Ascend has tremendously helped me navigate this stressful college process. From providing hands-on support in creating my non-profit project to assisting with publishing my research paper, and, most importantly, crafting my college essays.
University Prep – Unlock Your Path to Your Dream University!
Ease your university journey by planning and executing every step. Get full support, anywhere from 8th to 12th grade.
213+
Ivy League University Offers
95%
Students get into top 100 Universities Globally
63+
Cambridge/Oxford Admission Offers
$2.3 Million
In Merit Scholarships for Ascend Now Students
Requirements for Top Tier Universities
Most universities require consistent, top-tier grades along with a wholistic extracurricular profile for a student. Here’s a more detailed breakdown of what Universities want.
Academic Performance
GPA - 9th to 12th Grade favors AP and IB.
Extracurriculars
10 activities - leadership and community service.
Standardized Tests
SAT/ACT important;
TOEFL or IELTS for Non-English.
Personal Statement
Common App Essay, Supplemental Essays (Maybe).
Recommendation Letters
Prefers detailed letters from long-known teachers.
Interviews
Usually required for top tier universities.
Academic Performance
A-levels or IB, or equivalent; Predicted grades are crucial.
Extracurriculars
Values supercurricular activities based on chosen course.
Standardized Tests
Requires IELTS and course-specific tests like BMAT or LNAT.
Personal Statement
Personal statement on academic interests and course suitability.
Recommendation Letters
Requires one recommendation letter focusing on subject fit.
Interviews
Typically for medicine and law, focusing on subject aptitude.
Academic Performance
A-levels, IB, or equivalent; predicted grades are crucial.
Extracurriculars
Internships and competitions, For Singapore and Canada.
Standardized Tests
Varied requirements,
Canada - SATs, Japan - TOEFL.
Personal Statement
Essays focus on motivation and academic readiness.
Recommendation Letters
Focuses on A-levels, IB, or equivalent.
Interviews
Varies. Canada might need it for some majors, Japan doesn’t.
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We Specialize In Helping Students In The Following Cases
Target: Ivy League/ Top 30 University Globally
Proactive parents and students focused on gaining admission to top colleges.
Target: Ivy League/ Top 30 University Globally
Students with excellent grades but lacking extracurricular profile.
Target: Top 50 University Globally
Student gets A’s and B’s and doesn’t have too many activities.
Target: Top 100 University Globally
Students in grade 11 with historically average grades and profile.
The Ivy League College Roadmap
We’ll tell you what no other college counsellor would for free. Here’s a clear roadmap of how to plan for top tier universities. At Ascend Now, you’ll have experts for every aspect of your college admission journey, work closely with you to convert your plans into a reality.
Exploration & Foundation
Average Grades
A/A*
No. of Projects
1/10
Progress in the college journey
Fine Tune Your Interests
Average Grades
A/A*
No. of Projects
5/10
Progress in the college journey
Challenge Yourself
Average Grades
A/A*
No. of Projects
6/10
Progress in the college journey
Keep the Momentum
Average Grades
6/7
No. of Projects
9/10
Progress in the college journey
Cross the Finish Line
Average Grades
6/7
No. of Projects
10/10
Progress in the college journey
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