Get to know the Ivy Horizons team
The Ivy Horizons team consists of several recent college graduates, established career professionals, and passionate team players who strive to help aspiring college applicants and international students reach their goals. There are currently six languages represented by the team: English, Russian, German, Italian, French, and Dutch.
Key Figures:
Stephen Harper
Founder
Stephen created Ivy Horizons after graduating from Georgetown University, where he studied global business and international relations. He attended Georgetown on a full need-based scholarship and is passionate about helping those with limited resources attend college and realize their full potential. He also completed coursework at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, the top-ranked university in Germany. He leads Ivy Horizons’ international visa practice and has extensive experience assisting students in obtaining F-1 and J-1 visas to study in the United States.
Stephen speaks English and German fluently, and is currently learning Dutch and Russian. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, reading non-fiction, and watching re-runs of Suits and The West Wing.
Karyn McCrimmon
International Student Advisor
Karyn has over 30 years of experience helping young professionals from all around the world succeed in the United States. She has helped hundreds of clients land prestigious job offers and promotions at companies like Amazon, Google and Meta. She also enjoys helping clients apply for work authorization and visas in the United States, including guiding them through the interview process. At Ivy Horizons, she specializes in helping students develop their résumés and describe their extracurricular activities to make their narratives more compelling. She is passionate about writing, mastering the approach to preparing for every kind of interview, and helping young, passionate clients succeed.
Karyn excels in bringing a relaxed, welcoming attitude to her students and clients to make them feel as comfortable as possible. In her free time, she enjoys interior modeling, painting, and chatting with her students about current events.
Cole McCord
STEM Student Advisor
Cole brings a wealth of expertise on the application process for STEM students to Ivy Horizons. He is particularly passionate about artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data analysis. He studied international economics at Georgetown University and computer science at Georgia Tech, spending time abroad in France as well. He specializes in helping students leverage their technical expertise and skills in their essays and other application materials.
Cole speaks fluent English and French, and is loved by students for his ability to communicate openly and compassionately with students about their needs. In his free time, he enjoys studying philosophy, playing tennis, and painting.
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