Over the past four years, I have learned more practical and impactful information from Premiere Prep than I did in my two years of graduate school for counseling. Navigating the path to college is a long and difficult one if you don't know what you're doing or where to start--which is, for the most part, most of us. It's amazing the immediate sense of security and guidance students feel when they start with Premiere Prep because there is such a definitive sense of purpose right off the bat--and that purpose is driven by each individual student, not some prescribed, one-size-fits all approach to counseling. I think that is the power of what this company does--it takes a student and gives them the skills and knowledge they need to delve deep, to push themselves, and to see what's out there for them. Students are celebrated and urged to explore interests, they are given resources to fulfill goals and to enhance their sense of purpose and drive, and with that usually comes academic success and accountability as well. With all of this being said, I have to say that the one thing about this company that has captured my enduring support is that it is completely student centered. The counselors care and Justin, the owner, always goes above and beyond for his clients. It's a great company with good people who care and when you have people that invested in their jobs and their clients you really can't go wrong. read more

The challenge of achieving a higher education is becoming more and more competitive. Justin and his group at Premiere Prep went above and beyond to help my daughter throughout high school and into college, assisting her in every aspect of the process, from identifying the classes she needs, test preparation and mapping a path to the colleges of her choice. And after high school, when her path changed, Justin went out of his way to assist her in changing course. Even while my daughter was out of the country, Justin worked under pressure to get her the help she needed to get into the college of her choice. Thank you for your dedication to helping these kids reach their educational goals. I would highly recommend the services that Premiere Prep provides to anyone that is serious about reaching their educational goals. read more

I can attest to the value that Premiere Prep provides to families through their personalized and individual support. They spend about 1.5 to 2 hours with students on a monthly basis and provide an extremely valuable education on the college admissions process, how it links with career aspirations, and providing tools on a personal/social level (professionalism, stress management, financial literacy, etc.) for success beyond college. Their expertise helps alleviate the various concerns and anxieties that parents have about the process, which can be overwhelming without the proper guidance. The services Premiere Prep provides are invaluable in helping students maximize their potential in such a critical stage of their lives, and it's a resource I wish I had as an unknowing student during my high school career. read more

Our family is sincerely appreciative for all that Ryan from Premiere Prep has done for our high school teens. He really opened their perspective about all the crucial elements involved in preparing themselves for their education beyond high school. Having him meet with them monthly and checking in with them personally in between keeps them focused, personally responsible and on track with hardly any parental nagging getting involved. There were many opportunities provided to our sons for complimentary practice SAT and ACT tests. Our eldest son received acceptances to his #1 through #4 choices of universities before the winter break of his senior year. He taught our son how to search the college board for colleges within his desired interests that were a good fit academically. Ryan helped make the college application process as seamless as possible, which took a lot of stress off us as parents. I've already recommended Premiere Prep to other parents and will continue to do so in the future. We couldn't be more happy with the college preparedness process provided by Premiere Prep especially since we knew we weren't equipped to handle it ourselves. read more

Premiere Prep helped ease the burden of my college decision process. The counselors here kept me organized with deadlines of applications, essays, and scholarships. I even went on a couple of college tours with them! Premiere Prep really cares about its students and goes above and beyond in providing students with the best personalized care possible. Definitely recommend! read more

I've had the pleasure of advising Premiere Prep executive for several years now. I've seen the structure of this organization from the inside out for a long period of time and I have had a unique perspective from a very critical eye. I can confidently endorse Premiere Prep as truly a top-of-the-class college counseling prep for the high school students who seek their dream universities. The key navigator of this great organization, Justin, is a visionary with a great passion for the students and maximizing their capabilities. I think parents can be confidant that this is, by far, the best thing they have ever done for their children as it gives them a real chance in stepping into the right path for their future. read more

Premiere Prep has helped me immensely and I got accepted to one of my dream schools because of it. The grade tracking feature helped me stay on track in high school and let me know when I had to work harder to pick up my slack. This counseling organization also taught me how to procrastinate less and remain organized. Don't even get me started on the college application process. I would be so lost without the helpful counselor guiding me through the application process. I felt less stressed because the counselors had a game plan that was easy to abide by. Without them, my essays and application would have been subpar rather than great. I highly recommend Premiere Prep to anyone that plans on going to college. read more

At the close of summer 2016, my son, was entering his senior year at Newport Harbor High School. We were overwhelmed by the details of applying to college. After reviewing quite a few services to assist with the college application process, I reached out to Premiere Prep and Justin Lee. The initial introduction was easy and Justin made what seemed like a gigantic project feel simple. We met with Justin and he immediately put our son in touch with a counselor that would assist him in each step of the application process. The meetings began immediately, and deadlines were set in order to help navigate the the application process. It was great to have Justin follow our sons progress through phone calls and e-mails. All applications are complete and we are very satisfied with the service and attention to detail that Premiere Prep offered. I would highly recommend Premiere Prep to any family that is looking for help with the college application process. read more

Premiere Prep has been very instrumental in helping me to navigate through the murky waters of college preparation. With college application and acceptance becoming so competitive, help from Premiere Prep has been very valuable. As a parent (who has not been in high school or college for a LONG time), I've learned about how to plan the best schedule of classes for a high school student, what colleges are looking for in students, and how to do it all without becoming overwhelmed. Premiere Prep counselors are caring and real people who will get to know your child personally. There are many options for you to choose from. You can purchase VIP packages where your child will get the best support for your child to get ready for college. The Senior Procrastinator packages are awesome in case you realize, a little later, that you really need more help than you had thought. It is a small company so response time is quick, and the support from the counselors/owner are thoughtful and helpful. read more

Justin is the man!!! Without Justin I don't know if I would've been accepted into any colleges. I was a very average student in high school but I started working with Justin my sophomore year and he quickly got me on the right track to success. Not only does he help with colleges but he also taught me many life lessons and skills that I can carry through adulthood. He was even kind enough to drive me one on one to University of Arizona to show me the campus. I enjoyed it so much that I enrolled and currently starting my second year over there. I went from not even knowing what a college application was, to being accepted into many schools! I wish I started seeing Justin a couple years earlier because the knowledge and strategies he taught would've made my freshmen year of high school a lot better. Justin and I have become great friends over the years and I still call or text him with any questions I have in college as well as talk sports or grab a bite to eat whenever I'm in the area. I would recommend Premier Prep to anyone about to start high school. read more

I started working with Premiere Prep at the end of my junior year of high school. Since my older brother went to college on a baseball scholarship, I had absolutely no idea how to apply to college. Luckily, Premiere Prep guided me through the entire process. Justin had me working on my essays and applications well in advance taking most of the stress out of the process. He taught me how to make my application stronger and more appealing to colleges. His weekly check-ins made sure I wasn't procrastinating on my essays and stayed on top of all the application deadlines. All my questions about applications, essays and college in general were answered. To be completely honest, without Premiere Prep I don't think I would have managed to get to where I am today. UC Berkeley was supposed to be a "reach school" and I didn't even want to apply at first because I didn't think I would get in. But thanks to Justin pushing me to apply, I was accepted and have spent the last 3 years at the perfect school for me! read more

Justin is a super hero College Consultant. Effective, knowledgeable, relentless :), conscientious, and a good guy to boot. He was able to help navigate a family member from (a very reserved & unmotivated) 8th grade student to a senior with offers from all but one of the UCs & privates applied to (for the one: he was offered to be placed on the wait list for which he did not choose to pursue). Over the course of four years Justin - offered tools for self, career & college discovery and success; shared relevant educational & vocational activities/seminars/programs information; provided guidance with UCs & privates admissions requirements (hard & soft) & application information; was able to help the student maintain focus on what needed to be done & when (giving the parents a HUGE break!); and offer assistance with the extensive application filings & filing deadlines. With his youth, personality, and relevant educational & work history experience - Justin is super effective with students and super helpful and a clear communicator with parents. read more