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Ivy League Tutors

Take your test scores and personal essay to Ivy League standard with 1-1 coaching from our Ivy League tutors.

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Why Choose Our Ivy League Tutoring?

  • Our Ivy League acceptance rate is 4.5x the average
  • Our students get into all 8 Ivies every year
  • 75% of our students get into their first-choice college
  • We’ve supported US applicants since 2005
  • Boost your SAT and ACT scores

 

Our US & Ivy League applications support is delivered by A-List Education, globally trusted experts in US application consultancy.

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Ivy League Admissions Tutoring

Our Ivy League Tutors Will Enhance Your Application

Our Ivy League tutors provide the highest standards of 1-1 coaching for students applying for the most competitive US universities. Graduates of the Ivies and other top universities, they offer first-hand insight into the Ivy League admissions process.

From elite-level tutoring for the SAT and ACT, to expert guidance on crafting a standout personal essay, our Ivy League tutors will optimise your application at ever stage.

Our Ivy League success rate is 4.5x higher than average and every year our students get into all eight Ivies.

Ready to give your application a boost? Book a free consultation with our experienced team to get matched with the right tutor for you.

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Our Ivy League Tutors

Meet a selection of our tutors. All are graduates of the Ivies and other top colleges with years of tutoring experience.

Charlotte has tutored students for Dukes Plus since 2016. She studied at Harvard, having been accepted by four Ivies.

  • Charlotte McKechnie
  • Harvard University

Steve holds a BA with the Highest Honors from Harvard and an MSc with Distinction from Oxford. He has tutored for Dukes Plus since 2018.

  • Steven Kunis
  • Harvard University, University of Oxford

Lori attended the University of Minnesota before working as a maths teacher in the US. She has tutored for more than a decade, specialising in the SAT and ACT.

  • Lori Wormald
  • University of Minnesota

Rebecca graduated cum laude from Yale. She is an SAT and ACT tutor and college applications advisor.

  • Rebecca Brudner
  • Yale University

Rhianna graduated with honours from Brown. She has worked with Dukes Plus for many years as a tutor and college applications advisor.

  • Rhianna Shaw
  • Brown University

Tobi graduated summa cum laude from Princeton. She specialises in tutoring Ivy League applicants for the SAT, ACT, and personal essay writing.

  • Tobi Ajayi
  • Princeton University
23% of our students receive an offer from at least one Ivy League college, vs a global average of 5%.

4.5x Your Ivy League Chances

We are proud of the improvements students make by working with us. 23% of our students get offers from at least one Ivy League school, a rate 4.5x higher than the global average.

Dukes Plus by the numbers:   

  • The average student improves their SAT score by 250+ points, and their ACT score by 7 points, after a 25-hour tuition programme.
  • 75% of our students are accepted to their first-choice US university.
  • Every year, our UK students get into 200 US universities, including all eight Ivies.
Our Results

What Can Our Ivy League Tutors Support With?

The Ivy League schools are some of the hardest universities in the world to get into.

If you want to get accepted to your chosen top US universities, you’ll need an outstanding standardised test score, a flawless academic record, and a compelling story about why you are the perfect candidate for your chosen school.

Our Ivy League tutors provide expert, targeted prep for standardised tests. They have a proven track record of boosting students’ scores. And if you’re looking for guidance on writing a personal statement that stands out to Ivy League admissions committees, they’ve got you covered.

Ready to give your Ivy League application a boost? Book a free consultation with our experienced team to get matched with the right tutor for you.

Tutoring Packages

A focused programme of Ivy League tutoring. Ideal if:

  • You are near your target score goals on standardised tests and are looking to refine your approach and technique
  • You would benefit from a couple of reviews of and feedback on your personal essays

Price: from £2,030

Our most popular package, this plan takes you to Ivy League standard at standardised tests without any prior practice. This package allows for complete review of The A-List Book of Knowledge (covering the Math, Reading and Writing sections) and review of at least 3 Diagnostic Tests.

It also allows time for several scoping sessions and reviews of your personal essays.

Price: from £3,335

This plan provides our highest, most comprehensive standard of test prep and personal essay support. It offers complete coverage of individual subjects and is supplemented by reviews of as many Diagnostic Tests as time allows (at least 6).

It affords ample time for scoping, planning, writing, reviewing and redrafting your personal essay.

Premium packages are also best if you want to start work during your GCSE years to optimise your Ivy League application from the earliest stage.

Price: from £6,525

We can create a customised plan of Ivy League tutoring to meet your specific needs. We recognise the need for flexibility and can plan accordingly. Contact us and we will design a package to help you excel.

Price: from £145 per hour

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Our Tutoring Success

Our tutees improve their SAT score by 200 points on average, with the top 25% improving by more than 300 points.
Our average ACT tutee improves their score by 7 points, with the top 25% improving by 9 points.

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Start the conversation with a free 15 minute discovery call. In this meeting one of our admissions experts will be able to discuss your circumstances and tailor your application journey to your requirements.

Testimonials

“My daughter had an excellent experience with A-List, in particular from Mariel Kessell, who is an outstanding tutor. Mariel provided top class coaching and support and my daughter received many offers from the top US colleges. Highly recommend.”

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FAQs

Our Ivy League tutors are graduates of Ivy League and other top U.S. universities. They combine subject expertise with first-hand insight into selective admissions, so lessons focus on what truly moves the needle for competitive applications.

We start with a short consultation to understand your goals, timeline and target colleges. You’re then paired with a tutor whose background and teaching style fit your needs, and you’ll follow a tailored plan with clear milestones and regular check-ins.

Typical support includes targeted SAT or ACT preparation, guidance on planning and pacing your revision, and expert feedback on crafting a standout personal essay. Tutors also help prioritise academics and activities so your application presents a coherent, compelling profile.

Our tutors are graduates from Harvard, Yale, Princeton and other leading universities. They’ve supported many successful applications and understand the standards Ivy League admissions teams expect.

Earlier is better. Many students start in Year 11 or Year 12 to build testing strength and develop a persuasive narrative well before deadlines. That said, we can create accelerated plans for later starts.

Ivy League tutoring focuses on the admissions process, such as SAT/ACT preparation or personal essay writing. Ivy League mentoring, offered separately, provides broader coaching. It covers study habits, organisation and long-term academic planning. Both can complement each other, but tutoring is the service dedicated to targeted academic and application support.

Book a free consultation to discuss your aims. We’ll recommend a programme and match you with the Ivy League tutor best suited to help you reach your goals.

Fees start from £145 per hour, with discounts offered on package bookings.

Expert Application Support

US & Ivy League Application Consultancy

Multiply your chances of acceptance with bespoke US & Ivy League university application consultancy


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Why Dukes Plus?

Dukes Plus is a provider of university application support, life-changing career and university experiences, day camps, tuition, and summer schools.

By selecting Dukes Plus as your chosen provider, you are guaranteeing that you’ll multiply your chances of application success. We have a huge network of over 2,000 vetted admissions tutors who are experts when it comes to consultancy, mock testing & interviewing, industry-leading resources, and more.

We specialise in applications to Oxbridge and top UK universities, Ivy League and top US universities, and Medicine and Law applications.

Whether you are looking to test-drive your dream career working with industry leading professionals, or wanting to study at Eton or an Oxford college for the summer, we provide innovative and life-changing experiences that will enable you to make better life choices.

We have an extensive database of tutors which can deliver personalised fully-managed tutoring services to students at any level. We provide online tutoring, SEN tutoring, tutoring for those that are gifted and talented, and tuition for those preparing for any exam from 4+, up to the 13+.

We run the UK’s number one multi-campus summer school where students can learn languages and subjects at some of the UKs top educational institutions. We also provide holiday activity camps such as Ultimate Activity, Ultimate Tech, and Ultimate Sports camps.

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