We had a wonderful experience working with Ivy Experience. Eric is an extremely talented, creative and honest application and essay coach. He was able to help our daughter tremendously with crafting a thoughtful and meaningful common app essay as well as many other supplemental essays. He also kept her on track throughout the summer to complete the majority of work before school and sports started in the fall which relieved a lot of pressure for everyone. Our daughter got accepted to her dream school and we highly recommend partnering with Eric if you are looking for an expert to assist you with the process!

Carla D

Ivy Experience is a must for any student trying to make themselves stand out among a sea of admission essays from strong applicants. Eric worked with my daughter on both undergraduate and graduate program essays and his guidance was invaluable. He was able to help her maximize her unique attributes and experiences to create an essay that wasn't generic, but a strong representation of her journey, accomplishments and aspirations. Eric not only kept her on track with highly aggressive deadlines for a last minute decision to apply one year early for graduate nursing schools, but she appreciated his calm demeanor and genuinely personable interactions with her. My daughter ended up getting into her top 2 dream nursing programs, and we have no doubt Ivy Experience and Eric had a hand in that! As a parent, it made a otherwise potentially stressful process extremely streamlined and I felt from day one, "Eric's got this. She couldn't be in better hands." I was proved 100% right!

Susan D

Eric and the team at Ivy Experience was even better than what we had hope for (and we had high hopes). They are incredibly knowledgeable about the entire college process from test prep to application process as well as a deep knowledge of all of the top schools Thanks to Ivy Experience, our daughter's process was seamless and added minimal added stress to her and the family. Best of all, she was accepted to her dream school! We highly, highly recommend Ivy Experience as you contemplate your partner for the college application process.

Jee S - Parent

Ivy Experience is an incredible partner to work with! Eric is an absolute expert when it comes to college essays. He skillfully captured my child's unique qualities, which are often overlooked. I highly recommend their services!

Weining W - Parent

We had a terrific experience with Ivy Essays and particularly with Eric! He kept our son on track with everything he needed to do for the college application process. Eric gave honest and thoughtful advice to our son while writing his essay. He also made himself available anytime we needed to speak with him. After the applications were complete Eric continued to check in to see how our son was doing and to offer congratulations on his acceptances. I would definitely recommend Ivy Essays!

Andrew R - Parent

Ivy designed a process to work with my daughter that worked with her learning style and schedule needs. They helped her generate ideas and themes for her common app essay and made great suggestions along the way. They also helped her figure out how to best represent herself on the other parts of the common app. They were responsive and thoughtful throughout.

Nicole T - Parent

Eric and the Ivy Experience team have our highest recommendation! We worked with Ivy Experience for both of our children and they each gained admission to their top choice schools. Through every step, Ivy Experience provides an outstanding level of support and compassion. Their team is a tremendous asset to help students and parents navigate the complex college application process. We are so grateful for all of their help.

Carolyn H - Parent

Thanks to Eric’s support, my daughter approached her applications with confidence and clarity. We are so impressed with the quality of his work that we would definitely want Eric’s guidance again when it’s time for our other children to apply. Highly recommend Ivy Experience and Eric to any family navigating the college admissions journey!

Wendy X - Parent

Eric and his team were there for my son every step of the way through the process of writing his college essays. They really pushed him to do his best. Eric took the time to get to know both of us from the beginning and to really understand my sons passions and draw out what makes him unique. Eric is extremely responsive and always there to help talk through decisions and has great knowledge when it comes to the overall application process. He and the team have been a pleasure to work with and we will definitely work with him when my other son starts the process next year. I highly recommend Ivy Experience!

Samantha L - Parent

I can’t thank Eric enough for the incredible support and mentorship he provided during my son’s college application journey. He didn’t just guide—he challenged my son to think more deeply, reflect more honestly, and express his ideas in a way that was both authentic and compelling. Eric was more than a counselor—he was a true mentor and an honest critic. His thoughtful feedback and unwavering commitment helped my son produce his best work. Thanks to Eric’s clear structure and firm timelines, my son, who tends to procrastinate, stayed focused and completed multiple drafts of each essay, ultimately gaining admission to his dream Ivy League school. What I appreciated most was Eric’s ability to take on the role of motivator and accountability partner, freeing me from the need to constantly check in. He balanced encouragement with tough love, and it made all the difference.

A Basu - Parent

Eric and team are outstanding professionals and provided incredible guidance throughout our college journey process. Our son got into his top choice school, no doubt, in large part to the Ivy Experience team. They were recommended to me be a co-worker and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for help for their student as they navigate the college application process.

Mallory V - Parent

Our daughter Emily graduates high school May 2025. We started working with Ivy this past August to help put her college essays and applications together. Their approach with Emily was wonderful from the first meeting to the final application submittal. Ivy’s team worked with us to get everything ready to go. Emily was accepted to her first choice just before Christmas! Highly recommend!

Chris S - Parent

Our experience with Eric and his crew at Ivy could not have been better. Ivy is much more engaged than we ever could have imagined. We feel Ivy gave our daughter, after her years of hard work, the best opportunity to succeed in the college application process. We are all ecstatic with the results. Highly recommend.

Michael M - Parent

We had a fantastic experience with Alyssa at Ivy Experience. She worked exceptionally well with my daughter and so far, my daughter has gotten into every college she has applied to. Alyssa was patient, thorough, creative and thoughtful. There was another editor named Ryan who re-read and also edited all the work. They provided additional services such as helping with reference letters and the common app. Other companies charge $20k and up for what Ivy Experience does. Not sure what they are doing for that kind of money. Ivy Experience were fantastic. I can't say enough.

Anna G - Parent

Ivy Experience was an incredible asset for our child in essay preparation for the college application process. Eric and his team were extremely understanding and beyond patient working with your typical procrastinating teenager! I would highly recommend Ivory Experience!

Michael P - Parent

We used Ivy Experience for both of my daughters when they were writing their college essays and filling out the common application. Eric’s patience and expertise were so helpful. He kept the girls on track and helped them to dig deep when it came to what they wrote about, which I feel helped them stand out in the college process. Both girls, a few years apart and different personalities and work styles LOVED Eric! He got to know them and is as a family.

Heather N - Parent

Ivy Experience has worked with 3 of my kids, and we've had very good outcomes. The tutors tailored their lessons and pace according to each child's strengths/weaknesses. And the benefits of Ivy Experience's support are reflected in my children's improved test scores and successful college application processes.

June T - Parent

I am happy to share a glowing review of Ivy Experience. My daughter started test prep with a six weeks before the testing date. I was unsure of how much she would be able to improve over this short timeframe. Owner Jim guided me as to how we should focus our energies so that my daughter could maximize her experience. She was matched with a tutor immediately who was accommodating to her schedule and her needs. Ricky was able to work with my daughter to boost her confidence and improve her score on the test. More importantly, the skills he imparted to her will serve her throughout her college experience. I highly recommend Ivy Experience for you child's test prep needs.

Sheila K - Parent

Working with Ivy Experience was great. Their support during the essay portion of the application process was straightforward, personalized, and incredibly helpful. The results were excellent, and we couldn’t be happier. We highly recommend it!

Fernanda F - Parent

Eric’s guidance made the college application experience much less stressful for our son. His expertise, straightforward feedback, sense of humor, and regular check ins and deadlines kept our son on track. He was particularly helpful with selecting essay topics and helping our son flesh out ideas, all while making sure the application was in his own voice and a genuine representation of his personality and interests. Compared to other college application services Ivy Experience is also reasonably priced. Recommend highly!!

Alicia K - Parent

Ivy Experience has helped both of my daughters with their college application processes. Their approach to support students in essays allows each essay to be authentic and be truthful with student's own voice. We especially appreciate Ivy Experience's encouragement for both of my daughters and gave them confidences with their own work. I highly recommend Ivy Experience.

Lin S - Parent

It has truly been a pleasure working with Alyssa and Kevin on the college essays. They provided just the right amount of prompts and space for my daughter to be creative and work at a good pace on her drafts. They were always open and helpful with any questions she had during the process and had regular follow-ups to ensure she’s on track. She was accepted into 2 of 3 colleges that we used the essay writing services for, each one being traditionally quite selective in their admissions process. I am confident it was due to the well-crafted and strategic essays created with the help of Alyssa and Kevin. Highly recommend Ivy Experience!!

Deepali H - Parent