Success Stories
Olivia, Brown University
Olivia worked hard to submit an Early Decision application for her dream school, Brown University. When her application was deferred, Olivia turned to Invictus Prep for personalized coaching on her essays as well as a Letter of Continued Interest.
After strengthening her application, Olivia applied to Brown University again and was accepted to her dream school. She also received offers of admission from other top schools including Cornell University, Vanderbilt University, UCLA, and Boston College.

Aishwarya, University of Southern California
Aishwarya aspired to a university experience that would provide programs and networks to help her excel in business. As a leader and a strong academic, Aishwarya had a solid profile for building college applications. Even so, she found the application process to be daunting and she wasn't sure how best to highlight her accolades. Invictus Prep helped Aishwarya to schedule each stage of the process and formulate essays that would present her unique story in a compelling way.
After working with Invictus Prep, Aishwarya was accepted to almost every university to which she applied and received the USC Presidential scholarship that would alleviate the financial burden on her family.

Robert, New York University
Robert wanted to pursue a career in finance by attending a top-tier business program. As someone with strong test scores and a well-rounded background, Robert's primary focus was learning how to present himself in a professional setting.
Believing that creativity was a personal weakness of his, Robert sought help from specialists at Invictus Prep to gain skills that he would carry over to his professional development at NYU. After working with Invictus Prep, Robert was accepted into NYU's Stern School of Business where he would have access to top-tier resources for pursuing a career in business. Gaining transferable skills from Invictus Prep, Robert said, “If I could, I would have hired Invictus Prep sooner! I would have started working sophomore or even freshman year."

Ishaan, UC Berkeley
Interested in pursuing a STEM major, Ishaan was looking for a dynamic university that would champion him as he progressed through his college studies. Since he was a child, Ishaan was determined to push himself to greater success with a high-quality education.
Invictus Prep helped Ishaan craft a strong essay and tailor his application to U.C. Berkeley. The College Readiness Specialists and Essay Specialists supported him through every step of the application process, and Ishaan felt he had joined a team dedicated to ensuring his success. With the help of Invictus Prep's specialized resources, Ishaan was held accountable for his schedule, and in turn, for his own achievements. He reached his goal when he was accepted as an Applied Mathematics major at U.C. Berkeley.

Davina, Harvard University
As an aspiring policymaker and lawyer, Davina hoped to attend a university that would challenge her perspectives on politics. Davina struggled with creating applications that reflected her desire to inspire others to end injustice.
With the help of resources and specialists from Invictus Prep, Davina felt she could more effectively express what she was passionate about and convey that passion through her interviews and essays. After submitting applications she was proud of, Davina received an offer from Harvard University where she would find a supportive network to empower her political journey.

What do Parents and Students Think?
Shilpa P.
★★★★★
College Readiness
"Thanks to Invictus Prep I am HEADING TO HARVARD! From helping me edit my essays to practicing for my interviews, Liza and the College Readiness team were always there for me.
Thank you thank you thank you!!!"
Maya E.
★★★★★
Standardized Test Prep & College Readiness
"Throughout high school, I struggled with standardized testing. For me. it was less a question of content and more a question of confidence. Not only was Invictus able to help me with picking up on trends in standardized tests, but they also supported me and helped my confidence going into the SAT test. I am also grateful for Invictus's help in my college essays! I have definitely become a stronger writer throughout the process."
Rajiv J.
★★★★★
College Readiness
"I can't thank you guys enough for helping me get in ED to Wharton at The University of Pennsylvania. I have been wanting to go there since I was young, so this is literally a dream come true.
Go Quakers!"
Ashley B.
★★★★★
College Readiness
"Invictus has been a beacon of light for me and has significantly impacted the course of my academic and personal success. They have been impeccable mentors and have nurtured me throughout the entire college application process. Under their tutelage, I not only got help writing but endless encouragement developing ideas and personal projects such as my rock blog. I am forever grateful for the services provided to me through Invictus, and the abundance of moral support that I needed in a time of stress."
Nima A.
★★★★★
Standardized Test Prep
"Could NOT be happier with our Invictus Prep tutor. My child HATED standardized testing and got a 27 on his ACT diagnostic the summer before junior year.
He wanted to shoot high and get into some top colleges, so we hired Invictus Prep at the recommendation of a friend. After around 6 months of tutoring once a week, he took the ACT a couple more times and ended up with a 34 superscored."
Gary B.
★★★★★
College Readiness
"After my son got great admissions results with Invictus Prep, we have recommended them to all of our friends who have kids applying to college.
They truly have the secret sauce to getting into college."
Elmira A.
★★★★★
College Readiness
"The whole experience working with the company was very, I would say, friendly.
Timely communication, focus on the result, transparency, easy to deal with people. We are very pleased with the whole process and the OUTCOME!"
Musa K.
★★★★★
Standardized Test Prep & College Readiness
"My daughter was super stressed out about applying to college so we decided it would be a good idea to look into private admissions consulting. Her counselor at school had out-of-date information and barely had time to answer her questions.We looked around at a couple different companies and decided to do Invictus Prep after reading some reviews. They helped alleviate her (and my!) stress and gave her all kinds of really helpful resources."
Rishi V.
★★★★★
Standardized Test Prep & College Readiness
"We used Invictus Prep for our eldest a couple years back and were thrilled with his college admissions results. He got into UChicago early action and then decided to apply to the Ivies regular decision, of which he got into Penn and Cornell.
We just started using Invictus Prep for our other son and he is loving their help so far. He's way ahead of schedule and on track to submit his ED application early."
Ella M.
★★★★★
College Readiness
"My academic professional at Invictus was one of the best essay editors I have ever had. Her intelligence was clearly communicated through her help and guidance.
I could not have done the college process without her!"
David L.
★★★★★
College Readiness
"Invictus is terrific. They helped me get into my dream school and I couldn't have done it without them."
Tim B.
★★★★★
Academic Tutoring
"My son desperately needed help in his AP Physics class. He got a B- on his first test and I knew he needed a tutor to get his grade back up. We found a tutor at Invictus who really clicked with him and helped him get back on track.
He ended the class with an A and a 5 on the AP Physics exam. Price was reasonable and affordable."
Sandra L.
★★★★★
Standardized Test Prep & College Readiness
"Our daughter had always struggled with standardized testing, and we were worried that her low scores would hold her back from being admitted to her dream school: Duke. With Invictus Prep's help, she went from scoring in the 1400 range to getting a 1540 on the SAT! After seeing her score improve so much, we decided to hire Invictus Prep for college admissions consulting as well. They helped her with her Common App essay, supplemental essays, and even helped her get admitted to a competitive summer program. In the end, our daughter was accepted early decision to Duke!"
Daniel G.
★★★★★
College Readiness
"I worked with Invictus's CEO. She is very punctual for our appointments. She is a talented writer and a very knowledgeable editor for my essays.
She has helped immensely during the essay brainstorming process and has a full grasp of writing and literature as a whole."
Elizabeth U.
★★★★★
Academic Tutoring
"I am a biology graduate student at UC Berkeley. I needed so much help with my writing for grants, research reports, and essays, and Invictus's CEO waited patiently for my essays and reviewed them efficiently.
She backed me up during four long days of writing papers for finals even when she was ill. Very thankful for having found Invictus Prep!"
Emily B.
★★★★★
Academic Tutoring
"English has never been my strong suit. I would read a page in a book and not absorb anything. Luckily for me, I found Liza and Invictus Prep online. I started with tutoring for my English classes and she taught me great strategies for active reading and taking notes that actually helped me understand what I was reading. She also helped me write essays for class and I went from being a B English student to an A English student. She walked me through all the grammar and punctuation I missed in school and taught me how to write and analyze like a college student."
Emil K.
★★★★★
College Readiness
"Son had a hard time deciding between 2 schools for early decision so the team at Invictus Prep connected him with current students at both schools so he could make an educated decision. Really goes to show how Invictus goes above and beyond for its students."
Mark A.
★★★★★
College Readiness
"I've had a very positive experience working with Invictus for the past few months! They provide helpful, constructive feedback on my essays, and are always available to answer any questions regarding the college application process.
I would highly recommend!"
Sarah Z.
★★★★★
College Readiness
"Before working with Invictus Prep, I was completely lost with college applications. However, with their help, I was able to overcome any uncertainty that I had! Invictus Prep had everything you need and will be able to answer any questions you have. I was able to efficiently meet all my deadlines and excel in completing my applications. The results were overwhelming in the best way! I am so grateful for Invictus Prep for helping me land a spot in my dream school."
Sergey P.
★★★★★
College Readiness
"I took Invictus Prep's College Application Essay Course as part of the College Readiness Package and could not be happier. They guided me through every step of becoming a good writer, from abstract concepts to concrete grammar structures. I learned how to craft meaningful essays and organize my thoughts in a productive manner. Couldn't be grateful enough!"
Dani M.
★★★★★
College Readiness
"Invictus Prep was extremely professional. The person I worked with was very hands on and helped me perfect every essay before submission. Having someone guide me through every step of the college admissions process made me feel much more comfortable. I would recommend Invictus Prep to anyone!"
Gregory A.
★★★★★
College Readiness
"When I first started working with Invictus, I was super confused about the essay writing and brainstorming process. I needed extensive support with writing an essay with a deadline that was only 10 days away. But with Invictus's endless dedication and constant reassurance, I was able to write brilliant essays that I anticipate showing my grandkids."
Ben V.
★★★★★
College Readiness
"I am absolutely thrilled by the work Liza and her team do at Invictus. Not only did she help me prepare in the best way possible, but she made sure to tailor the experience to my personal needs and interests. The college application, resume building, and essay writing process is certainly a tricky and overwhelming one, but thanks to Liza's help, I felt knowledgeable, prepared, and ahead of the curve every step of the way. Moreover, I even learned grammar rules and neat writing tips and tricks that I never would have in school or during SAT prep that only pro writers and writers know. Thanks to Invictus Prep, I am now confident to enter advanced college writing courses, in hopes of becoming a business professional, and am incredibly grateful and ecstatic about my college admissions. I couldn't have done it without Liza, so I highly recommend her to my peers."
Michael F.
★★★★★
College Readiness
"Invictus Prep is undoubtedly the best! Our son needed help with his college prep, and they guided our son through every question on the ACT exam and taught him how to reapply the thought processes for other questions in a simplified manner. With their help, he got a 35! We cannot be grateful enough for your help."