Why Us
Choosing the right college is a pivotal decision that can shape a student’s future. We understand that trusting someone to guide a student through this process is a big leap of faith. That’s why we emphasize that we are committed to offering not just our extensive expertise and knowledge, but also a genuine passion for mentoring students and helping them find the right path. Learn more about us and our philosophy to see if IvyBruin College Consulting is a good fit for you.
Our Team
Meet Lora
Lora is currently an economics student at Princeton University. By leveraging her personal experiences getting admitted into top East Coast schools, she is able to help students gain admission into these prestigious institutions. Because of these experiences, she knows what universities seek in applicants and aims to pass on this knowledge to hopeful high school students.
Due to her passion for writing, Lora specializes in helping students with their essays. Writing has not only played a pivotal role in her own admissions success but it earned her distinctions such as the US Presidential Scholar award and the Korean Honor Scholarship. Further, at Princeton, she was selected to be a writing tutor for fellow Princeton students, through which she discovered a deep love for helping others craft compelling essays. Now, through IvyBruin College Consulting, she finds great joy in helping students with everything from brainstorming stories to refining their narrative, grammar, and flow.
Meet Jina
Jina is a current doctorate of physical therapy student at USC and was a Cum laude graduate from UCLA. After gaining admission into all the UC schools during her admission cycle, she knows what it takes for students to gain entry to top West Coast schools. She uses this expertise to advise students hoping to pave a similar path for themselves.
Jina specializes in mentoring students and helping them understand themselves, their goals, and their strengths. Throughout her education, she always loved tutoring students from middle to high school and have worked at multiple schools and tutoring centers. She enjoys creating personal relationships with her students and bringing out their uniqueness and personality. Whether Jina’s working with her patients or students, she loves to help people understand their goals and strengths. As a result, she specializes in helping high school students create their own brand strategies and translating their individuality into their application.
Our Top Acceptances:
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Princeton University
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Cornell University
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Carnegie Mellon University
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University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley)
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University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
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University of Southern California (USC)
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Georgetown University
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Duke University
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Northwestern University
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University of Washington (UW)
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Washington University in St. Louis (WASHU) ​
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC)
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University of Virginia (UVA)
Our Philosophy
Accessible
Quality college counseling does not have to break the bank because price is not always indicative of quality. We take pride in providing high-quality services at a price point that is 85% below market value because we believe in providing accessible services. In addition, our services are presented at an hourly rate so that you can take on exactly the amount of help that you need.
Individualized
We believe in quality over quantity. That’s why we take on a limited number of students and invest as much time as possible into truly understanding our students, their personalities, and what they look for in a college. The time and energy we invest in each student is critical to creating a college application that highlights each student’s strengths and personality. To achieve this goal, we use a 2:1 counselor-to-student ratio, and in the beginning stages of our working relationship, we also use an evaluation technique to understand our students at a deep level.
Tried & True
Nobody can understand the college admissions process better than students who have gone through it themselves. That’s why, as students that gained acceptance into top schools like Princeton, Cornell, UCLA, and Berkeley, we know the rigor and hard work that is needed to write an application that can gain acceptance into top undergraduate programs. These experiences provide us with a uniquely informed perspective that allows us to provide quality advice to our students.
Get Started Today
We offer a free, no-pressure, thirty-minute evaluation. Schedule one today to see if IvyBruin College Consulting is the right fit for you. If you have any questions, e-mail ivybruincollegeconsulting@gmail.com.