College Case Studies

Student Profile Student Name: Adam Admitted to: 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: Edmon Admitted to: NYU Stern School of Business Student Background Edmon began his U.S. boarding high school journey in ninth grade after transitioning from a public school in China. Arriving at Williston Northampton School in Massachusetts, he faced immediate language and cultural challenges. While he had studied English in China, the reality of

Student Profile Student Name: Ian Admitted to: Bates College About Ian Ian attended the British School of Beijing and began working with Ivy Talent in the second semester of 10th grade. At the time, he was navigating the challenges of the IB curriculum, struggling to maintain his GPA, and adjusting to disruptions caused by the

Student Profile Student Name: Harry Admitted to: University of Washington, Seattle  About Harry Harry grew up in Beijing, where he attended public school through middle school. When his family began considering education abroad, they thought carefully about when he should make the transition. They felt that starting in ninth grade would be too challenging, since

Student Profile Student Name: Ray Admitted to: Northeastern University About Ray Ray didn’t see himself as a standout student in the traditional sense. Originally from Dongguan, China, he transferred from Tsinglan School to The Webb School in Tennessee in 10th grade. While his academic path wasn’t conventional, Ray had a wide range of interests and

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:

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

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.

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

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