• College Admissions

          A global boutique college consulting firm that works with a limited number of students each year, guiding them through the entire application process.

        • Ivy League Consultant
        • Admissions consulting for students looking to attend Ivy League and highly selective schools.
        • Essay Editing
        • We meticulously edit your essays to ensure clarity, coherence, and correctness, aligning them with the expectations of the admissions process.
        • International Student Consultant
        • Leading college admissions firm providing unmatched guidance for international students wanting to study at top tier US colleges.
        • Athletic Recruitment
        • We help students-athletes through the recruiting process at Ivy League, D-1, and D-III levels.
        • Transfer Admissions
        • Looking to transfer to a more selective school? We can help provide guidance through this challenging process
        • Counseling Services

          We provide a variety of options for our clients as they work through the pre-application process and admissions cycle.

        • School Packages
        • We offer 8-school and 15-school packages for students applying to US colleges.
        • Hourly Consulting
        • Our consultants are available on an hourly basis with discounts provided for 10 and 20 hour blocks.
        • Extracurricular Activities
        • We provide individualized assistance for all of our clients in regard to what activities to focus on throughout the pre-application process and admissions cycle.
        • IvySummit Research Institute
        • We work closely with our research partners to create a timeline and plans to maximize research opportunities for each client.
        • VIP: College Concierge
        • We travel with a limited number of our international clients every year to visit 40-50 boarding schools and colleges.
        • VIP: Application and Essay Intensive
        • We will meet with a client over a 7–10 day period at an agreed upon location and produce a finished common app personal statement and extracurricular activities section
        • VIP: Unlimited
        • We work with a limited number of our clients to guide them through applications to an unlimited number of schools.
        • Boarding Schools
        • We provide help with boarding school selections, essay editing, and interview preparation.
        • College Acceptances

          With record-low acceptance rates and record-high applications, students must produce a world-class application that separates them from the thousands of talented applicants.

        • MIT
        • We guide students through MIT's distinctive application process, focusing on course selection, project development, and essay refinement.
        • CalTech
        • We align your talents with Caltech's innovation-driven ethos through targeted guidance.
        • Stanford
        • We shape your application to reflect Stanford's innovation and entrepreneurial spirit.
        • Harvard
        • We craft applications that align with Harvard's heritage of excellence, unlocking your potential for success.
        • Princeton
        • We fine-tune your pathway to success by aligning your unique potential with Princeton's prestigious standards.
        • Yale
        • We tailor your application to resonate with Yale’s commitment to excellence and innovation.
        • Columbia
        • With an eye on Columbia's intellectual rigor, we help mold your profile to fit their culture of ambitious learning and growth.
        • Johns Hopkins
        • Focusing on your medical and research aspirations, we align your talents with Johns Hopkins' world-renowned programs.
        • Vanderbilt
        • Emphasizing personal growth and achievement, we'll shape your application to reflect Vanderbilt's vibrant community and academic strengths.
        • UC Berkeley
        • Targeting UC Berkeley's passion for entrepreneurship and social change, we facilitate your journey to be part of their trailblazing environment.
        • UCLA
        • Matching your creativity and innovation with UCLA's diverse fields, we guide your application to thrive in their dynamic setting.
        • UVA
        • In line with UVA's rich traditions and public service focus, we craft your profile to mirror their community's values.
        • Cornell
        • Aligning with Cornell's multifaceted academic pursuits, we ensure your application highlights your unique capabilities and passions.
        • Georgia Tech
        • Integrating your technological and scientific interests, we tailor your application to fit Georgia Tech's forward-thinking approach.
        • Northwestern
        • With Northwestern's blend of arts and sciences, we work to sculpt your application to resonate with their interdisciplinary vision.
        • Dartmouth
        • Emphasizing your engagement with global challenges, we design your application to reflect Dartmouth's commitment to meaningful impact.
        • UPenn
        • Balancing your business acumen and innovative thinking, we align your application with UPenn's blend of tradition and modernity.
        • Carnegie Mellon
        • Highlighting your prowess in technology and the arts, we craft your application to echo Carnegie Mellon's interdisciplinary excellence.
        • Duke
        • Integrating your leadership qualities and academic strengths, we tailor your application to meet Duke's diverse and dynamic environment.
        • UChicago
        • Through your intellectual curiosity and rigorous inquiry, we shape your application to connect with UChicago's academic ethos.
        • Brown
        • Tailoring your passions, we guide your application to fit Brown's unique curriculum.
        • Rice
        • Navigating Rice's emphasis on collaboration and innovation, we fine-tune your application to resonate with their community values.
        • About Us

          A global boutique college consulting firm that works with a limited number of students each year, guiding them through the entire application process.

        • Our Process
        • From your extracurricular descriptions to line-by-line essay editing, we will perfect every component of your application to earn you a spot at a top-tier school.
        • Meet the Team
        • With our expertise, we will work one-on-one with you to craft a unique story that highlights your accomplishments and sets you apart from the competition

Naples College Consulting

Naples

Naples Consulting Services: An Overview

Welcome to Naples, Florida! Here, it’s not just about beautiful coastlines and designer golf courses. It’s a city where tennis and golf tournaments are as much of a weekend staple as calculus homework. Home to educational powerhouses like Community School of Naples, Seacrest Country Day School, and others, Naples churns out talented athletes and mathletes, and consistently crafts young minds primed for the Ivy Leagues and beyond.

However, turning those Harvard dreams into reality is like finding the perfect seashell on Naples’ coastline – it requires patience, effort, and a keen eye. Luckily, IvySummit is here to give you that edge – consider us your educational metal detector, ready to unearth that Ivy League acceptance letter buried in the sand of college admissions.

Naples

Our Strategy

At IvySummit, our approach to college admissions isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. Think of it more like your favorite Naples pizzeria – we customize each strategy to suit the individual taste and goals of our students. With over two decades of experience in the field, we’ve honed our process down to a delicate balance between guiding students and empowering them.

Our strategy is comprehensive, covering everything from academic advising and timeline planning to extracurricular pursuits and personal essay coaching.

Building a College List

Think of building your college list like assembling your ultimate playlist. We understand that each student is unique, with their own favorite “tunes” in terms of academics, interests, and future goals. So, we won’t push you to only chase Ivy Leagues or top-tier schools.

Instead, we help you curate a balanced “playlist” of reach, match, and safety schools. These are colleges that align with your career ambitions and personal style. We take into account everything from the academic programs and campus atmosphere, to the location and financial aid opportunities. Because, at the end of the day, we believe that getting into college isn’t just about making the cut – it’s about enjoying the journey.

Exploring Extracurricular Activities

Extracurricular activities are like the secret sauce of a successful college application; they add flavor and depth. They’re not about joining a dozen clubs or running for every leadership position. At IvySummit, we guide students to dive deeper into their true passions, fostering a sense of dedication and leadership that truly shines.

Perhaps you’re a budding scientist with a curiosity for molecular biology. We might suggest you start a biology club at your school or volunteer at a local science fair. Or, if you’re a future entrepreneur, we could guide you to start a small business or create a finance-focused blog.

Our approach is not about ticking off a checklist. Instead, we encourage you to expand on your existing interests, explore new areas, and demonstrate a commitment that sets you apart. We believe this authenticity is key to not only gaining admission to your dream college but also thriving once you get there.

Building a timeline

In college applications, as in life, timing is everything. A well-managed timeline can be the difference between a hurried, last-minute application and one that’s polished, reflective, and compelling. At IvySummit, we’re all about the latter.

Our team works with students to map out a comprehensive, personalized timeline, marking key milestones from SAT/ACT test prep to college visits, application deadlines, and everything in between. No two timelines are the same – each is tailored to the student’s unique goals and circumstances.

Area of Excellence

There’s a term we love at IvySummit – “Area of Excellence.” This isn’t just about being well-rounded or having a solid GPA. It’s about identifying and cultivating that one thing – that ‘spark’ – that sets you apart from the crowd.

Whether it’s a passion for quantum physics, an unrivaled knack for the violin, or an entrepreneurial spirit that’s already launched successful initiatives, we help you to cultivate and showcase this defining trait in your college applications.

Unearthing this key element isn’t always an overnight process – but it’s one we’re committed to. We believe in celebrating individuality and enabling our students to shine in their unique light.

We don’t just prepare you for college; we prepare you for a lifetime of curiosity, growth, and success.

Contacting our Naples private counselors

Stepping into the college application process doesn’t have to feel like you’re a snowbird trying to navigate the crowded Naples Pier in peak season. With IvySummit, you’ll feel more like you’re gliding down Fifth Avenue South in a sleek convertible, top down, confidence up.