Qingdao College Consulting
Qingdao– a young, ultra-modern Yellow Sea port city with a war-influenced history that has become one of the most liveable places in China. Known worldwide for its natural beauty, beaches, and beer, which dates back to its German occupation, the residents of Qingdao are familiar with excellence.
That’s why when students from Qingdao’s formidable high schools like the International School of Qingdao and the Yew Chung International School apply to colleges and universities, they aim for the best of the best. However, getting into these schools is no stroll down Golden Beach. It’s hard work, requiring creativity, dedication, and strategy, and if you aren’t familiar with the process or what you need to succeed, the game may be over before it starts.
But with IvySummit on your side, you’ll start the process four moves ahead of the competition, as we know the exact steps you must follow to reach the finish line with acceptance letters in your hand. We’ve been helping international students like you achieve their dreams for more than twenty years, and we can’t wait to get started helping you do the same.
Our Process
At IvySummit, we believe that each student is unique and that each application must be as unique as they are. That’s why we take the time to get to know each one of our students before beginning work on any application. In doing so, we hope to learn more about your life, your desires, and your interests. We will use this information to shape your applications, highlighting the best parts of you throughout the whole process.
This entails everything from choosing where you’ll apply to working on essays and perfecting all other parts of your application. It can be hard to balance all of this alone, but with IvySummit you won’t have to. Our process has produced results for over two decades, and we’ll ensure that it does the same for you. Learn more below, and contact us today to begin your college application journey.
Forming a College List
After getting to know you, one of the first things we help you do is decide where you’ll be submitting your applications. Though this can feel like an easy decision, as online resources and personal testimonies are plentiful, it is not wise to rely on these sources. They’re often biased, and they can lead you to a college list that does not maximize your chances for success.
You’re much better off working with IvySummit. Our college admissions experts have worked in this business for a long time, and they know the top universities better than anyone else. We’ll help you compare factors like campus culture, size, location, and program strength, and we’ll form a list that is the perfect mix of everything you’re looking for.
Area of Excellence
While getting to know you, our team will be on the lookout for what we call your area of excellence. This is that specific aspect of your profile that sets you apart from the average applicant, making you a stronger candidate for acceptance at elite institutions. Whether you’re an olympic-level athlete, a budding biochemist, or a concert pianist, everyone has something special which puts them above the competition.
At IvySummit, we believe that making this area of excellence central to your application is one of the keys to receiving an admission letter. As such, we will work with you to subtly, strategically emphasize this part of your profile throughout your application, and we will ensure that any college admissions counselor who reads your file will be required to circle your name for acceptance.
Extracurriculars
One section where we will certainly emphasize your area of excellence is your extracurricular section, where you’re required to list the activities you have participated in throughout high school. Further, while most students overlook this section and just blandly describe what the activity was, IvySummit students will use this section to shape their application as a whole, tying each activity into their overall narrative.
Together, we will demonstrate how each activity shaped who you are as well as how you positively affected each group you were a part of. By doing so, we will show your readers the type of person you are and will continue to be on their campus, whether that’s a leader, an athlete, a researcher, or all of the above.
Essays
Finally, your essays, the best opportunity to convince your dream schools that you are worthy to attend. This section is infamous because students often find it difficult to sum up their life experiences, motivations, and aspirations in essays usually shorter than 1000 words. We know it can feel difficult, but with IvySummit, it doesn’t have to.
The reason we spend time getting to know you and listening to your life stories is so that when the time comes to start on your essays, we know exactly which direction you should go. We’ll help you pick the prompts that best fit your profile, brainstorm ideas for each one, and edit your essays to perfection. We’ll make sure they’re original while easily comprehensible, and we’ll verify that, between your personal statement and supplemental essays, each school understands all sides of you.
Eager to get started? Contact us to learn more about how we’ll help you write your best college essays today.
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.
