Predictive Admissions: The Ivy Institute’s Winning Formula

Colleges and universities don’t publicize the exact formula they use to decide who gets in and who doesn’t. But what if you could access different schools’ algorithms to see which one you’re most likely to get into? The Ivy Institute has cracked that code.

The Ivy Institute, a college application assistance company, offers tailored application support. That support is informed by a new process called predictive admissions modeling. Here’s a closer look at this unique technology and how it helps students reach college application success.

How Predictive Admissions Work

Each college has its own list of criteria for evaluating students. Generally, the more selective the school, the more criteria to consider. These are some examples of what schools look at:

• Standardized test scores
• Grades
• Volunteer work
• Visionary thinking
• Leadership experience
• Background and life experience
• Global awareness
• Quality of application essays
• Self-awareness

At The Ivy Institute, each student’s counselor puts their information into the Predictive Admissions algorithm. That gives them a baseline to start with and a window into what could come next.

The president of The Ivy Institute also says that the algorithm is “helpful for our students just starting to see that long-term planning.” The Ivy Institute helps students understand the process with expert admissions counseling informed by technology.

In the system, each college has its own “scorecard.” That scorecard reflects the college’s current needs, priorities, and admission criteria. The student then receives a percentage score for each college. The closer to 100% of the score, the more likely they will be admitted.

You might wonder how The Ivy Institute can gather such detailed and accurate information. Many counselors with the firm are former Ivy League admissions officers, so they know firsthand how high-ranking schools assess and weigh factors in each application.

However, The Ivy Institute is also the only college admissions consulting firm that has its own research branch. It’s constantly researching different colleges to keep up with changes in Ivy League admissions trends and updating the algorithm accordingly.

How Predictive Admissions Influence Academic Coaching

One of the best things about Predictive Admissions Modeling is that it gives personalized college guidance for students to improve their chances of getting in.

For example, if a student wants to go to Harvard, they might be disappointed only to get a 50% score for Harvard. However, if the algorithm suggests that more leadership activities will improve their chances, the student and their team can start building an admissions strategy.

This technology also might help students choose the top schools they want to attend. As the president of The Ivy Institute explains, that choice influences the counselor each applicant is matched with.

“They’re assigned a counselor that is from their top-choice schools, whether it’s Stanford, Princeton, the University of Chicago, or other top colleges — so that way, all the students work with a former student, counselor, or both from that school who has been through the process and can serve as that mentor.”

Embracing the Power of Technology in the World of Competitive College Admissions

The Ivy Institute is able to consistently get some of the top university acceptance rates in the country. Part of the reason for that success is technological innovation, and part is thanks to outstanding staff.

With the power of App Identity™ College Strategy, Predictive Admissions Modeling, and counselors with unmatched college admissions expertise, students at The Ivy Institute have incredible support as they reach for success.