College Admissions Counseling Services
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Whether you need a fast evaluation, a grade-level roadmap, or end-to-end application support, our former admissions officers tailor the plan to your goals, timeline, and target schools.
Former admissions officer
Your advisor is a former admissions officer. The plan is shaped by how selective schools actually read applications.
One advisor throughout
The same advisor stays with the student. No rotating junior team or account-manager handoff.
Boutique caseload
Client loads stay small on purpose, so the plan is built around one student instead of a templated program.
Meetings are by video. Ivy Ready is Bay Area based and works with families nationwide.
Browse by Student Type
For high school applicants
Undergraduate Applicants
End-to-end admissions support for high school students targeting selective colleges. Late junior year and senior year work covers school list, essays, recommenders, and deadlines.
For juniors
Finish testing, shape the list, secure recommenders, and enter summer with essay momentum.
For seniors
Prioritize essays and supplements, finalize the list, and submit the strongest application you can with the time left.
Students in grades 9–10 can begin with Early Planning, a separate path for courses, activities, and a four-year roadmap.
Explore undergraduate supportCommunity college and 4-year transfers
Transfer Applicants
Specialized guidance for community college students and 4-year transfer applicants.
Explore transfer supportMBA, law, policy, and other grad programs
Graduate School Applicants
Expert strategy for MBA, law, public policy, and other selective graduate programs.
Explore graduate supportAMCAS, AACOMAS, secondaries, and MMI
Medical School Applicants
AMCAS and AACOMAS application strategy, secondary essays, and MMI preparation from former admissions officers.
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Structured engagement
Support Packages
Structured packages with unlimited essay support and guided delivery. The three packages are Essays-only, Comprehensive, and Full Application Support. We recommend the right package on the consult.
Application Evaluation
A focused review of your current application strategy and materials.
Best when: You already have a draft or list and want a sharp read before you submit.
View detailsHourly Consultation
On-demand help for essays, recommendations, and application tasks.
Best when: You need scoped help on a specific decision or piece of writing.
View detailsEarly Planning
Grade-level roadmap, course selection, and activity planning to stay on track.
Best when: The student is in grades 9 or 10 and still shaping the four-year path.
View detailsWhat Happens After You Book
Step 1
Share the real constraints
On the free consultation, we start with grade, timeline, target schools, and what is already in motion.
Step 2
Match the engagement
We recommend a support package, a focused evaluation, hourly work, or Early Planning based on that picture.
Step 3
Work with one advisor
Once your engagement begins, your advisor stays with you throughout the scope of your work together.
Helpful Resources
- Early College Planning | Ivy Ready
Expert guidance for 9th–10th graders: course selection, extracurricular strategy, and a four-year plan from former admissions officers.
- 11th-12th Grade Application Execution Sheet
Assign owners, internal target dates, completion checks, and proof for the current stage.
- Grade 11 Testing Plan
Build a junior-year test prep timeline aligned to your target schools.
Not sure where to start?
Tell us your timeline and target schools. We’ll recommend the right service and next steps.
Schedule a free consultation