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Meet Ruchi S. Kothari…

“Ruchi’s mission in life is to empower each and every child to get admitted to the school of their choice.”

Being an Educator, I bring immense college admissions industry insight.

My mission in life is to help all students reach their educational potential by getting admitted to their school of choice. You can say this is my calling, and I can’t even tell you the delight I feel when I here about my students pursuing their interest, or excelling in their academic area, or better yet getting into the college of their dreams.

Education has been a passion of mine and a thread that has tied my professions throughout my life. The quality and type of education, the comprehensiveness of curriculum, the best educators chosen, and the safety of our children have attracted me to this field. I served on my town’s Board of Education for six years. Additionally, I am an alumni interviewer for undergraduate admissions for Northwestern University.

As I bring massive clarity and integrity into this process, I have helped many students through the admissions process with my one-on-one counseling services, signature college admissions online course– membership. And, I hope to help countless more, from all walks of life, seamlessly across nations.

I can’t guarantee that you’ll get into Harvard, Princeton, or any other college for that matter. But, I can surely help you navigate through the college admissions process so that you may craft compelling applications that won’t be thrown out on the first go, and actually stand out among the thousands of applicants who apply to the same institutions. In fact, no one, no college counselor can guarantee admission to any college. And, if someone is promising you that, then I would be very careful working with them.

If you allow me, it would be my honor to guide you through your admissions journey. Feel free to contact me anytime to chat about the admissions process.

Be CollegeBound with IvyBound.
Ruchi S. Kothari
ruchi@ivyboundconsulting.com
844-IM-ADMIT

More About

IvyBound Consulting

I created IvyBound Consulting to alleviate the stress and anxiety families feel when applying to colleges or high schools. Competition and the sheer magnitude of the number of applicants has increased tremendously, and continues to do so. I understand the playing field– the methodical planning and extensive work that needs to go in to be accepted into top colleges or Ivies, or top high schools. I personally work with each student to navigate them through each step of the admissions process and help them attain admissions to the colleges or high schools that are the “best fit” for them.

At IvyBound Consulting, each and every student is important to us, and we make sure they maximize on the best education and tools out there. Our priority is to help you every step of the way until you receive admissions.

Personal direction, specific to each student
Assistance with every task required for the admissions process
All questions answered, whenever needed
Every student is our prerogative

We do not charge you astronomical prices. We are not just interested in signing you up with a package and then seldom answering your calls or your emails. Nor, do we offer you cookie-cutter ideas, which fail in getting you admitted.

With our comprehensive admissions planning and preparation, each student’s strengths are highlighted and promoted to create a stellar application that expresses the individuality of the student, helping the applicant to stand out. The entire process is well-thought out and planned so that you are not overwhelmed and inundated with too many important tasks to complete at the last minute. IvyBound admissions advisors will help you through the entire process, so when the time comes for you to put your best application forward, you have a strategic competitive edge.

Results

Our students have been admitted to the best colleges and Universities around the world, including Harvard, Princeton, Stanford, Yale, Columbia, Brown, University of Pennsylvania, Cornell, University of Chicago, MIT, Babson, Boston College, Northwestern, New York University, Barnard, University of Michigan, UC Berkeley, John Hopkins, Northeastern, and more.

Our Success Rate

98% of our students get into their top-choice colleges!

Where our students have been admitted

Yale University
Columbia University
Harvard University
University of Chicago
Stanford University
Dartmouth College
Princeton University
Brown University
University of Pennsylvania
MIT
Northwestern University
Georgetown University
Duke University
Carnegie Mellon
University of Michigan
Rice University
Cornell University
Johns Hopkins University
New York University
Caltech
UCLA
USC
UC Berkeley
WashU, St. Louis
UC San Diego
UNC, Chapel Hill
UC Irvine
Emory University
UC Santa Cruz
Northeastern University

What Families Say

Reviews from parents who worked with IvyBound Consulting.

★★★★★

Ruchi helped my daughter break out of the generic supplemental essay model that we found my daughter sliding into. Her feedback on that was indispensable and got to the heart of the purpose of the Common App and what is most effective for a personal statement.

Parent · Columbia University
★★★★★

I don’t have enough words for what IvyBound Consulting and Ruchi have done for my daughter. She knows the industry and connects with students on a level that any parent would love. We are forever grateful to IvyBound Consulting and would highly recommend them to anyone seeking college application services.

Parent · Yale University
★★★★★

I requested a consultation with Ruchi to ask basic questions, get an understanding and try to map it out myself. I immediately felt calm, connected, and acquired lots of information. Shortly after leaving her office, I realized that I couldn’t do this process without her nor want to.

Parent · Princeton University
★★★★★

Ruchi’s ability to connect with my son and guide him is what led to him making the Ivy League. With Ruchi’s guidance on essays, applications, and external activities, my son’s probability of getting into Cornell increased tremendously. She was always available for my son at every level.

Parent · Cornell University
★★★★★

Ruchi’s insight into the entire college application process took a load off me when my daughter was applying for colleges. She gave excellent advice regarding the whole college interview process. She is an excellent resource for guiding students through the college application process.

Parent · University of Pennsylvania
★★★★★

Ruchi made the college application process go smoothly and calmed my son when he experienced stress and anxiety. I loved how she reviewed the essays with such passion and thorough explanations. She guided my son as if it were her own child applying. She is very passionate about her work and students.

Parent · Massachusetts Institute of Technology
★★★★★

Ruchi was exceptional in helping my son showcase his activities by reviewing all his activities and making recommendations on what was lacking and what the next steps were. It was the true partnership of Ruchi that helped my son unlock his full potential.

Parent · Stanford University
★★★★★

Ruchi is highly resourceful, timely, and qualitatively productive sessions in every single interaction and communication with Ruchi. Personal attention to students, very responsive, attention to detail, summer internship planning, and tips to stand out from the rest of the applications.

Parent · The University of Arizona
★★★★★

Ivybound Consulting and Ruchi were instrumental in my son’s Ivy League acceptance. Her guidance on essays, applications, and activities greatly improved his chances at Harvard. I highly recommend Ruchi for her industry knowledge and student connection. We are forever grateful.

Parent · Harvard University
★★★★★

Thank you for helping my daughter through the interview process and preparing her for her mock interviews at the colleges of her choice. She got in. Thanks for explaining the financial aid process and how to potentially get more aid than the college promised. We are grateful.

Parent · Northwestern University
★★★★★

As a single mom, I want to hold onto the special relationship I have with my son. I want these last two years to be as harmonious as possible. Having someone qualified, intelligent, and thoughtful will help keep the peace. Thank you. My son could not be in better hands.

Parent · Duke University
★★★★★

The most helpful thing for me was the detailed list of questions, and doing the mock interview and hearing ways I can improve my answers to certain questions. Ruchi definitely helps in time management and starts your essays early so you aren’t stressed about deadlines and run out of time.

Parent · Tufts University
★★★★★

Thank you Mrs. Ruchi Kothari for sitting with my sister and me and giving us useful insight about the college process, SAT tips, etc. We also created a planned schedule filled with SAT dates, AP Exams, and more so it allows us to have ample time to prepare and do our best.

Parent · Villanova University