Walking into Albert & Bryan's office was one of the best decisions I made in my college application process. Starting with outcomes: I got into all of my reach schools & my cousin (applying this year) is knocking out target/reach schools by the day. Of course, results never paint the entire picture, so I'd like to highlight a few behind-the-scenes aspects of their approach that I believe are quite conducive to great application delivery. 1. Crafting an authentic application. Every word on my application contributed to an accurate picture of who I am. Not once did I get the impression that Albert & Bryan were trying to fit me into a "template" of the perfect candidate (as a significant number of college applications guides tend to do). Their primary role was extracting notable points about my experiences and helping me with synthesizing/packaging them into compelling and genuine stories. Authenticity is one of the key characteristics of engaging college essay writing, yet it is often one of the most overlooked. Albert & Bryan know this, a fact that is reflected in their guiding principle: "If we anonymously drop your essays in the middle of the street and your best friends pick it up, they will immediately think of you. If strangers pick it up, they will feel as if they have already met you." I certainly believe that we accomplished this by the conclusion of the process. 2. Storytelling expertise. To put plainly, they are great storytellers. Albert & Bryan teach storytelling techniques that I haven't encountered anywhere else. Short, choppy phrases to convey excitement and thrill; sentence cadence to amplify any message you are trying to get across; sustaining a metaphor to create cohesiveness and make the essay a better read- a few of many techniques that I employ to this day. Telling a good story is a fundamental skill of any capable writer, one that is especially critical when trying to encompass your entire character in a few pages of paper. 3. Commitment to their students' success. Albert & Bryan had many other clients while I was there, yet they somehow made it feel as though I was their only student. They reviewed each completed application with the utmost care. I got emails from them at all hours of the day/night, pointing out the slightest of details (deviation in format, potential ambiguity, minor discordance in information) that I somehow overlooked. Every time I needed their help, they found a way to clear up a time slot. I've heard of instances where they devoted their entire night *after closing hours* to work on a mentee's last-minute submission. It goes to show how much they are willing to do to ensure that their students are supported. 4. Staying well-informed. They go to conferences every few months to keep up to date, not just with what application reviewers want to know from their applicants, but also general trends in what types of individuals thrive at which places. This- along with the personal network & bank of experiences that they built over years of being in the industry- means that they had well-informed and nuanced responses to any inquiry I had about the application process or the universities themselves. It's difficult to find guidance of this quality, especially for a process as convoluted as applying for college. Albert & Bryan's service is a gem in the space. I'd recommend them to anyone applying. read more

Royal Education provided an incredible amount of knowledge and guidance for me and my family during the college application process. I worked with Brian and I think his background as an Ivy League student from a family that was not well-off allowed me to connect very easily with him. I always felt like I was working alongside him to improve my applications, and it was very easy to joke with him and push through a counselor-student relationship. My family has never been through the American college application process and I would highly recommend Royal Education to anyone who would like clear and concise advice and guidance. read more

Going to Royal Education for college counseling was quite possibly the best decision I could have made going into the process. I had Brian as a counselor and it was clear from the beginning that he had a really deep and thorough understanding of the college application process. From my first meeting with Brian, I felt very comfortable talking to him and I could tell that he was truly getting to know me as a person. After getting to know me, Brian was able to help determine which of my qualities should be emphasized through my essays to make me stand out as a unique and desirable applicant. Overall, the counseling I received from Royal Education made the whole college application process much easier to navigate and to manage and, with their guidance, I was admitted ED1 to Carnegie Mellon University for machine learning. Additionally, to anyone who may be wary of the high cost that comes with Royal Education, I can guarantee that the return of the hefty payment is well worth it and it is a decision my parents and I would gladly make again. read more

Royal Education has provided me with nothing less than an amazing and impactful college counseling experience. As experienced college counselors, their effort and success in providing me with unique opportunities catered to my interests portrayed their expertise and professionalism. By recognizing the tedious and often stressful process that the college application journey can be, Albert and Brian not only provide help on the more obvious aspects of the college application such as the essays, application itself, and organization but also cater to their student's mental and physical health in the process. Their college counseling is unique in that both Albert and Brian provide advice and input on a student's application, allowing for double the eyes and double the brains to ensure that the application is up to its fullest potential. With their help, I was able to get into the University of California, Berkeley. Albert and Brian strive to and succeed in creating close relationships with each of their students in order to accurately analyze their writing style and cater each extracurricular activity they suggest to each individual student's personalities and passions. Their kind and undeniable friendliness allows them to have a very personal and tight-knit relationship with each of their students, ultimately being one of the key factors to their ability to help craft a well-rounded college application. Despite the complexities the college application process often suggests, Albert and Brian's teamwork as college counselors provides a personable and targeted college counseling experience for each individual that walks through Royal Education's doors. read more

Brian is an incredible tutor & a wonderful human being. I had a 5-week intensive Stats class during the summer. Our class had to cover 17 out of 19 chapters of the book in 5 weeks and without his help, I couldn't have passed the class with high grades! He sat with me the entire time and did not leave until I got the concepts right & all the homework done. Math was never my strongest suit and after I took that class, I couldn't have been proud of myself, and it's all because of his help! His dedication, passion, and expertise show through his willingness to help, whether with transfer or college applications, tutoring, or career counseling. Would definitely recommend! read more

This institution really can help young students get more clearer ideas about questions at tests. And they also know what essays or capabilities those interviewers in top universities are looking for. Cause tutors here are patient and have solid education background from Harvard University. Surrounded by people you wanna become is what clever young people should do，right？ read more

Royal Education - College Counseling Near Me - La Canada Flintridge, California

Excellent people who are providing a great service for the community. They help students help students reach their educational goals and fill the specific educational needs that schools cannot provide, like one-on-one advising and counseling that is tailored to the student and their future plans. Highly recommended due to the quality of the people there, what they do, and how they do it. The whole package is there: years of experience, background, and passion to guide students towards their goals. That is what really sets them apart and it shows in how they impart strategy and planning skills to better prepare for long term education and career goals. read more

Royal Education was hugely impactful in my path to college. Due to Albert and Brian (and the college counseling process), I was able to go to Emory with my tuition paid for in full (under the Oxford Scholarship). They were helpful through everything: brainstorming essay topics, guiding and editing my essays, and revising my application to be the best that it can be. Thank you so much for helping me through this journey! I couldn't have done it without you! P.S. They are also amazing tutors, helping me through difficult classes and ensuring that I get the best scores that I can. P.P.S. Even after I graduated from high school I can still come back to ask for help on life-related issues or just to talk. It just goes to show you that they genuinely care about your well being and development as a person and not just your scores. read more

I enrolled in Royal Education in hopes of getting a high score on my SAT. I got a 1210 on my PSAT, prior to attending SAT classes at Royal Education, but in just a couple of months, with the help of Brian and Albert, I was able to increase my score to a 1460! The instructors here know all about the SAT and all of the tricks that the test has to fool those taking the test. However, with their help, I was able to look past all those tricks and get a score that I never though I would get. I definitely recommend this place for any student who wants to improve their scores on any type of testing, whether it be SAT, ACT, or AP exams! read more

Brian is a great, kind and earnest tutor，not only care for students' knowledge and skills on class, but also leverage his own personal time to share learning strategies and keys in daily life to help students do well in tests. I'm huge fan of his public account "royal education" on YouTube, what he share is very helpful and critical for students who is heading for their dream schools! read more

Excellent tutors!! My little sisters stats scores have never been higher. Can't recommend highly enough.

My experience with Royal Education has been nothing but sublime. It's not often you find a pair of uniquely talented, yet equally as charming people balanced the way Brian and Albert Oh are. Working with these two individuals has been absolutely delightful, and they are absolutely wonderful people. I could spiel on and on about the whole experience, but I'll dive right into the meat of the review here. Brian and Albert are both incredibly knowledgable on the college application process - what schools are looking for, what to tune up within an application, and how to spice up an essay. They are absolute professionals, but they truly connect with their students on a personal level. I am extremely grateful to have worked with them - and the results from their work show. If you as a student are willing to put in the effort, willing to set forth your best foot - along with the advice of Brian and Albert - you can achieve your goals. Best of luck to all of you currently applying and waiting on decisions, as well as future prospective students! read more