I met Dave when he came to speak at my daughter's high school and he clearly new the college…read morefinance business extensively. We met for a consultation where Dave provided excellent advice and explained all aspects thoroughly. Dave helped us complete the FAFSA application. The best advice we received and used was to reach out to the colleges and negotiate. That advice got us $15k a year in an academic scholarship. Highly recommend Dave if college planning.

When you meet Dave Coen you know he's an honest person. He takes the time to get to know you well,…read moreand recommends what's best for your specific situation. He's easy to work with, and takes the time to understand the overall picture of your family: finances, kids, college, and more. My husband and I highly recommend him!

I highly recommend Justin and his team. Justin is professional, communicative, honest and…read moreunderstanding. He truly wants to help students put forth the best versions of themselves in the application process. Premier Prep is the ideal partner for navigating college admissions throughout the course of high school or simply if you need application help during senior year. I can't say enough good things about Justin and Premier Prep!

Though Premiere Prep is typically geared towards high school students preparing for college, I used…read morethis company for hourly consultations for my academic transition. I didn't know it when I met him, but Justin was a game changer for me. I never knew the value or importance of receiving professional academic/career guidance. I can honestly say that I would not be nearly close to where I am today without Justin's guidance or support. He has helped me in my professional development through editing my resumes, interviewing skills, and most importantly, he saw my potential and helped me realize it too. His advice is honest and compassionate (though not necessarily what I always wanted to hear) and he wholeheartedly invested his time in me. Justin helped me transition through one of the most difficult times in my life between undergrad and post-undergrad at UCI. These days, I am proud to say I am at my top choice graduate program in occupational therapy. Whether it is college counseling or personal development, you couldn't be in better hands with Justin or his team at Premiere Prep.

I recommended Leo Consulting to my cousin, whose sons are getting ready for college. They have very…read moreunique backgrounds and needs, such as interest in different sports and an interest in premed (but not necessarily heading into many years of medical school). My cousin absolutely raved about Maxine's service, and I would feel highly confident recommending her to anyone who wants guidance in the transition from high school to college. What sets Maxine's consulting apart from other college consulting is that she is focused on exploration and investigation, which leads to finding hidden gems within the student and learning more about the infinite college options that few ppl know exist. I would say it's safe to say that in Irvine, many families and students hone in on HYP schools and the namebrand schools, but they may not necessarily be a good fit for the student. The best results come from students who are open to exploring good matches as opposed to aiming for a top Ivy, since Maxine's goal isn't to help students aim for goals that other people designed for them. On top of what she does for helping students find their fit, she also is particularly skilled at mediating and facilitating complex parent-teen relationships/communication issues that often come up in the process. Maxine goes deeper than the surface, and enjoys working with parents and teens equally so that both sides are heard and seen.

We'd interviewed at least 5 different college counselors before deciding to go with Maxine. When…read moreyou first meet her, you'll realize she asks A LOT of questions, so get ready to learn a lot about yourself while talking for her. She has an extensive background in investigative journalism, which is what sets her apart from other college counselors in O.C. She's not nosy but simply has a way of getting ideas out of others' heads and giving them credit for the whole process. Maxine was able to somehow ask the right questions and identify where we needed the most help with college apps, curate a personalized college plan, and efficiently serve our needs without us having to go with a $30k comprehensive package elsewhere. Every meeting with Maxine was relaxed but productive with her insights on hidden gem colleges that we weren't initially familiar with but ended up loving. We ultimately got into 3 dream schools with her help and just committed to 1. She's the most competent, respectful, and coolest college counselor out there! Don't look anywhere else.

Andrew and his team helped me through planning and polishing my personal statements idea. They also…read morehelp review and give feedback in order to shape an interesting and cohesive essays. One of my editors is Raymond and he helped polished the essay to exceed the admission's office expectations. I used their service to review my University of California personal statement and I got accepted to UC Berkeley. I highly recommend using their service to polish your college application.

I'm currently a junior studying Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of…read morePennsylvania. When I was applying for college, Andrew and Meghan were really helpful when it came to brainstorming and refining my essays. I applied to a total of 12 colleges, and got accepted into 6: University of Pennsylvania, Brown University, Carnegie Mellon University, University of California in Davis, University of Washington in Seattle, and University of Wisconsin in Madison. Overall a breezy experience, would definitely recommend so that you have a more organized system during application season :) Good luck future applicants!

Mark is incredible! He has a unique talent for turning a traditionally dry subject into something…read moreengaging and enjoyable. Score It Up helped me boost my LSAT score by 16 points! The program truly works--if you're committed, attend classes, and complete the homework assignments. I personally preferred the in-person classes, but I had the privilege of experiencing both in-person and live online sessions. The online format is very similar, and you never feel excluded. While the cost may seem high to some, it's absolutely worth every penny for the opportunity to achieve a stronger LSAT score.

A phenomenal live class where the teacher makes every effort to make time for each of the…read moreindividual students to have personal attention while also maximizing the depth of the content. If you're looking for that extra boost to give you an edge when taking the LSAT, your needs will be well met!

This is very, very overdue but I cannot say enough good things about Doug Erickson and College…read moreClarity. My son wanted to go to college but I was having difficulties getting him to focus on college selections (even a wish list), let alone getting the common app, essays, recommendation letter process and financial aid journey underway. I contacted several college assistance firms in Orange County. Doug/College Clarity stood out as he was prompt with responding, crisp with answers, and knew exactly what I was encountering. The key was that I didn't want to harm my relationship with my son, pushing him to do what we both knew needed to be done. Doug met with him, we agreed it was a good fit and then he and my son started the college selection, applications, and admission processes. Doug always kept me in the loop, asked for my input when needed, and always got back to me with answers when I had any additional questions. In the end, my son applied to seven very good Universities and was accepted into six... with the seventh on a wait list. As I explained to my fellow parents, I'd be happy with him attending any of the seven. Thank you, Doug, thank you, College Clarity.

Doug was highly recommended by a close friend when my daughter was beginning her college journey…read more As she is our oldest, we really had no idea how to navigate things. Doug walked us through every step of the way ... researching potential schools, practice ACT and SATs, essay writing, and applications. Doug is so knowlegeble about the whole process he put us all at ease, and his monthly "assignments" made things manageable. He really listended to my daughter and was able to narrow down her applications and eventual final choice. I can say with certaintly that our daughter ended up right where she was supposed to and I know Doug played a vital role in that.

After my in depth research for a professional college counselor, I decided to go with College…read moreConsulting. And what a jackpot! Where should I start? Thomas was exceptionally knowledgeable about the process and as a parent, I immediately knew that he is the one, because he knows craft. His professional and very friendly demeanor, straight forward attitude were some of the winning deciding factors to choosing this firm. My daughter was accepted to NYU- Art Major. Without Thomas' help and support, she wouldn't be able to keep up with all the deadlines for submitting applications, essays, portfolio and fees/payments/deposits. I am extremely busy at work and wouldn't be able to help her with all the demands of applying for college. And not only that, I wouldn't know what I need to know and may have miss some important details or deadlines. Today is the college applying process so much more complicated and in order to stay up to date with all the regulations and current updates , a person need to do all the research and educate herself in order to keep up. To me that was equivalent to getting a second job. Thomas and his team seriously opened the door for my daughter to get accepted to a prestigious college thanks to their top notch organization and time management skills, invaluable tips & recommendations with her essays, portfolio and applications, which parents wouldn't know, and in addition they completed FAFSA for my daugher and for us as her parents. All we had to do is to provide them with the forms required by IRS. Amazing depth of knowledge, world class service and end results - like winning a lottery. My daugher worked super hard, but even she admits, without Thomas and his team, there is a no way, she would have been accepted to NYU. Thomas is the best, and his worth is priceless. We are so thankful that we found him, and I definitely will come back with my two other younger kids, when the time is right.

I definitely recommend College Access and give it a 5 star rating. The expertise and personal…read moreattention my daughter and I received starting in her junior year of high school was extremely valuable. Its certainly not easy to navigate the timelines for applications and the forms for financial aid, but College Access gave us one-on-one help every step of the way, including help with finding just the right college for our daughter. During the process, my daughter gained confidence and valuable knowledge for dealing with her college decision. Now that my daughter is in her first year away at college, we are again using the services of College Access to help us fill out this years FAFSA.

Get amazing help in finding the right college for your high school kids. Cara will walk you through…read morethis complicated process, helping your kids find the best fit and making sure all dates are met, letters are written, essays checked, etc. then she helps you figure out how to pay for it. This is such an amazing service to help make this stressful time lead to a really good outcome.