"Apply Ivy" with Gerry Chu

Gerry, Director of Apply Ivy, is a seasoned “Educational Consultant” who has worked with numerous students to successfully gain admission to top boarding schools, universities and graduate programs. He earned his BS from University of Illinois and his MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University – Gerry shares his journey from University to "Apply Ivy" in the podcast, getting exposure to different cultures and a different way of life along the way. Gerry and the team at "Apply Ivy" assist students applying to universities and boarding schools, including but not exclusively, in US, UK and Canada. He wants to develop his students to be global citizens. He recognises students are open to exploring different options across different countries and his role is to facilitate this.. "Apply Ivy" has developed a process and methodology that helps applicants gain meaningful achievements through their experiences to help them stand out in the application process and prepare for the educational journey ahead. Using a strategic and collaborative approach that helps them to build confidence and develop important skills. Gerry shares a student story to clearly illustrate this. In the podcast Gerry talks about how "Apply Ivy" assists their students by nurturing and developing their interests. How his role is constantly evolving working as a coach and a counselor and how the business is evolving to keep pace with the ever more rigorous demand of the top schools and universities.Timings 4:13 I grew up in the States…worked in Chicago…I now do Educational Consulting…… I moved To Hong Kong 12 years ago… I’ve always been interested in gaining new perspectives…9:08 We give guidance and coaching…. To be prepared… to be an international citizen…10:28 [How we assist people]… Helping students with overseas applications… students can work with us over 2-4 years… guidance and coaching…14:34 [Confidence] … we assist our students to build confidence…15:44 [Student Story] an interest in “Fitness”…22:35 [Assisting your child] Start to plan early…. Discover what the children’s interest is …. Nurture and develop their interest… Build confidence… Try new things…28:32 [Failure] …29:48 [Future Development] … The coaching aspect… working ever more closely over time … constantly evolving … counselors 33:12 [When to engage]…. Ideally Grade 9-10/Year 10-11…34:47 [Challenges]…. It’s always evolving…entry to good schools…36:25 [Undertaking Academic Research]… Helps develop important skills… It doesn’t have to be scientifically based… developing curiosity….41:10 BOOKS: Growth Mindset – Carol S.Dweck 42:59 [Key Massages] Contact Gerry https://applyivy.com.Email: info@applyivyFB: https://www.facebook.com/ApplyIvy/IG : https://www.instagram.com/apply.ivy/LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/apply-ivy-ltd-/about/ Success Stories Unveiled – Saturday 7th October – American Chamber of Commerce22/F Hong Kong Diamond Exchange Building8-10 Duddell St, CentralContact VincentNewsletter: https://vincent1cd.substack.comPro Coach:  https://procoach.app/vincent-hiscoxEmail: [email protected]: Vincent Hiscox