About me
Sonia Lal, M. Ed., a former Harvard admissions interviewer and teacher is the founder of Ivy League Potential. Sonia has worked in the field of college counseling, education, and human development since 1997. Her expertise on essay writing was featured in AdmitSee’s book 99 Successful Admission Essay Excerpts. She has served as a judge for the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). Sonia has also served on the Illinois Math and Science Academy Admissions committee and evaluated IMSA student research projects. Sonia is currently writing a book on leadership for teenagers. She graduated from Harvard University cum laude with a B.A. in Social Anthropology and completed coursework at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She has a masters degree in education and is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling, as well as the National Association of Gifted Children.