Dongguan College Consulting
A city so renowned for its manufacturing importance that it has been dubbed “The world’s factory”, Dongguan offers so much more. Sitting in China’s iconic Pearl River Delta region, it is rich with history, culture, and education. Home to prestigious universities in its own right, each fall Dongguan also sends hundreds of high school students to top colleges around the world, especially in the United States.
This comes as no surprise since it is home to some of China’s best international high schools like the QSI International School of Dongguan as well as the International School of Dongguan. For Dongguan’s students wishing to attend universities abroad, this is both a blessing and a curse. It is a blessing because you are some of the most sought-after students with a reputation for excellence, but this also breeds intense competition.
Making yourself stand out can be difficult alone, but that’s where IvySummit comes in. We know exactly how to use your unique experiences to craft an application that is above the rest. With us by your side, you’ll catch the eye of admissions counselors everywhere you send your application so that, when admissions letters come around, you’ll have your pick of the lot. Learn more about our process below, and contact us to get started today.
Our Process
Here at IvySummit, we’ve been helping students get into their dream schools for over twenty years. We credit our success to a number of different things, but one of the most important reasons is our fundamental belief that each student is unique and that their application should reflect that uniqueness. That’s why, unlike other agencies that purport to have a one-size-fits-all application that they force each student to go along with, our team of professionals works with each of our students to shape their one-of-a-kind application.
It’s also why we take the time to understand our students on a deeper level. We want to hear your stories, motivations, and aspirations because all of this helps us be better prepared to take your application to the next level. We’re proud of our process, and we offer a number of services to make sure that your college application journey goes as smoothly as possible. Read more about them below, and if you’re curious, don’t hesitate to reach out!
Making a College List
One of the first decisions we help you make is where you’ll be sending your applications. It may seem simple, but there is more to this than meets the eye. At IvySummit, we encourage our students not to merely apply where their friends are applying or only to their dream schools. Together, we will build your list based on a number of different considerations.
We’ll first ask you a number of different questions: what size campus you’re looking for, what parts of the world draw your eye, what programs are you most interested in, what sort of campus life are you attracted to? And from there, our college admissions experts will use their profound knowledge of schools around the US and abroad to help you determine where you would best fit in. From there, together we’ll craft a list of schools that balances your ambitions with your interests and ensures that you’ll love everywhere you get in.
We’re also there to help you decide between the numerous schools you will eventually be accepted to, but that’s a question for later.
Intellectual Vitality
While we wholeheartedly believe in making your application as original as possible, there are a few things that we think are necessary to show in each one we submit. Intellectual vitality is one such idea. To us, showing your intellectual vitality means showing your insatiable curiosity and deep-seated thirst for knowledge. It means conveying through your application that you want to attend college because you desire to learn as much as you can about the world around you, and doing so in a genuine way.
We emphasize this because, when you apply to the best colleges and universities, those in charge of admissions are looking to see if you’re up to the challenge academically. Courses at these schools can be difficult, and more than just looking at grades and GPA, they want to ensure that each student they admit is not just able but excited to attend class each day and learn. That’s why we’ll subtly weave intellectual vitality into your application, showing your chosen schools that you cannot wait to begin learning there as soon as possible.
Essays
Your essays are the most important part of your application, bar none. They are where every college admissions counselor will look to decide whether you’re worthy of an acceptance letter. This is because, even more than your numbers, what you put in your essays truly shows them who you are and what is important to you.
It sounds like a lot of pressure, we know, but you have no reason to fear. Our IvySummit consultants have been helping students like you write incredible essays for years. There’s no quick trick or easy way out, but we are experts at knowing exactly what to highlight from your life experience and helping you tell your story in a creative and strategic way.
You don’t need to be Shakespeare, but it is important to make your essays stand out. We know how to do so, and we can’t wait to help you get started.
Extracurriculars
Everyone knows that essays are important, but the importance of the extracurricular section is often overlooked. All high school students participate in activities, but not all of them know how to describe their activities like you will.
At IvySummit, we believe that your extracurricular section should tie into your overall narrative, giving the application reader even more context to your life that perhaps you couldn’t fit anywhere else. It’s about showing how you had an impact on each community that you were a part of, making them think that they need you on their campus as soon as possible.
For us, extracurriculars are the cherry on top of your application, where you’ll be sure to stand above the competition everywhere you apply.
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.
