We are extremely grateful for the support this college counseling company provided our family…read morethroughout my daughter's high school. The process of preparing for college applications was overwhelming, but the guidance we received made all the difference. Felicia, who worked directly with my daughter, was outstanding, supportive, knowledgeable, and always encouraging. She helped keep everything organized and made sure my daughter felt confident every step of the way. She was always there for my daughter when she needed her. Justin, the owner, has clearly built a wonderful program that truly supports students and families. We're thrilled that my daughter was accepted into the university she had been hoping for, and we're very thankful for their role in helping make that happen. Very Highly recommend.

My student sat for practice tests in AP Chem and AP Calc AB with Premier Prep. Justin was friendly,…read morehelpful, and very responsive.

I first learned about Joey Lin's services after reading some of his insightful and informative…read moreposts in a college-focused parenting group that I'm in. Parents thank him by the hundreds for his invaluable contributions to our discussions - and his YouTube videos are a great resource, too. Although we don't live in the area, when my daughter needed guidance on some very specific questions regarding her UC application, I knew that Joey had the exact expertise to help her through the process. As a UC expert, I felt very confident that his consulting services would be beneficial in helping my daughter put her best foot forward as we slogged through the complicated journey of applying to these highly competitive, top-tier flagship schools here in California. Utilizing Joey's services was a great decision and my daughter was very comfortable working directly with him as he reviewed her application and made meaningful suggestions to help her through the final application phases. I appreciate his responsiveness and kindness in working with my daughter through this stressful time. I would not hesitate to recommend him to other parents also seeking a professional consultant who is well-versed in the mechanics of how to produce impactful and successful UC applications.

I was very fortunate to have Joey's help on my supplemental essay that UCLA requested. Not only did…read morehe provide thorough, thoughtful, constructive, and extremely helpful feedback, but he was kind and accommodating in the process. The feedback, help, and support that he provided allowed me to create an essay that I was confident in submitting, and he responded to emails within an hour and maintained communication throughout the entire process. He helped me address both grammatical errors in my essay and areas where my content could be strengthened and elaborated on, and asked insightful questions that allowed me to organize my thoughts more clearly on paper. I highly recommend his services, especially if you are submitting any UC Personal Insight Questions or the Common Application Essay!

This place is a great place for after school tutoring. Should definitely go to. The principal is…read morereally nice and teachers are excellent.

From the owner: A trusted K–12 education center dedicated to your child’s success—offering small class sizes,…read morepersonalized tutoring, academic planning, college counseling, and more to support every step of their learning journey.

I had a great experience working with John. He provided me with good input and I was accepted into…read moremany t10 schools.

I had such a great experience working with John. He provided support throughout my entire college…read moreapplication process and always made time to meet with me. His guidance was crucial to my acceptance into my dream school. I cannot be more thankful!

We had a great experience working with Munira on both of my kids' applications. She's supportive,…read moreknowledgeable, and motivating. What stood out most was how genuinely she cared and how consistently she kept my children's best interests in mind. She put a clear structure to a very stressful process, helped the kids navigate all the tasks and requirements, and always followed through until everything was completed. I'm glad we had the chance to work with her--and both my kids are happy with the outcome.

She is one of the best and most caring counselors that one can have. I moved to USA three years ago…read morewithout any background of USA transfer and college system. She walked me through all the steps. Thanks to her guidance, I got admitted to my first choice UC which was UC Berkeley.

Going to Bill for help was honestly probably one of the best decisions I have made in my life in…read morepreparation for a higher education. He is pretty experienced and patient about all my questions. He is truly a wonderful and charismatic consultant that cares about your future and success.Highly recommend!

From the owner: A Dream Student Services provides tailored one on one college counseling services for students…read morelocated in the Great Los Angeles Area. Our UCLA certified independent educational consultants guide high school students through the college planning and application process as early as the summer before 9th grade. The earlier you start, the more you will benefit from our experience and resources. From career planning, major declaration, curriculum development, activities advisement, leadership cultivation, interest demonstration to essay editing, LOR preparation, SAT tutoring, awards winning, and college application till admission selection, we will walk you through hand in hand. We reply to inquiries as soon as you cannot imagine, quick questions are always answered right away, no appointment is needed. We take care of students like our own kids but never spoil them. We teach them how to tackle issues rather than doing everything for them. We value personal growth more than grades and scores. Our goal is to help students become more capable, confident, and versatile inside out. 有梦教育团队全程由经验丰富，耐心细心，UCLA、HECA、NACAC等主流美国升学顾问组织认证的专业升学顾问为您服务，专业认证，值得信赖！高学历、高素质团队保证100%成功，管理学硕士，教育学硕士，法学博士各司其职为您排忧解难。如果没有把握，我们不会接单。专精大学申请，社区大学转学和研究生申请。

As a professional educator to students at the cusp of their educational development, Dr. Rachel…read moreWinston's career opportunities offer my students a veritable Pandora's box of endless possibilities. Each career book is chock-full of challenges and opportunities available to students who wish to make full use of the gateway doors and pathways to success that Dr. Rachel Winston offers to students of all age groups and diverse backgrounds. I salute Dr. Winston for providing so many paths to a successful and profitable lifestyle. Thank you, Dr. Winston. Max Chacall Educator

As a teacher with over 40 years of experience, I have been extremely impressed with Dr. Winston's…read morepublications. Her work is meticulous and well-informed. Her publications provide an incredible amount of valuable information on how to succeed in a diverse number of career pathways. I have recommended her books to many students who found them to be excellent resources on topics that are often unfamiliar to the student and their family. From the medical admission process to the theater, her books offer important and useful content.

Greg was recommended by a friend of mine and at first I wasn't sure we would need him. My son had a…read moregreat GPA and very good SAT score, so we thought we could do all the college applications essays himself. Well, a month before he was supposed to submit his essays he decided that he did not like what he wrote and that it wasn't representing who he was. In a panic mode we contacted Greg to help. In just a month they were able to do an incredible common app essay and over 10 supplemental essays for all the EAs my son was sending out. In short 2 months my son was able to submit around 40 supplemental essays to various top 20 Engineering schools. Greg provided an amazing structure, accountability and results. It made the process so much easier and stress free, not only for my son, but also for us, the parents. And the best part of this process is, that it gave my son a much clearer picture of who he was, what he strengths are, he was able to grasp all his accomplishments from someone that has never met him before and it's not his relative. PARENTS this is HUGE for a teenager!!! We are early in the game but so far from the 2 universities that my son applied early to, with decisions by the end of the year, he was accepted to both. We can't wait to see where he ends up going! Thanks Greg, for all your help!

My daughter is currently in 10th grade, so we have a long journey ahead of us. We decided to hire…read moreGreg during the summer between 9th and 10th grade as the college app landscape has changed so drastically. He has helped us with some critical course selection choices. We will use him for ACT prep this summer as well as math tutoring. We know this is an area of strength for Greg, as tutoring was his prior career. Greg has a great demeanor. He is very approachable and he listens attentively. Greg provides balanced, fair, and honest feedback that leaves us realistic yet hopeful about college prospects. We feel so fortunate to have found an "all in one" tutor and college counselor who will guide us through these next few years.

I don't usually leave reviews, but I felt strongly about sharing this. Lea provided an incredibly…read moreinformative webinar and a thoughtful, comprehensive assessment for my son. She offered practical, realistic advice and tips that made the whole college process feel much less overwhelming and made herself readily available. As the sole provider for my family, these services felt out of reach financially, but Lea worked with us and offered payment options to make it more manageable. I truly appreciate her kindness, professionalism, and the genuine care she shows for students and families. Highly recommend.

Excel College Planning has been absolutely amazing. I have the pleasure of working with Lea,…read moreDalilah and Sarah. They helped us with both of our daughters. Helping us with all forms concerning college. We have 1 daughter at USC and the other at UCR. They are always there when questions come up. For first time parents dealing with college, it is a nerve wracking feeling but Lea and team break everything down so you understand all options. The reassurance knowing you have a team to make sure all forms are turned in on time is great. They also make sure you are getting the most of scholarships, and always have recommendations for you. If you have your children getting ready for college, you HAVE to go with Excel.... The sooner the better, because they have a plan that your child can start working with since 9th grade through 12th so you as a family are ready for college. We have our 14 yr old son starting high school and we are getting ready to start with Excel for him as well

Way2gradeA deserves 10 stars! We have been working with them since day one and are extremely…read morepleased with their professionalism, flexibility and overall strength of knowledge in all content areas. My daughter looks forward to each tutoring session and comes away with a deep understanding of the material she's been taught. Her confidence has skyrocketed and she's setting higher goals that previously wouldn't have been possible without the help from Way2gradeA.

From the owner: Way2GradeA is a premier academic tutoring and mentorship service helping students excel from K–12…read morethrough university. We provide personalized, one-on-one tutoring across all core subjects, along with study strategy, test preparation, and academic coaching. Our approach goes beyond traditional tutoring—we focus on improving grades, strengthening study habits, building confidence, and long-term success through customized learning plans. We offer virtual tutoring services nationwide, allowing us to support students wherever they are. As a family-owned business, we are committed to delivering high-quality, individualized support tailored to each student’s unique needs.