Pursue the college
of your dreams
Gain a Competitive Edge in College Admissions without Burning Out
Take the Challenge✓ Develop Personal Awareness
✓ Create an Impact
✓ Successfully Pursue Admittance
Why do ambitious teens still struggle to get into top-tier colleges?
- Self-doubt & confusion causes them to procrastinate and miss out on opportunities.
- Students burn out from trying to copy others' success rather than harnessing their personal values.
- Teens look to peers to make choices rather than relying on internal guidance.
- In their effort to get ahead, students get so busy that they don’t have time to build a personalized strategy that works.
There’s a more effective way to prepare for college. And students don’t have to give up their childhoods for it…
We help students become the most impressive versions of themselves, not someone else.
In less than a semester, The Ivy League Challenge develops young people to reach their potential through three phases of learning.
Self Awareness & Personal Development
Everyone possesses internal values, but few recognize them in time for college admissions. We start by helping students gain awareness of the values that drive them to action so that they don’t waste time trying to be someone else.
Impact Projects
Top-tier colleges are searching for successful values-driven candidates. We cover the nine types of impact projects which are most impressive to admissions officers. Students have the opportunity to launch an Impact Project aligned with their values to help their community.
Confident College Admissions
Students will need to organize their values, relationships, and experiences into a compelling application to stand out. We teach students to leverage their professional network to gain exceptional reference letters and combine their motivations and impact into a success story. Whether college is five years away or just around the corner, students will never have to struggle to complete an application.
Bright & diligent students deserve to reach their potential
“Without a clear strategy, preparing for college isn’t just confusing and overwhelming; it becomes personal. Most teens worry they will disappoint their family or embarrass themselves if they truly give it their best, and even their best isn’t good enough. Having earned a degree from Harvard and knowing what it takes, I’ve helped students around the world develop themselves into the kinds of students colleges feel lucky to have enrolled. ”
— Steve Gardner, Founder
On-Demand
Move through content at your own pace through access to our 7 on-demand video modules.
Live Cohort
Work through the program in real-time with a group of inspiring like-minded peers.
VIP
Meet one-on-one with Steve Gardner, our Founder, to gain expert attention and advice.
What students and parents are saying...
Ata, Grade 12
"I completely recommend the Ivy League Challenge, I only wish I would have done this sooner. I think if possible students should start this the summer before 9th grade or even earlier. My life is so much better after I learned these things about myself. There is no better way to live life than the way the Ivy league Challenge teaches."
Xiao Yu
"You will NOT believe what I’m about to tell you! I got into both Harvard and Princeton! I’ve been feeling so dizzy the past two days..."
Regina McGrath, Proud Parent
"My daughter attended the program over three years ago, and looking back I see how that training helped her conquer her challenges. Because of your program, she knows what she wants in life and how to get it. She is living her life fully and I find I never have to worry about her success anymore, she is rocking life! Thank you."
Students won’t feel lucky to get into a top-tier school.
They’ll know universities will be lucky to enroll them.
Get Started Now!
Don’t let the daunting college admissions process stop you from getting accepted to your dream college. Join the Ivy League Challenge today!
*Spring 2022 cohorts are currently full. Join the waitlist to sign up when registration opens again.
