Proven University Admissions Results | Experts in International Admissions | Face-to-Face Personalized Advising | ACT and SAT Preparation
University admissions today are substantially more competitive than just a few years ago.
The number of applicants is increasing while acceptance rates are declining. Leading universities now turn away 13 qualified candidates for every one admitted. High standardized test scores and perfect grades no longer guarantee entry to top universities.
Today's students must creatively differentiate themselves from the rest of the highly-qualified applicant pool in order to be accepted. Ivy Options helps you compete. We leverage each student's unique strengths, identify which universities are the best fit, and help you attain that coveted acceptance from the best possible university. We help each student become a star candidate.
The number of applicants is increasing while acceptance rates are declining. Leading universities now turn away 13 qualified candidates for every one admitted. High standardized test scores and perfect grades no longer guarantee entry to top universities.
Today's students must creatively differentiate themselves from the rest of the highly-qualified applicant pool in order to be accepted. Ivy Options helps you compete. We leverage each student's unique strengths, identify which universities are the best fit, and help you attain that coveted acceptance from the best possible university. We help each student become a star candidate.
Ivy Options works to guide you through the complex process of preparing for admission into the top universities of your choice. It's never too late to improve your odds of success, but the more lead time we have before the university application deadline, the more we can help you strengthen your profile. The most successful candidates begin this process one to two years prior to the application deadline, or even earlier if set on attending a top-tier US or UK university.
PROGRAM COMPONENT OVERVIEW
Comprehensive in-person, Skype, or telephone initial consultation. 90 minute in-depth interview with student and family. Review of transcripts, test scores, life experiences, extracurricular activities.
Each year, Ivy Options travels with a select group of students to tour the campuses of a variety of United States universities.
Proven, advanced online software and hard copy study guide combination for SAT and ACT standardized test prep.
WHAT IS IVY OPTIONS?
PERSONALIZED UNIVERSITY PREP SERVICE
About our Director
Mary Ellen Simoni graduated second in her class from Cornell University's pre-law program. Instead of going on to become a lawyer, she fulfilled her dream of working in leadership roles in top-ranked universities both in the United States and in Europe.
Ms. Simoni directed Stanford University’s operations in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa for eight years, overseeing Stanford’s admissions recruitment in these regions. During this time she interacted directly with leaders of many of the top universities in North America and Europe, including Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Brown, Penn, MIT, Oxford, and Cambridge.
UNITED STATES:
Columbia University
Cornell University
New York University (Stern School of Business)
Tufts University
Georgetown University
Johns Hopkins University
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of Notre Dame
Vanderbilt University
University of Virginia
Boston College
Babson College
University of Michigan
University of California Berkeley
University of California Los Angeles
University of California Irvine
University of California Davis
University of California Santa Cruz
University of California San Diego
Bard College
University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Texas at Austin
Vassar College
Northeastern University
Texas A&M
Tulane University
Purdue University
Emory University
Ithaca College
Bennington College
University of Rhode Island
University of New Hampshire
Syracuse University
Gettysburg College
Bucknell University
University of Georgia
University of Miami
Fordham University
Purdue University
Santa Clara University
Catholic University
Cornell College
George Washington University
Seattle University
American University
University of Illinois - Urbana/Champaign
Case Western Reserve University
Drexel University
Chapman University
Villanova University
UNITED STATES:
Columbia University
Cornell University
New York University (Stern School of Business)
Tufts University
Georgetown University
Johns Hopkins University
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of Notre Dame
Vanderbilt University
University of Virginia
Boston College
Babson College
University of Michigan
University of California Berkeley
University of California Los Angeles
University of California Irvine
University of California Davis
University of California Santa Cruz
University of California San Diego
Bard College
University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Texas at Austin
Vassar College
Northeastern University
Texas A&M
Tulane University
Purdue University
Emory University
Ithaca College
Bennington College
University of Rhode Island
University of New Hampshire
Syracuse University
Gettysburg College
Bucknell University
University of Georgia
University of Miami
Fordham University
Purdue University
Santa Clara University
Catholic University
Cornell College
George Washington University
Seattle University
American University
University of Illinois - Urbana/Champaign
Case Western Reserve University
Drexel University
Chapman University
Villanova University
UK:
University of Warwick
Durham University
King’s College London
University of Bath
Queen Mary University of London
University of Surrey
Cass Business School
University of St. Andrews
University of Manchester
University of Southampton
UK:
University of Warwick
Durham University
King’s College London
University of Bath
Queen Mary University of London
University of Surrey
Cass Business School
University of St. Andrews
University of Manchester
University of Southampton
CANADA:
McGill University
University of British Columbia
University of Toronto
Concordia University
Queen’s University
Western University
University of Waterloo
Carleton University
St. Francis Xavier
CANADA:
McGill University
University of British Columbia
University of Toronto
Concordia University
Queen’s University
Western University
University of Waterloo
Carleton University
St. Francis Xavier
OTHER:
University College Dublin
American University of Beirut
IE University
Utrecht University
Erasmus University Rotterdam
World Bachelor of Business Program - USC, Bocconi University Milan, and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
OTHER:
University College Dublin
American University of Beirut
IE University
Utrecht University
Erasmus University Rotterdam
World Bachelor of Business Program - USC, Bocconi University Milan, and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
You'll receive one-on-one counseling with an Ivy League university graduate who has over 15 years of experience in international admissions working for top-ranked US and European universities. Ivy Options helps you prepare a stand-out application that puts your best self forward.
IVY OPTIONS ADMISSIONS SUCCESS
Year-by-Year Overview
Each student is unique, and it's important to get started as early as you can to maximize your admissions possibilities. Ivy Options provides admissions consulting and advisory services tailored to each student's background, strengths, and ambitions through each year and each step leading up to the application process.
FRESHMEN
4 YEARS BEFORE UNIVERSITY
4 YEARS BEFORE UNIVERSITY
Freshmen make key choices that lead to getting an early edge on the competition. Beginning at this point in their high school career gives a head start for students seeking admission to elite and highly selective universities.
Detail crucial information about the college admissions process & timeline
Advise on courses, study habits, extracurricular activities and volunteer opportunities
Encourage summer activity exploration — multi-year summer planning
Counsel on standardized testing, referrals to tutors • Guide in developing distinct profiles — accentuating extracurricular interests and broadening horizons
Freshmen make key choices that lead to getting an early edge on the competition. Beginning at this point in their high school career gives a head start for students seeking admission to elite and highly selective universities.
Detail crucial information about the college admissions process & timeline
Advise on courses, study habits, extracurricular activities and volunteer opportunities
Encourage summer activity exploration — multi-year summer planning
Counsel on standardized testing, referrals to tutors • Guide in developing distinct profiles — accentuating extracurricular interests and broadening horizons
SOPHOMORES
3 YEARS BEFORE UNIVERSITY
3 YEARS BEFORE UNIVERSITY
Sophomores need to hone their academic curriculum and focus their extracurricular activities.
Beginning at this point in their high school career gives a head start for students seeking admission to highly selective and selective universities
Review critical aspects of the college admissions process • Advise on academic programs — both within the context of the high school as well as outside academic & college programs
Guide students to consider "Talented youth" and summer college program • Testing advisement: PSAT, SAT, SAT II, PLAN, ACT, AP
Provide referrals to tutors for academics and standardized testing
Recommend college and university visitations, honing in on potential “good-fit” universities
Help students to develop a distinct profile — accentuating extracurricular interests, increasing responsibilities & broadening horizons
Sophomores need to hone their academic curriculum and focus their extracurricular activities.
Beginning at this point in their high school career gives a head start for students seeking admission to highly selective and selective universities
Review critical aspects of the college admissions process • Advise on academic programs — both within the context of the high school as well as outside academic & college programs
Guide students to consider "Talented youth" and summer college program • Testing advisement: PSAT, SAT, SAT II, PLAN, ACT, AP
Provide referrals to tutors for academics and standardized testing
Recommend college and university visitations, honing in on potential “good-fit” universities
Help students to develop a distinct profile — accentuating extracurricular interests, increasing responsibilities & broadening horizons
JUNIORS
2 YEARS BEFORE UNIVERSITY
2 YEARS BEFORE UNIVERSITY
Juniors must prepare for standardized testing, begin writing essays, and define their list of target universities.
This is the most critical year for academic performance, when testing and other key preparations take place.
Provide motivation and direction for course selections
Strategic planning for boosting academic & extracurricular profile throughout the last two years of high school
Referrals to tutors for academics and standardized testing
Selection of initial 10-20 “good-fit” universities based on abilities, interests and goals
Campus visit preparation to refine college list • Standardized testing schedule & strategies
Guidance on obtaining stand-out letters of recommendation
Summer activities addressed • Between the end of the student's junior year and the beginning of the senior year, focus on identifying essay topics and helping students to find their own voice and to craft essays that are uniquely their own
Juniors must prepare for standardized testing, begin writing essays, and define their list of target universities.
This is the most critical year for academic performance, when testing and other key preparations take place.
Provide motivation and direction for course selections
Strategic planning for boosting academic & extracurricular profile throughout the last two years of high school
Referrals to tutors for academics and standardized testing
Selection of initial 10-20 “good-fit” universities based on abilities, interests and goals
Campus visit preparation to refine college list • Standardized testing schedule & strategies
Guidance on obtaining stand-out letters of recommendation
Summer activities addressed • Between the end of the student's junior year and the beginning of the senior year, focus on identifying essay topics and helping students to find their own voice and to craft essays that are uniquely their own
SENIORS
FINAL YEAR BEFORE UNIVERSITY
FINAL YEAR BEFORE UNIVERSITY
Seniors complete the applications process, including personal statements, letters of recommendation, and essays
The senior year in high school is when university applications are submitted. Ivy Options can help students through the entire process.
Polishing of Personal Statements and Essays, ensuring consistency of theme and content, correct grammar and punctuation, and ensuring that the student's unique attributes shine through
Final college/university list
Emphasis on application process — strategy, setting deadlines & getting things done
Decisions Options & Strategies utilized: EA, ED, SCEA, Priority, Rolling & Regular
Finalizing letters of recommendation
Nuanced positioning based on credentials
Interview preparation, including conducting mock interview sessions with constructive critiques on interview performance
Financial considerations
Evaluating final admissions options
Seniors complete the applications process, including personal statements, letters of recommendation, and essays
The senior year in high school is when university applications are submitted. Ivy Options can help students through the entire process.
Polishing of Personal Statements and Essays, ensuring consistency of theme and content, correct grammar and punctuation, and ensuring that the student's unique attributes shine through
Final college/university list
Emphasis on application process — strategy, setting deadlines & getting things done
Decisions Options & Strategies utilized: EA, ED, SCEA, Priority, Rolling & Regular
Finalizing letters of recommendation
Nuanced positioning based on credentials
Interview preparation, including conducting mock interview sessions with constructive critiques on interview performance
Financial considerations
Evaluating final admissions options
IVY OPTIONS LOCATION
Suite 304 Hassanicor Building
(same building as Roche Bobois)
Al Barsha 1
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
P.O. Box 503017
Tel: +971 55 225 0152
info@ivyoptions.com
IVY OPTIONS LOCATION
Suite 304 Hassanicor Building
(same building as Roche Bobois)
Al Barsha 1
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
P.O. Box 503017
Tel: +971 55 225 0152
info@ivyoptions.com
click map below for interactive google map
What Sets us Apart
Many consulting firms claim to get students into the best universities all over the world. We don’t differ in this regard, but unlike other firms, we have the credentials to substantiate this claim. Ivy Options helps students improve their applications and get into some of the best universities — not only in the United States, but all over the world. Some of the universities that our students were accepted to in the last year can be found below.
"Youth are not vessels to be filled but fires to be lit." - Plutarch
Suite 304, Hassanicor Building
(same building as Roche Bobois)
Al Barsha 1, Dubai, UAE
Tel: +971 55 225 0152
© 2017 Ivy Options, Inc.
Suite 304, Hassanicor Building
(same building as Roche Bobois)
Al Barsha 1, Dubai, UAE
Tel: +971 55 225 0152
© 2017 Ivy Options, Inc.
Suite 304, Hassanicor Building
(same building as Roche Bobois)
Al Barsha 1, Dubai, UAE
Tel: +971 55 225 0152
© 2017 Ivy Options, Inc.