Why Choose Ivy Experience?

Ivy Experience works with students at every phase of their high school journey and college preparation process. We work closely with underclassman families on advising to maximize success throughout high school and position their students for the college admissions steps...

Our Favorite Personal Statements

Our college essay and application coaches!

Writing a personal statement is ultimately personal. However, just like admissions officers, each of our essay coaches has their own sense of what essays most stick with them and leave a powerful impression year to year.  We asked each of...

How Do You Choose a College?

For many students, the month of April can be both exciting and scary. They have heard back from all of their schools, and, unless they have been admitted to a school under an Early Decision 1 or Early Decision 2...

The Best Time to Write College Essays

When is the best time to write college essays?

We are going to be honest with you: there is no good time to write college essays. There are only the “least worst” times.  Why? Because there will always be something else happening in your life! Something more interesting, time-consuming,...

What to Do about a Waitlist

Waitlists can be frustrating to navigate.

So, your application has been waitlisted. Now what?  A waitlist decision is never what you were hoping for and can be more confusing than a clear-cut deny decision. Below are some next steps to take and tips on how to...

5 Questions with Jim Wismer

Get to know our test prep team! We sat down to interview our Director, Jim Wismer! What were you looking for in a college when you applied? I had two criteria: a top Philosophy program and a location in a...

5 Questions with Angelica Wekwete

Get to know our essay coaches! We sat down to interview Angelica Wekwete, one of our College Admissions Specialists. What is one thing you wish more students knew before applying to college? Don’t try to turn yourself into someone you’re...

5 Questions with Teddy Allor

Get to know our essay coaches! We sat down to interview Teddy Allor, one of our College Admissions Specialists. What is one thing you wish more students knew before applying to college? Which college you hope to go to and...

College Visit FAQs

In the coming weeks and months, high school juniors and their families will take advantage of vacations and long weekends to visit college campuses around the country. But how should students plan for these visits? How do they maximize a...