SUCCESS STORIES
We pride ourselves on helping International students secure admissions to top US universities and Ivy League colleges
Hear directly from successful international students who embarked on their incredibly passionate admissions journeys
Testimonials
Divya's Journey to Harvard
"Applying to US colleges and universities from India was overwhelming. My counselor from New Peak Ivy started working with me in Class 9 and helped me tell my story clearly and in a very impressive way. I got into 3 Ivy League colleges including my dream school. Their insight was priceless."
— Divya B., Mumbai, India
"Coming to US for my college has always been my dream but I didn't know how to make my application stand out. New Peak Ivy helped me shape my story and navigate all complexities. They really sharpened my essays and my profile. I got into my dream college and couldn’t be happier."
— Andrea S., Philippines
Andrea's Stanford Admit
Yusuf's Acceptance to MIT
"As an international student from Nigeria, I was unfamiliar with the U.S. college system. New Peak Ivy team guided me through everything—from helping me build my profile, choosing the right schools, essay strategy, and interviews. Couldn't have achieved this without them."
— Yusuf A., Nigeria
William's Incredible Path to Johns Hopkins
"As a student from Canada aiming for a top US research school, I knew I needed more than just top grades. My New Peak Ivy counselor helped me over 4 years to build a unique and deep profile based on my research achievements, science competitions, and extracurriculars. They supported me through teacher recommendations, application process, and helped me create depth and consistency of theme in my essays. I’m beyond thrilled to be joining my first choice school this fall—and I truly believe this wouldn’t have happened without their insight and support."
— William D., Montreal, Canada
Dilshan's Triumph at Columbia Undergrad
"From preparing college list to essays to interviews, New Peak Ivy guys were with me every step of the way. Being from Sri Lanka, I had so many questions—they answered them all with patience and expertise, and got me in."
— Dilshan S., Sri Lanka
Ahmet's Path to Yale Undergrad
"As an international applicant from Turkiye, I faced a lot of challenges understanding the U.S. admissions system. The guidance from New Peak Ivy was really helpful —they made the complex process clear, helped me write great essays, and inspired me to aim higher. Life at Yale is amazing and a lot of credit goes to New Peak Ivy."
- Ahmet D., Turkey
Katarzyna's Ride to Princeton
"I had strong academics but didn’t know how to tell my story. New Peak Ivy team helped me showcase my leadership, research papers, and community impact in a way that helped me build a unique and compelling story. I am thrilled to be going to my dream school!"
- Katarzyna H., Warsaw, Poland
Rakesh's Journey to Wharton MBA
"I spent 1 year in the US as IT consultant but still was lost when it came to essays and extra-curriculars. My New Peak counselor worked with me over 18 months to make my profile better and ensured that all parts of my story are clear and connected. Very happy with the results."
- Rakesh C., Patna, India
Rain's Victory at Caltech
"I was overwhelmed by the U.S. admissions process — so many essays, tests, and unwritten rules. My New Peak Ivy Advisor made everything clear, strategic, and helped me prioritize well. They pushed me to think deeper about my passions and helped me connect those to Caltech's unique culture. Their tips and suggestions on my story and essays were very specific and helped me differentiate myself. Also, they helped make my essays punchy and interesting at the outset. They didn't just help me get in, they also helped me grow and push myself."
- Rain C., Hong Kong
Juliana's Voyage to UPenn Undergrad
Fatima's Dream Run to Cornell
"New Peak Ivy made me feel that they are dedicated to my success. They helped me identify the right schools, polish every piece of my application, and stay organized throughout. They were incredibly strategic and helped me explain some of my B grades well. I couldn’t have done it without them! Thank you from the bottom of my heart."
- Fatima K., Dubai
Eugene's Conquest at Dartmouth
"Coming from Singapore, I knew the competition for Ivy League admissions was fierce. My consultant didn’t just polish my essays — they helped me craft the story only I could tell. Their insight into what Dartmouth values made every word of my application purposeful. I couldn’t have done it without their guidance."
- Eugene L., Singapore
Nguyen's Well Deserved Ride to Brown
"From the start, I sensed that my New Peak Ivy consultant was genuinely invested in helping me. The advice was specific and they tailored the story and essays to enhance my strengths and impact. The application process felt much less stressful. Getting into my first-choice university wouldn’t have been possible without their dedication."
- Nguyen P., Vietnam
Budi's Sweet Success at Northwestern
"I spent all my life in Indonesia and didn’t know how to present myself in the competitive U.S. admissions process. New Peak advisors increased quality of my essays, prepared me well for interviews, and helped me showcase my humble background and struggles. They helped me a lot to secure admission to one of my top choice schools."
- Budi S., Indonesia
Somchai's Journey to Carnegie Mellon
"Studying computer science at Carnegie Mellon was my life long dream. I was initially initmidated by the competition and was planning to apply to schools outside top 20. However, New Peak Ivy gave me the confidence to apply to Top 10 schools and now I am going to my dream school to study computer science. Very thankful to New Peak."
- Somchai M., Thailand
Mei's Entry into UC Berkeley Undergrad
"New Peak Ivy counselors understood the challenges I faced as an international applicant from China. My advisors guided me over 3 years to help me build a solid profile and create a well rounded application. I received offers from 2 out of my 4 top choices, and decided to go with UC Berkeley which was my top choice. Thank you!"
— Mei Y., Beijing, China
Hiroshi's Fulfilment of Harvard MBA Dreams
"Going to Harvard for MBA was my lifelong dream and New Peak Ivy really helped me with narrating my finance background and story in a unique manner and taking my thin extra-curriculars and making it better over 15 months before I applied. Really thankful!"
— Hiroshi K., Tokyo, Japan
Vishal's Win at University of Chicago
New Peak Ivy counselors were more than just counselors—they were mentors. They helped me shape my personal narrative and guided me through every step with patience and insight. The mock interviews and essay strategies were especially helpful. Highly recommended!"
— Vishal K., Delhi, India
Alejandro's Triumph at Duke
"My cousin was a Dukie and I always loved the passion that students of Duke have. Despite some exposure to the US, I had a tough time navigating the application process. My parents hired New Peak Ivy based on recommendations from some people and they delivered. They exceeded my expectations and now I am going to be a Dukie!"
— Alejandro G., Mexico
Liz's Perfect Journey to Chicago Booth MBA
"Before working with New Peak Ivy, I underestimated how competitive U.S. top school MBA admissions really are. They polished my application and pushed me to go beyond the surface in my essays and helped me highlight the impact of my achievements. Their feedback was honest, constructive, and motivating."
— Elizabeth B., London, United Kingdom