IvyPrep Mentoring Pathways

A journey of discovery and growth

The path to university is a journey of discovery and growth. We first support students through modular 6-session blocks, each with a clear purpose and outcome.

Step by step, families can choose what’s most helpful next.

In the application year, students who have completed an Admissions Strategy mentoring block can proceed to our unlimited University Admissions Consulting packages.

Mentoring Blocks

Each block has 6 sessions and lasts 3–4 months (valid for up to 6 months). All are led by a Lead Mentor, with specialist mentors joining for 2 sessions to provide specialist perspectives and insights. This structure ensures we establish a strong working relationship and build a solid foundation before committing to the unlimited admissions consulting phase.

The Mentoring Blocks

Personal Compass

6 Sessions • 3-4 Months

Students explore their strengths, interests, and values. By the end, they create a personal inventory, bio, and mission statement – a foundation for future choices.

Discovery

6 Sessions • 3-4 Months

Exploration of themes spanning academic fields, careers, and emerging issues. Students meet relevant mentors to broaden horizons and plan next steps.

Capstone

6 Sessions • 3-4 Months

Students design and complete a self-directed project in an area of interest. This deepens learning and often creates a profile-worthy achievement for university applications.

Skills Development

6 Sessions • 3-4 Months

Training in critical reasoning, clear communication, and problem-solving, building skills that matter for admissions and beyond.

Resourcing & Resilience

6 Sessions • 3-4 Months

Students develop strategies for managing workload, energy, and rest. They leave with a personalised resourcing toolkit and practical routines for exams and beyond.

Prerequisite to Unlimited Admissions Consulting

Admissions Strategy

6 Sessions • 3-4 Months

Tailored to the student’s target destinations (e.g. US, Oxbridge, UCAS, or combined), students leave with a personalised admissions roadmap and readiness to begin applications.

UK

Admissions Strategy Mentoring Block

Session 1
Lead Mentor

Landscape & Admissions Overview

Overview of UCAS system, timelines, and admissions focus (subject/minimum requirements, personal statement, references). Exploration of popular university/course options.

Session 2
Lead Mentor

Personal Profile – Activities & SCAs Stocktake

Review academics, super-curriculars, and extracurriculars. Extract activities relevant to Super-curricular Activity (SCAs).

Sessions 3 & 4
LM + Specialist

Specialist / Custom Focus

Focus determined by Lead Mentor. May include insider sharing from graduates, feedback on profile strength, or validation of course/university choices.

Session 5
Lead Mentor

Reflection & Synthesis

Student compiles tentative UCAS shortlist and SCAs. LM works with student on work planning and action plan.

Session 6
LM + Parents

Review & Recommendations

Present shortlist, SCAs, and recommended action plan (e.g. key deadlines, essay preparation, teacher engagement, workplan taking into account exam schedule).

UK/Oxbridge

Unlimited Admissions Consulting

Requires Completion of Admissions Strategy Block

The full Admissions Consulting package provides unlimited one-to-one support across the admissions cycle, guiding students all the way through to final submission. The Lead Consultant anchors continuity, while specialists provide additional input where needed. This approach ensures students benefit from continuity and breadth of expertise. Families gain confidence knowing there is a clear team in place.

Programme Coverage

  • Final Course Selection
  • Personal Statement Ingredients & Supercurriculars
  • Personal Statement Drafting
  • Personal Statement Subject Specialist Review
  • Final Review and Submission
* UK Test Preparation & Interview Prep are available as add-ons.

UK Sample Timeline: Before Year of Application

A strategic 2-year approach to building a competitive profile.

Grade 11 / Year 1

Exploration & Foundation

Discovery Block

Exploring academic interests (e.g. Law vs History).

Skills Development

Building critical thinking & communication.

Grade 12 / Application Year

Execution & Application

Admissions Strategy Block

Jan-Apr: Finalize shortlist & narrative.

Unlimited Consulting

May-Oct: Writing, refining, submitting.

Test Preparation (if applicable) available as addon
Interview Prep (if applicable) available as addon

Programme Pricing

Entry Point
Phase 1: Mentoring Blocks

Any 6-Session Mentoring Block

Choose from Discovery, Skills, Personal Compass, Capstone, or Strategy.

6 Sessions
Lead Mentor + Specialist
First Block
$3,880
Subsequent Blocks: $3,280
Top Up (2 Sessions): $980

Phase 2: Unlimited Admissions Consulting Packages

UK / UCAS

Unlimited Lead Mentor + 3-5h Strategy Mentor

Standard (Excl. Oxbridge specialist) $5,600
Premier (Incl. Oxbridge specialist)* $7,300

Optional Add-ons

Oxbridge Interview Prep

4 x 1.5h OR 3 x 2h

$2,850

Test Prep (UK)

4h Block / 8h Block

$1,000
or $1,760 for 8h