Dr. Aviva Legatt

Dr. Aviva Legatt is a bestselling author, Forbes contributor, and founder of Ivy Insight, a premier college admissions consulting firm helping students get into their top-choice schools by being their authentic selves. A former Ivy League admissions officer and senior associate director at The Wharton School, Dr. Legatt combines deep institutional expertise with an unwavering commitment to student empowerment.

Her book, Get Real and Get In: How to Get Into the College of Your Dreams by Being Your Authentic Self (St. Martin’s Press), offers a refreshingly honest roadmap to college admissions, emphasizing self-discovery over résumé-stuffing. The book introduces her signature concept of the “Impressiveness Paradox” and has been praised by Library Journal, Adam Grant, and education leaders for its practical, heartfelt guidance.

In addition to college admissions, Dr. Legatt is a thought leader at the forefront of AI adoption in education. Through her latest venture, EdGenerative, she advises schools, universities, and districts on how to integrate AI ethically and effectively. Her work focuses on building human-centered AI policies, leadership training, and governance frameworks to prepare institutions—and students—for the future of learning and work.

A frequent speaker and commentator, Dr. Legatt has been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal. She teaches on Coursera and at the University of Pennsylvania, where her work centers on leadership, equity, and innovation in education.