Chongqing College Consulting
Just upstream from the awe-inspiring Three Gorges region where the powerful Yangtze river cuts through mighty mountain passes like a hot knife lies the spectacular city of Chongqing. Known for its beautiful mountain and river scenery, this inland city is one of China’s most important, an economic powerhouse sometimes dubbed “Fog City” for the characteristic mountain fog that often blankets it throughout the year.
In Chongqing, students grow up learning about the long and storied history of their city and country at sites like the Great Hall of the People and the Three Gorges Museum. Further, at prestigious high schools like the Yew Chung International School of Chongqing, Harrow Chongqing, and the KL International School of Chongqing, students prepare to bring their unique life experiences to top universities in the United States and around the world.
But as motivated and knowledgeable as you may be, the college admissions process can still be difficult, with many different time-consuming steps and decisions to make along the way. If you make a wrong move, you could hurt your chances for admission beyond repair. That’s why each year IvySummit offers our services to international students like you to be your guide through the process and set you up for success. Curious? Learn more below and contact us today for more information.
Our Strategy
IvySummit is not your ordinary college admissions consulting firm. We’re a team of college admissions experts and professionals hailing from top universities around the world who have been helping students like you get into the colleges of your dreams for more than twenty years. Our strategy has proven results, and we’re ready to put it to use to help you achieve your goals.
It all starts with our fundamental belief that each student is unique and that each application they submit must reflect that uniqueness. There is no one-size-fits all way to acceptance at a top university, so we take the time to get to know each of our clients individually. We learn what motivates you, what your strengths are, and we use that information to create an application that will stand out, highlighting the best parts of your character and giving you the best chance at acceptance.
Shaping a College List
One of the first decisions we will help you make in the college admissions process is often oversimplified: deciding where you’ll apply. Most students simply apply to the top schools or those where their friends are applying, but this method is risky. Unless you’re lucky, there’s a good chance that this will lead you to missed opportunities and potential heartbreak.
A good college list is well-thought-out, considering all of the different characteristics of all of the potential colleges you’re thinking about. It balances your interests with your ambition, while ensuring you have good backups that you would be happy with if your top schools don’t work out.
We help you make these considerations, as our experts have been in this field for a long time and know the ins and outs of each school you may apply to. Together, we’ll build a list that perfectly matches your preferences in terms of program, location, culture, and more– one that maximizes your chance of admission at each school on the list.
Area of Excellence
A core part of our strategy involves highlighting what we call your area of excellence. As mentioned, at IvySummit, we take the time to get to know each one of our clients on an individual level, and this includes discovering your area of excellence. This is the term we use to refer to that particular thing that sets you apart from your peers, that makes you special.
Whether you have designed award-winning robots, competed in history competitions, or are a standout student leader, we will find your area of excellence and make it central to your application. Strategically and creatively, we will mention it throughout each section, ensuring that the college admissions officers reading your profile know exactly why you stand out and merit an acceptance letter from their school
Essays
Naturally, highlighting your area of excellence begins in your essays, but that’s not everything involved in this important section. Your essays give you the opportunity to tell your personal story directly to the schools you apply to. Beyond the grades, test scores, or activities, your essays are where they look to see who you are, if you would fit in at their school, and whether they should accept you.
We know, it sounds like a lot of pressure, but we’ve been helping students do this for years, and we’ll be right by your side throughout the entire process. We’ll help you tell stories that exemplify who you are, weaving your experiences together across the various essays so that the college sees every side of you in the best light. Together, we’ll convince them that they need you on their campus, and when your acceptance letters start to roll in, it won’t even be a surprise.
Extracurriculars
Finally, the extracurricular section, one as important as it is overlooked. When asked to list what you did outside of class during high school, most students respond by simply explaining the activity or club they participated in, leaving admissions counselors wanting more.
But your extracurricular section, with IvySummit’s assistance, will satisfy the readers’ every desire, explaining in concise detail exactly how you helped lead your team to the championship or make your community a better place. You’ll show them exactly how you’ll impact their campus through your future extracurriculars there, and they’ll know that you’re special and deserve to be accepted.
Contact us today to learn more about our services, and let’s get started on your college applications journey together.
IvySummit is a premier college consulting firm with a proven track record in expertly guiding students from across the globe through the complex and nuanced college application process. Our specialized focus lies in helping students achieve their aspirations of gaining admission to Ivy League institutions and other esteemed universities in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. With our persistent commitment to excellence, we provide tailored guidance and support to ensure our clients stand out and thrive in the highly competitive world of college admissions.
At IvySummit, our commitment lies in discovering the perfect match for our clients and supporting them wholeheartedly on their path to success. We strive to understand their unique aspirations and provide expert guidance, empowering them to embark on a transformative journey towards achieving their dreams.
