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Praise for Get Into Your Dream College

“For all who are investigating ways to illuminate the path to higher education, this is the book!”
— Cheryl Jordan, Superintendent of Milpitas Unified School District

“Ivy Pham’s Get into Your Dream College is a must-read for students and families navigating the complex college admissions process. With practical strategies and empowering guidance, this book helps students take control of their story and confidently pursue their college dreams.”
— Chris D. Funk, Superintendent of Dublin Unified School District; former Superintendent of East Side Union High School District

“This book is a well-organized, easy to read, and incredibly valuable resource for any student, parent, or educator. No need for an expensive consultant - this book provides much the same advice at a fraction of the price!"
— Cheryl Lawton, High School Administrator (and former Principal at Ms. Pham's high school)

“Ivy is a skilled mentor and guide for people just starting their careers, and knows the ins-and-outs of the processes needed to be successful in developing a skill set and track record that can make a good candidate into a great one.”
— Dr. Andrew Auerbach, MD MPH, Professor of Medicine at UCSF
(Based on Ivy's leadership of the ADviCE Fellowship at UCSF)

“Ivy brings methodical thinking and hopeful realism to one of the biggest challenges students face: how to get into their dream school. I’ve read this book cover to cover, and I’ll be using it to help my own child. I’m confident you’ll find it just as insightful and inspiring.”
— Abhay Kulkarni, CEO & Co-Founder of WideField Security; former SVP/GM at Cisco Systems

“It's a lovely blend of practical, relatable, and strategic.”
— Christine Robson Weaver, Product Executive at Google, and trustee of a top independent school board

“As a strong believer in supporting education, I want to encourage students to pursue excellence. This book provides proven guidance to help them enter the college and field of their choice, and prepares them to succeed in today’s highly competitive admissions environment."
— Jose Esteves, former Milpitas Mayor

Praise for Get Into Your Dream College

“For those of us who are the first in our families to attend college, Ivy Pham's insights are invaluable. Ms. Pham's experience provides authentic pathways to college and career thru self-discovery and the power of We. Ms. Pham's unassuming demeanor is overpowered by her keen entrepreneurial sense and ability to build capacity in others so that together, We can impact so many within and beyond our community. For all who are investigating ways to illuminate the path to higher education, this is the book!”
— Cheryl Jordan, Superintendent of Milpitas Unified School District

"As a high school administrator for nearly 20 years, I have seen many students enter 9th grade already knowing their dream college and thinking they have the perfect plan to get there. Senior year they believe they have done everything right, and everything possible, only to receive the incredibly crushing, "Thank you for your application, but...." Ms Pham's book is the golden ticket to hopefully change the 'but' to 'we are excited to tell you...!" Her book is a well-organized, easy to read, and incredibly valuable resource for any student interested in increasing their odds of gaining acceptance to their dream college or university, as well as any parent or educator wanting to help them get there. No need for an expensive consultant- this book provides much the same advice at a fraction of the price!"
— Cheryl Lawton, High School Administrator (and former Principal at Ms. Pham's high school)

“It's a lovely blend of practical, relatable, and strategic.”
— Christine Robson Weaver, Product Executive at Google, and trustee of a top independent school board

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