College Admissions Counselor & Consulting
Book a Free ConsultationWho This Is For
- High school students in grades 9–12 building toward college applications at selective schools
- Students targeting Ivy League admissions consulting, top-25, or other highly competitive programs who want expert, individualized strategy
- Families who want a clear, evidence-based plan — not just feedback — across school selection, positioning, and every piece of the application
- Families searching for college counselors near me — IvyReady is Bay Area–based and serves students nationwide through focused virtual advising
Services for Undergraduate Applicants
Application Evaluation
A focused review of your current application strategy and materials.
Early Planning
Grade-level roadmap, course selection, and activity planning to stay on track.
Hourly Consultation
On-demand help for essays, recommendations, and application tasks.
Support Packages
Structured packages with unlimited essay support and guided delivery.
What Our Students Achieve
"Our students have earned admission to every Ivy League school and dozens of other highly selective institutions — not by luck, but by building strategically from the start."
"Students who engaged with Ivy Ready's full planning process saw Early Action acceptance rates at their target schools well above the national average."
Frequently Asked Questions
When should a high school student start working with an admissions consultant?
The earlier the better — ideally in 9th or 10th grade for early planning, course selection, and activity strategy. For essay and application support, most students begin in the spring of junior year or summer before senior year. Even if you're starting late, we can help you make the most of the time available.
Do you work with students applying to Ivy League and other highly selective schools?
Yes. Ivy Ready was built specifically for students targeting top-tier schools. Our coaches are former admissions officers from highly selective institutions who understand exactly what those committees are looking for — and how to position each applicant to stand out.
What's the difference between Essays-Only and Full Application Support?
Essays-Only is ideal for families who are managing most of the logistics themselves but want expert coaching and editing on the personal statement and supplements. Full Application Support is our flagship — a consultant-led engagement that covers school list strategy, positioning, timelines, and every piece of the application. We'll help you choose the right fit on your free consultation call.
How is Ivy Ready different from larger admissions firms?
Ivy Ready is boutique by design. You work directly with a former admissions officer — not a rotating team or junior coach — throughout your entire engagement. We keep client loads deliberately small so that every student gets individualized strategy, not a templated program.
Not sure where you stand?
Take our 5-minute admissions strategy quiz to identify your biggest gaps before you apply.
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Tell us your grade level, target schools, and timeline. We'll recommend the right service and next steps — no commitment required.
Resources for Undergraduate Applicants
- College Application Timeline (11th–12th Grade)
Month-by-month tasks for testing, essays, recommendations, and submissions.
- Grade 11 Testing Plan
Build a junior-year test prep timeline aligned to your target schools.
- College Application Checklist
Every task from first draft to submit—organized by deadline and category.