Nanjing College Consulting
A few hundred kilometers up the mighty Yangtze river from Shanghai lies the stunning city of Nanjing. A former capital city of China, modern Nanjing remains an important center of history and culture. Those who live there are surrounded by poignant reminders of Nanjing’s past while caught up in the everyday hustle and bustle of the Golden City’s present.
They are also undoubtedly surrounded by students. Nanjing has the highest ratio of college students to total population among all cities in China, and it has the fifth-largest scientific research output of any city on the planet. But Nanjing’s excellence in education is not just at the university level. Its impressive high schools like the Nanjing International School, Nanjing Foreign Language School, and the British School of Nanjing consistently send extraordinary students to top-ranked universities around the world, especially in America.
However, American colleges can only take so many students, and with all of these impressive students, it can be hard to make your application stand out. But fret not; IvySummit is here to help with everything from choosing where you’ll apply to finishing your last essays. Curious? Learn more below and contact us today to get started.
Our Process
At IvySummit, we’ve been in this business for more than two decades, and we pride ourselves on being different. While most college admissions consulting firms will tell you that they have a system that works for everyone no matter your background or interests, we believe that each application we help shape should be as unique as the student submitting it.
That’s why the first thing we do when you enlist our help is get to know you. We want to hear your stories, see what drives you, and understand where you want to go in life. From there, we help you make decisions that align with your goals and craft an application that highlights all of the best parts of you.
We know it seems hard, but our professionals have years of experience, and we’re ready to help ensure that you attend a college that is as incredible as you are.
Building a College List
Once we’ve gotten to know you, one of the first decisions we must make is where you’ll send your applications. Though this may seem simple, colleges and universities are as diverse as the students who populate them, differing immensely in all sorts of ways, and finding ones that are a good fit for you can be difficult.
But whether you prefer schools that are bigger or smaller, urban or rural, public or private, even more social or more academically-focused, our experts are familiar with all of the differences of the schools you’re considering, and they’ll help build the perfect list for you. It’ll match your ambitions, preferences, and skills, and together we’ll maximize your chance of acceptance to each school we’ve put down.
Intellectual Vitality
As previously mentioned, at IvySummit, we believe that each student’s profile is unique; however, there is one thing that must be present in your application if you want to apply to the best colleges and universities: intellectual vitality. Essentially, you must show each school that you love to learn.
At top schools, college admissions counselors are looking for all types of people to fill the ranks of their classes each fall, from athletes to future politicians to researchers. But with the rigor of the course load at these schools, they need to be certain that each student accepted not only can handle the learning required but loves it.
They want to see passion, curiosity, and a drive to know more than you can ever possibly understand, and with IvySummit on your side, they’ll see all of that and more in your application.
Extracurriculars
We believe that the extracurriculars section is where you can begin to truly set yourself apart from the competition. Anyone who applies to college must briefly list what they did outside of the classroom in high school, but how you do so matters. Average students blandly explain the activity or what their position was, but you are not average.
With our guidance, you’ll know how to maximize every word they allow to show in concise detail exactly how you impacted the activities you were a part of. You’ll tie it into your greater profile and narrative, and college admissions officers will clearly be able to see how you will be a positive force on their campus. It’s not easy, but with the right strategy, we’ll turn this section into your secret weapon, giving you a considerable advantage over other students.
Essays
We’ll be the first to tell you: as important as the extracurricular section is, your essays are five times more impactful. Beyond your measurables– grades, test scores, etc.– essays are where admissions officers look to see who you really are.
They want to understand the experiences you’ve had, how they’ve shaped you as a person, what you are motivated to do in the future, and how a good college experience factors into that plan. By yourself, it can be difficult to fit the response to just one of these into a few hundred words, but including all of them can feel next to impossible.
However, our professionals have been helping students find the right stories to tell, values to emphasize, and moments to highlight for years. They’ll help you do the same originally, creatively, but also strategically, setting you up to receive the acceptance letters from the schools of your dreams. Reach out today to begin your college admissions journey with IvySummit!
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.
