About us
Ivy Review was founded in 1998 by Harvard University graduate Alex Hull. The firm works with students in grades 7–12 on academic planning and college admissions.
Ivy Review is a college consulting company founded by a Harvard University graduate in 1998 to help 7th–12th grade students get accepted to the colleges of their dreams.
Ivy Review is a college consulting company founded by a Harvard University graduate in 1998 to help 7th–12th grade students get accepted to the colleges of their dreams.
Ivy Review approaches college preparation as more than a matter of grades and test scores. We review each student’s academic record, interests, and activities, then work with the student and family on course selection, study habits, extracurricular commitments, and college goals. We also emphasize character, responsibility, and intellectual development.
The Ivy Review pedagogy includes ethical and moral development of all students enrolled, with the goal of creating future leaders with a sense of global awareness. Ivy Review offers individualized holistic college consulting programs to provide students with a road map to their top colleges. To ensure a personalized course for each student, Ivy Review begins by using an inventory survey that identifies the student's major and college selections. The results are then used to help the student build motivation, improve upon their study skills, focus on the right extracurricular activities, and ultimately gain admissions to the universities of their choice.
The Ivy Review pedagogy includes ethical and moral development of all students enrolled, with the goal of creating future leaders with a sense of global awareness. Ivy Review offers individualized holistic college consulting programs to provide students with a road map to their top colleges. To ensure a personalized course for each student, Ivy Review begins by using an inventory survey that identifies the student's major and college selections. The results are then used to help the student build motivation, improve upon their study skills, focus on the right extracurricular activities, and ultimately gain admissions to the universities of their choice.
Alex Hull, M.Ed.
Harvard University
Founder & CEO, Ivy Review
Former Harvard University, Alumnus Interviewer
Former UC Berkeley, Undergraduate Admissions, External Reader
Former UC San Diego, Undergraduate Admissions, External Reader
Publications: American Dream, I Can Do It! (2009); Guide to UC and Stanford Admissions (2011); 10 Commandments to Ivy League & Stanford (2013)
CBS Bay Area, Bay Sunday (2015)
KLOK College Admissions 101 Radio Talk Show (2017–2018)
Former Harvard University, Alumnus Interviewer
Former UC Berkeley, Undergraduate Admissions, External Reader
Former UC San Diego, Undergraduate Admissions, External Reader
Publications: American Dream, I Can Do It! (2009); Guide to UC and Stanford Admissions (2011); 10 Commandments to Ivy League & Stanford (2013)
CBS Bay Area, Bay Sunday (2015)
KLOK College Admissions 101 Radio Talk Show (2017–2018)
Former Harvard University, Alumnus Interviewer
Former UC Berkeley, Undergraduate Admissions, External Reader
Former UC San Diego, Undergraduate Admissions, External Reader
Publications: American Dream, I Can Do It! (2009); Guide to UC and Stanford Admissions (2011); 10 Commandments to Ivy League & Stanford (2013)
CBS Bay Area, Bay Sunday (2015)
KLOK College Admissions 101 Radio Talk Show (2017–2018)
Founder Alex Hull has worked in college admissions advising for nearly three decades and remains directly involved with the Ivy Review consulting team. His experience includes serving as a Harvard alumni interviewer and as an undergraduate admissions reader for UC Berkeley and UC San Diego.
With nearly 30 years of experience, Alex Hull is a hands-on CEO who works directly with the Ivy Review college consultant team so they may better provide students with the best guidance necessary to succeed in academics and life by pursuing their passions. Utilizing his rich experience, Mr. Hull has developed a comprehensive college consulting program that inspires Ivy Review students to make their dreams a reality.
With nearly 30 years of experience, Alex Hull is a hands-on CEO who works directly with the Ivy Review college consultant team so they may better provide students with the best guidance necessary to succeed in academics and life by pursuing their passions. Utilizing his rich experience, Mr. Hull has developed a comprehensive college consulting program that inspires Ivy Review students to make their dreams a reality.
Meet the team
Campbell
Senior consultant
Alex Hull
Pleasanton & San Jose
Senior consultant
Aditi Kapadia
Campbell
Senior consultant
Amanda Lee
Davis & Roseville
Senior consultant
Stephanie Yang
Cupertino
Senior consultant
Sona Lim
Westlake Village
Sudha Davuluri
San Francisco
Tony Vo
One hour consultation
7th–12th grade
The 1:1 One Hour Consultation is for new students and parents seeking answers and guidance for the complicated college admissions process. During the 1:1 One Hour Consultation, a college consultant will provide a comprehensive road map that will address high school course selection, PSAT, SAT, ACT, and Subject tests planning, and extra-curricular strategies to strengthen the student's chance of getting accepted to the colleges of his/her choice. Through the 1:1 One Hour Consultation, students, and parents will gain invaluable insight into the college admissions process.
The 1:1 One Hour Consultation is for new students and parents seeking answers and guidance for the complicated college admissions process. During the 1:1 One Hour Consultation, a college consultant will provide a comprehensive road map that will address high school course selection, PSAT, SAT, ACT, and Subject tests planning, and extra-curricular strategies to strengthen the student's chance of getting accepted to the colleges of his/her choice. Through the 1:1 One Hour Consultation, students, and parents will gain invaluable insight into the college admissions process.
The 1:1 One Hour Consultation is for new students and parents seeking answers and guidance for the complicated college admissions process. During the 1:1 One Hour Consultation, a college consultant will provide a comprehensive road map that will address high school course selection, PSAT, SAT, ACT, and Subject tests planning, and extra-curricular strategies to strengthen the student's chance of getting accepted to the colleges of his/her choice. Through the 1:1 One Hour Consultation, students, and parents will gain invaluable insight into the college admissions process.
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