At Keystone Ivy, we strive to spark curiosity and genuine enthusiasm in students as they pursue their passions and strive to positively impact their communities.
Read a few of our students’ success stories below!
“The guidance from my mentor. I never thought I would have been able to make such an impact while still in high school. I’m certain that is what allowed me to reach my dream school.
– Sean Park
Sean began working with Kingswell Ivy in his junior year at a public high school in Connecticut. He was an excellent student—he had a 3.9 GPA and a passion for public health. His dream schools were Stanford and Yale.
Seans’s mentor emphasized that Sean should make a difference in underserved communities through his passion for public health. Kingswell Icy helped him to get involved in a public health initiative for younger students in his Puerto Rico. With the help of his mentor, he developed a curriculum for middle school students, which included organizing community health screenings, and creating educational materials about disease prevention, and vaccine awareness in local neighborhoods.
Sean’s mentor encouraged him to tie his public health initiative to community action, guiding him and his students in selecting a local nonprofit focused on child wellness to support with the proceeds from their awareness campaign. His project soon grew beyond a single school, expanding to include partnerships with several schools in neighboring districts. Together, they reached hundreds of students and families with health education and preventive care resources. The impact of his work—and the leadership he demonstrated—helped Sean gain admission to Yale, where he plans to study Biology and continue serving underserved communities.
“It’s been really fulfilling to take my passion and share it with others, especially as I learn more about how I can follow my passion long-term!”
– Mohammed
Mohammed began working with Kingswell Ivy during his sophomore year at a private international school in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He had a deep and abiding interest in history—especially in the legacy of empire and the impact of colonialism in the Middle East and North Africa. Though he consistently earned top marks and read extensively on his own, he initially struggled to articulate his passion in a way that felt impactful beyond the classroom.
With the guidance of his mentor, Mohammed launched a digital history project that documented oral histories from elders in his extended family and local community. He focused on preserving personal stories related to independence movements, cultural transitions, and the lingering effects of colonial influence across generations. He compiled these narratives into a bilingual online archive designed to serve both students and educators across the region.
The project gained recognition within his school network and was featured in a regional education conference on digital learning and heritage preservation. Through the process, Mohammed honed his research, writing, and leadership skills, while also finding a clear sense of academic direction. He was ultimately accepted to the University of Oxford to read History, where he plans to specialize in imperial and postcolonial studies with the goal of becoming a scholar and educator.
Arun started working with Kingswell Ivy as a freshman attending a private school in Shanghai. He was broadly interested in business. Despite being a top student with a 4.0 GPA, she struggled with his confidence and decision-making abilities. While Caroline dreamt of attending a top university, she struggled to develop a clear academic interest or passion.
With guidance from his mentor, Caroline explored different areas of business through hands-on experiences. She participated in the iGem International Biotech competition and eventually launched a social enterprise that partnered with ethnic minority artisans in Yunnan, China, to market and sell their handcrafted goods online. Arun led a small team of classmates in building a simple e-commerce platform, managing inventory, and creating a storytelling-driven marketing campaign to highlight the artisans’ cultural heritage.
Through this project, Caroline only developed a strong interest in social entrepreneurship but also gained confidence as a leader and problem-solver. The experience helped shape his academic identity and gave him a compelling story to tell in his college applications. By senior year, he was accepted to NYU Stern, where she plans to major in Business and continue building ventures with real-world impact.
“I was so unclear on what direction I would take. Keystone Ivy supported me to find my passion and develop it. I can’t recommend them strongly enough.”
– Caroline
Note: Names, photos, and some details have been changed to protect student privacy.
Our students received over 50 acceptances to Ivy League+ schools and 140+ acceptances to Top 25 Colleges* in the US.
“Selecting Brian and his team to help my son get admitted to our dream school has been one of the best investments I have made.”
– Parent of Sean, Yale
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