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Providing personalized guidance and support to help students excel academically, make informed choices, and position themselves for future success.

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Personalized Academic Consulting Services

College Application Support

Our expert consultants work closely with you to craft compelling applications that highlight your strengths and tell your unique story.

Research Opportunities

We connect students with research opportunities that align with their academic interests, helping them stand out in the competitive college admissions landscape.

Competition Training

Our competition training programs are designed to help you excel in academic challenges, whether you’re preparing for a science fair or a math Olympiad.

Exam Tutoring

Achieve your best possible scores with our expert tutoring services. We offer personalized tutoring for the SAT, ACT, and AP/IB exams to help you reach your target scores.

Art & Music Portfolio Training

For students applying to arts programs, we offer portfolio training that helps you create a compelling showcase of your artistic talents.

Volunteering and Internship Opportunities

Our volunteering and internship opportunities provide hands-on experience that enhances your college applications and helps you grow as a person.

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Our team of consultants brings a wealth of experience from the highest levels of education. From former Ivy League admissions officers to seasoned educators, our experts are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals.

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Featured Reviews

“Working with IvyCompass was a transformative experience for our daughter and us as parents. The team not only eased the stress of applications but also helped her recognize her potential, develop discipline, and cultivate a strong drive for excellence. We highly recommend them!”

Marcio

Parent

“Getting into Stanford REA wouldn’t have been possible without IvyCompass. Quenton guided every essay revision with incredible insight, and John’s advice was the perfect balance of strategy and authenticity. They helped me showcase the best version of myself. I’m forever grateful for their guidance!”

Alex

Student

“John and Quenton’s mentorship not only made the college application process clear and achievable but also helped my son grow as a person. Their strategy is thorough, wise, and actionable, and their dedication to addressing our concerns was unparalleled. I couldn’t recommend them more!”

Lin

Parent

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Claire L.

Claire L is an experienced educator and college admissions counselor with over 20 years in English education and five years dedicated to guiding students through the college application process. She has worked in independent schools across Kentucky, Georgia, and Ohio, as well as serving as a writing instructor and supervisor for Johns Hopkins University’s Center for Talented Youth for a decade.

Her expertise in writing and communication allows her to help students craft compelling application stories that highlight their strengths. Claire transitioned into college counseling in 2019 with Prince College Counseling, where she has built strong relationships with students and families, helping them navigate the competitive admissions landscape.

With a background in English and a passion for mentorship, Claire blends organization and creativity in her approach, ensuring that each student presents their best self in their applications.

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Steven A.

As an educator, Mr. Ahn has taught for over twenty­ five years and is currently a professor at Emory University where he teaches undergraduate and post­graduate finance, investments, and economics, and quantitative analysis.

As a consultant, Mr. Ahn has been advising students for over ten years resulting in successful admissions to all Ivy League universities as well as over 50 other different universities. As a faculty member of Emory University, he has reviewed application essays and interviewed admissions and scholarship applicants. He also interviewed applicants and reviewed applications for the University of Pennsylvania (Wharton) and had been evaluating applications previously for over 10 years. He continues to hold seminars on college applications topics, interviewing, essay writing, and college planning.

Mr. Ahn began his writing career as a contributor to Thinking on Paper and later authored Global Cash Management, published in three editions. His professional writing includes research reports for major institutions and editorial work for outlets such as Bloomberg, The Economist, FORTUNE, and NPR.