Ivy College Prep helped me get accepted to my dream school, USC! If you are looking for academic or college counseling, I highly recommend Ivy College Prep as your number one choice. Not only does Ralph Becker prepare you for college applications, but he also continues to guide and mentor even after graduating college. Mr. Becker works extremely hard for the students, but you must also be willing to put in the hard work to get the results you want. Mr. Becker will help you write eloquently, but be prepared to write a lot! If you want help for college, contact Mr. Becker ASAP! read more

Ralph Becker is excellent!!! He helped my son get into his first choice university. Ralph provided the motivation and inspiration that my son needed. I did not have to nag my son as much as I expected and was so pleased with the outcome. Essentially, Ralph saved our relationship while helping us through the grueling college application process. I highly recommend Ivy College Prep. Money well spent. read more

My experience with Ivy College Prep has been impactful throughout my senior year of high school. Personally, my case was nothing special. I was a struggling student who got decent grades and a bit of extracurricular activities, however, I believe it was the essay portion that got me into my dream school - USC. With Mr. Becker's passion, he is able to effectively help his students highlight their personalities and their talents to stand out from all the other college application essays. As an art student, it is critical to capture your audiences through the use of appropriate phrases and meaning when describing your works. Not having to have 'described' my works before, Ralph gave me guidelines and stories to help the process, allowing me to build character and constructively write my thoughts into a single essay. Ralph's commitment to his students is immeasurable. Not only is he a great counselor in high school, but he showed care and acknowledgement even after graduation - helping me find a sense of direction. Just show him your efforts and follow through, your goals would definitely be raised and achieved. I strongly recommend Ivy College Prep. read more

If you are looking for a place for proper guidance to you or your children's college route, Ivy College Prep should definitely be your number one choice. As a current college graduate, I am confident enough to say that since I had gotten Ralph Becker's guidance, I have succeeded in graduating college with honors and being able to get a career right after graduating. He will not only prepare you with getting ready for college applications, but also continue to help you think about the future after graduating--which is the ultimate goal for everyone. Mr. Becker will bring the best out of you during every meeting, leading you to reach your college goals and even your life goals as being a mentor. Don't think it's too late, and just come talk to Mr. Becker. read more

I couldn't have been more satisfied with my experience at Ivy College Prep. Ralph Becker helped me organize my college preparation efforts and directed my focus on the specific tasks that would help me get into my top college choices. He guided me through the college application process, first by helping me choose the right schools to apply to, then by stepping me through the application forms themselves, and then most importantly, working with me on essay writing.  Every step of the way, Mr. Becker gave me invaluable advice and guidance. His depth and breadth of knowledge about the programs and the admission requirements, beyond the obvious standardized scores and GPA, assisted me in reaching my goals. I wouldn't have survived the college application process without Ralph Becker's tireless and dedicated mentorship. read more

As a high school student trying to decide my future, coming to Ivy College Prep has made a definite impact. First of all, the overwhelming subject of college decisions was stressing me out enough as is but coming here alleviated a majority of it. As a second generation Korean, I didn't know what to expect as both of my parents only knew little English. Ralph Becker has helped guide and plan my future in terms of what major would open doors later in life and how to network with leaders in that field as a high school student. I highly recommend Ivy College Prep because Ralph has definitely made my future much clearer. In addition, Joanne has been great with translating my sessions with Ralph to my parents. As of now, I plan to pursue finance at a 4 year university and all of this would not have happened without the help of Ivy College Prep. read more

If you are looking to gain an edge for your son or daughter in the college admissions process, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Ivy College Prep. The counselors and resources there are second to none. I came to Ivy College Prep after coming across Mr. Becker's college counseling column for the Grunion Gazette online. Mr. Becker breaks down the college planning, selection, and applications process for anyone to understand, with masterful ease and insight -- and his insight gave me a peace of mind about college planning that I hadn't felt before. Although, of course, college success depends largely on student commitment, their knack for understanding students as individuals, nurturing their potential, and guiding them down the best path is undeniable. With a focus on individualized counseling and guidance, Mr. Becker and his staff at Ivy College Prep have been guiding students from varied backgrounds--including international students, grad school, and visual/performing arts school candidates - to top 50 colleges since 2005. read more

Ralph Becker is the man behind Ivy College Prep and his credentials are legitimate. He gets students into top-tier schools (including Ivy Leagues) and academies every year. There really shouldn't be anything more to say, but here's the general process: Once a student comes under Ralph's wing, he will do everything he can to get that student into the best school that he or she can get into. Ralph will help the student will map out future goals, teach him/her about the best schools and programs to achieve these goals, and will map out an actionable program for them to achieve these goals. Most importantly, he keeps his students accountable. Not only are students getting a professional counselor, the student is gaining a mentor. read more

Without Mr. Becker, I would have felt extremely overwhelmed during the college application season. He helped me bring out the best in my college essays and in determining the major that would best lead me to the career I want to pursue after college. His advice and guidance has helped me get into many of my top choice colleges, including University of Michigan and USC. I appreciate his help greatly and would gladly recommend his guidance to incoming high school juniors and seniors. read more

When I started the application process to university, I was clueless on where I should apply or how to do it altogether. Ralph guided me, helping me even out the work load and help me make my application essays and portfolio stronger. Thanks to his help, commentary, and expertise, I now have the opportunity to study at a reach school, my top choice, and I am incredibly grateful. read more

Ralph Becker really knows his stuff. He is organized and helpful, with plenty of great ideas and suggestions for essays. Especially with private schools, he knows what they expect and helps write really exceptional essays. His knowledge and dedication really helped me get through the rough college application cycle. read more

For those who want to prepare for college, Ralph is the right person for you. With his advices and comments, you will be prepared by yourself to get the best quality essay you can ever have to inspire other people. Of course, you should be ready to submit your writings to him so that he can keep up with you every time when you needed. With a reasonable price, he will be your best friend if you are a transfer student, or a high school student to submit your application to many universities and colleges. Ralph is nice and easy to talk to, and will always help you to give you better essay and so on. Just be prepared to write your stories and experiences and be ready to see him once a week. You won't regret what you paid! Additionally, you will meet a nice lady who will help you to decide which package and which school you want to apply with reasonable price. You can always consult with her in regards to your situation and other stuffs, so that you can have better chance with Ralph's help to be a competitive applicant among thousands of students. read more

Without a doubt, Mr. Becker is the man to go to for college guidance. Under Mr. Becker's guidance, he has helped me tremendously throughout my last year in high school making sure my performance in school was excellent and helped me choose the right colleges for my specific major. His knowledge in the college application process is unmatched and his insight truly gave me a peace of mind about what I want to achieve in the future -- he even guided me step-by-step on how to look for MBA programs once I graduate! Mr. Becker's unwavering dedication to my success has allowed me to get accepted into the top universities in the nation including Carnegie Mellon University, Boston University, and Babson College. Mr. Becker's accountability constantly kept me in check, making sure I wasn't slacking off which showed me how determined Mr. Becker was in nurturing my success. All in all, not only is Mr. Becker a spectacular college counselor but, he is also an amazing mentor, advisee, and teacher to all of his students. read more