Testimonials

"Thoughtful, Understanding, Open, and Honest."

Ms. Rose Ellen was such an incredible help during my college application season. She played a crucial role in conveying my most authentic self through my essays. Her kindness helped me believe in myself and stay motivated. When application deadlines were quickly approaching I
began to have tunnel vision, but her advice allowed me to become more comfortable with creativity and exploration in my essays. While working with her I was also able to have a deeper understanding of what admissions officers were looking for, and I left our session with a more genuine and raw application! Ms. Rose Ellen’s approach is extremely thoughtful, understanding, open, and honest. This fall, I’ll be attending Tufts University, and I’m deeply honored to have worked with her. Thank you so much!!

Jasmine G.
Student

"We Highly Recommend."

Ms. Rose Ellen was a life saver for my daughter and I during the college essay writing process this past winter! She stepped in for us over winter break when we were facing multiple deadlines. My daughter was at her wit’s end with the stress of coming up with essays that really spoke to who she was and her plans for the future. Ms. Rose Ellen was flexible, professional, and so kind and empathetic. I didn’t feel like this was just her “job” but that this was her passion! She guided my daughter through her essay writing and we couldn’t have been more pleased with her final products that were submitted. My daughter is heading to Tufts University this fall and we owe Ms. Rose Ellen a debt of gratitude for her part in the process. We highly recommend her! Thank you again Ms. Rose Ellen!!!

Angela G.
Parent

"Guided Me Through Every Step."

Rose Ellen is not just kind and engaging, but also incredibly knowledgeable about searching for and applying to colleges. She guided me through every step of the process, and the results were beyond my expectations. Not only did I get into every school I applied to, but I also secured scholarships! Thanks to her, I not only made a college choice, but I feel confident that this school is the right fit for me.

Levi
Student

"Lifesaver!"

The college application process is stressful, even under the best of circumstances. Rose Ellen removed so much of that stress with her calm manner and expert guidance. She took over the planning, lists, and deadlines, which meant my son was accountable to her and not me. That was a lifesaver! I thought this process would be about finding the right college for my son (and it was), but it was about so much more than that. Rose Ellen helped my son realize his values, priorities, strengths, and interests. Not only did he find the right college for him, but he also figured out a major and possible career path. The insight was invaluable! Rose Ellen will help you launch your child with confidence and direction.

Sara
Parent

"Couldn't Be Happier!"

I cannot express how grateful I am for the support and guidance I received from Beyond Ivy. They were instrumental in helping me choose the best school for my college journey. With just taking a couple personality and psychological assessments, I was able to find the perfect combination of size, location, atmosphere, and community that felt just right for me. Beyond Ivy truly understood my needs and aspirations, especially when it came to continuing my running career through college. Their personalized approach and in-depth knowledge of various institutions made the entire process so much smoother and less stressful. I am now at a college that not only meets my academic and social needs but also provides me with excellent opportunities to grow and excel in cross country and track. Beyond Ivy’s dedication to finding the best fit for me has made all the difference, and I couldn’t be happier with my choice and I am so grateful i have found my perfect place!

Hannah A.
Student

"Rose Ellen Went Above and Beyond."

Beyond Ivy helped my daughter find the perfect college. Using various assessments and tools my daughter was able to really narrow down the school that met her interests and educational goals. Rose Ellen went above and beyond, spending many hours with in person and virtual meetings to ensure all the steps were taken and deadlines were met. As someone who has tried to DIY this process, we can say with certainty that using Beyond Ivy was the BEST investment for us. The college application process can be overwhelming and scary. It was a relief knowing that a professional was leading the charge. This is especially important when you have an athlete that wants to play in college. Calculating each move is critical. She made the experience painless and actually enjoyable. I’m forever grateful.

Julie A.
Parent

"Personalized Approach Was So Appreciated."

Working with Beyond Ivy far exceeded my expectations. I was slightly familiar with some parts of the college application process when our children applied many years ago. However, things are constantly changing. This time I was trying to help a family friend who is currently a senior in high school. Due to our late start we were on an extreme time crunch. Rose Ellen with Beyond Ivy was our personal trainer to the college application process. Highly educated with an incredible passion for education. Rose Ellen provided calm and constant personalized care. She held a steady hand pointing us to the finish line. Rose Ellen encouraged and reminded us to complete forms as soon as application dates open in order to have the best advantages for my student. She helped us understand the complicated jargon. The process is a strategic step by step plan. She provides information that uses platforms where all your information can be found in one easily accessible place. The
individual process to find the “best fit” college for our student friend was amazing. Rose Ellen’s expertise is abound. She travels continuously throughout the year visiting colleges across the country. She provides first-hand insight to what campuses can offer. Beyond Ivy takes the time to get to know your student. This in depth personality research truly helped us see “outside the box.” This dive into self discovery helped our student identify her strengths and weakness. Value that will carry through in so many future aspects of life for our student. Often as parents and friends we like to offer advice to our students. We are often biased as to what we think is best. Rose Ellen helped bridge that gap by providing the student the opportunity to discover their own hidden talents beyond what we as family and friends only see. This opened up a whole new world of possible professions and areas of study to consider. From there it was finding the best match school. Rose Ellen reminded us that just because we may not have heard of a school does not mean it’s not a good school. She also helped us understand that if our student wants to get an education, there is always a way. The road may look different from what we might imagine, but it can be done. Working with Rose Ellen from Beyond Ivy exceeded my expectations and helped remove almost all the stress with an amazing outcome. Before I met Rose Ellen, I was preparing our sweet student friend that it is very difficult to get into college and that a four year institution may not be in the cards. I am thrilled beyond words that our student was accepted to all three major universities she applied for AND qualified for financial aid. We were literally cried happy tears! I know this would not have been possible without Rose Ellen. My only advice would be to seek her out early in your student’s high school career. Don’t wait like we did!

Laura O.
Parent

"Perfect. Very Easy."

My experience was amazing and I have learned a lot about myself. I loved how detailed the career quizzes were.

Mackenzie B.
Student

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