Advanced Ivy Prep

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS COACHING BY AN IVY LEAGUE PHD

The Purpose Driven College Applicant

Identify and develop your strengths to build a compelling narrative around your interests
Approach the college application process strategically
Find and convey your own, authentic voice
Differentiate yourself from the crowd

Conquer College Admissions!

I have spent over 15 years helping students successfully navigate the selective admissions process. I specialize in helping students discover and articulate their why to create a college application that’s compelling, authentic, and successful!

I am a Dartmouth College graduate with majors in biochemistry and classics and have a Ph.D. in biochemistry from Cornell’s Medical School. I’m a former Dartmouth alumni interviewer, an Ironman triathlete, and a life long learner.

Large (and sometimes scary) goals absolutely inspire me! My why is to help young people along the path to achieve their own ambitious, exhilarating, and sometimes terrifying goals without losing themselves in the process. Because when students are working towards solving problems for the world that matter to them, everything changes!

Ivy Prep students have been admitted to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford, Cornell, Dartmouth, Columbia, Vanderbilt, University of Chicago, Johns Hopkins, University of Pennsylvania, Northwestern, each of the schools in the University of California System, and many more.

Starting as early as freshman year, I identify steps you can take in order to have a successful application senior year!

Comprehensive Counseling Packages: Guidance through the entire process from start to finish

Essay Packages: Convey your authentic voice through your essays

Freshman and Sophomore Packages: Discover your why and build your narrative

Meet Your Guide

Dr. Laura Perretta, PhD

Learning is my passion, and I love sharing that passion with others. I experienced the benefits of an exceptional education as an undergraduate and graduate student, and it profoundly changed my life. As an undergrad at Dartmouth, I spent a trimester studying archeology and history in Greece and won the botany award for my genetic research. After earning high honors in molecular biology and biochemistry as well as a classics degree, I completed extensive research in computational biology as part of my PhD in biochemistry and structural biology from Cornell University’s Medical College...

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Testimonials

"I just have no words to say how happy I am today and how fortunate I feel! This would have never been possible without your help."

Harvard

"Before we started working together, I felt under-qualified for top colleges and felt overwhelmed by the amount of colleges and information out there. Laura answered every little question I had with detail. She helped me feel less overwhelmed and create authentic, personal essays and applications.

Laura is very knowledgeable about every aspect of the college admissions process and gives stellar advice. She provides personal support and reassurance, which is necessary for when going through such a stressful process."

University of Michigan

"I had a very difficult time figuring out what to write about for my essays because I felt that there was nothing unique about myself, but after working with Laura, I had a clear direction and was not worried about sounding plain in comparison to other applicants."

Vanderbilt

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