PathIvy Case Studies

The Jerome Fisher Program in Management & Technology (M&T) at UPenn admits only about 50–55 students each year, making it one of the most selective undergraduate dual-degree programs in the country. With thousands of highly qualified applicants competing for those seats, standing out requires far more than strong grades and impressive extracurriculars -it demands depth, cohesion, and real-world impact.

Neil joined PathIvy in 10^th grade. He was already a top student at a nationally recognized high school. He loved building chatbots, AI tools, financial literacy games—but his projects, while impressive, were scattered. He had talent and drive, yet his profile lacked a unifying narrative that elite programs like M&T expect.

Ever since Priyanka, a student from Northern California, entered high school, she dreamed of being a student at Stanford.

Priyanka is a hard working student who always knew that she wanted to pursue a career in STEM, but wasn’t sure of her niche.

After joining PathIvy, she began her journey to develop a strong application narrative. Through taking her initial career assessment online with PathIvy and long discussions with her counselor, she realized that she is equally passionate about biology and engineering. She aspired to use engineering to help people live better, longer, and healthier lives.  

• 4.0 GPA weighted 4.45

• SAT: 1420

• Relevant AP courses Bio 5, Chem 4

Maya was always a brilliant kid: a fierce debater, a conscientious inquirer, and a generous collaborator both in and out of the classroom. 

But a few blemishes to her transcript in her high school career and a lack of focus in her extracurricular activity list had her parents worried, wondering: 

“Maya’s potential is boundless, but in the daunting world of college admissions today—will top colleges be able to see that?”

That’s where Riya was: a Seattle high-schooler in 11th grade aiming for Computer Science, she had:

• A 3.6 GPA
• Serious test anxiety
• Modest extracurriculars
• A big heart for family and friends—but no standout “hook” for top CS programs

With peers eyeing local tech giants, like Microsoft and Amazon, Riya and her mom worried she’d get overlooked. So, they turned to PathIvy for guidance.