Ivy League Preparation Program

Prepare for top U.S universities and colleges

Ivy League Preparation Program

The course will combine lessons, lectures, workshops and visits to enable students to thoroughly prepare their U.S college applications and aim for the Ivy League. If you are looking to understand the exciting variety of undergraduate options available at the top universities and colleges in the United States, this program is the one for you. Students will learn the strategies needed to get a competitive score for TOEFL and SAT, develop their English language abilities and learn how to optimize their college applications to give them the edge needed to obtain admission to a top university. Come and join us this summer to start your journey to your dream school!

*18 year old students only accepted as part of a group where all students are returning to secondary education in September 2024. 18 year olds must follow all school rules as minors. Separate rules apply regarding lessons and activities, please enquire.

Ivy League Preparation Program Overview

Tuition

Enjoy lessons, workshops and lectures allowing you to learn and prepare for U.S college applications, maximize your potential score in TOEFL and SATS and aim for the Ivy League.
Educational Visits

These visits provide the perfect complement to lectures and workshops and provide a real-world perspective to our courses.

Activities

Enjoy a variety of onsite activities including sports, arts and team games. Our activities allow students to use the English they have learnt and make international friends.
Excursions

Excursions allow students to really get to know the USA. In Boston, students will find historic and cultural information through guided walking tours and visits to museums and other places of interest.

Program Structure

The course will combine lessons, lectures, workshops and visits to enable students to thoroughly
prepare their US College applications and aim for the Ivy League. Lessons will develop each of
the four language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing in the context of the TOEFL exam. Opportunities to develop knowledge of vocabulary and grammar will also be incorporated.

There will be a focus on the SAT exam and students will have the opportunity to analyse typical questions and practise active listening and essay writing skills. Lectures will cover areas to support students in choosing the correct university path including financial planning and scholarships. Workshops are designed to help participants develop their confidence and personal skills and take a targeted approached to completing applications. The programme will also include visits to Harvard University and the Historic Freedom Trail.

Through our Ivy League Preparation Program you will:

Learn the strategies needed to get a competitive score for TOEFL and SAT.
Practice your English language abilities to compete with native applicants to top US universities.
Learn how to optimize your application including resume building and essay writing skills.
Speak directly with university admissions counsellors.
Develop lifelong relationships with people from all over the world.
Learn about life at a university, and what it takes to be successful on campus.

Participants will receive a certificate awarded for the successful completion of the course.

Activities & Excursions

Students on this course will enjoy one full day excursion per week. Destinations may include Boston, Rhode Island and Canobie Lake Park. Evening activities are varied and fun and may include discos, talent shows and international evenings.

Sample Timetable

WEEK 1	MORNING 08:45 - 12:00	AFTERNOON 13:00 - 16:00	EVENING 19:30 - 22:00
SUN	Arrival at accommodation and induction		Movie Night & Gym Night
MON	Lesson: TOEFL Speaking and writing	Freedom Trail Quincy Market	Welcome Party: Team Building/ Name Games
TUES	Lesson: TOEFL Listening and reading	Lecture: Choosing your path: your college/university and your test scores	Halloween Party
WED	Lesson: TOEFL Grammar and vocabulary	Harvard Tour and Natural History Museum	Jeopardy Quiz Night
THU	Lesson: TOEFL Time and stress management	Workshop: Applying confidence and competence in academic environments	Karaoke Night
FRI	Lesson: TOEFL Practice test with tailored feedback	Newbury Street and Copley Square	Neon Disco Party
SAT	Included Full Day Excursion: Newport, Rhode Island		Gym Night / Board Games / Arts & Crafts

Week 2	MORNING 08:45 - 12:00	AFTERNOON 13:00 - 16:00	EVENING 19:30 - 22:00
SUN	Onsite activities e.g. Team Building Games and shuttles to mall		Movie Night
MON	Lesson: SAT Question and analysis	Museum of Science	Welcome Party: Team Building/ Name Games
TUES	Lesson: SAT Reading analysis	Lecture: Financial Planning & Scholarships \| College fair	Mardi Gras Party
WED	Lesson: SAT Active reading	MIT tour and Museum	Minute to win in it Competition
THU	Lesson: SAT Essay skills	Guest speaker / Workshop: Essay and Applications	International Night
FRI	Lesson: SAT Simulation and personalized study analysis	Included Half-day Excursion: Historical Tour of Plymouth	Hawaiian Disco Party
SAT	Included Full Day Excursion: Canobie Lake Park		Gym Night / Board Games / Arts & Crafts
SUN	Departure

*This is a sample timetable and all elements are subject to change.

Student Success

“I wanted to attend an Ivy league school and CATS Academy Boston has made it possible. I have been constantly supported by my college counsellors. The environment in CATS Boston has provided me with an opportunity to excel.”

Karolina from UkraineProgressed to Brown University (#9 Best National University Ranking 2024) 

“I think CATS provides a wide array of extracurricular activities and leadership opportunities. I am a Prefect for my dorm and captain of the Ultimate Frisbee team. In the U.S, they take a lot of your activities into consideration. It’s part of their holistic review process so they will not only look at your academics but also your activities or the extra experiences you’ve had outside of school.” 

David from MexicoProgressed to University of Washington (#40 Best National University Ranking 2024)

“I really enjoy the culture at CATS Boston and the atmosphere in this highly dynamic boarding school. I believe that being immersed in the environment that has over 35 nationalities is a huge benefit for students to learn about different cultures and traditions. This place has really changed not only my academic experience, but also the way that I react to the surrounding world, and really changed my perspective.” 

DoHa from VietnamDoHa received 21 college acceptances, including Columbia University, and went on to study at Georgetown University (#22 Best National University Ranking 2024)

“I would say if a student is seeking to get more opportunities and develop anything they’re passionate about, come to CATS Boston. If you want to start learning guitar or want to develop your art skills or want to debate, you can just go for it. You have the resources and everything here. You have open doors in front of you, just step in and do what you want to do.” 

Jude from Bahrain 

“My favourite thing about CATS Boston is that it offers me so many opportunities. Especially when you’re in an area like this, around Boston, around schools like Harvard, MIT, Boston College, Boston University. We take part in competitions and visits to these places which really motivates me.” 

Mia from Vietnam 