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How a Shanghai Family Successfully Navigated U.S. Boarding School Admissions

Student Profile Student Name: Brady Admitted to: Fessenden School In this year’s highly competitive U.S. junior boarding school admissions cycle, Brady, a student from Shanghai, earned admission to the prestigious Fessenden School in Massachusetts. Brady’s family is well-educated and globally minded, with a strong understanding of the U.S. education system, yet they chose to partner […]

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What Helped Grace Get Into Peddie School: Music, Growth, and Support

Student Profile Student Name: Grace Admitted to: Peddie School About Grace Grace started her education at a public elementary school in China. From early on, her family hoped she would one day study in the United States. They supported her passions in horseback riding, piano, and clarinet, and encouraged her to continue building her strengths. At first,

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Overcoming Setbacks: Eugene’s Journey to Cranbrook School

Student Profile Student Name: Eugene Admitted to: Cranbrook School About Eugene Eugene is currently a ninth-grade student at Shanghai Bilingual School. His family began considering international education early on and initially hoped he would attend middle school in the United States. They started preparing for the language requirements in seventh grade, but the pandemic disrupted

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What Does It Take to Get Into Phillips Academy Andover? Daniel’s Real Story

Student Profile Student Name: Daniel Current School: Fay School Admitted to: Phillips Academy Andover Summary Getting into Phillips Academy Andover isn’t just about perfect grades or a single standout achievement; it’s about building a compelling, authentic story over time. Daniel’s journey shows exactly how that happens. Without a traditional “spike” like national competitions or elite

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Groton School

From Shanghai to Groton: How Emma Found Her Path to Top U.S. Private Schools

Student Profile Student Name: Emma Admitted to: Groton School Emma’s family believes in a value-driven, long-term approach to education. When it came time to consider U.S. private schools, they worked closely with Ivy Talent’s team to explore their options, including boarding middle school (grades K-9), day schools (K-12), and boarding high schools (grades 8-12). In the

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The Power of Personal Branding: Crystal’s Acceptance to The Madeira School

Student Profile Student Name: Crystal Admitted to: The Madeira School  About Crystal  Crystal was a ninth-grade student at a British international school in Beijing. She is kind, hardworking, and artistic, with a strong passion for ballet. Initially, her family planned for her to study in the U.S. for college. But after giving it more thought, they realized

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Duke University

21 Questions With Siyu on Getting Into Duke’s Pratt School of Engineering

Student profile Student Name: Siyu Admitted to: Duke University Siyu began working with Ivy Talent in 10th grade and was admitted to Duke University’s Pratt School of Engineering in Fall 2022. Now that she’s officially a Blue Devil, she’s reflecting on her journey, and sharing insights for families preparing for the college application process. Q:

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How Justin Got into NYU Tisch for Game Design Through Early Decision

Student Profile Student Name: Justin Admitted to: New York University Justin always knew he wanted to pursue game design, and with guidance from his Ivy Talent consultant, he turned that dream into reality. His journey was far from easy—from receiving a late acceptance offer from a top U.S. boarding school in Virginia to ultimately being admitted

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Alice’s Journey to Western Reserve Academy: From Challenge to Success

Student Profile   Student Name: Alice Admitted to: Western Reserve Academy  About Alice  Alice grew up in a smaller city in China, but after realizing that the local public school system didn’t quite match her personality or learning style, she transferred to a bilingual school in Beijing. There, her strengths in subjects like math quickly stood out, even

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