College and University

It may seem like deja vu, but applying to college as a transfer student is different than applying as a high school senior. Not only do requirements differ in terms of standardized tests, recommendations, deadlines, and essays, but in many cases it can be more difficult to gain admission as a transfer student. IvyWise provides guidance and support for your transfer applications.

Our expertise in admissions counseling includes in-depth knowledge of and experience with the transfer admissions process. In 2010, 100% of our transfer students were admitted to one or more of their three top choice schools.

Our counselors will work with you one-on-one to:

• Determine whether transferring is the best option to help you reach your goals

• Identify what you are seeking from your undergraduate experience

• Discover the schools that will be a good fit for you to transfer into

• Apply to the schools, including guidance with the resume, essays, and more

Our counselors will advise you on the appropriate courses to take at your current institution to ensure a smooth transition to your transfer school, as well as suggest ways to make the most out of your time in your current school. Transfer students are welcome to utilize IvyWise services such as the Initial Consultation, as well as our long term programs and Application Review program.

Our counselors have experience advising students with learning disabilities, whether you are seeking specialty high schools and colleges with LD support or wanting to address learning disabilities in an application. We work hand-in-hand with your family and doctors to give your student the confidence and tools to achieve his or her goals. Our counselors are trained in reading and understanding psych-ed evaluations and how their results affect your child in and out of the classroom.

IvyWise helps make the college application process a productive and stress-free experience:

• We provide information, checklists, and reminders to keep your student on track.

• Your student's counselor will also stay in constant communication with your family, providing you with a recap of each IvyWise session so that you are always informed.

• Your family will have access to our Client Relations Manager, who will work closely with your family to answer any questions you may have and will supplement the support your child receives from his or her counselor.

The world of collegiate athletics can be complex. The IvyWise Athletics Program guides families through the intricacies that student athletes may face if they plan to compete inter-collegiately in NCAA Division I, II or III.

Our Athletics Program combines athletic recruitment with college admissions counseling. Your student's athletics counselor is an expert in athletics recruitment, including the NCAA Clearinghouse, recruiting rules, coach communications, scholarship issues, and more. In this program, your student's IvyWise athletics counselor will:

• Assess athletic goals

• Explain the role athletics will play in the admissions process

• Interview you and your student to clarify needs and goals

• Evaluate the student's competitive athletics history by reviewing videotapes

• Analyze performance statistics

• Observe the student's playing skills first-hand (depending on location)

• Solicit coach evaluations

• Match the student with the appropriate athletics level (Division I, II or III)

• Guide the student in preparing the athletics resume and highlight reel

• Guide the student in obtaining letters of recommendation

• Discuss college options after acceptances are received

The IvyWise Athletics Program is available independently or as a supplement to IvyWise's other college counseling programs.

Our counselors have worked with thousands of students, each with unique talents and aspirations. In recent years our students have applied to and been accepted to schools such as RISD, Juilliard, California Institute of the Arts, Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester, Parsons The New School for Design and Pratt Institute, among others.

Our counselors are experts at helping students identify and apply to the schools and programs that will be the best fit for a student's unique background and goals. For students applying to an art or music program, an IvyWise counselor can help you showcase your talents in a creative and engaging way and can provide feedback on your portfolios of extra materials (such as art work, recordings, written pieces, etc.), while explaining how these supplements fit into the larger application picture. As part of our team approach, your portfolio or supplement will be reviewed by our team of counselors and advisors, including former admissions officers and deans of admission.

IvyWise can provide customized, in-depth research to give your student an edge when preparing for interviews, applications, campus visits, and essay writing. Our research services can also help your student identify top-choice summer programs, extracurricular activities, academic and research opportunities, and schools.

Created by our research team, each expansive research report is tailored to your student, taking into account his or her individual background, interests, and goals. This report can help your student identify why a school or program is a good fit and what contributions he or she would make to the classroom and community. Each report can be custom built to include the information that is important to your student, such as:

• Academic offerings, curriculum, study requirements, and specific courses and professors

• Career development and internship opportunities

• Athletics, clubs, student organizations

• Special interests including music, art, and drama, as well as audition and portfolio requirements

• Campus life including housing, dining, resources, facilities, and more

• Community service

• Study abroad programs

• Student publications and media outlets

• School history and traditions

• Location and environment

• Culture and social issues

IvyWise research services are available independently or as a supplement to IvyWise's other counseling programs.

IvyWise has partnered with a leading UK higher education consultancy to support families who want to apply to universities in the UK. Your counselor will advise students on all aspects of the UCAS form, as well as all aspects of applications to private universities or colleges, while also providing guidance on essays, references and more. Our IvyWise UK counselor is knowledgeable about and counsels students on unique UK requirements, such as predicted grades and Firm and Insurance offers.

Students may work with IvyWise to apply to UK institutions independent of or in addition to their work with IvyWise in applying to US schools.

Gap years are more popular than ever. IvyWise helps you determine if a gap year would be right for you. Our counselors will advise you on post-graduate options and recommend opportunities that will fuel your passions.

Whether you intend to spend your time traveling, working, volunteering, or learning, our counselors will work with you one-on-one to help you make the most of this time and experience. You can continue to work with your counselor for college admissions counseling as well.

We believe a college education is critical to a student's success; however, many students do not have access to accurate information and quality admissions counseling. In an effort to address this and give back to the community, IvyWise offers pro bono services to selected students who will benefit from the guidance and admissions expertise provided by our counselors. We provide pro bono counseling opportunities for domestic students in 11th and 12th grades.

To be considered for a full pro bono program, please submit your application no later then February 1st of the Junior year. Applications will still be accepted after that date, however, you will not be eligible for full services. All information will be reviewed only by our executive team and be held in the strictest confidence. Families who wish to apply for our counseling scholarships should submit the following information:

• Cover letter explaining reasons why student would benefit from an IvyWise counseling scholarship

• All transcripts

• All ACT, PSAT, SAT, SAT Subject Test, and AP scores

• List and brief description of awards, honors and achievements

• List and brief description of extracurricular activities, internships and part-time jobs, including position/involvement with each

• Other materials which demonstrate the student's attributes and skills, such as art, writing and music

• If student is enrolled at a non-public high school, scholarships and financial aid student receives

• Parents' tax return(s) from most recent calendar year

• Admission goals including list of targeted schools

• How you heard about Ivywise

Materials may be sent via postal mail, fax, or email:
200 W 57th Street, Suite 803
New York, NY 10019
Fax: 212-262-4100
Email: inquiries@ivywise.com