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Services

1000+

The number of universities in the US, UK, EU, Canada, and other regions that accepted our students

$4.6m

The value of merit scholarships awarded to our students in 2024 alone

TOP 50

All top 50 universities in the US, UK, Canada, and Europe on the QS University Rankings Report have accepted Ivy Options Students

99%

The proportion of clients

that said they were either extremely satisfied or very satisfied with our services

PERSONALIZED UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS CONSULTING

At Ivy Options, we work with students throughout their college journey to ensure they differentiate themselves in creative and exciting ways. Our services include:

Building and defining each student's profile and unique story
Identifying the best universities and country systems for each student
Providing one-to-one, personalized counseling with highly qualified international admissions experts

Undergraduate

Admissions Counseling

Our bespoke counseling enables students to build a compelling profile, standing far above average excellence.

Career Counseling

We work with students to identify and explore major and career choices based on their passions, interests, and strengths.

Test Prep & Tutoring

All students are given individual guidance to help them achieve the best results by improving their core knowledge and test-taking strategies.

Boarding Schools

Is a move to another country imminent? We provide advice on the best secondary school or curricula to make the transition easier.

Specialized Services

We help students with distinct goals to shine through our creative portfolio packages and expertise in Oxbridge, athletic, and medical admissions.

Graduate & Transfer

Admissions Counseling

We support graduate and transfer applicants in identifying and applying to the best programs.

OUR TEAM

Headed by Mary Ellen Simoni, the founder of Ivy Options, our team consists of experienced counselors who are dedicated to giving individual attention and feedback to students as they navigate the competitive admissions process.

Our aim is to help students define their goals, develop a strong profile, and highlight their story in a way that will make them stand out from thousands of other applicants and achieve acceptances from universities all over the world.

WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY

Theo, Northwestern

I very much appreciated Ivy Options' insightful guidance, persistence, and teamwork throughout this trying process.

Sana, UC Berkeley

I knew I could always come to the office whenever I needed help choosing classes, writing essays, or even when I needed
an art critic!

Abdulla, Stanford

I really

appreciated Ivy Options'

tough love.

WHY CHOOSE IVY OPTIONS?

We offer a highly personalized and strategic approach.

We cap the number of students to ensure we give each one in-depth individualized attention.

Our counselors bring specialized knowledge from working in the admissions offices of Stanford, Yale, NYU, and Cornell.

IO Counselors share a wealth of valuable experience in performing and visual arts, engineering, investment banking, career development, international relations, teaching, business, and technology.

We provide in-depth understanding of multiple country systems and applications.

We enable students to express their voices and highlight their academic and extracurricular achievements through standout profiles.

GET ACCEPTED TO UNIVERSITIES WORLDWIDE

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OUR FOUNDER

Mary Ellen Simoni, the Director and Founder of Ivy Options, remains personally committed to each student and family in their university admissions journey. Her extensive network in the admissions community, strong leadership, and expertise gained from managing Stanford University's undergraduate admissions operations in Europe, ensure that our students receive the most reliable and creative advice.

WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY

Bader, Boston University

Why Ivy Options? The community, the amazing advisors, and the sense of family (helping each other no matter what).

Yasmine, Georgetown

I was always able to contact Laura with any questions I had and get answers quickly. I definitely would not have got my essays to that standard without her help.