Leadership & Team

    The Founder's Vision for
    Elite College Admissions Consulting

    Every framework, every standard, every outcome at Ivysion traces back to one founding principle — strategy before application.

    Before founding Ivysion, Emin built a professional career that spanned three distinct industries — business, healthcare, and education — holding several positions across each before bringing that breadth of expertise into the international school leadership roles where his advisory philosophy took shape.

    Armed with an MBA and a Master of Education, he spent 11 years as Head of School at leading international institutions in South Korea and Japan, where he shaped IB and AP curriculum strategy, collaborated with university admissions offices globally, and observed — across hundreds of students — what separates those who earn exceptional outcomes from those who don't.

    That cross-industry foundation is what makes Ivysion's approach distinct. Emin understands the strategic and operational demands of business, the precision and accountability of healthcare, and the human development complexity of education. He brings all three lenses to every student engagement — and built a team of experienced advisors to deliver that standard at scale.

    MBA

    Master of Business Administration

    MEd

    Master of Education

    11 Years

    Head of School · Grades 7–12 · Korea & Japan

    Prior IndustriesBusinessHealthcareEducation

    "I built Ivysion around one conviction: that the right strategy, started early enough, makes exceptional outcomes predictable — not lucky."

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    Emin Huseynov

    MBA · MEd · Founder

    The founder sets the standard. The team delivers it.

    For every student, every time.

    Emin personally oversees strategic direction across all engagements. Every Ivysion advisor is selected for depth of expertise, and trained to the same methodology he built inside international schools.

    Areas of Expertise

    How Our Team Supports Every Application

    Six integrated disciplines — each led by advisors with deep, domain-specific expertise — working together on every engagement.

    Admissions Strategy

    Senior Admissions Counselors

    Deep familiarity with US and global university admissions, translating student profiles into clear, competitive positioning across reach, match, and safety lists.

    USGlobal

    Essay & Narrative

    Essay Coaches & Writing Specialists

    Guide students from raw ideas to polished, authentic essays — developing clear narrative voice and intellectual maturity without overwriting the student's own story.

    Personal StatementSupplements

    Curriculum Expertise

    IB · AP · A-Level Advisors

    Specialists who advise on course selection, grade context, and presenting international academic backgrounds to admissions officers unfamiliar with those systems.

    IBAPA-LevelIGCSE

    Standardised Testing

    SAT · ACT · GRE Specialists

    Integrate test preparation into the broader admissions strategy — timing scores optimally so testing strengthens rather than distracts from the academic narrative.

    SATACTGREGMAT

    Academic Tutoring

    Subject Matter Tutors

    Reinforce academic performance in core subjects — ensuring coursework grades align with and actively support the overall admissions strategy.

    STEMHumanitiesLanguages

    Institutional Review

    Former Admissions Officers

    Bring the evaluator's perspective to every application — reading profiles and essays through the same lens as the admissions committees students are writing for.

    Profile ReviewInterview Prep

    Our Team

    The Ivysion Advisory Team

    Each advisor brings specialist expertise across curriculum, admissions strategy, essay development, and test preparation — all operating within Ivysion's integrated methodology.

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    Emin

    Founder & CEO

    Emin Huseynov is the Founder and CEO of Ivysion College Admissions Consulting. With more than a decade of leadership experience in international education — serving as Head of School at international schools in Korea and Japan — he brings deep insight into how universities evaluate applicants across academic systems and cultural backgrounds. Emin founded Ivysion to bring a more strategic and structured approach to college admissions preparation, believing that strong outcomes are developed over time through thoughtful academic planning, meaningful extracurricular engagement, and sustained mentorship. He also focuses on integrating technology and data-driven insights into education strategy, helping students research universities, develop stronger portfolios, and present their achievements authentically.

    11+ Years as Head of School (International Schools, Korea & Japan)

    Founder & CEO, Ivysion College Admissions Consulting

    Global Education LeadershipStrategic Academic PlanningInternational Student AdvisingTechnology-Driven Education Strategy
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    Dr. Onur

    Senior Strategic Advisor

    Dr. Onur Asan serves as a Senior Strategic Advisor at Ivysion, where he contributes guidance on academic strategy and student development. As an Associate Professor and experienced mentor in higher education, he has worked extensively with students in building strong academic profiles, research experiences, and long-term career pathways. His experience within university systems provides valuable insight into how students can align their academic interests, extracurricular activities, and achievements to prepare competitive applications to leading universities. At Ivysion, Dr. Asan supports the development of strategic programs that help students make informed educational decisions and pursue meaningful academic and professional goals.

    Associate Professor & Higher Education Mentor

    Senior Strategic Advisor, Ivysion College Admissions Consulting

    Academic StrategyResearch Experience DevelopmentStudent MentorshipCareer Pathway Planning
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    Rand

    Senior Admissions Consultant & Head Coach

    For 35+ years, Randy has run one of the most successful Tier-1 admissions academies. 90%+ of his applicants get into one or more of their top 3 colleges. He learned the admissions inside-process working in Brown's Admissions Office, built Brown's Alumni Assoc of Southern California, and has interviewed 1,000+ applicants. He's mentored students and parents from 30+ US states and countries worldwide.

    Brown University, B.A. (Former Admissions Office Staff)

    Emory University School of Law, J.D.

    1-on-1 Coaching (Grades 9–12)Admissions Strategy & MarketingExtracurricular DevelopmentGlobal Applicant Advising
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    Umutcan

    Senior Admissions Consultant

    For over five years, Umutcan has advised students from diverse backgrounds—including first-gen, public and private school, transfer, and international applicants—on admission to Ivy League and top-20 universities. His approach emphasizes shaping rigorous academic, technical, and nontraditional experiences into cohesive, human-centered narratives. A native Turkish speaker proficient in Mandarin, he also practices martial arts and enjoys film.

    Senior at Harvard University, Economics

    Brooklyn Technical High School, High Honors

    Ivy League & Top-20 StrategyEssay DevelopmentInternational & First-Gen ApplicantsScholarships & Fellowships
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    Yuanyi

    Admissions & Writing Consultant

    Yuanyi brings six years of teaching experience—from ESL tutoring to parliamentary debate coaching—and has developed literature courses for high schoolers in China. At Harvard, she holds editorial roles at multiple publications and competes in university debate, winning provincial championships. Her literary sensibility and cross-cultural perspective help students craft compelling, authentic application narratives.

    Harvard College, History & East Asian Studies

    Executive Editor, Harvard Review of Philosophy & The Harvard Advocate

    Essay & Narrative DevelopmentDebate & Interview PrepESL & International StudentsHumanities Applications
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    Iremgul

    Admissions Consultant

    Iremgul is a first-year Biology student at the University of Pennsylvania on the pre-med track. In the 2025 admissions cycle, she earned acceptances to Cornell University, Rutgers Honors College, and Stevens Institute of Technology, among other prestigious programs. A passionate researcher since high school, she continues her work at Penn's Center for Host-Microbial Interactions in the Pathobiology Department. She specializes in helping students identify strong extracurricular activities and develop unique angles for their college essays.

    University of Pennsylvania, Biology (Pre-Med)

    Admitted to Cornell, Rutgers Honors College & Stevens Institute

    Extracurricular StrategyEssay Angle DevelopmentPre-Med AdvisingResearch Experience

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