College Admissions Counselor & Consulting
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- Late juniors and seniors preparing or actively applying to college who need school-list, testing, recommender, essay, and deadline support for selective colleges
- 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. Ivy Ready is Bay Area–based and serves students nationwide through focused virtual advising
- Students in grades 9–10 can begin with Early Planning, a dedicated path for course selection, activity strategy, and a four-year roadmap.
For juniors
Finish testing, shape the list, secure recommenders, plan ED/EA, and enter summer with essay momentum.
For seniors
Prioritize essays and supplements, finalize the list, manage deadlines, interviews and aid, and submit the strongest application possible.
Services for Undergraduate Applicants
Support Packages
Essays-only, Comprehensive, or Full Application Support for juniors and seniors preparing or actively applying to college.
Application Evaluation
A focused review of your current application strategy and materials before you submit.
Hourly Consultation
On-demand help for essays, recommendations, and application tasks.
Early Planning
A separate path for grades 9–10: course selection, activity strategy, and a four-year roadmap.
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?
Most families come to us in late junior year or senior year for application support: school list, testing finish, recommenders, essays, and deadlines. If the student is in 9th or 10th grade, Early Planning is available as a dedicated path for course selection, activity strategy, and a four-year roadmap. If you are starting late, we still help you use the time you have.
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
- 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.
- College Application Checklist
Every task from first draft to submit—organized by deadline and category.