IvyFactor

No. 01 — Admissions & Academics

Get one-on-one tutoring from Ivy-League students.

IvyFactor works one-on-one with students and transfers — building a school list that fits, an application that holds together, and the study habits that keep grades out of the way.

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An IvyFactor coach working one-on-one with a student.
One-on-one personalized coaching each and every session.

Where our tutors studied

  • Cornell University
  • Johns Hopkins University
  • Brown University
  • Northwestern University
  • Carnegie Mellon University
  • Boston College
  • Emory University
  • Washington University in St. Louis
Format
One-on-one, always
Scheduling
Custom, depending on student's needs
Session Length
One hour
First session
Completely free!

What we actually do

Consulting and tutoring aren't separate problems. A strong transcript makes the application easier to write; a clear goal makes the tutoring worth showing up for.

An open book, a stack of texts, and a pencil on a desk.
The unglamorous part, done properly.

Application strategy

A balanced school list built from real fit — academics, cost, and places a student would genuinely be happy. Deadlines mapped, early vs. regular decided, the whole thing on a calendar.

Essays & narrative

Brainstorming, structure, and line edits on the personal statement and supplements. The student's voice stays theirs — our job is to ask better questions, not write the answers.

Test prep

SAT and ACT from a diagnostic, not a guess. Timed sections, an error log, and a target score tied to the actual school list — plus APs, Regents, CLEP, and SHSAT.

Subject tutoring

Math through calculus, the sciences, history, and writing, elementary through high school. Weekly sessions built around what's actually on the next assessment.

Start with a conversation, not a contract.

A college campus building with columns.
The goal, kept in view.
  1. Step one

    The free consult

    Thirty minutes on a call. Transcript, interests, budget, and what's already worrying you. You leave with a recommendation whether or not you hire us.

  2. Step two

    The plan

    A written roadmap: school list, testing timeline, essay milestones, and a tutoring cadence that fits around a real schedule.

  3. Step three

    The work

    Regular sessions, drafts turned around in a day, and a check-in each month so nobody is guessing where things stand.

Our services

Exactly what we'll do together.

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Tutoring

One-on-one · Any subject Inquire
  • One-on-one in the subject of your choice — math, science, English, history, and more
  • Elementary, middle, and high school levels
  • Homework help and review for upcoming quizzes and tests
  • Standardized-test coverage: SAT / ACT, APs, Regents, CLEP, and SHSAT
  • Each session shaped around whatever's due next
  • A short recap and next steps sent after every session
  • Book as many or as few as you need — no commitment

College Consulting

One-on-one · Applications Inquire
  • One-on-one, personalized coaching for your application
  • A balanced school list built around fit, goals, and budget
  • Personal statement and supplemental essay brainstorming and line edits
  • An application timeline that keeps every deadline on track
  • Activity list and résumé review
  • Guidance on recommendation letters and interview prep
  • Book single sessions whenever you need a check-in

To the future applicant,

Junior year is the easiest time to start. Senior year is the most common.

Either way, the first conversation is free. Tell us where the student is now and we'll tell you honestly what we'd do about it.

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P.S. — bring your questions, not just your transcript.