The Ivy League
Playbook
FREE WEBINAR
July 16, 2026 | 5 PM PT
Ford Torney
College Counselor
Former Admissions Officer at
Johns Hopkins University
Gain a precise, insider understanding of how Ivy League admissions committees evaluate candidates.
Surviving the Ivy Academic Screening
How Ivy League committees evaluate transcript rigor, unweighted GPAs, and high school context during the initial, highly selective phase of the review process.
The "Institutional Fit" Profile
The distinct types of specialized impact, self-direction, and intellectual curiosity that elevate an applicant from merely "highly qualified" to admitted.
Essay Strategy
Strategic frameworks for approaching high-stakes supplemental essays to ensure your child's unique background and narrative resonate directly within competitive committee rooms.
July 16, 2026 | 5 PM PT
College Counselor
Former Admissions Officer at Johns Hopkins University
Ford Torney
Meet Your Host
Ford brings over 5 years of experience in admissions at Johns Hopkins University, where he supported 1,200+ applicants annually from the Pacific Northwest and Canada. As a committee member and Assistant Director, he led scholarship selection, revamped the reading process, and launched a Humanities Overnight Program. He holds a BA in Theater from the University of Mary Washington and has helped students gain admission to top schools including NYU, Duke, JHU, Georgetown, and the UCs—specializing in STEM and CS applicants.
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