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The Competitive EDGE for College Admissions
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​Why Hire a College Consultant

The college application process is a stressful experience for both students and parents. The number of students applying to the nation's most selective colleges and universities is growing at a substantial rate each year. The average acceptance rate at the top 15 nationally ranked colleges and universities for the Class of 2026 was a staggering 5.85%! Even the brightest high schools students are struggling to stay competitive in a crowded field of applicants.
Many parents and students are now turning to college consultants to navigate the highly competitive and complex world of college admissions. College consultants serve as trusted advisers to students and parents during the application process. They provide students individualized attention and advise them on course selection, extracurricular activities, standardized test prep, and summer programs. Consultants help students research what schools are the best fit for their goals and career ambitions as well as assist with completing all aspects the application. College consultants guide students through the process of applying to college while championing their success along the way.
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Our Mission

The mission of The Ivy Edge is:

To help families design and execute an overall strategy that positions students

to be competitive applicants to right fit highly-selective colleges and universities.
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Our Brand

The Ivy Edge was launched based on the following core beliefs:
Every student has a unique story to be told.

Every student has something of value to contribute to the world.
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​Every student has the power to shape his or her own destiny.
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Why The Ivy Edge?

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CORPORATE STRATEGIES
The Ivy Edge uses personality assessments from the corporate sector to help students determine their strengths and aptitudes. Executive coaching strategies and techniques help students create action plans to set deadlines, complete tasks, stay motivated, and overcome any challenge that arises.
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DECADES OF EXPERIENCE

The Ivy Edge’s founder, Aaron Shipp, has more than 25 years of experience helping students create successful college applications. He has an intimate knowledge of the admissions process for highly selective schools and a broad network of admissions professionals from America’s top colleges.​
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FREE CONSULTATION

There is no such thing as a "one size fits all" college admissions consulting.  A free, in-depth, 60-minute consultation ensures the needs of each student are clearly determined. After the consultation, an action plan is designed to help students approach the admissions process with clarity and confidence. 
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​The Ivy Edge, LLC   |   800 Finsbury Street, Ste. 1203   |   Durham, NC  27703   |   aaron@ivy-edge.com
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