Let's simplify your college prep
Remove the confusion, bust the myth that it's impossible to get into your dream school, and understand how to take action today that successfully prepares you to get into the college of your dreams.
These podcasts will get you started.
Elite College Admissions Made Easy: Discover how to end the stressful college admissions madness and get into a top school in a more effective, empowering and fun way.
From The Student's Perspective; Ishita Anand: Here’s how the Ivy League Challenge can help boost students' confidence, effectiveness, mental health, and success in life when they participate fully.
My Leadership Professor at Harvard: An interview with John Paul Rollert who’s teaching is legendary at Harvard. Find out what this highly accredited teacher thinks is the healthy and effective approach to college admissions.
Watch now: Avoid these college prep pitfalls
Join Harvard Grad Steve Gardner as he helps students, parents, and admissions counselors navigate the elite college admissions process in this free masterclass. You’ll be able to identify pitfalls that trip up most applicants and discover a superior approach that has granted students like you successful admissions.
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Ata, Grade 12
"I completely recommend the Ivy League Challenge, I only wish I would have done this sooner. I think if possible students should start this the summer before 9th grade or even earlier. My life is so much better after I learned these things about myself. There is no better way to live life than the way the Ivy league Challenge teaches."
Xiao Yu
"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..."
Regina McGrath, Proud Parent
"My daughter attended the program over three years ago, and looking back I see how that training helped her conquer her challenges. Because of your program, she knows what she wants in life and how to get it. She is living her life fully and I find I never have to worry about her success anymore, she is rocking life! Thank you."
When to Start College Prep: How delaying college prep can have a negative effect on students’ mental health, and key reasons why you should begin the process of preparing early.
How I Got Into Stanford by Iris: An amazing journey by Iris which includes her advice on time management, your impact project, choosing friends wisely, and so much more.
How the Ivy League Challenge Helps You Get Into Your Dream College: True college prep done well will build your teen’s confidence and help them realize they will be successful no matter which school they go to. Learn why this approach is so much healthier and more effective than traditional advice.
Need to discuss if the Ivy League Challenge is right for your teen?
Schedule a call to speak directly with Steve (don't worry, it's free!)
Schedule CallI wish I would have known at an early age what I know now.
Hey, I’m Steve, Founder of the Ivy League Challenge! I’ve been a middle school and high school teacher for the past decade and have seen how important it is for students to take ownership of their dreams in middle school. I’ve gotten into Harvard myself, and have talked to hundreds of students, admissions counselors, and professors along the way. I’ve created this resource to help the teens make the decisions I wish I would have made at an early age!