Know Exactly What to Do to Create a Winning College Application

Is your child working hard but unsure if they’re focusing on the right things?


Worried about wasting time on activities that won’t give you a leg up with admissions officers?
Concerned about missing opportunities for scholarships or admittance to your top schools?

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Without a clear strategy, families waste time, stress over decisions, and risk an application that doesn’t stand out.
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🚨 Don’t leave college admissions to chance. Get a personalized roadmap that gives your child the best shot at success.
 I’ve helped students gain admission to Ivy League schools and top colleges by giving them a clear, holistic, strategic plan that maximizes their strengths.
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Here's how:

STEP 1
Book Your Strategic College Application Audit

STEP 2
Within one week, get a personalized Admissions Advantage Strategic Roadmap tailored to your child’s strengths, goals, and values

STEP 3
Follow the plan with confidence, knowing you’re on the right track
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👉 No more confusion. No more wasted effort. Just a proven path to success.

Imagine the relief of knowing exactly what to do at every stage of the college application process.
đź“Ś Your child will have a strong, standout application.
📌 You’ll avoid burnout, costly mistakes and wasted time.
📌 You’ll feel confident, knowing you’ve done everything possible to set them up for success.
📌 You’ll avoid burnout, costly mistakes and wasted time.
📌 You’ll feel confident, knowing you’ve done everything possible to set them up for success.

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Ata Alic
– UC Berkley Student

"You will NOT believe what I’m about to tell you! I got into both Harvard and Princeton! I’ve been feeling so dizzy the past two days..."Â
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– Attended Harvard

"Instead of constant pressure and insecurity–always feeling like I wasn’t doing enough, no matter how much I did–I learned to take my time back and developed a healthy and sustainable schedule for myself."Â
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– Cornell Student
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The Ivy League Challenge helps ambitious students escape the Impressiveness Trap by aligning college prep with core values—reducing stress while making them stronger applicants
*All current cohorts of the Ivy League Challenge are SOLD OUT but you can join the waitlist to make sure you can get into the next one
Join the WaitlistI'm Steve
I'm a Harvard grad, instructor at Harvard Summer School, and the founder of the Ivy League Challenge.
As a teacher for over 15 years, and an admissions guide for seven, I've helped students gain admission to Harvard, Yale, Dartmouth, University of Michigan, UT Austin, and many other 'dream schools' by teaching them how to craft a powerful, strategic application-- one that highlights their unique impact and strengths.Â
Let me help your teen do the same.
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