College Case Studies

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 ProfileStudent Name: AdamAdmitted College: Northwestern University Adam’s Background Adam is a senior at Ladue High School in St. Louis, Missouri, one of the top public high schools. From robotics to art and science competitions, the school provided Adam with opportunities to explore his interests, but it also had its limitations. With only two college

Student Profile Student Name: Richard Admitted College: Northwestern 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

Student ProfileName: GloriaHigh School: Asheville SchoolAdmitted College: Cornell University, College of EngineeringOther Offers: NYU, Georgia Tech, UC Santa Barbara, UC San Diego, UC Irvine, UC Davis, Boston University, University of Wisconsin–Madison Background Gloria is a quiet but focused student who enjoys exploring new activities. Though reserved, she is always open to trying new things and

Student Profile Student Name: Lucy Admitted College: Cornell University  Lucy’s Background  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

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.

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 Early Decision to NYU Tisch, every step demanded determination, focus, and personal growth. 

Student ProfileName: CatherineHigh School: Arcadia High School (California, USA)Admitted College: University of PennsylvaniaOffers Received: University of Pennsylvania, Cornell University, Amherst College, Washington University in St. Louis, University of Southern California (full scholarship), UC Santa Barbara, Northeastern University Working with Ivy Talent Catherine began her high school journey at a private school in California before transferring

Siyu began working with Ivy Talent in 10th grade and was admitted to Duke University’s Pratt School of Engineering in the fall of 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.

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.