College Case Studies

Student Profile Student Name: Angela Admitted to: Cornell University About Angela Angela always had a passion for literature and storytelling, which came through in both her writing and the way she engaged with her community. She remained consistent in her academics while exploring the subjects and causes she genuinely cared about. Her thoughtful approach and […]

Student Profile  Student Name: Katherine Accepted to: University of Southern California  About Katherine Katherine is a creative and curious student who attended Westover School, an all-girls boarding school in Connecticut, and graduated in the spring of 2024. Originally from China, she chose to study in the U.S. to experience a more flexible and exploratory learning environment. She

Student Profile Student Name: Jack Admitted to: Swarthmore College Jack’s Background At SCIE, a high school recognized for its emphasis on science and mathematics, Jack pursued a less conventional academic path by focusing on literature, philosophy, and the social sciences. While he initially explored STEM-related activities such as biology competitions, his interests gradually shifted toward

Student Profile  Student Name: Mason High School: Public high school in Massachusetts Admitted to: Stanford University, MIT, Princeton University Enrolled at: Princeton University Mason’s Background Mason is an outstanding student from a Massachusetts public high school who, despite early setbacks in the college application process, went on to receive offers of admission from three of

Student Profile  Student Name: Madison High School: Public high school in New Hampshire Admitted to: Cornell University – College of Engineering Madison’s Background Madison is a student from a public high school in New Hampshire, introduced to Ivy Talent through a referral from a family friend. After meeting in person at Ivy Talent’s Boston office,

Student Name: Bob High School: Western Reserve Academy Enrolled College: Stanford University Bob’s Background Bob began his high school journey during the pandemic, studying online from China before arriving at Western Reserve Academy (WRA) in Ohio for 10th grade. While the school’s setting was quieter than a major city, it offered strong academics, a welcoming

Student Profile Student Name: Ken Enrolled at: Cornell University This case study is presented from the perspective of Ken’s father, who was closely involved in guiding his son’s educational journey.  Student Background Ken attended an American high school in New York. He was admitted to Cornell University, Johns Hopkins University, and multiple universities in the University of

Student Profile Student Name: Lucas Admitted to: Emory University About Lucas Lucas attended a private U.S. boarding school, but his journey started in China. In fifth grade, he transferred from a local public school to an international school, which opened the door to new perspectives. Frequent opportunities to travel and study abroad helped him experience

Student Profile  Student Name: Rebecca Admitted to: New York University  Rebecca’s Background As a student, Rebecca was deeply passionate about the arts, with strengths in dance, the flute, and visual arts, as well as a longstanding interest in education and social responsibility. Despite her talents, she faced periods of uncertainty and self-doubt. When she began

Student Profile Student Name: Richard Admitted to: Northwestern University Richard’s path reflects a strong blend of curiosity, passion, and thoughtful planning. From a young age, he developed a deep interest in both music and engineering. As he explored each field, his commitment to both grew, eventually leading him to Northwestern University for a dual degree in