Study Smarter with IvyPanda

IvyPanda is a student success hub designed to improve the educational outcomes and learning capabilities of students around the world by connecting them with academic experts and by providing highly-efficient self-study services and online tools.

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Our products and services

24/7 Homework Help
Have an experienced academic expert assist you with your assignment.
Free Essay Database
Search thousands of essay and research paper samples to discover fresh ideas and find your inspiration.
Writing Tools
Optimize your study process and make it smarter with our writing tools.
Referencing
Learn the proper way to reference sources so that your texts are completely original.
Writing Guides
Explore extensive guides on how to master academic writing and make your papers flawless.
Literature Guides
Find out everything you need to know about famous written pieces with our literature guides.
Free Educational Videos
Check IvyPanda’s video tutorials, learning guides, and expert insights to level up your studies.

Meet our editorial team

Olha Stoliarchuk
PhD, Editor-in-Chief
Olha is an editor-in-chief at IvyPanda bringing together and managing the whole team of professional editors.
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Olha holds a PhD in General Linguistics and did her PhD thesis researching on youth slang development and nuances in different languages. She has a vast experience as a writer, editor, teacher, and entrepreneur. Olha's academic journey proves her dedication to unraveling the intricacies of language and communication.
Sarah White
PhD
Sarah White is an editor at IvyPanda and a historian specializing in medieval legal history.
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She holds a PhD in legal history from the University of St Andrews and has conducted extensive research on court procedure, the legal profession, and the interaction between law and religion in twelfth- and thirteenth-century England. Sarah's work aims to shed new light on the development of legal systems and their impact on society.
Tyran Grillo
PhD
Tyran Grillo is an editing professional with a rich background in academia, writing, and translation.
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Tyran has a thriving career as a Freelance Editor/Writer since 2005. Tyran's academic journey includes a Ph.D. in East Asian Studies from Cornell University, an MA in East Asian Studies, and a BA in Japanese Language and Literature from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Bridget Andrews
PhD
Dr. Bridget Andrews is a certified academic proofreader and copyeditor with a background in the life sciences.
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A professional member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading(CIEP) and Board of Editors in the Life Sciences (BELS) certified, she offers expertise in refining scientific and academic manuscripts for clarity, accuracy, and impact.
Christy G.
Christy is an editor and proofreader with 5+ years of direct editing experience working in the U.S., Japan, and New Zealand.
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Christy holds a Ph.D. in English from the University of Waikato. Her numerous non-fiction and creative writing works were published in magazine articles, academic journals, physical print and e-books, and professional blogs. Christy is passionate about writing, reading, swimming, travel, and pop culture.
Daniel McCurry
Daniel is passionate about academia and editing.
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He holds a MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from Azusa Pacific University, and a Certificate in Editing from the Poynter Institute. Daniel has extensive experience in academia, having worked as an ESL Instructor at the University of Alabama, where he taught grammar, speaking, and writing to international students. He enjoys learning, traveling, reading, and watching soccer.

Our initiatives

Video Creation Contest
$1,500 Video Creation Contest

For creative high school, college, or university students who want to be heard.

Essay Writing Scholarship
Annual $1,500 Essay Writing Scholarship

For talented school, college, or uni students who demonstrate mastery of essay writing.

Essay Writing Scholarship
Let’s Make Earth Green Again

Each $100 that we earn finances the planting of one tree.

Our story

Since 2015, we’ve strived to improve students' lives through our services by making the study process less stressful and more efficient. We focus on delivering the best experiences and making our clients happy.

2024

Now
Working hard on new products and services...
March
Literary Analysis Maker was added to the IvyPanda toolset.
February
The essay database count exceeded 145,000 paper samples

2023

December
Free Essay Extender was launched.
November
Personal Statement Maker and Discussion Board Response Generator were added to the IvyPanda toolset.
August
The fifth writing scholarship held, 773 essays received. The prize of $1,500 awarded to the winners. Rolled out online tools: Quote Explanation Generator, Outline Generator, AI Essay Generator.
July
New tools introduced: Poem Analyzer; Rhetoric Analysis Generator; Persuasive, Informative, and Entertainment Speech Makers
June
The essay database counted over 135,000 free paper examples.
May
IvyPanda transitioned to the new management of Ü.
March
A handy guide on creating podcasts is posted on our blog.
February

2022

December
For the annual video scholarship, we received 83 videos. The prize of $1,500 granted to Rodrigo Oda and Malika Gizzat.
September
The essay database counted over 120,000 free paper examples.
August
Free online tools for business analysis were launched: SWOT Analysis Generator, VRIO Analysis Maker, and more!
July
The fourth writing scholarship held, 503 essays received. The prize of $1,500 awarded to Leila Seyidova and Shayla Dang.

2021

December
The fifth video scholarship held, 148 submissions received. The prize of $1,500 granted to Nataliya Kozyrina and Andrew Hajiadem.
July
The third writing scholarship held, 882 essays received. The prize of $1,500 awarded Maya Steele and Abigail Sider.
March
Literature Guides section was launched on our blog.
February
Launch of free online writing tools.

2020

December
The fourth video scholarship held, 450 videos received. Another $1,500 granted to Luca Newman and Madhurima Undralla.
July
Second writing scholarship held, 320 essays received. $1,500 awarded to Henry Arthur and Alicia Veilleux.
March
Expert Questions & Answers service is launched.
February
Referencing and Academic Writing Guides are launched to help students cope with their written assignments more effectively.

2019

December
IvyPanda became a part of Edustream Technologies LLC, educational websites' family.
November
Third video scholarship held, 80 submissions received. Another $1,500 granted to Jessica Truong and Madhurima Undralla.
September
Website redesigned to improve usability for visitors.
May
Second video scholarship, 67 submissions received. Another $1,500 granted to Yerchang Chongvue and Alice Martino.

2018

July
First video scholarship held, 59 submissions received. $1,500 granted to Sydney Price and Poorva Shukla.
June
Free Essays Database is launched. This enormous section is filled with paper samples submitted by students ready to help their mates create their own papers.

2017

December
As a result of rebranding, Smart.study became IvyPanda. We launched our tree-planting campaign in which each order finances the planting of a tree.
October
We received $300,000 from private investor. The final vision of the project as a students success hub was formed along with its mission.

2016

August
279 students participated in the Summer 2016 Essay Writing Scholarship. $1500 awarded to talented students who demonstrated mastery in essay writing.
February
Smart.study started becoming more popular with 30,000+ visitors per month.

2015

July
An education blog named Smart.study was launched. Its primary purpose was to provide study assistance to international students.

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Frequently asked questions

How can you help me with my assignment?
At IvyPanda we help you reach your academic goals by pairing you with academic experts in your field of study to help with assignments. Our experts go above and beyond to provide the best support, in line with our Fair Use Policy. With our extensive cohort of experts, we can ensure fast access to the help you need.
Who are your academic experts?
We source the best talent globally. Our experts are based in the USA, UK, Australia and elsewhere. We ensure that all our experts hold a minimum Master’s qualifications, with many holding a Ph.D. in their area of expertise. Our recruitment process is rigorous with only 2 out of every 100 candidates getting accepted into our expert cohort.
Is it safe to use IvyPanda?
Privacy is paramount. We take extensive security measures to ensure that all data transmissions are encrypted and secure. We use SSL encryption, do not share any information with third parties and ensure that not even the academic experts you work with have access to identifying personal information. We use TrustedSite® and other vendors for maximum site security.