Ivy Options

About Ivy Options

We offer a highly personalized and strategic approach. 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 stories in a way that will make them stand out from thousands of other applicants and achieve acceptance from universities all over the world. 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 an 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.