The Ivy Admissions Review
Harvard-educated experts transform your file from 'good' to 'decisive'.
Your child has done the work. Now, it's time to make it count.
College admissions is a game of inches. We review every line of your child’s application, from essays to extracurriculars, with a single goal: to make it impossible for an admissions officer to ignore.
Think of this as an expert audit and strategic overhaul in one—the last pressure-test so your application lands on first read.
Secure My AdvantageThe Gap Between 'Qualified' and 'Admitted'
With acceptance rates at historic lows and application numbers soaring, the job of an admissions officer has become a ruthless exercise in subtraction.
Grades and test scores aren't enough. Readers are searching for a reason to choose one student over dozens of other, equally qualified candidates.
And that reason is never just a number. It's the story.
The most common mistake we see is an application that reads like a resume—a list of disconnected facts. It may be qualified, but it's not convincing. It fails to answer the most important question of all: "Why this student?"
Our job is to transform that list of facts into a winning argument. We find the narrative, sharpen the message, and ensure your file makes an airtight case for admission.
The Ivy Admissions Review Difference
There's standard proofreading. Then there's a complete line-by-line overhaul, engineered for a Yes. Here's what that philosophy looks like in action:
Before: Scattered & Unfocused
The application reads like a laundry list of disconnected achievements. The reader is left wondering what the student's central passion or "spike" really is.
🏆 After: Cohesive & Unified
All parts of the application—essays, activities, honors—are unified under a powerful, central passion that allows the student to truly stand out.
Before: Competent but Forgettable
The writing is technically fine, but it lacks a strong voice, a compelling hook, or a memorable story. It tells the reader about the student, but doesn't build toward the student's core narrative.
🏆 After: Captivating & Persuasive
The essays grab the reader from the first sentence. They use vivid storytelling to make a powerful emotional and intellectual case for admission, leaving a lasting impression.
Before: A List of Duties
Descriptions focus on responsibilities ("attended meetings," "organized events") rather than the tangible results of the student's involvement. Achievements are undersold.
🏆 After: A Record of Impact
Descriptions are re-framed to highlight impact, leadership, and initiative. Every activity tells a story of growth and contribution, showcasing the student as a doer, not just a joiner.
Before: "Cookie-Cutter" Applicant
The student's profile fits a common archetype that blends in with thousands of other applicants (e.g., "the well-rounded volunteer," "the pre-med science kid", "the arts kid").
🏆 After: A Distinct Applicant Brand
The student is positioned with a unique and memorable angle that makes them stand out. An admissions officer knows exactly who they are and what they would bring to campus.
Before: Leaves the Reader Unsure
An officer finishes the file and thinks, "This is a good student, but I'm not exactly sure what makes them special."
🏆 After: Leaves the Reader Convinced
An officer finishes the file and thinks, "I know exactly who this student is, and I need to advocate for them in committee."
What Happens After You Enroll?
The Ivy Admissions Review is a battle-tested, white-glove service designed to take your application from 'good' to 'decisive'. Here's how it works:
Step 1: Your Personalized Hub & Spoke Strategy
First, you'll complete a streamlined onboarding form that provides us with critical context on your background, experiences, and goals. Before we even read your application materials, our team sits down to iron out the core, persuasive story at the heart of your achievements. This serves as your 'Hub'—the through-line that connects all the 'Spokes' together in a compelling way.
This is the difference between standard proofreading and a true strategic overhaul. We never treat components of your application in isolation; we make sure everything builds toward your distinct applicant brand.
Step 2: Triple-Expert Essay Revisions
Next, you'll submit your Common App essay and the supplements for up to three of your target colleges. To ensure an unparalleled level of quality, every single essay is then meticulously reviewed and revised by three separate Ivy League experts, including the two founders.
Why three separate experts? Every reader has potential blind spots. A story that resonates with one reviewer might contain a hidden weakness another will catch. Our process eliminates these individual blind spots, pressure-testing the writing from multiple expert perspectives. It’s our system for transforming a good essay into one that is undeniably compelling and ready to stand out to a diverse admissions committee.
Step 3: Holistic Application Review
With your essays finalized, the last step is to ensure they work in perfect harmony with the rest of your file. Our team conducts a final, 360° review of your entire application—the polished essays, the activities list, the honors section, everything. We read it as a single, cohesive story from the perspective of an admissions officer.
This is the final crucible to hunt down any remaining red flags, identify inconsistencies, and confirm your core Hub & Spoke strategy shines through. We go line-by-line, with no stone unturned. This step provides the ultimate peace of mind, allowing you to submit with confidence.
More Than a Review: A Complete Strategic Partnership
Your investment includes not only the full essay & application overhaul, but also direct access to our founders and a suite of resources to give you an undeniable edge.
Bonus #1: Founder Access for High-Stakes Decisions
The application is just one piece of the puzzle. Pivotal decisions make up the rest: Should you apply Early Decision? Which major gives you a statistical edge? Who should write your recommendations? How do you stand out when you feel you're not 'enough'?
These aren't questions for a proofreader or "student editor." As part of the Ivy Admissions Review, you get direct email access to our founders, Jordan and David, to get no-BS answers to your most critical strategic questions. Say goodbye to guesswork.
Bonus #2: Unlimited Essay Revisions
After our initial triple-expert review, the vast majority of clients are thrilled with the outcome. But the process isn't over until you say it's over. You can request further revisions on your essays with our team until you are 100% confident that every word is perfect. We don't stop until it's undeniable.
Bonus #3: Access to The Admissions Accelerator
The Admissions Accelerator is our flagship course covering the A-to-Z of the admissions process. Use it to master alumni interviews, plan campus visits, and navigate financial aid—all at your own pace. For underclassmen reserving spots in advance, the Accelerator will be especially valuable in your broader college planning.
About the Reviewers
The Ivy Admissions Review is a founder-led service. Your application is never passed to junior editors; it's steered by two strategists who’ve helped over 3,000 families succeed at the highest level.
Jordan Tung, Co-Founder
(Accepted to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Columbia, Brown, Dartmouth, Cornell, Penn + Stanford)
A Harvard graduate in Applied Math and an elite admissions consultant for many years, Jordan knows firsthand exactly what top universities are looking for. He's passionate about making that insider expertise accessible to more families.
David Ma, Co-Founder
(Accepted to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Columbia, Brown, Dartmouth, Cornell, Penn + Stanford)
A Harvard graduate in Statistics & C.S. and the founder of a leading data science education company, David aims to demystify the "black box" of admissions. His mission is to help motivated students get the opportunities they deserve.
We understand this is a significant decision. It's an investment not just in an application, but in a future of open doors, powerful networks, and life-changing opportunities.
Elite private consultants charge five figures—well north of $20,000—for this level of strategic guidance. The Ivy Admissions Review was created to deliver the highest caliber of founder-led, Ivy League expertise, without the exorbitant overhead or the risk of your file being passed to a junior editor.
This is our promise: a meticulous, line-by-line overhaul that provides the peace of mind that you have given your child their best possible shot.
To make this investment more accessible, interest-free payment plans are now available at checkout through Klarna or Afterpay.
Plain and Simple, We Deliver:
"We are thrilled for him, and he is so excited for MIT."
"My twins got accepted to great schools... Brown and Rice."
"I have ultimately decided to go to Harvard."
"I got into and committed to Stanford!"
"Your advice was invaluable... [he] has committed to Princeton."
"He has accepted his offer from Tufts, his dream college."
"Twins got into Stanford and Berkeley."
"I got into Princeton and Columbia!"
“I was accepted into Cornell… This is the one program that truly helped.”
"I wanted to tell you my good news from Stanford..."
"I got into Duke's Pratt School of Engineering... I am beyond excited."
"Just wanted to tell you I got accepted to Yale tonight!"
"My daughter has been accepted at Cornell AAP school."
“Narrowed down the list to Johns Hopkins, UC Berkeley, and CMU.”
FAQ
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Spots Limited—Secure Yours Today
Because the founders personally review every file, our capacity is strictly limited to ensure the quality and integrity of our feedback. We are dedicated to helping every one of our students put their absolute best foot forward. Most families choose to reserve in advance.
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