Barry Barry has consistently excelled in both academics and creative pursuits. He achieved nearly perfect scores in eight AP courses and also stood out in robotics and the arts. His interest in computer science developed early. “I’ve always enjoyed programming and could dedicate myself fully
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