About IvyAtlas
Bridging the gap between academic ambition and achievement through personalized mentorship from top university students
Our Mission
At IvyAtlas, we believe that exceptional education should be accessible to all students who are willing to work for it.
IvyAtlas is a startup that connects ambitious secondary school students with current Ivy League undergraduates who have successfully navigated the competitive admissions process for Ivy League Plus universities. Having gone through these challenging applications ourselves, we understand the complexity, stress, and uncertainty students face without proper guidance.
We offer personalized, efficient, and affordable support tailored to each students goals—whether it's crafting a standout application, preparing for interviews, or building a strong academic and extracurricular profile. Our tutors come from diverse backgrounds, representing top universities across a wide range of majors, ensuring that every student benefits from firsthand insights, unique perspectives, and proven strategies for success.
With us, you're not just preparing an application—you're gaining a mentor who's been in your shoes and knows how to help you put your best foot forward.
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Our Values
Academic Excellence
We believe that every student deserves access to top-tier academic guidance from those who have succeeded at the highest levels.
Personalized Learning
Each student is unique, and we tailor our approach to match individual learning styles, goals, and academic needs.
Innovation in Education
We leverage technology and proven methodologies to create the most effective learning experience possible.
Meet Our Founders
Aiden Robert Hightower
Co-Founder
Aiden Robert Hightower is a rising sophomore studying Physics at Columbia University, with significant research experience spanning DNA Nanotechnology, Plasma Physics, and Binary Black Holes. Originally from New York, he co-founded a high school FTC robotics team focused on student education and has experience in SAT tutoring. Aiden is passionate about bridging complex science and education to inspire the next generation.
Zimo Liu
Co-Founder
Zimo Liu is a rising sophomore at Columbia University, majoring in Economics–Mathematics. Originally from Beijing, China, he has navigated the full spectrum of the U.S. private school application process—beginning at Rumsey Hall School (middle school), advancing to Groton School (high school), and now studying at Columbia University. Having experienced firsthand how transformative the right guidance can be, Zimo is passionate about helping students succeed in their own academic journeys. Throughout his education, Zimo has held diverse leadership roles, including serving as a Columbia freshman student representative, leading diversity and inclusion initiatives, and founding an art society in high school. With two years of professional experience at a college consulting firm, he now brings both expertise and empathy to mentoring students, offering tailored strategies and insights to help them reach their goals.
Diego Soto Lopez
Co-Founder
Diego Soto Lopez is a rising sophomore at Columbia University studying Mechanical Engineering. Originally from San Diego and a graduate of Deerfield Academy, he has led community initiatives including a pop-up vaccination clinic, service as a San Diego Youth Commissioner, and projects addressing educational inequality. His solution-driven mindset now fuels both engineering projects and his AI safety startup, reflecting his passion for responsible innovation. Diego also mentors students in a purpose-driven way, helping them find their passions and build lives of meaning and impact.