Invitation to the Ivies is now available here.

In addition to the book, check out the Ivy Strategy Video Courses on this page.

- Ivy Interviews
• 6/25/22
The Ivy Interview, Lesson 1

What matters more: content or delivery?
- Ivy Interviews
• 6/25/22
Vocal Variety, Part 1

Vocal variety shows power.
- Ivy Interviews
• 6/25/22
Vocal Variety 2: Breath and Speed

Vocal variety shows power.
- Ivy Interviews
• 6/25/22
Vocal Variety 3: Pitch, Part 1

Wrapping up vocal variety by introducing volume variety, timbre, and the “smile” in your voice.
- Ivy Interviews
• 6/25/22
Vocal Variety 4: The Falling Pitch

How to use the falling pitch to show confidence and certainty.
- Ivy Interviews
• 6/25/22
Vocal Variety 5: Volume, Timbre, Smile

Wrapping up vocal variety by introducing volume variety, timbre, and the “smile” in your voice.
- Ivy Interviews
• 6/25/22
Content, Part 1: Non Sequiturs and Redirection

Humans communicate through non sequiturs. Learn how to use that to control the direction of an interview.
- Ivy Interviews
• 6/25/22
Content 2: Hostile Interviews

Hostile interviews don’t mean what you think they mean.
- Ivy Interviews
• 6/26/22
Content 3: Answering Questions as the Hero

How to make your answers showcase the Hero archetype.
- Ivy Interviews
• 6/26/22
Content 4: Answering as the Adult Hero

How to use the Adult Hero archetype in your interviews.
- Ivy Interviews
• 6/26/22
Content 5: The Nerd

How to use the "Nerd" archetype in your interview.
- Ivy Interviews
• 6/26/22
Interview Technology 1: Introduction

A technological advantage can help you stand out and get in.
- Ivy Interviews
• 6/26/22
Interview Technology 2 - OBS Part 1

Introducing OBS, a powerful, free tool to help you stand out in your Ivy interviews.
- Ivy Interviews
• 6/26/22
Interview Technology 3 - OBS Setup

Getting OBS set up for your Ivy interview.
- Ivy Interviews
• 6/26/22
Interview Technology 4 - Da Vinci Resolve

Da Vinci Resolve allows you to bring Hollywood level color correction to your Ivy interview.
- Ivy Interviews
• 6/26/22
Creating the LUT, Part 1

A "LUT", or "Lookup Table", is the best way to enhance your video for an Ivy interview.
- Ivy Interviews
• 6/26/22
LUT Creation, Part 2

Getting ready to create the LUT.
- Ivy Interviews
• 6/26/22
LUT 3 - Importing Files into Da Vinci Resolve

Getting the files you need into Da Vinci Resolve.
- Ivy Interviews
• 6/26/22
LUT4 - Color Correcting the Clip with Resolve

The next step: color correcting the original clip.
- Ivy Interviews
• 6/26/22
LUT5 - Copy the Changes to the Original.PNG File

Now it's time to copy the changes over to the original.png file. Learn more at www.VohraMethod.com.
- Ivy Interviews
• 6/26/22
LUT6 - Exporting the LUT from Resolve

Now we'll export the LUT from Resolve.
- Ivy Interviews
• 6/26/22
LUT7 - Importing the LUT into OBS

Now we'll import the LUT into OBS.
- Ivy Interviews
• 6/26/22
Alternative: Color Correction Inside OBS

An alternative, and much less good, way to color correct in OBS.
- Ivy Interviews
• 6/26/22
What to do with a Logitech or Laptop Camera for Interviews

Cropping in OBS can help you get the most out of a Logitech or laptop camera.
- Ivy Interviews
• 6/26/22
Equipment 1: Lighting

The basics of interview lighting. Here are the lights mentioned in the video: https://amzn.to/3ylRra2
- Ivy Interviews
• 6/26/22
Equipment 2: Cameras and Lenses

1. My Camera: https://amzn.to/3OESHKU
2. The lens I recommend: https://amzn.to/3Ovq9nC
3. I personally use a 90mm macro lens, also a great option: https://amzn.to/3NoZg3l
- Ivy Interviews
• 6/26/22
Equipment 3: Electronic Pan Tilt

An electronic pan/tilt head helps you adjust your position exactly. Here's the one I use: https://amzn.to/3QN9ZqZ
Learn more at www.VohraMethod.com.
- Ivy Interviews
• 6/26/22
Backgrounds & Final Thoughts

What to consider when creating a background.
Here's the link to the free Snaz timer app: https://snaz1.software.informer.com/1.9/

Ivy Strategy Tutoring Options

You can get personalized help with your Ivy Application from Arvin Vohra, co-authors of Invitation to the Ivies. Arvin offer everything from multi-year guidance to reviews of essay drafts. The first step is to sign up for a free consultation here.
Arvin Vohra also offers a Ivy Strategy answer service as well as video reviews of college essay. The fee is $135 per question or essay. If you’ve written an essay and want it critiqued by a leading expert in Ivy admissions, go here.
College counselors and strategists: you can also use this service to get a second opinion on any student’s college essay.

Book a Free Consultation