High School Case Studies

Student Profile Student Name: Dino Current School: International High School Admitted to: Groton School, Milton Academy, Concord Academy, The Loomis Chaffee School Overview Dino, a student from Beijing, earned admission to several highly selective U.S. boarding schools. Among them are Groton School, Milton Academy, Concord Academy, and The Loomis Chaffee School. His success was not […]

Student Profile Student Name: Blair Current School: Fay School Admitted to: Phillips Academy Andover, Noble & Greenough School, Groton School Summary Blair, a student from Fay School, earned admission to several highly selective U.S. boarding high schools, including Phillips Academy Andover, Groton School, and Noble and Greenough School. Her success was not the result of

Student Profile Student Name: William  Admitted to: The Hotchkiss School  About William  William didn’t fit the traditional image of an applicant with a long list of national awards or standout competition results. What made him shine as an applicant was his character, curiosity, kindness, and confidence. He explored writing, debate, gardening, and cooking not to impress others,

Student Profile  Student Name: Elita  Accepted to: Newton Country Day School  Student Background Elita is a bright and optimistic student from Suzhou with a strong passion for fencing. She trains regularly and has even traveled to the U.S. for fencing camps and competitions, including the North American Cup. Elita’s parents originally planned to send her to school

Student Profile Student Name: Audrey Current School: Rectory School Admitted to: Deerfield Academy Student Background Gaining admission to top U.S. boarding schools like Deerfield Academy isn’t about choosing between academics or extracurriculars; it’s about turning a student’s genuine interests into a clear, compelling story. Audrey’s journey is a strong example of how a student with

Student Profile Student Name: Dolores Admitted to: Westover School About Dolores Dolores attended Shanghai Jianping Middle School. Her grades were above average, and she was more introverted compared to her peers. She had her own way of thinking and forming opinions, but sometimes struggled to express herself in group settings. Her father, who has always

Student Profile Student Name: Grace Admitted to: Peddie School About Grace Grace started her education at a public elementary school in China. From early on, her family hoped she would one day study in the United States. They supported her passions in horseback riding, piano, and clarinet, and encouraged her to continue building her strengths. At first,

Student Profile Student Name: Eugene Admitted to: Cranbrook School About Eugene Eugene is currently a ninth-grade student at Shanghai Bilingual School. His family began considering international education early on and initially hoped he would attend middle school in the United States. They started preparing for the language requirements in seventh grade, but the pandemic disrupted

Student Profile Student Name: Daniel Current School: Fay School Admitted to: Phillips Academy Andover Summary Getting into Phillips Academy Andover isn’t just about perfect grades or a single standout achievement; it’s about building a compelling, authentic story over time. Daniel’s journey shows exactly how that happens. Without a traditional “spike” like national competitions or elite

Student Profile Student Name: Emma Admitted to: Groton School Emma’s family believes in a value-driven, long-term approach to education. When it came time to consider U.S. private schools, they worked closely with Ivy Talent’s team to explore their options, including boarding middle school (grades K-9), day schools (K-12), and boarding high schools (grades 8-12). In the