Xi’an College Consulting
Lying on the south bank of the Wei River, overlooked by the mighty Qin Mountains, Xi’an has been one of the most important cities in China for millennia. Previously home to the ruling houses of the Zhou, Qin, Han, and Tang dynasties, it has served as the country’s western capital throughout its storied past. This incredible history and its breathtaking beauty has made Xi’an one of China’s most popular tourist destinations.
But much more than a tourist city, Xi’an has become a key industrial and academic center in Western China over the years. Home to many powerful companies and more than 60 universities, Xi’an also hosts many prestigious high schools that consistently send students to colleges across the world. Hailing from schools like Xi’an Gaoxin No. 1 High School, Xian Liangjiatan International School, and Xi’an International School, Xi’an’s internationally-focused students are highly educated and eager to get into the best universities they possibly can.
However, applying to top global universities without a guide can be as difficult as trying to scale the Xi’an City Wall without a ladder. With each school having different requirements, deadlines, and desires, it’s important to have someone familiar with the process to give you the best chance at admission. That’s where IvySummit comes in. We have decades of experience helping students like you craft their perfect college applications, and we’re eager to help you do the same. Learn more below, and contact us today to begin your journey to the top.
Our Strategy
At IvySummit, we pride ourselves on our strategy that we’ve perfected over many years. But unlike most college admissions consulting firms, this does not involve a one-size-fits-all list of things that your application must include. On the contrary, we believe that each student’s application needs to be as unique as they are.
That’s why we take the time to get to know our students, so we can provide them with the best personalized advice that we can. From there, we help decide what parts of your profile should be central to your application and how to highlight your best characteristics. Our dedicated professionals have been doing this for years, and they’re ready to help you through every step of your application process.
Essays
The most important step of this process is undoubtedly ensuring that your essays are up to par. That’s because even more than your test scores or grades, admissions counselors look to your essays to see what kind of person you are and determine whether or not you would fit in on their campus. They want to hear about your life experiences, how they’ve shaped you as a human being, and what your motivations are for the future.
This can feel difficult to convey in just a few hundred words, we know, but our experts have years of experience, and they know exactly how to ensure your success. They’ll help you choose your prompts, brainstorm, and execute. They’ll make sure you strike the right balance of creativity and strategy, making sure that you tell your whole story in an original way. With the experience of IvySummit on your side, writing your essays will feel like a breeze.
Area of Excellence
Xi’an’s most famous attraction is the Terracotta Warriors of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China. From afar, these ancient statues form a menacing army, but up close, you can see that each one of them is a stunning work of art and that no two warriors are alike.
Similar to the Terracotta Warriors, at IvySummit we believe that no two profiles are alike and that each student has something special that makes them a little different from everyone else. This is what we call your area of excellence. It’s the unique thing about you that makes you stand out from the competition, and part of our strategy is making this area of excellence central to your application.
From subtly highlighting it in your essays to shaping it with your activities section, we believe that this is your secret weapon to receiving admissions letters from the schools of your dreams. Admissions counselors are constantly on the lookout for students who are special, and together we’ll show them why you’re exactly what they’re looking for.
Building a College List
However, before we get to all that, we’ll help you make a key decision that is often overlooked when discussing college applications: where to apply. Building a good college list requires more consideration than you might think. More than choosing schools at random or because of their rank on some website, it requires assessing your interests, ambitions, and preferences.
Universities, even the best ones, vary drastically across a number of different factors– location, academic culture, social life, and more. To help you choose which ones are best for you, our experienced team will explain the characteristics of each school you’re considering, suggesting new ones that we think may fit your preferences. From there, together we’ll craft a college list that matches your profile perfectly, setting you up for success.
Extracurriculars
Returning to your application, aside from your essays and academics, colleges pay especially close attention to what you’ve done outside of the classroom, doing so to see how you found your place in your community and evaluate whether you would fit into theirs.
To demonstrate that you’d make an excellent addition to any campus, rather than just describing what you were a part of, we will use your extracurricular section to describe exactly how you impacted each activity on your list. Whether you led your team to a championship or performed more research hours than any other student in town, we’ll make sure that the admissions counselors reading your profile know exactly what you bring to the table.
Our strategy has proved successful year after year, and we know that it can help you as well. If you want to try your luck at the world’s top universities, increase your odds with IvySummit. Reach out today to get started.
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.
