IvyWiseReviews of ivywise.com

Working with IvyWise was such a valuable experience! From our first session to our last, my counselor Christine helped me stay super organized by framing the application process into manageable chunks of time that allowed for my best work to be submitted at the end! From helping me maximize my activities and honors lists to helping me brainstorm my essays, Christine allowed my true voice and journey to shine through in such a cohesive and creative way! I felt so supported the entire time, and this took a huge weight off of my shoulders and gave me so much confidence throughout the process. She helped to elevate my supplemental essays to the next level through brainstorming methods and writing feedback that I will continue to carry with me throughout my college career! It was so helpful having a really caring, outside opinion that helped me frame how I wanted to present myself to different colleges, and I cannot thank her enough. Throughout the entire process, I felt the entire IvyWise team rally behind me, and I was so grateful for the variety of resources they provided me with! I loved getting to receive feedback from the "Roundtable", which allowed for a diversity of opinion on my essays that improved their overall clarity and effectiveness! Thanks to the IvyWise team, and especially Christine, I was accepted into my dream school in the early decision round!

Working with IvyWise has made my college application journey much less stressful and actually enjoyable. My counselor Rachel helped me stay organized every step of the way, breaking down the overwhelming process into manageable milestones. I genuinely looked forward to every meeting, not only because of her insightful feedback, but because she always encouraged my authentic voice to shine through in my essays. One of the most valuable parts of the IvyWise experience was the Roundtables with former admissions officers. The feedback gave me a fresh perspective on my application that I hadn’t considered before, and helped me refine my materials to make a stronger, more cohesive narrative. Throughout the entire process, I felt like I had a whole team behind me. The team at IvyWise was always encouraging and supportive. They truly cared about helping me reach my goals, and I’m incredibly grateful for the support and resources I received as an IvyWise Scholar. I am ecstatic to have been accepted into four Ivy League schools and several other top-tier colleges, and am so excited to be attending Yale University in the fall!

Ivywise not only helped me craft an application that got me into the #1 graduate school in my chosen field, but also helped me better understand myself as a person. I had an especially great experience thanks to my counselor Indhika. Before working with her, I was confused and stressed by the application cycle’s complexities. I lacked confidence in articulating my personal narrative and grew increasingly worried that my blindspots might manifest as unnoticed deadlines or misinterpreted application instructions. However, from my very first meeting with Indhika, I could immediately tell I was in safe hands and many of my application fears melted away. It was clear she truly understood my portfolio, my application goals (even as I struggled to word them), and what I needed to meet them. With her perspective, the application process was challenging, but I always knew which direction I was heading and felt confident I was always making meaningful progress, which was invaluable. In workshops, Indhika was patient, thoughtful, and observant- I felt I could trust her to help me identify and articulate what I wanted to say. Her feedback was quick, thorough and insightful. Despite a major time zone difference, she was incredibly accommodating to my schedule and always encouraging, which really meant the world. I never felt like I had to wait for notes and always felt appreciative of how consistent and deliberate her feedback was. This personalized approach met my needs perfectly! I’m so glad I went with Ivywise and would highly recommend Indhika as a counselor to anyone seeking help with their application!

I had an amazing experience with IvyWise. My counselor helped me get into my top choice university, ED, which is in the top 40 ranked schools in the US! IvyWise made my college process go smoothly and easy.

We had an excellent experience with IvyWise. Our child was accepted to his Early Decision 1 school, and they couldn't have done it without the guidance and support of his IvyWise counselor, Nat. Firstly, we're so grateful that Nat introduced us to a school we believe will be an excellent fit for our child. Nat’s suggestion to visit this school, which was not on our list, was invaluable. Secondly, Nat helped identify an internship that has been a game-changer for our child. His encouragement to pursue that opportunity profoundly impacted our child's growth. Thank you to Nat and the entire team at IvyWise (with a special shout-out to Sydney). You not only helped our child gain admission to a wonderful school but also helped shape their future in the world.

We used IvyWise for both of our children, who went through the college admissions process two years apart, and we’re delighted that they both got into their first-choice colleges through Early Decision. Scott was their counsellor, and he was absolutely fantastic - thoughtful, insightful, and considerate. His guidance helped our kids express themselves in the most genuine way, allowing their unique personalities to shine through in their applications - which is so important for college admissions. He also had a way of asking the right questions that helped our kids develop a deeper understanding of themselves - their interests, goals, and what they wanted for their futures. This unexpected self-awareness was such a bonus, giving them confidence not just for their applications but also as they prepare to leave home for college. Sydney was also amazing, providing great support throughout the process. It was a valuable experience in so many ways for both our kids, and we’d recommend IvyWise to anyone navigating the college admissions journey.

Helped me so much with the college admissions process, especially Round Table! My counselor Chris was amazing and so personable. Felt comfortable the entire time and stressed about deadlines very rarely. -SR

Going through application process and what would work for my kid was really challenging and nerve recking. My kid had high dreams and capabilities but needed someone to help her out to reach those dreams.I like how the process was smooth from deciding on a counsellor, meeting with him and setting a plan for Junior and senior year. It helped my kid to stay on track as she tends to be all across the board. We were lucky to work with Mike, he not only helped her to go through the whole process but boosted her mental health and confidence during her ups and down. Mike was always available and highly responsive to her needs and questions and even her doubts that she can't make it through. She made it to her dream college and more . I don't think we would have been able to reach her goal without Ivywise service. It is really worth it to have feedback through roundtable to refine the application. Thank you Sydney for working with us through the process from contract initiation till last phase and providing my kid with tutors when needed and additional hours and guidance for round table submission. I guess it took a village to send my kid to her dream college. Thanks again......