The Ivy academy

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College

PrepARATION

  • The Ivy Academy offers elite, online writing preparation for high schoolers applying to the college of their choice. With a flexible approach combining video content with tailored individual support, we have helped dozens of students go from anxious juniors to accepted seniors.

our approach

  • Generate

    It all starts with the raw materials. We’ll guide you through what it takes to ‘research yourself’ and find personal stories with rich potential.

  • Shape

    Write. Revise. Repeat. Let’s coach you through your essay drafts, with structured feedback and flexible scheduling.

  • Refine

    The finishing touches make all the difference. Our team is on hand to fine tune and proofread your personal statement for that extra shine.

meet your coach

Eskor received his BA in English and American Literature from Harvard University and an MFA in Fiction from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop. His teaching experience extends more than ten years, including roles as a tutor, middle school English teacher, and a professor of Creative Writing at the University of Iowa.

“Eskor was an amazing help with the essay process. Before every session he was well prepared with comments and suggestions for my essay. But what I really appreciated was that he did not just give me his changes, it was a collaborative process where he provided feedback and challenged me by asking questions. Eskor made what could have been stressful process an incredibly reassuring one.”

Julia K,

BROWN UNIVERSITY, CLASS OF ‘25

the personal statement course

With detailed instructions, visual thinking tools, and creative prompts, head instructor Eskor Johnson guides you from the first steps of brainstorming a topic all the way to completing a revised draft of the Common Application essay accepted by most colleges.

WORK ONE-ON-ONE

We have helped dozens of students break down the college essay into simpler steps, and write about themselves in the powerful, convincing way that sparks an admission officer’s eye. Schedule a free consultation today!

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“[Stephen’s essays] are all wonderful writings crafted with care, bringing out the best of Stephen… I feel there is a lot that I would like to say to express my deepest thanks, but there are not enough proper words to capture my gratitude. It was a great pleasure working with you, and I hope we can do so again in the future. You are a gem.”

Katherine d,

Parent of Stephen D., Columbia UNIVERSITY, CLASS OF ‘27