UK students applying to Ivy League universities often underestimate how different the US admissions system really is. Grades alone won’t carry your application — not when the average US admissions officer is trained to read between the lines of your essays, your extracurricular list, and even how your referee phrases their recommendation.
You don’t get many chances. One missed deadline. One vague supplement. One generic activity list. And your application ends up in the “no” pile without discussion.
This is a consultation service — not legal representation. We don’t argue your case after the fact. We show you what’s wrong, what’s missing, and what needs to change before you hit submit.
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We don’t repackage UK-style university prep and hand it off as Ivy League support. What works for Oxbridge doesn’t translate to Harvard, Yale, or Columbia.
Our work is structured around what US admissions committees want — detailed essays, calibrated academic context, school-specific positioning, and a fully mapped testing and submission calendar.
The Common App isn’t just a form — it’s a structured breakdown of your academic, personal, and extracurricular profile. We correct application flow, fill structural gaps, and help align your activities, academic selections, and writing components. Most UK students undersell themselves here, often by overusing vague phrasing or mislabelling their achievements.
The main Common App essay has a 650-word limit, but that’s not the challenge. The challenge is writing something that actually says something. We don’t just offer line edits. We look at your idea, your tone, your voice, and your argument. We guide structure, remove unnecessary details, and help anchor it all to traits Ivy League schools value: intellectual curiosity, initiative, and resilience.
Every Ivy League school has its own supplemental questions, each with its own character. Some are academic, some are social, some are philosophical. We analyse what the prompt is really asking, structure a response that fits the institution’s culture, and make sure every word counts. It’s not about writing more — it’s about writing exactly what’s needed.
Most UK schools don’t even mention SAT or ACT timelines — and that’s where the gap starts. We assess which test is more suitable based on your strengths, then build a preparation schedule around your predicted grades, availability, and admissions deadlines. Our support typically raises SAT scores by 120+ points and ACT composite scores by 4 points across six sessions.
Recommendation letters carry significant weight in Ivy League admissions — and most UK school referees are unfamiliar with the expected tone, structure, and content. We brief your referees (where permitted), provide a structured outline for them to follow, and ensure key academic and personal attributes are covered in language that US admissions officers expect.
The Common App activity section isn’t a CV. It’s a summary of impact, initiative, and leadership. We work with you to revise activity entries using quantifiable metrics, remove filler, and clarify scope. We also help structure role progression and involvement hours to align with US formatting rules — so the activity section works as a strength, not a liability.
Applying to all eight Ivies doesn’t help your chances. We match your academic profile, interests, and test scores with schools that align with your goals — academically and financially. We then schedule your Early Decision, Early Action, and Regular Decision plans based on test dates, document readiness, and scholarship deadlines.
Alumni interviews may be casual, but they are still evaluative. We train you in US-style interview formats, review common and school-specific questions, and build your ability to structure responses that show intellectual maturity without sounding rehearsed. Sessions include recorded simulations and debriefs to fix delivery, tone, and structure.
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Structured planning for SAT/ACT, Common App, and supplement deadlines.
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No. US applications require a different tone, structure, and content — especially in essays.
Most Ivy League schools are test-optional, but strong test scores remain a competitive advantage.
No. Early Decision is binding and can only be used for one institution per cycle.
Grades are translated using context — we guide how to frame subject rigour and academic consistency.
Yes, where relevant. US recommendation letters often include academic and personal observations.
We restructure your activities to highlight influence and impact — not just formal titles.
Quality over quantity. We help you select based on profile match, funding, and likelihood of admission.
The Ivy League won’t explain where your application fell short — they’ll just say no. Your teachers aren’t trained for US applications, and your statement won’t carry itself. We’ll help you build an application that retains up under genuine scrutiny — not just school approval.
Schedule a session. We’ll tell you what needs to change — and how to fix it.
