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Why The Ivy Mind?


    Talent First

    Founded by a graduate of The College Advising Program at Columbia University.
    Understands college admissions is more complex and competitive than ever before.

    Quality Always

    Highly acclaimed for excellence in college admission counseling.
    Holistic college consulting in academics, activities, summer programs, and more.

    Straight-Talk Upfront

    Provides the clarity and direction students need to stand out from the crowd and realize their dream by setting realistic expectations, and adhering to strict ethical standards.
    Customized 1:1 in-person consulting & tutoring via Google Meet, Zoom, WhatsApp, & Email for students from United States and around the world.

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- Take stress out of applications

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- Academics & Extracurriculars
- Aim for a balanced curriculum

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- Boost your SAT/PSAT & ACT scores
- Tutoring & Academic Enrichment

Periodic Assessments

- Find program that is suitable for you
- Maximize college acceptance odds

We Help YOU Get SUCCESS


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Stanford University, Stanford, California
Harvard University, Cambridge
University of California-Berkeley
Yale University New Haven, Connecticut
Columbia University New York City, New York
Alice Lloyd College Pippa Passes, Kentucky
Princeton University Princeton, New Jersey
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
United States Naval Academy Annapolis
College of the Ozarks Point Lookout, Missouri
Juilliard School New York City, New York
Brown University Providence, Rhode Island
California Institute of Technology
University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
United States Military Academy West Point

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Robert Morris University, Illinois
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Claremont McKenna College, California
Duke University Durham, North Carolina
Dartmouth College Hanover, New Hampshire
University of Southern California, Los Angeles
Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering
Pomona College Claremont, California
Pitzer College Claremont, California
Northwestern University Evanston, Illinois
Vanderbilt University Nashville, Tennessee
Amherst College Amherst, Massachusetts
Cornell University Ithaca, New York
Harvey Mudd College Claremont, California
Bowdoin College Brunswick, Maine

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United States Air Force Academy, Colorado
Swarthmore College, Pennsylvania
Barnard College New York, New York
Wesleyan University Middletown, Connecticut
Fort Valley State University, Georgia
Art Academy of Cincinnati, Ohio
Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri
Middlebury College Middlebury, Vermont
Tufts University Medford, Massachusetts
Georgetown University Washington, DC
Rust College Holly Springs, Mississippi
Colorado College Colorado Springs, Colorado
United States Coast Guard Academy
University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA)
Williams College Williamstown

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University of Notre Dame, Indiana
Davidson College Davidso, North Carolina
Missouri Valley College Marshall, Missouri
Rice University Houston, Texas
Mississippi Valley State University
Carnegie Mellon University, Pennsylvania
United States Merchant Marine Academy, NY
Carleton College Northfield, Minnesota
Vassar College Poughkeepsie, New York
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore
Cooper Union New York City, New York
Curtis Institute of Music, Philadelphia
Washington and Lee University, Virginia
Liberty University Lynchburg, Virginia
Florida Memorial University, Miami


Popular Programs

The programs below, provide an incredibly enriching and engaging learning experience to maximize the growth and success of students intending to go to Ivy League or other colleges.

PSAT/SAT® & ACT Preparation

Grade 7 through Grade 12

A specialized program to help students maximize standardized exam success.

High School Research Program

Grade 9 to Grade 12

Summer & Year-Round Global High School Research Program.

College Admissions Counseling

Grade 8 to Grade 12

Get guidance with choosing appropriate Honors/AP courses, summer planning, etc.