• 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

Dubai College Consulting

Dubai
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An Overview of Dubai College Admissions Counseling

Dubai, a city where skyscrapers tickle the clouds and the aroma of biryani roams the streets. We’ve got gold souks, indoor ski slopes, and now a secret weapon for acing your college applications – welcome to IvySummit! Much like our city, revered for its fusion of tradition and innovation, Top colleges seek students who blend academic prowess with unique perspectives. They’re not just looking for the student who excels in Math or Physics – they want the student who, between shawarma outings and exploring tech startups in Silicon Oasis, is also leveraging their passions into high-impact projects.

Think about it. You’re not just a kid who’s good at school. You’re the fearless teen who’s wrestled with the crowds in Deira during the Shopping Festival, the whiz-kid who’s taken the lead in a robotics project in Silicon Oasis, the talent who managed to eat an entire shawarma from that food truck at Kite Beach without dropping a single piece. 

That’s the spirit colleges are looking for!

Each year, many students from top schools like Dubai American Academy and Dubai College  compete for limited spots at top universities. The race is as intense as a Dubai summer afternoon, but don’t worry – IvySummit is here to help you get organized and present your unique story!

Dubai

Our Process

At IvySummit, we’re more than just consultants. With former admission officers and alumni from elite colleges and Ivy leagues, we will be your guides to drafting a personalized high school timeline and turning your dream college into a reality. We understand the importance of crafting a story that reflects your growth and achievements, and we’re with you every step of the way.

Timelines

High school is more like a marathon than a sprint. It’s a steady journey that requires endurance and resilience. Each year matters – we help you build on different activities, progressively narrowing your focus as you navigate and build a proper high school timeline. We’re not just guiding a schedule or building a college list; we’re shaping your path to success. 

You can find more tips on building an effective timeline here.

Intellectual Vitality

Top colleges aren’t just looking for grades, they’re searching for intellectual vitality. We work with students to showcase their genuine interest in learning and expand on their extracurricular activities. Through various sessions, we bring out that spark of scholarship that sets you apart.

Area of Excellence

Each student owns a unique ‘why’ and has a distinct narrative. Yet, many stumble into the trap of ‘one-size-fits-all’ applications, instead of playing their personal trump card of uniqueness.

We’re here to help you shine a spotlight on your exceptional talents. Our team of experts will join forces with you to identify your standout abilities and passions. Consider us your personal cheerleaders, supporting you every step of the way as you impress colleges with your unique brilliance. Together, we’ll create an application that showcases the very best of what makes you, well, you!

Curious? check out our college admission services today.

Essay Editing

It’s common for international students to approach US college supplemental essays as they would academic essays required by other countries. Unfortunately, this misunderstanding can be a significant pitfall, given the weightage of these essays and their unique format.

But no need to worry! 

That’s exactly where we step in. We’ll guide you through your journey, from brainstorming, writing, to editing essays. We offer a comprehensive range of services to make your application shine. 

Apart from essays, here are a few other common missteps to avoid in your application.

At IvySummit, we get you. We help you spin your experiences into an application that’ll make top colleges sit up and say, “Habibi, this kid’s got the spice!”

Let’s redefine what a successful college application looks like, stamped with your own personal touch of Dubai. Let’s bridge the gap between the sparkling shores of our emirate and the hallowed halls of the Ivy Leagues, together.

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