Hanoi, Vietnam College Consulting
Along the mighty Red River lies Hanoi, Vietnam’s historic and vibrant capital– a place where ancient pagodas contrast with modern skyscrapers and the scent of street food mixes with sounds of scooters weaving through busy streets. From its peaceful lakes to the energetic Old Quarter, Hanoi is timeless yet ever-evolving, constantly pushing towards the future. A major reason for this is, as the cultural and educational heart of Vietnam, Hanoi is home to some of the country’s most ambitious and globally focused students.
Hailing from prestigious schools like The United Nations International School of Hanoi,
Westlink International School, TH School, and more, Hanoi’s students embody the best parts of their city, and they always dream big. This is never more true than during the college admissions process, as Hanoians consistently apply to the world’s best universities.
At IvySummit, we understand your passion, and we’re here to help you achieve this goal. With personalized guidance and professional expertise helping students gain admission to top schools around the globe, we’re ready to help you turn your unique experiences into a compelling college application that will open doors for you all over the world.
Our Process
IvySummit was founded more than two decades ago and has been helping students navigate the turbulent and often complicated college admissions process ever since. We are a team of alumni, educators, consultants, and ex-admissions officers who have attended the world’s best universities, and our experience in this business is unmatched.
But what makes us even more special is our process. We don’t claim to have one fill-in-the-blank essay or file that will get you into your dream school. Rather, we believe that each student’s application should be as unique as they are, and our job is to guide you through the process and make your profile stand out. To do this, we get to know each and every one of our students, asking about your stories, motivations, and aspirations, enabling us to better advise you along the way.
Read more about our process below, and contact us today to begin your college admissions journey together.
Building a College List
One of the first steps in the application process is deciding where you want to apply. Though it may seem simple at first, building the perfect college list takes more effort than you might think. Colleges, even the best ones, vary based on so many different characteristics, such as culture, program strengths, size, climate, and more. And if you don’t apply to ones that fit your preferences, you could end up at a school that simply doesn’t match.
Lucky for you, our IvySummit professionals are deeply familiar with all of the best universities, and they’ll help you compare each one of them. Together, we’ll create a list that matches your needs, wants, and ambitions, ensuring that you attend a school that you can eventually call home.
Intellectual Vitality
At IvySummit, we believe that each student’s application should highlight their individuality and what separates them from their peers, but there is one quality that should be present in each application we submit: Intellectual Vitality. By this we mean you must show your deep curiosity about the world, the ability to think critically, and most of all a love for learning.
This is because admissions officers at elite schools are looking for people who not only can handle the work but enjoy getting it done. They’re searching for future professors, researchers, and leaders, and you must show them that you belong among that group. It can be hard to demonstrate this important quality, but our IvySummit professionals will help you do so subtly yet strategically throughout your application.
Essays
One key place where you’ll show off your intellectual vitality is in your essays, but that’s not all. Your essays are the most important part of your application because it is here where you have the opportunity to make your case directly to the readers, to tell them who you are and why you deserve to be accepted to their school. Beyond your test scores or grades, your essays are the section that can really make or break your application.
It’s a lot of pressure, but it is not an impossible task, especially not with IvySummit experts by your side. We’ve been helping students tell their life stories through their essays for years, and we’re ready to help you do the same. We’ll be there to brainstorm ideas, choose the best prompts for your situation, and edit each essay to perfection, always ensuring that we underline your best characteristics in an original and targeted way. If you’re nervous about your essays or ready to get started, reach out to us today to learn more.
Extracurriculars
Your essays are not the only part of your application where you can tell your story. Though most people plainly use the extracurricular section to describe the activities they were a part of in high school, at IvySummit we believe in using it strategically to make your application even more profound. We’ll reveal interesting details we didn’t have the chance to mention elsewhere, and we’ll emphasize how you positively impacted everything you participated in. By doing so, we’ll show the college admissions officers exactly what you’ll bring to their campus and how you’ll improve the lives of everyone around you.
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.
