About IVY BLOOM
The Well-Prepared
Will Be Needed by the World.
IVY BLOOM is a Seoul-based admissions consultancy founded in 2019. Every student we work with gets a strategy built entirely around who they are — not a score, not a template, not a ranking.
Why IVY BLOOM
What Makes Us Different
Personalized Strategy, Not Templates
We start by analyzing each student's strengths, weaknesses, and personality. Your school list and application narrative are built around who you actually are — not a formula.
Written for Admissions Officers
Every application we produce is crafted so reviewers can immediately see the student at their best. We know what reads well in an admissions office — and what gets skipped.
Founder-Led From Start to Finish
Sohee Kim personally leads school selection and oversees every application. Essay writing is handled by our specialist writing team. One decision-maker. Consistent strategy.
Built on Trust First
Trust between consultant, student, and family is the foundation. If we can't build that, the process won't work — so every engagement starts with an honest assessment of where you stand.
Founded on the belief that every application should be built around who a student actually is, not a template.
Sohee Kim
Founder, IVY BLOOM CONSULTING
Founded IVY BLOOM CONSULTING in 2019, originally as EduMatch Consulting, rebranded in 2024. A graduate of the School of Management at the University at Buffalo, she built her admissions expertise at a leading Seoul consulting firm before launching her own practice.
Ivybloom's Stories
Every Application Has a Story
All cases anonymized at the student's request.
Against All Odds
A student who experienced a neurological condition affecting school performance through middle school. Starting from Grade 10, we rebuilt her academic narrative from the ground up.
Outcome
Accepted at all 10 universities applied to.
The Builder
A high school student who had developed a popular Roblox game with a significant player base. We positioned his self-taught engineering skills as the core of his application story.
Outcome
Accepted to UC Berkeley and Georgia Tech.
A Rocky Record
A student who had transferred schools four times — including one withdrawal and one expulsion — with a compromised academic record. We focused on what the transcript couldn't tell.
Outcome
Admitted to a school well above initial expectations.
What We Offer
Our Services
Grade 11
College Application Consulting
Full-cycle admissions strategy — school list to final submission.
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Essay Consulting
Essays built around your voice, not a template.
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Boarding School Consulting
Full support for Exeter, Andover, Choate and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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