The minds behind your dream.
A Harvard-trained physicist. A team of graduates from the world's most selective universities. Two decades of guiding ambitious students into the world's most selective universities.
Built from a belief that every student has a story worth telling.
Founded in 2005, Ivy Dream was born from a clear mission: to guide students beyond the numbers and into the heart of what makes them truly competitive in today's college admissions landscape.
Dr. Lee, a Harvard-educated physicist, saw firsthand how many students — particularly in the Korean community — were trapped in a score-driven mindset. While grades and test scores matter, he knew that the most successful applicants had something more: a compelling story, authentic direction, and a well-crafted plan. Ivy Dream was created to provide that path forward.
A respected voice in education, Dr. Lee has published hundreds of articles for the Korea JoongAng Daily and Hankook Ilbo, and has been featured in numerous interviews, panels, and seminars for his expertise in U.S. college admissions.
His approach is straightforward but highly effective: he puts himself in the student's shoes and crafts the best strategy based on that student's profile, aspirations, and opportunities.
For over 20 years, Ivy Dream has helped students reach their full potential — gaining admission to top universities including Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Yale, Princeton, Columbia, UPenn, UC Berkeley, and many more.
Beyond GPA. Beyond SAT. Beyond ordinary.
We believe that every student has a unique story that deserves to be told — and heard. At Ivy Dream, we specialize in strategic consulting that empowers students to stand out in a highly selective admissions process.
We don't just help students apply to college — we help them discover who they are, what they care about, and how to showcase it.