College Consulting

Ivy Tutor provides provides college entrance guidance and insights at all levels of the application process. In addition, we help students build and convey a unique and compelling personal brand that resonates with college admissions people and wins their hearts and minds. 

Ivy Tutor College Advisors

Dr. Kathryn Syssoyeva​

With over 25 years of institutional experience at top universities including Stanford, Yale, Florida State and Bowdoin, Dr. Kathryn Syssoyeva brings her expertise in higher education to the College Admissions process. Dr. Syssoyeva guides students through their... read more

Joshua Velasquez

Joshua previously served as an admissions officer at Dartmouth College and before that worked in the admissions office at his alma mater, Stanford University. His experience provides a broad knowledge of the admissions process and an understanding of... read more

Expert Subject Prep For A Brighter Future.

1.

8th – 10th Grade

High School Planning | Taking Advantage of the Early Start

Ivy Tutor starts students on a path to high school and collegiate success. We evaluate your student’s class selection, extra-curricular activities and volunteer work to develop a narrative that will intrigue college admissions representatives. By creating a focused pathway, we can begin to build a narrative that puts your student at an advantage.

2.

Spring 11th Grade – Fall 12th Grade

College Selection | Choosing the Right Universities

We match parents and students with colleges and universities, offering an array of options, from high-probability schools to reaches. Ivy Tutor ensures that students apply to a range of schools that complement their academic pursuits, extracurricular interests, personality and goals. By selecting appropriate schools, students and parents will have the right options for a brighter future.

3.

Spring 12th Grade

College Essay Creation | Writing a Winning Essay

The college entrance essay shares a student’s story. More importantly, it tells college admissions people how a student will benefit the university. Ivy Tutor evaluates a student’s unique qualities and then helps to craft a central narrative that appeals to the interest and curiosity of even the most cynical of admissions officers. Every student has a story to tell that can change “maybe” into “accepted!” We help tell that story.

4.

Fall 12th Grade

College Application Guidance | Skillfully Shaping an Exemplary Application

We match parents and students with colleges and universities, offering an array of options, from safety schools to reaches. Ivy Tutor ensures that students apply to a range of schools that complement their academic pursuits, extracurricular interests, personality and goals. By selecting appropriate schools, students and parents will have the right options for a brighter future.

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Spring 12th Grade

College Application Follow-Up Guidance | Demonstrating Continued Interest

Should your student be placed on the waitlist or in the regular decision pool (upon being rejected from the early decision pool), Ivy Tutor advisors will guide students on the next steps to take. Ivy Tutor evaluates your student’s performance since a waitlist or regular application pool deferral was received and investigates ways to improve their chances of earning admission.

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Summer Before – Fall of Freshman Year of College

College Success Coaching | Ensuring Success in College and Beyond

Once students are accepted, their new journey begins. It’s important that they are placed on a path to success. Ivy Tutor college advisors and coaches help prepare students for an unfamiliar environment that requires increased diligence and discipline. Because freshmen are often in the same classes as upperclassmen, Ivy Tutor offers college-level writing support to ensure that students are competitive from early on.

Higher Scores,
Brighter Futures.

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