IvyWise
Elevation Experience
What Is the IvyWise Elevation Experience?
The IvyWise Elevation Experience is a curated, luxury service designed to streamline and elevate the college visit experience for families.
“College visits are often one of the most stressful parts of the admissions journey — but they’re also one of the best opportunities for parents and students to truly connect. Our Elevation Experience tours remove the hassle of traditional travel and the pressure of planning, allowing families to focus on what really matters: bonding and gaining expert insight that enhances every step of their college prep. We take the stress out of the process and help families make the most of this important time together.” – Dr. Kat Cohen, IvyWise Founder and CEO.
Each college tour is led by at least one member of IvyWise’s expert team of former admissions officers and supported by a dedicated tour coordinator. These personalized, high-touch experiences offer students tailored journeys to top selective universities — helping them build informed, balanced college lists and demonstrate interest in their top-choice institutions.
What Does the IvyWise Elevation Experience Include?
One or more IvyWise admissions counselors — each with firsthand experience in both evaluating applicants at a top U.S. university and serving as a director of admissions at one of the schools on the tour — will accompany families throughout the trip. With personalized coaching before, during, and after each visit, families will gain maximum value from every stop on their tour.
“Touring campuses under expert guidance empowers families to make confident, informed choices. The unrivaled access students will get to admissions counselors is what truly sets this experience apart. They’re not just touring campuses — they’re gaining a strategic edge in the admissions process with personalized insights at every stop. This kind of access is ideal when the goal is admission to the most selective institutions.” – Christine Chu, IvyWise Counselor and Former Assistant Director of Admissions at Yale and Georgetown Universities.
The four-day inaugural tour launches in October 2025 from New York City aboard a private Gulfstream G650 jet and includes selective Northeast colleges such as Columbia, NYU, Princeton, Yale, Harvard, MIT, and Georgetown. Accommodations will be at five-star hotels or resorts, such as the Four Seasons, complete with VIP concierge service and curated dining experiences.
Students will receive customized research reports for every school on the itinerary, including information on academic programs, professors, research opportunities, clubs, and activities of interest — all tailored to the student’s individual needs and profile. These reports prepare students to write their applications and get ready for interviews and are a critical tool in the admissions process.
Follow–on services include comprehensive Application Reviews for seniors, and lower grade students will receive Strategic Planning Sessions, providing roadmaps of what they need to do between now and when they apply.