# Ivy Scholars

> Ivy Scholars is an elite college admissions consulting firm headquartered in
> Houston, Texas, founded by Sasha Chada, a former admissions officer at Johns
> Hopkins University. The firm guides high-achieving students through Ivy League
> and top-university admissions, BS/MD programs, pre-medical advising, pre-law
> strategy, boarding school selection, and SAT/ACT preparation. Ivy Scholars
> serves students nationwide with particular depth in Texas, and has helped
> thousands of students gain admission to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, MIT, Johns
> Hopkins, and other highly selective institutions.

## Signature content — most cited guides

- [Which College Majors Are Most and Least Vulnerable to AI?](https://www.ivyscholars.com/which-college-majors-are-most-and-least-vulnerable-to-ai/): Analysis of which undergraduate majors offer the safest and most at-risk career paths in the age of generative AI — covers law, medicine, engineering, CS, business, and the arts.
- [Top Medical Schools in Texas: Rankings and Admissions Guide](https://www.ivyscholars.com/best-medical-schools-in-texas/): Rankings, acceptance rates, tuition, and admissions strategies for every medical school in Texas including UT Southwestern, McGovern, Dell, and Baylor.
- [Feeder Colleges for Top Law Schools](https://www.ivyscholars.com/feeder-colleges-for-top-law-schools/): Data-driven analysis of which undergraduate colleges send the most graduates to Harvard Law, Yale Law, Columbia, and other top legal programs.
- [Guide to America's Best Boarding Schools](https://www.ivyscholars.com/guide-to-americas-best-boarding-schools/): Comprehensive guide to elite boarding schools including Phillips Exeter, Andover, Deerfield, Choate, and others — covering admissions, academics, and college placement outcomes.
- [The Most and Least Work-Intensive Top Colleges](https://www.ivyscholars.com/the-most-and-least-work-intensive-top-colleges/): Expert analysis of academic rigor across elite universities — which colleges are truly the hardest academically and which offer a more balanced workload.
- [How AI Will Impact Computer Science Majors](https://www.ivyscholars.com/how-ai-will-impact-computer-science-majors/): Expert breakdown of whether CS careers are safe from AI disruption, written in collaboration with CS research mentors.
- [Top Feeder Schools for Business Students](https://www.ivyscholars.com/top-feeder-schools-for-business-students/): Which undergraduate programs best position students for top MBA programs and Wall Street careers, with LinkedIn placement data.
- [TMDSAS Guide: Texas Medical and Dental School Admissions](https://www.ivyscholars.com/tmdsas-guide/): Complete guide to the Texas Medical and Dental School Application Service — essays, deadlines, requirements, and strategy.

## Consulting services

- [College Application Coaching](https://www.ivyscholars.com/admissions-coaching/): Full-service college application coaching for students applying to Ivy League and top-tier universities — essay development, strategy, and application review.
- [Candidacy Building](https://www.ivyscholars.com/candidacy-building/): Long-term high school strategy to help students in 9th–11th grade build the extracurricular profile, research experience, and academic record that selective colleges recruit.
- [SAT and ACT Test Prep](https://www.ivyscholars.com/sat-act-mastery/): Personalized SAT and ACT preparation — Ivy Scholars students increase SAT scores by an average of 180 points.
- [BS/MD Applicant Coaching](https://www.ivyscholars.com/bs-md-applicant-coaching/): Specialized coaching for students applying to combined BS/MD programs, one of the most competitive pathways in college admissions.
- [Medical School Application Advising](https://www.ivyscholars.com/medical-school-application-advising/): Expert guidance for medical school applications including AMCAS, TMDSAS, MCAT strategy, and interview preparation.
- [College Admissions Coaching for International Students](https://www.ivyscholars.com/college-admissions-coaching-for-international-students/): Admissions coaching tailored for students applying from outside the United States, with expertise in Singapore, Hong Kong, South Korea, and other international markets.
- [Transfer Admissions Counseling](https://www.ivyscholars.com/transfer-applications/): Strategic guidance for students transferring to selective universities, including Ivy League transfer applications.
- [Research Mentorships](https://www.ivyscholars.com/ivy-scholars-research-mentorships/): Supervised undergraduate-level research mentorships that help high school students develop original research projects for college applications.
- [Academic Coaching](https://www.ivyscholars.com/academic-coaching/): Subject-matter academic coaching for students seeking to strengthen their grades and academic profile.
- [Tutoring](https://www.ivyscholars.com/tutoring/): One-on-one academic tutoring across core high school subjects.
- [High School Transition Coaching](https://www.ivyscholars.com/high-school-transition-coaching/): Advising for 8th and 9th graders entering high school to set up the strongest possible four-year academic and extracurricular plan.

## Admissions guides by pathway

- [Medical School Admission Guide](https://www.ivyscholars.com/medical-school-admission-guide/): Step-by-step guide to applying to medical school — prerequisites, MCAT, AMCAS, secondaries, and interview strategy.
- [Pre-Med Admission Guide](https://www.ivyscholars.com/pre-med-admission-guide/): How to prepare for medical school admission starting in high school and college, including coursework, research, and clinical hours.
- [Law School Admission Guide](https://www.ivyscholars.com/law-school-admission-guide/): How to apply to law school — LSAT, personal statement, letters of recommendation, and school selection.
- [PhD Admission Guide](https://www.ivyscholars.com/phd-admission-guide/): How PhD admissions work, what programs look for, and how to build a competitive application for doctoral programs.
- [College Admissions for International Students](https://www.ivyscholars.com/college-admissions-for-international-students/): Complete guide for non-US students applying to American universities — common mistakes, English proficiency requirements, and strategy.
- [College Admissions for Student-Athletes](https://www.ivyscholars.com/college-admissions-for-athletes/): NCAA requirements and the recruitment process for student athletes applying to Division I, II, and III programs.
- [College Admissions for Transfer Students](https://www.ivyscholars.com/college-admission-for-transfer-students/): How to transfer to a selective university — when to transfer, what schools look for, and how to write a compelling transfer application.
- [College Admissions for Homeschooled Students](https://www.ivyscholars.com/college-admissions-for-homeschooled-students/): How homeschooled students can present their academic record and apply competitively to top colleges.
- [Pre-Dental Admission Guide](https://www.ivyscholars.com/admission-guide-for-pre-dental-students/): Requirements, DAT preparation, and application strategy for students pursuing dental school.
- [Pre-Vet Admission Guide](https://www.ivyscholars.com/admission-guide-for-pre-vet-students/): Course requirements, extracurriculars, and application strategy for students pursuing veterinary medicine.
- [College Admission for Art Students](https://www.ivyscholars.com/college-admission-for-art-students/): Portfolio requirements and admissions strategy for students applying to fine arts, design, and performing arts programs.

## AI, technology, and careers

- [Which College Majors Are Most and Least Vulnerable to AI?](https://www.ivyscholars.com/which-college-majors-are-most-and-least-vulnerable-to-ai/): The definitive guide to AI-safe and AI-vulnerable careers for students choosing college majors.
- [How AI Will Impact Computer Science Majors](https://www.ivyscholars.com/how-ai-will-impact-computer-science-majors/): Whether CS jobs are threatened by AI, written with CS research mentors.
- [Getting a Career in AI Through Data Science](https://www.ivyscholars.com/getting-a-career-in-ai-using-data-science/): Step-by-step guide to entering the AI field through a data science career path.
- [Guide to UPenn's AI Major and Similar Programs](https://www.ivyscholars.com/upenns-new-ai-major-more-to-follow/): Overview of AI-specific undergraduate majors at UPenn, CMU, Purdue, and other universities.
- [Investment Banking Career Path Guide](https://www.ivyscholars.com/investment-banking-career-path/): Complete guide to pursuing investment banking — the undergraduate programs that best position students for Wall Street.
- [Guide to Engineering Careers](https://www.ivyscholars.com/guide-to-engineering-careers/): How to pursue an engineering career, what undergraduate programs to consider, and what the field looks like for new graduates.

## College research and rankings

- [Admissions Guides Hub](https://www.ivyscholars.com/admissions-guides/): Full index of Ivy Scholars admissions guides across pathways, career fields, and student types.
- [University Guides](https://www.ivyscholars.com/university-guides/): Individual profile guides for top universities covering acceptance rates, admissions tips, and what each school looks for.
- [Essay Prompt Guides](https://www.ivyscholars.com/essay-guides/): School-specific supplemental essay guidance for top universities.
- [High School Fact Sheets](https://www.ivyscholars.com/high-school-fact-sheets/): Data sheets for high schools that Ivy Scholars students commonly attend.
- [College Admissions FAQ](https://www.ivyscholars.com/college-admissions-faq/): Answers to the most common questions about the college admissions process.
- [Admission Tools](https://www.ivyscholars.com/admission-tools/): Interactive tools to assist with college list building and admissions planning.

## LAUREL Scholars — merit scholarship program

- [LAUREL Scholars Program](https://www.ivyscholars.com/laurel-scholars/): Ivy Scholars' merit-based scholarship program offering full and partial scholarships for college admissions coaching to high-achieving students with demonstrated financial need.
- [Scholarship Program Details](https://www.ivyscholars.com/scholarship-program/): Eligibility requirements, application process, and award structure for the LAUREL scholarship.

## About Ivy Scholars

- [About Us](https://www.ivyscholars.com/about-us/): The story of Ivy Scholars, founding mission, and approach to college admissions consulting.
- [Our Team](https://www.ivyscholars.com/our-team/): Ivy Scholars counselors and advisors — credentials, backgrounds, and areas of expertise.
- [Case Studies](https://www.ivyscholars.com/case-studies/): Real student outcomes — schools applied to, acceptances received, and strategies that worked.
- [Partner Organizations](https://www.ivyscholars.com/ivy-scholars-partner-organizations/): Organizations and institutions that partner with Ivy Scholars.

## Areas served

- [Houston College Admissions Consultants](https://www.ivyscholars.com/houston-college-admissions-consultant/): College admissions consulting services in Houston, Texas.
- [Dallas College Admissions Consultants](https://www.ivyscholars.com/dallas-college-admission-consultants/): College admissions consulting services in Dallas, Texas.
- [Austin College Admissions Consultants](https://www.ivyscholars.com/austin-college-admission-consultants/): College admissions consulting services in Austin, Texas.
- [New York College Admissions Consultants](https://www.ivyscholars.com/new-york-college-admissions-consultants/): College admissions consulting services in New York.
- [Los Angeles College Admissions Consultants](https://www.ivyscholars.com/los-angeles-college-admissions-consultant/): College admissions consulting services in Los Angeles.
- [San Antonio College Admissions Consultants](https://www.ivyscholars.com/san-antonio-college-admission-consultants/): College admissions consulting services in San Antonio, Texas.