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IvyWise is a college admissions consulting firm founded in 1998 by Dr. Kat Cohen. The company offers personalized college admissions counseling services to students around the world, aiming to enhance their academic profiles and improve their chances of admission to top universities; primary, secondary, independent, and boarding schools; and graduate programs.


IvyWise's team consists of former admissions officers – each with at least 3 years of experience – and experienced consultants who tailor strategies for each student. They augment their services with resources such as webinars, blogs, and virtual workshops to support students and families throughout the college admissions process.

About Company

IvyWise’s services include comprehensive college counseling, where counselors assist students from freshman to senior year with course selection, extracurricular planning, summer program selection, and overall academic strategy. With a success rate of 4x, their team boasts over 400 years of admissions experience and at least 28 former admissions officers to provide expert insights and personalized strategies to maximize each student's potential and chances of admission to their desired schools. Application guidance helps students craft compelling applications, including school selection, essay writing, interview preparation, and application review. Customized tutoring for standardized tests like the SAT, ACT, and AP exams is also available, tailored to each student's academic needs and learning style.


IvyWise further offers academic advising and tutoring in various subjects to help students achieve their best grades, including ongoing tutoring and support for specific projects or challenging courses. They also assist with extracurricular and leadership development, helping students identify and pursue activities that align with their interests and enhance their applications, including research mentorships and publishing.

IvyWise Score

IvyWise Review

Despite their longevity, IvyWise receives a score of only 2 in reputation, with 7 independent third-party reviews. Its 4x success rate, however, gives it a strong 5 in results, which are driven by its perfect 5 scores in team quality (at least 28 former admissions officers employed), team size (32 college consultants), and combined institutional knowledge (400 years of combined industry knowledge, according to their website), solidifying its place as a leader in the industry. They receive a 4 in web presence, with a 2nd page Google organic search result. Finally, IvyWise earns a near-perfect 4.5 as an educational influencer with a strong showing of over 18,500 YouTube subscribers and 669 Twitter followers. Final score is 4.21, demonstrating their strength as an industry leader.

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