College Case Studies

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

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