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Most college admissions companies keep their methods secret. But we’re letting you look under the hood! Our BluePrint is a proprietary and completely personalized college admissions plan developed by John Morganelli, former Director of Admissions at Cornell University!
The report contains various components aimed at helping students present a cohesive and compelling narrative to admissions boards using the information you provide. Here's an overview of the key features:
Prospective major options based on the student's interests, strengths, and goals. Choosing how you apply makes all the difference!
Tailored recommendations for in-school engagement activities to enhance the student's profile and align with their academic and personal interests.
Customized research questions help student delve into topics that resonate with their academic pursuits and demonstrate a genuine passion for learning.
Recommendations for summer programs to further enrich the student's experiences and showcase their dedication to personal and intellectual growth.
A unique application “ethos” or theme that ties together the student's background, interests, and aspirations.
Detailed instructions and guidance are given on how to develop an activity list that seamlessly integrates with the application's ethos/theme.
Similarly, personalized guidance is offered for the creation of a compelling personal statement that reinforces the application's ethos/theme.
Step-by-step instructions and examples are provided to assist the student in crafting supplemental essays that align with the overarching theme of their application.
We provide an overview of the financial aid process with a summary of how the process works and helpful definitions.
From 9th grade to 12th grade, our season-by-season calendar helps you know what you should be doing now and what can wait. Stay ahead of the college admissions steps to stay in control and stress-free!
This College Application BluePrint combines personalized guidance with expert-driven strategic insights to help students present themselves in the best possible light when applying to their dream schools.
Receive personalized guidance based on your unique strengths, passions, and achievements.
Gain a competitive edge with expert insights and strategies that align with elite college expectations.
Our easy-to-follow instructions, examples, and definitions empower you to navigate the application journey with confidence.
"The College Application BluePrint from Ivy League Admissions gave us everything we needed to develop a compelling application. It was easy to follow and included strategies that we would never have thought of, thanks for giving us an edge with Ivy League College admissions!"
Parent of Student who used Our BluePrint
Lisa Speransky
Founder & CEO
Lisa grew up in New York City, attending specialized public schools P.S. 87, Delta (MS 54) and Bronx Science, and Columbia University. Through years of her own experience as a well-known tutor and mentor in NYC, she came to understand how a tutoring relationship can be life-changing for a student and began expanding her company in 2003. Lisa also enjoyed a 13-year corporate career in consumer products, spending 3 of those years in a C-level role before returning to IVY to pursue her mission to help students find joy in learning.
John Morganelli
Director of College Admissions
John, a former Director of Admissions at Cornell University, helps students get into the most competitive US colleges using proprietary methods and an ethos and independent study-driven approach. Our coaches utilize John's methods to achieve fantastic and stress-free results for our clients. John is passionate about higher education and has held senior admissions leadership positions at: Cornell University, Lehigh University, and Moravian University. John is also the author of “Growing Ivy: How to Crack the Code on Elite College Admissions” (2021).
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Student completes an initial questionnaire and personality quiz.
Our experts review the form and generate a 30-page report that includes: a unique application theme that connects the student's background, interests, and goals; suggested majors; recommended in-school activities; proposed independent project topics; suggested summer programs; college essay ideas; a financial aid overview; and a complete timeline for success!
Students and families schedule a 30-min consultation (included in the price of the BluePrint!) to review and explain our recommendations, leaving time for your specific questions.
Now that you have a full professional-quality strategic plan, it’s your choice whether you hire one of our consultants for additional help or execute the plan yourself. The BluePrint gives you the tools to follow the plan yourself without the need for additional consulting hours!