College Counseling
Over 20 years successfully preparing and sending students to the best universities in the United States.
We specialize in assisting students prepare for the college application process and are committed to help students gain admission to the nation's top universities.
Counseling is a multi-year relationship, not a senior-year scramble. We work with families from course selection in the early high school years all the way through financial aid awards.
The Program
Seven components, start to finish
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01
Curriculum Planning & Extracurricular Guidance
Course selection year by year, extracurricular recommendations that build a coherent profile, planning calendars, and ongoing admissions updates.
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02
College Major & Career Search
Personal assessments, exploration of 300+ courses of study, and career information including income and job-growth forecasts.
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03
College Search, Selection & Admission
Transcript, GPA and SAT evaluation; search criteria; reach/match/safety recommendations; and hands-on application support.
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04
College Essays
Writing guidance with up to two edits per essay, assistance up to 21 days before deadlines, and a focus on grammar, structure and authenticity.
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05
College Interviews
Interview preparation and coaching, including mock interviews and feedback on presentation and content.
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06
Financial Aid
Scholarship eligibility review, FAFSA and CSS PROFILE guidance, and a combined merit and need-based strategy.
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07
Private Scholarship Searches
Individualized identification of private scholarships and grants matched to each student’s profile.
Where Our Students Go
Admissions results
Berkeley, USC, Georgetown, NYU, Carnegie Mellon, the University of Chicago and more — many with substantial scholarships.
Free one-hour college counseling session
Available in person or online, in English or Chinese. Call (626) 765-3519 to reserve a time.