IVYARCH MENTOR DIRECTORY

Meet the mentors behind IvyArch.

Meet the mentors behind IvyArch.

Meet the mentors behind IvyArch.

Students work directly with IvyArch mentors who have navigated elite admissions and understand how to turn strong achievements into clear, memorable application narratives.

Students work directly with IvyArch mentors who have navigated elite admissions and understand how to turn strong achievements into clear, memorable application narratives.

Students work directly with IvyArch mentors who have navigated elite admissions and understand how to turn strong achievements into clear, memorable application narratives.

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Oliver Chen

Oliver Chen

Oliver Chen

Stanford University • Founder & Head Mentor

Stanford University • Founder & Head Mentor

Oliver helps students connect academics, extracurriculars, essays, and personal experiences into a coherent admissions strategy. His approach draws from elite athletics, published research, nonprofit leadership, and the Canadian/IB applicant experience.

Social Sciences

Humanities

Research Papers

Athletics

Narrative-Building

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Phoebe Huang

Phoebe Huang

Yale University • Lead Portfolio Mentor

Phoebe helps students shape distinctive application narratives through essay strategy, humanities-centered storytelling, and creative portfolio positioning. She is especially strong for students with competition, arts, writing, or interdisciplinary profiles.

Mathematics

Dance

Arts Portfolio

Philosophy

Storytelling

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Tiger Chen

Tiger Chen

Stanford University • Lead STEM Mentor

Tiger works with students building STEM, research, and technical project-centered profiles. He helps applicants communicate complex interests with clarity, intellectual direction, and admissions-focused positioning.

STEM

Engineering

Technical Projects

Physics

National Athletics

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Michael Peng

Michael Peng

Johns Hopkins University • lead natural sciences Mentor

With an elite background as a Team Canada debater, published researcher, and hospital volunteer, Michael has a strong passion for students clarify their academic interests, essay direction, and overall application story — especially for ones applying to biology, public health, and medicine.

Biology

Chemistry

Debate

Public Health

Medicine

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Mentor Matching at IvyArch

Mentor matching sets IvyArch apart.

Mentor matching sets IvyArch apart.

Mentor matching sets IvyArch apart.

We don’t match students based only on school names. We begin by understanding each student’s story, strengths, goals, and narrative direction — then pair them with the mentor whose background and strategic strengths are the best fit.

We don’t match students based only on school names. We begin by understanding each student’s story, strengths, goals, and narrative direction — then pair them with the mentor whose background and strategic strengths are the best fit.

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Start with your story

Start with your story

We begin with an introductory call to understand your academic interests, extracurricular profile, personal story, goals, and target schools.

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Match by narrative, not just school

Match by narrative, not just school

IvyArch does not pair students only based on where they want to apply. We match based on narrative fit, intellectual interests, profile strengths, and the type of application story that will be most compelling.

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Build with the right mentor

Build with the right mentor

Students then work with the mentor best suited to help shape their essays, strategy, and positioning, with cross-mentor support when helpful.

This helps us pair students with mentors who understand not only their target schools, but also the deeper story and strengths that make their application distinctive.

Not sure which mentor fits best?

Not sure which mentor fits best?

Not sure which mentor fits best?

Book a free intro call and we’ll recommend the IvyArch mentor best suited to your profile, goals, and application needs.

IvyArch Admissions

IvyArch Admissions provides strategy, coaching, and feedback. Outcomes are never guaranteed.

IvyArch Admissions is not affiliated with Stanford University, the Ivy League, the Common App, or any university.