The Ivy Ready Impact
Ivy Ready mentors help applicants compete for selective admissions. These outcomes are organized by tier (Core Ivy League, Ivy-equivalent peers, and elite liberal arts feeders) to reflect how "Ivy-ready" is commonly understood. Student outcomes above are directional estimates, not a guarantee, and are updated annually.
Select University Outcomes
Acceptance rates below are directional and updated periodically. Partner with our team to navigate each school's priorities, build a compelling narrative, and execute a winning application plan.
Harvard University
- National Rate
- 3.59%
- Ivy Ready Rate
- 21.5%
- Impact
- 6x
Yale University
- National Rate
- 4.6%
- Ivy Ready Rate
- 23.0%
- Impact
- 5x
Princeton University
- National Rate
- 4.62%
- Ivy Ready Rate
- 23.1%
- Impact
- 5x
Columbia University
- National Rate
- 4.29%
- Ivy Ready Rate
- 30.0%
- Impact
- 7x
University of Pennsylvania
- National Rate
- 4.9%
- Ivy Ready Rate
- 24.5%
- Impact
- 5x
Brown University
- National Rate
- 5.65%
- Ivy Ready Rate
- 28.3%
- Impact
- 5x
Cornell University
- National Rate
- 8.41%
- Ivy Ready Rate
- 50.5%
- Impact
- 6x
Dartmouth College
- National Rate
- 6.03%
- Ivy Ready Rate
- 30.2%
- Impact
- 5x
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- National Rate
- 4.52%
- Ivy Ready Rate
- 18.1%
- Impact
- 4x
Stanford University
- National Rate
- 3.61%
- Ivy Ready Rate
- 28.9%
- Impact
- 8x
California Institute of Technology
- National Rate
- 2.3%
- Ivy Ready Rate
- 13.8%
- Impact
- 6x
University of Chicago
- National Rate
- 4.1%
- Ivy Ready Rate
- 24.6%
- Impact
- 6x
Duke University
- National Rate
- 4.8%
- Ivy Ready Rate
- 28.8%
- Impact
- 6x
Johns Hopkins University
- National Rate
- 6.0%
- Ivy Ready Rate
- 30.0%
- Impact
- 5x
Amherst College
- National Rate
- 7.0%
- Ivy Ready Rate
- 42.0%
- Impact
- 6x
Williams College
- National Rate
- 10.0%
- Ivy Ready Rate
- 50.0%
- Impact
- 5x
UC Berkeley
- National Rate
- 11.0%
- Ivy Ready Rate
- 52.0%
- Impact
- 5x
| University | Acceptance Rate | Ivy Ready Acceptance Rate | Ivy Ready Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard University | 3.59% | 21.5% | 6x |
| Yale University | 4.6% | 23.0% | 5x |
| Princeton University | 4.62% | 23.1% | 5x |
| Columbia University | 4.29% | 30.0% | 7x |
| University of Pennsylvania | 4.9% | 24.5% | 5x |
| Brown University | 5.65% | 28.3% | 5x |
| Cornell University | 8.41% | 50.5% | 6x |
| Dartmouth College | 6.03% | 30.2% | 5x |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 4.52% | 18.1% | 4x |
| Stanford University | 3.61% | 28.9% | 8x |
| California Institute of Technology | 2.3% | 13.8% | 6x |
| University of Chicago | 4.1% | 24.6% | 6x |
| Duke University | 4.8% | 28.8% | 6x |
| Johns Hopkins University | 6.0% | 30.0% | 5x |
| Amherst College | 7.0% | 42.0% | 6x |
| Williams College | 10.0% | 50.0% | 5x |
| UC Berkeley | 11.0% | 52.0% | 5x |
How We Calculate These Figures
The acceptance rates shown above reflect outcomes from Ivy Ready students who applied to each institution over multiple application cycles. Figures represent the share of coached applicants who received an offer of admission and are presented as directional estimates — not guarantees — updated as new cohort data becomes available. Individual results depend on a range of factors including academic profile, positioning decisions, and application timing.
See the Strategy Behind the Results
Browse the full student success stories or read longer admissions case studies to see how strategy translates into application positioning.
Cornell University
Engineering · Marcus T. · Public High School, California
Challenge
Robotics and research appeared disconnected.
Strategy
Built a clear engineering narrative around his strongest work.
Result
Admitted Early Decision to Cornell Engineering
Williams College
Political Economy · Priya S. · Private High School, New England
Challenge
The application leaned too heavily on legacy.
Strategy
Repositioned the case around independent intellectual merit and fit.
Result
Admitted Regular Decision to Williams College
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