Our Experts
Led by Experts, Driven by Passion
Every member of the Ivy100 team brings deep expertise in elite university admissions, standardized testing, and holistic student development.
Our Founders
The visionaries behind 20+ years of student success
Dr. Jimmy Wei (魏健)
Co-Founder
Co-founder of Ivy100 Education Group, education planning expert, and member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC). Dr. Wei traveled to the United Kingdom in the 1980s and earned a Doctor of Science degree. After relocating to Canada in 1993, he developed a deep understanding of American undergraduate education and a strong sense of mission in cultivating the children of Chinese immigrants. He is the author of "Just Like That, Walking Into the Ivy League," published by Tsinghua University Press and distributed worldwide.
“Education is not just about getting into a prestigious university. It is about shaping young people into diligent, kind, and contributing members of society.”
Frank Ren (任爱军)
Co-Founder
A renowned education planning expert and co-founder of Ivy100 Education Group, Frank Ren specializes in elite U.S. university admissions planning. With 18 years of experience in premium undergraduate education consulting, he has developed an in-depth understanding of the admissions principles and standards of America's top universities. As a strategic admissions planning expert, he brings unique insights and extensive practical experience in guiding students aspiring to attend elite American institutions. Over nearly two decades, he has helped thousands of Chinese-heritage students realize their dreams of attending top U.S. universities, and continues to dedicate himself to nurturing the next generation into leaders and elites.
“Every student who walks through our doors becomes part of our family. We invest in their success as if it were our own.”
Team Excellence
All staff hold Master's degrees or above. Over half hold overseas Master's or PhD degrees from top international universities.
Founders & Principals
Jimmy Wei
魏健博士
Co-Founder
NACAC #10075048PhD from Sheffield Hallam University. Co-founder of Ivy100 and author of 31 SAT preparation books published by Tsinghua University Press. A pioneer in SAT training for the Chinese-speaking world.
Frank Ren
任爱军
Co-Founder & Principal
NACAC #10085089Co-founder of Ivy100 Education with over 20 years of experience guiding students into elite universities. NACAC certified member dedicated to holistic student development and admissions excellence.
Ivy Yang
杨海燕
Principal
NACAC #10082968Graduate of Nankai University (BA) and James Cook University (MA). NACAC certified admissions planning specialist committed to personalized student guidance.
Planning & Admissions Consulting Team
John Xie
Senior Admissions Planning & Consulting Advisor
Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern), MS · 20+ Yrs
Sunshine Zhang
Elite University Admissions Planning Supervisor
25 Years as Elite University Planning Specialist
Susan Chen
Elite University Admissions Planning Supervisor
30+ Years in Education
Amanda
Senior Education & Supervision Specialist
Senior Supervision Specialist
Wendy Yang
Planning & Admissions Consultant
Hebei University of Technology, Engineering MS
Albert Song
Planning & Admissions Consultant
Beijing Normal Univ., Literature BA · Education MA · University Admissions Planning Specialist
Devin
University Admissions Specialist
Dalhousie University, English Literature BA
RaNen
Education Planning Specialist
PhD in Science, University of Tokyo · NACAC #10085090
Louisa Liu
Planning & Admissions Consultant
Columbia University Dual BA · Ex-Morgan Stanley (HK) Analyst · Admissions Planning, SAT, IB, AP
Jasmine Liu
University Admissions Specialist
UC Berkeley, BA
Penny Wang
Planning & Admissions Consultant
Tianjin University, Engineering MS · Planning & Admissions Consultant
Michael Cline
University Admissions Planning Specialist
Drake University, Dual BA in Literature · Ball State University, MA in Literature
Cissy
Planning & Admissions Consultant
Senior Private School Admissions Specialist · UBC, BA · 10+ Yrs
Distinguished Expert Faculty
Tom Ge
SAT EnglishShanghai Foreign Trade Univ., Linguistics MA · 30+ Yrs
Rick
SAT · AP MathWaseda University, Mathematics PhD · 30+ Yrs
Jason
SAT EnglishUBC, Economics BA (Honours) · SAT English Specialist
David Wang
SAT English · AP EconomicsCambridge MA · Rutgers MBA · BC Public School Teacher · 30+ Yrs
Bill Griffis
SAT EnglishRoyal Military College, Math & Physics BS · Royal Roads Univ. MA · Education MA · 30+ Yrs
Clifford Hilderbrand
SAT EnglishBC Licensed Teacher · Univ. of Manitoba, Education BA · Univ. of Phoenix, Education MA · 30+ Yrs
Greg Felton
AP English · History · Writing CoachingUBC, MA · 30+ Yrs
Vincent Xiong
AP ScienceUniversity of Florida, MS · UBC PhD · 10+ Yrs
Philip Wei
English · PsychologyUCL, Literary Psychology MA · 5+ Yrs
Fred Choi
AP ScienceJohns Hopkins University, Engineering BS · 10+ Yrs
Ron
AP PhysicsUC Berkeley, BS · AP Physics Specialist
Chengyuan Yao
MathUBC, Math BS · Math Specialist
Notable Alumni
Students who have achieved extraordinary success
Max Shen
Simultaneous admission to Harvard, Yale & Princeton
Max's extraordinary achievement of receiving acceptance letters from Harvard, Yale, and Princeton simultaneously made national headlines across China in 2014, showcasing the effectiveness of Ivy100's comprehensive approach to elite university admissions.
Wharton Graduate
3 degrees in 5 years, VP at Goldman Sachs
One of our most accomplished alumni completed three degrees at Wharton in just five years, then rose rapidly to become a Vice President at Goldman Sachs — a testament to the foundations built during their time with Ivy100.
Ivy100 Alumni
Wharton → PwC → Africa → INSEAD → Gates Foundation
Following a path of excellence and purpose: from Wharton to PwC, then volunteering in Africa, earning her MBA at INSEAD, and ultimately joining the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation — embodying the Ivy100 values of achievement and giving back.
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