Frequently Asked Questions

I’m interested in your college counseling/other related services. What should I do?

For any student or family with an interest in our services, you can fill in a quick sign-up form here to leave your contact info. You may add additional details in the message box of the form. IvyBoost would then reach out to you shortly after to understand how we could best meet your need and set up an introductory initial meeting with a counselor if necessary.

What is the privacy policy of IvyBoost if we sign up our information in your website?

IvyBoost Education follows the strict code of conduct from NACAC (National Association for College Admissions Counseling) and WACAC (Western Association for College Admission Counseling).

IvyBoost’s website only collects your voluntary provided information, like name, email address, and contact info through our sign-up form. This information is only used to reach out and communicate with you on IvyBoost’s services, signing up for services, and billing and invoices. This information will never be shared or sold to any outside third parties, unless required by law or for a legal process.

Our students’ and families’ privacy, trust, and confidentiality is respected and important to IvyBoost, and any information discussed during an initial meeting or later counseling will only be kept between your family and IvyBoost. Information from the student or the student’s families would never be shared with others without their consent, except for the above circumstances if required by law.

If this privacy statement is updated or modified in the future, the most current version would be posted here.

How are your services offered?

IvyBoost’s college counseling and all other services are currently offered through one-to-one online meetings. We do not offer any in-person services at this time.

What’s the difference between the College Planning and College Application service?

College Planning provides planning to prepare for college admissions for students in junior high to grade 11. College Application is generally for students in grade 12 who are applying to college for the first time, and college application counseling starts in the summer before the school year to optimize time for working on the applications. Transfer Applications and Graduate Applications are also counseling services that are available.

What is the cost of the College Planning or College Application service?

After completing the  sign-up form here, a free initial meeting would be arranged for the student and a parent with a counselor to introduce the service. The cost of the college counseling packages would also be covered in detail at that time. You can also check our page here about current promotions.

Is there a discount for services for siblings?

Yes. We do offer a 10% sibling discount on services.

Can we start counseling services in the middle of an academic school year?

Customers can start in the middle of an academic year. They may join the annual planning program for a natural calendar year following the agreement signing date, or the overall package with pro-rated cost based on actual length of time for our services.

How does billing and payment work? What is the payment schedule? 

Depending on the counseling service chosen by a student, the family will be sent a detailed invoice on the required payment and payment methods. After the family fulfills the total payment for the invoice, then the service can begin. There is no monthly payment or payment installments option.

Do you offer a service that only focuses on the college application essays?

Yes. Please see our EssayNarwhal page here for more info.

Do you work with high school students who are out-of-state or international students?

Yes. We have worked with out-of-state and international students previously in the past.

What kinds of students have you worked with in the past?

You can read about our past students’ experiences here and additional testimonials here. You may also wish to check out reviews on our Yelp or Google page.

Does IvyBoost specialize in specific institution admissions, such as the UCs or Ivy Leagues?

Students guided by IvyBoost have been accepted to the UCs and many other colleges such as the ones seen here as an example.

How big is IvyBoost and how long has IvyBoost been counseling students in the college admissions process?

IvyBoost has a small team of counselors and essay mentors to meet our students’ counseling needs and has been counseling students on the college admissions process for many years.

I don’t see my question answered here.

Please fill in the  sign-up form here on the service you need, and your question can be included in the message box.