About Us
Helping international students stay on track in the U.S.
Who We Are?
Day1CPTApply.com is an educational platform operated by Ivory Tower Education, a U.S.-based academic consulting group supporting international students through critical academic and immigration decisions, especially during F-1 transitions and Day-1 CPT applications.
Who We Serve
We work with students facing OPT expiration, SEVIS termination, or urgent school transfers — offering clear, personalized support in both English and Chinese.
Backed by Expertise
Our team brings years of experience in higher education policy, school admissions, and F-1 visa regulations.
Focused on Day-1 CPT Transitions
We provide reliable guidance on Day-1 CPT programs, status transitions (e.g., OPT to CPT, H-1B to F-1), emergency transfers, etc.
Why Choose Us
With changing immigration policies and tight timelines, students need fast, compliant solutions to stay on track, and that's where we come in.
The education team behind us
About Ivory Tower
International Education
Stay ahead. Shape a meaningful future.
Established in New York
Ivory Tower Education is a U.S.-based consulting group serving students across North America and Asia.
Years of Professional Experience
The team brings deep expertise in U.S. higher education, admissions, and immigration advising.
Cross-Cultural Understanding
With a bilingual team and strong presence in Chinese- and English-speaking communities, they offer culturally relevant, student-first guidance.
Strategic Support
As the operator of Day1CPTApply.com, Ivory Tower provides the professional and operational foundation that powers everything we do.
How we think, act, and
support every student
We put students first. Our values are built on transparency, timeliness, and trust. Whether you're facing a tight deadline or dealing with visa-related stress, we aim to be the most dependable support system you can count on.
Professional Focus
Experienced advisors lead each department with strong academic or industry backgrounds. We provide specialized, detail-oriented support that students can rely on, whether for school applications or career planning.
Forward Thinking
We pay close attention to industry trends and use that insight to guide our decisions. Each step reflects clarity, flexibility, and high standards for doing things right.
Shared Growth
Our team grows alongside every student we support. We value long-term relationships built on trust, transparency, and real progress.
Free and reliable help for your
academic and visa process
From personalized guidance to application fee waivers and legal support, we provide end-to-end assistance at zero cost. Our team handles the process clearly and quickly, so you can move forward without extra stress.
Full cost coverage
We offer free Day-1 CPT applications, personal statement services, and waived application fees, ensuring zero-cost for students.
Legal support
Our partner U.S. immigration attorneys offer complimentary consultations on CPT status transitions for a worry-free process.
Designated representative
As authorized reps for Day-1 CPT schools, we handle all school communication, ensuring seamless admission.
Comprehensive service
From application to CPT and job resources, we provide full support, offering a concierge-level experience.
Bilingual Student Support
Our advisors are fluent in both English and Mandarin, offering clear and culturally sensitive communication throughout the process.
Fast Turnaround
We understand urgency. Most students receive school recommendations and CPT timelines within 24–48 hours after consultation.
Our Numbers
Milestones we've achieved
with our students
We've worked with over 7,000 students, supported transfers to 25+ Day-1 CPT schools, and handled thousands of real cases involving OPT expiration and SEVIS risk. Every number reflects a student we've helped move forward.
7,000+
Successful Student Cases
25+
Partner Universities
99%
Client Satisfaction Rate
10+
Application Advisors
Voices from students facing
the same challenges
Every case is different, but the pressure is real. Here are a few stories from students we've helped through critical moments.
“My OPT was about to expire, and I was panicking. The team responded within hours and helped me get into Westcliff University in just a few days. I really didn't expect it to be this fast.”
Jingyi W.
MBA Student, Westcliff University
“When my SEVIS got terminated, I thought I'd lose my status. The team explained everything clearly and helped me transfer to Monroe in time. I felt so relieved.”
Carlos A.
MS Computer Science, Monroe University
“My change of status was stuck, and I was running out of time. The team helped me switch to a Day-1 CPT school quickly and walked me through the whole process. Super efficient.”
Kevin L.
MS Business Analytics, Trine University
“I wasn't selected for H-1B and didn't know what to do. They helped me understand CPT options and got me into Harrisburg smoothly. I was able to keep working without a gap.”
Priya R.
MS Computer Information Sciences, Harrisburg University
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