"Playful yet profound. Warm yet witty. In the daunting task of conveying my very essence to admissions boards in 200-500 words, Bonnie’s coaching helped me transform my life stories into an authentic and powerful map of myself. A meticulous mentor and a trusted guide, Bonnie helped me fall in love with my essays and cultivated confidence within my writing skills."

— College Consulting student, rising freshman at UC Berkeley

"Working with Mountain & Ivy was such a pleasure. From the ease of communication and scheduling, they made it easy to accommodate the busy life of our student — even from 10,000 miles away. Bonnie sets students up for success by providing relevant practices and guides for the anxious test-takers."

— SAT & College Consulting family from NYC & Jakarta, Indonesia

“We were fortunate to have found Bonnie as an exemplary English tutor for our twins. Her advanced expertise in both high school and college-level writing was evident from the start. She patiently guided our sons through the intricacies of literature analysis, grammar, and essay writing. Not only this, Bonnie also provided much-needed support during a difficult time. Our son was going through a challenging period following the loss of his twin sibling, and Bonnie was there for him every step of the way. Her compassionate approach, combined with her exceptional knowledge of essay writing, allowed our son to express his emotions and thoughts in a profound and meaningful manner. Bonnie’s unwavering support and guidance not only improved our son's writing skills but also provided him with a safe space to heal. We are forever grateful for Bonnie’s extraordinary dedication, empathy, and expertise!”

— English, Writing, & College Consulting family from Allentown, Pennsylvania

“After several years of studying under Bonnie’s tutelage, I began to not only write more coherently but also understand the more complex structures of various novels written in English. As I studied for standardized tests, [Mountain & Ivy] helped me to better understand the intricacies of the Grammar and Reading sections.”

— SSAT, SAT, & College Consulting student, rising sophomore at Dartmouth (Early Admit)

“We were really lucky to find Bonnie to teach my daughter: so dedicated, very enthusiastic, and inspiring! Since we don't live in the USA, online tutoring was the perfect way and it gave wonderful results. My daughter was accepted at Brown University and several other top schools. Bonnie is not only a wonderful teacher. She is wonderful person as well.”

— SAT & College Consulting parent from NYC & Belgrade, Serbia