title: The Ultimate Teen Guide to Getting Into the Ivy League: The 10-Step System
author: Courtney Leigh Malinchak
description: In addition to "The Ultimate Teen Guide to Getting into the Ivy League: The 10-Step System," Courtney Malinchak is the author of "The Ultimate Teen Guide to a Healthy Life." She is a Health &amp; Wellness Coach for teenagers and young adults worldwide to help them live their "ULTIMATE" lives. In 2015, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. Currently, Courtney Malinchak is a Health &amp; Wellness coach, author, and speaker who inspires teens to live healthy, happy, and successful lives. For more information, please visit her website at www.courtneymalinchak.com.
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