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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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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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University of Michigan Success Story: Wendy’s Unique Academic Journey

Student Profile  Student Name: Wendy Admitted to: University of Michigan Student Profile  Student Name: Wendy High School: Cranbrook Schools (Michigan) Admitted To: University of Michigan Wendy is a senior at Cranbrook Schools, a boarding school in Michigan. Originally from Hong Kong, she moved to the United States in ninth grade to better prepare for college.

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How Dora Got Into Tufts University’s Dual-Degree Program in Psychology and Art

Student Profile Student Name: Dora Admitted to: Tufts University About Dora Dora attended Virginia Episcopal School (VES), a small boarding school in the United States with just over 200 students. The school provided a supportive environment and a learning pace that matched her personality. While she did not take on leadership roles or participate in

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From Asheville to Cornell: Gloria’s Journey to the Ivy League

Student Profile Student Name: Gloria Admitted to: Cornell University About Gloria Gloria is a quiet but focused student who enjoys exploring new activities. Though reserved, she is always open to trying new things and has a strong ability to stay engaged in tasks she cares about—whether practicing the erhu, a traditional Chinese instrument, or painting

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Katie’s Journey to Top U.S. Private Schools

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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ED to Columbia University: How This Student Made Her Ivy League Dream Come True

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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