Yes, absolutely. Ivy Link works with candidates who consider a variety of schools, including major universities, small liberal arts colleges, private and public institutions, and specialized programs. We believe that selecting the best fit school or program is key to long-term success and happiness, and we work diligently with each student and family to provide guidance in the school selection and admissions process. Our services, experience, and knowledge extend to the countless schools and programs that have become the foundation for many of our former students’ success.

Ivy Link advisors and tutors are graduates of the Ivy League and other highly selective universities from around the world. The Ivy League (listed in order of founding date): Harvard, Yale, University of Pennsylvania, Princeton, Columbia, Brown, Dartmouth, and Cornell.

Historically, all Ivy Link advisors and tutors have graduated from the Ivy League. Over time, many of our advisors and tutors, in addition to holding Ivy League degrees, have also earned degrees from other highly prestigious institutions, such as Oxford, Cambridge, MIT, Stanford, UC Berkeley, Chicago, Northwestern, and Duke.

Ivy Link believes that the best learning and mentoring environment is one fostered by comfort and trust. This is why we take our pairing process seriously. We match our students with tutors based on a variety of factors: academic needs, background, skill level, hobbies and personality. If your child hates flashcards, plays tennis, or loves Guitar Hero, please tell us. We will make sure to find a tutor who is suited to your child’s personality and learning traits.

Advising and tutoring sessions take place by video/phone, or in person at the student’s home or at Ivy Link’s offices. We work by video/phone with students around the world — many of whom study at boarding schools.

All advisors and tutors at Ivy Link undergo a rigorous application and multi-step interview process. We find our professionals from the Ivy League. More importantly, our advisors and tutors are not only experts in their fields, but also possess a love of teaching, and the maturity, confidence, patience and empathy necessary to connecting with students.

ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam) The ISEE is a three-hour entrance exam used by many independent schools and magnet schools. There are three different ISEE exams, each testing verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, reading comprehension, mathematics and essay writing:

• Lower Level: for admission to grades 5-6

• Middle Level: for admission to grades 7-8

• Upper Level: for admission to grades 9-12

For general information about the ISEE: https://www.erblearn.org/services/isee-overview

To register for the ISEE: https://www.erblearn.org/parents/isee-registration

SSAT (Secondary School Admissions Test) The SSAT is a two-part entrance exam used by many private secondary schools and magnet schools. The exam consists of an essay portion and a multiple-choice section that tests the student in mathematics, English and reading comprehension. Like the ISEE, the SSAT is administered on different levels:

Use these links to find out more about the SSAT test levels:

• Elementary Level SSAT– Students currently in grades 3-4

• Middle Level SSAT – Students currently in grades 5-7

• Upper Level SSAT – Students currently in grades 8-12

For general information about the SSAT: https://ssat.org/about-ssat/about-the-ssat

Learn more about SSAT Scoring: https://www.ssat.org/about/scoring/scoring-and-release-schedule

To register for the SSAT: https://portal.ssat.org/Account/Create

Learn more about paper, at-home, and prometric testing options https://www.ssat.org/testing/ssat-options-pricing

SAT

The SAT (officially known as the SAT Reasoning Exam) tests the student in three areas: critical reading, mathematics and writing.

• To find out more about the SAT: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/whats-on-the-test

• SAT dates & deadlines: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/dates-deadlines

• Register for the SAT: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/registration

• Learn more about testing accommodations: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/accommodations

PSAT

The PSAT, or the Preliminary SAT, is a version of the SAT geared to high school freshmen and sophomores. The PSAT is jointly sponsored by the College Board and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, which awards financial aid to a select number of students.

• Learn more about the PSAT: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt/whats-on-the-test

• PSAT testing dates: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt/test-dates

ACT

The ACT is an exam composed of four multiple-choice components: English, Mathematics, Reading and Science. Unlike the SAT, the ACT does not have a mandatory writing section. Most colleges require either an ACT or SAT score with no preference for either test. However, some schools may require one over the other, so always check the application requirements page for each school on your list.

• For more information, including test dates and registration: https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act.html

AP EXAMS

The Advanced Placement (AP) Exams by The College Board are offered at many, but not all, high schools. These standardized exams are scored on a 1 - 5 scale and measure a student’s mastery of the material covered in a specific AP course. There are numerous AP Exams for a wide range of subjects, but most schools only offer a select few. Many U.S. colleges offer course credit and/or advanced placement for scores of 3 and above.

• To find out more about the AP Exams: https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/what-is-ap

• To see the complete list of AP Courses and Exams: https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/course-index-page

• For information on choosing AP Courses: https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/choosing-courses

• Frequently asked questions (FAQ): https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/ap-exams-overview

About the LSAT: https://www.lsac.org/lsat

Register for the LSAT: https://www.lsac.org/lsat/lsat-dates-deadlines-score-release-dates

LSAT Section Overviews & Sample Questions: https://www.lsac.org/lsat/lsat-prep/types-lsat-questions

The Official Website of the GMAT: https://www.mba.com/

Register for the GMAT: https://www.mba.com/exams/gmat/before-the-exam/register-for-the-gmat-exam

Learn about the Format & Timing: https://www.mba.com/exams/gmat/about-the-gmat-exam/gmat-exam-structure