We see the college application process as an extraordinary time for personal growth and reflection.
Our college advising programs are thoughtful, holistic, and personalized based on students' unique skills, interests, and talents.
Discover options for working with Green Ivy Educational Consulting on the college application process
COLLEGE AND ACADEMIC ADVISING
Ongoing, extensive individualized support and up to 30 meetings with advisors who oversee the college applications process.
COLLEGE APPLICATION JUMPSTART
A 4-day small group workshop to get a headstart on college applications. Included with all college advising programs.
“Green Ivy has been instrumental in guiding two of my daughters through college counseling. I cannot imagine a better resource in making an often stress-filled process so streamlined, purposeful, and successful.”
— M.K., Los Altos, CA parent Class of 2025, 2026 and 2027
“I want to say thank you-this was a remarkably calm and smooth application experience for both [our daughter] and for us. There was never any breakdown or freak out on her part. We did not have any conflict with her around the process. And she's happy with the decisions she's received. So we're very grateful!”
— Palo Alto, CA parent, Class of 2028 college student
Create A College Application Success Plan With Personalized Guidance And Support
Green Ivy Educational Consulting empowers students to develop the executive functioning skills — organizing, planning, prioritizing, managing distractions, starting and completing work and being adaptable to change — needed to thrive throughout the college application process, as well as in college and beyond.
Our advisory services ensure students actively take advantage of all opportunities and resources available to them.
The Platinum College Advising Program
Included in the Platinum Advising program:
- Get started with a 1-hour consultation to review transcripts, test scores, extracurricular activities, and interests, so we can create a personalized plan.
- Access to office hours throughout the fall application cycle where students can complete tasks, ask any questions and have materials reviewed between individual appointments.
- A brief report that includes a spreadsheet with the admissions requirements and important dates for colleges and universities, ensuring deadlines and requirements are met.
- A four-day Intensive College Application Jumpstart, designed to clarify and demystify the process in a purposeful way, allowing students to approach each step proactively rather than reactively.
- Get up to thirty five (35), 55-minute individual follow-up appointments to work on personal statements, supplemental applications, advisor and teacher questionnaires, and overall management of the application process. Plus, support and guidance to craft polished applications.
- Receive guidance throughout the admissions process that is strategic, thoughtful and personalized.
- Stay informed with regular updates on the college advisory process via newsletter, with recent/relevant articles and general to-dos for seniors.
Keep on track with individual weekly sessions and a list of weekly to-dos, while keeping parents in the loop.
Hi Ana, I got into Harvard!!!!!! Thanks for everything!!!
— J.H., Harvard Class of 2015
The Gold College Advising Program
The Gold Advising Program includes:
- A 1-hour consultation to review transcripts, test scores, extracurricular activities, and interests, so we can create a personalized plan to steer the student through the application process.
- A brief report that includes a spreadsheet with the admissions requirements and important dates for colleges and universities, ensuring students stay on top of deadlines and requirements.
- A four-day Intensive College Application Jumpstart, designed to clarify and demystify the process in a purposeful way, so students can approach each step proactively rather than reactively.
- Up to eighteen (18), 55-minute individual follow-up appointments to work on personal statements, supplemental applications, advisor and teacher questionnaires, and overall management of the application process, offering support and guidance to craft polished applications.
Thank you for all the energy and time you spent with me this fall writing applications. Applying to colleges would undoubtedly have been much more stressful and draining without your guidance. I could not have done it without your help.
— Urban High School Student, San Francisco, 2022
Additional Praise from Students and Parents
“From last summer when we met with you and you laid out an objective systematic plan for [our daughter]... until the end of the process you and your team were just amazing.”
— S.V., Mother of Claremont McKenna College Student
“I came to Green Ivy because I was looking for guidance with my college applications. I wanted to improve my critical thinking skills and create stronger college essays. Ana and her staff listened to my opinions about what I wanted in a college experience and used their expertise to collaborate with me to create a fantastic college list. Ana and her staff spent getting to know me as a person beyond the application process. Everyone in the office was always incredibly welcoming and kind.”
— E.N., University of Notre Dame Graduate
“Ana would always ask me to write out my future goals. This helped me visualize my goals and create specific plans to achieve them. Whenever I felt anxious or stressed about school or life, I would reflect on my ultimate plans and re-organize my thoughts. I applied these skills to my career after college and I co founded a tech startup and received interest from a startup incubator!”
— J.C., Loyola Marymount University Graduate
“I want to let you know I truly appreciate what you have done for my
daughter. Not only have you helped her in the college application
process, you have also given our family peace and sanity. Thank you.”
— A.L., Mother of UC Berkeley Graduate, Class of 2016