Ivy Talent Education

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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Boarding School Tuition for the 2024-2025 School Year: Big Changes and What You Need to Know

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.

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How Catherine Earned Admission Offers from UPenn, Cornell, Amherst, and More

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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Oliver’s Journey to Northwestern University’s School of Engineering

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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University of Chicago: Miki’s Journey from Miss Porter’s School

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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