Wondering How Your Child Can Stand Out When All Ivy League Hopefuls Have Near-Perfect Scores?
Discover the UN-level Edge Admissions Officers say Separates Successful Applicants From The Rest.
Watch this FREE 27-minute webinar that reveals the four criteria top admissions officers use to spot standout applicants—and how GYEL checks every box.
Watch this FREE 27-minute webinar that reveals the four criteria top admissions officers use to spot standout applicants—and how GYEL checks every box.
KEVIN O’LEARY:
“GYEL IS THE ROOM WHERE FUTURE CEOs ARE MADE”
Watch the Shark Tank investor explain why he backs this UN-backed program—and why your teen belongs in it.
Ready to put your child among future CEOs, policy makers, and innovation drivers?
Build A Stronger Application With Traits That Matter
Even with top students applying, Ivy League acceptance rates now sit below 6%.
This means top grades and test scores alone are no longer enough.
Admissions officers look beyond 4.0 GPAs and 1550 SATs.
Students who take initiative beyond the classroom to address real-world challenges demonstrate a rare kind of readiness.
- Stanford’s Admissions Office
Undergraduate Admissions
Want the insider checklist that reviewers use?
Watch this FREE webinar to learn the four specific criteria that leading admissions officers consistently look for.
Backed by Global Organizations and Leaders
The Global Youth Excellence & Leadership Program (GYEL) is more than a name — it’s a UN-backed platform for young students to engage with the world’s most respected institutions and experts.
Our programs have featured speakers from NASA, Shark Tank, and Fortune 500 companies.
Notable Guest Mentors Include:
Kevin O’Leary
Investor & Shark Tank personality
Her Excellency Ambassador Dame Didi Wong
UN Delegate & Global Speaker
Kenneth F. Harris II
NASA Aerospace Engineer
What Top Admissions Officers Say
The people who decide which 4.0 students get in agree on this one thing:
initiative and global impact trump another perfect score.
Recommendation letters from distinguished professionals in international organizations carry exceptional weight… outside the typical academic sphere.
Yale University
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
When a student has their work recognized by established global organizations, it provides validation far beyond what grades alone can offer.
University of Chicago
Senior Admissions Officer
We specifically look for experiences that demonstrate a student’s ability to collaborate across cultures.
Columbia University
Undergraduate Admissions
Get the deeper, step-by-step breakdown of each trait inside the webinar, plus the exact actions that make admissions officers say “yes.”
What Families and Participants Are Saying About GYEL
GYEL is built to help students stand out where it matters most.
How Families Describe the Impact
of parents would recommend GYEL
The vast majority found the program highly valuable and worth sharing.
highlighted expert mentorship and global exposure
Nearly all parents valued the rare opportunity for their children to learn directly from UN diplomats, international experts, and industry leaders.
noticed a transformation
in global awareness, leadership, and intellectual curiosity – Many saw their children become more engaged in international affairs.
praised the GYEL community
Parents observed their children feeling motivated by ambitious peers focused on leadership and global impact.
What Participants Say They Gained
said they would recommend GYEL to a friend
A testament to the value students personally experienced.
nearly 90% reported growth
in public speaking, leadership skills, and
self-confidence.
appreciated the direct engagement with global leaders
Students valued opportunities to connect with diplomats, UN officials, and global changemakers.
of alumni said GYEL strengthened their university applications
Students felt more confident, prepared, and distinctive in the admissions process.
Learn how GYEL sparks these outcomes in our FREE 27-minute webinar.
Get clear advice on what makes students stand out and how to get ahead early.
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