We have talked to many parents, and have heard the same problem expressed repeatedly. A father of four whose eldest daughter had just finished her freshman year in high school explained, “I don’t know what I don’t know.”
For some, this sentiment came from an appreciation that the application process has evolved drastically, becoming more competitive and comprehensive. Others had not gone to college themselves and had no intimate experience to draw upon. Still others had gone to public universities with different criteria for acceptance and were unsure if their advice would be as applicable and helpful to more selective institutions.
IvyAlly was built around the idea that no one has the insight, experience, or recollection of how to get accepted into elite universities than those students who have just crossed the chasm and are now attending the school of their dreams.
We are a community of over 40 current Ivy League students looking to help others in the admissions process. More importantly, we are 40 individuals that demonstrate how diverse and unique the path to acceptance can be.
Our mission is to level the playing field in the college admissions process. Before, high school students had to rely on their own networks to receive advice. Worse, professional services priced many families out costing hundreds to thousands of dollars. We want to change this reality by providing affordable resources.
We have created our resources by talking to current college students and asking them what they wished they had as resources during the college application process. We have also met with high school students for advice and feedback. For example, we will be launching a new series titled 500 Words. Each week, one of our Mentors will upload one of their admissions essays and film a short segment, about 5 minutes long, talking about their individual writing process, how they chose the topic, and what they like and dislike about the essay. For more information about all of our resources, check out our site: www.ivyally.com.
Feel free to contact me at stephanserrano@ivyally.com with any questions regarding the college application and selection process.
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