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CATS Academy Boston · U.S.

Ivy Plus. An exclusive pathway to the most selective rooms.

For ambitious students in Grades 9–12 who aspire to Ivy League and other highly selective U.S. universities. Delivered alongside the High School Diploma. Application and interview required.

Ivy Plus Program

Personalised mentorship. A structured profile. A competitive edge.

From leadership and research to essays and interviews, Ivy Plus provides the confidence and strategy the most selective admissions processes actually read.

Grades
9–12
Entry
Application + interview
English
Strong reading & writing
Dates
October–May

Two modules

Planning in 9–10. Applications in 11–12.

Planning module

Grades 9 and 10

  • Academic excellence — a roadmap, standardized test planning, scholarly competitions.
  • Extracurricular engagement — a passion project, community impact, summer programme placement.
  • College readiness — college and major research, and a narrative ‘hook’ for elite universities.

Application module

Grades 11 and 12

  • Academic excellence — advanced course planning, testing, research and publishing.
  • Extracurricular engagement — portfolio development, scaling a passion project, leadership, internships.
  • College readiness — a targeted list, essay and interview coaching, application management.

Expert mentorship

A specialised team with extensive admissions experience from renowned U.S. universities.

A framework for success

Academic excellence, intellectual curiosity, and the leadership top-tier institutions look for.

Make an impression

Individualised coaching in essay writing and interview preparation — a personal narrative that holds.

Targeted college selection

A strategic list, identified majors, and the specific admissions requirements of each institution.

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