College Consulting Services
Finding the right college is a challenging yet transformative process that combines self-discovery and self-branding at its core. If the process is planned, it is an enjoyable and rewarding journey. Otherwise, it creates stress and unnecessary tensions we all heard too many times. With 25 years experiences, we are here to explain the process and navigate the journey with you.
How are we different?
- We are a full service educational center. Our services go beyond just advising. If you need Test Prep, Tutoring to boost your academic profile, we have curriculum and teachers available to support that. But we take a neutral stand and do what works for you. If needed, we can refer you to other tutoring centers if they are more convenient.
- We understand international students well. In fact, we came from that background too. We understand the struggles and know the solutions to boost your confidence and help you succeed in high school and colleges.
- In our upper-tier services, we provide close academic follow-up and intervention to keep you on track at all times. With AP, IB, SAT/ACT, Subject Tests and other alphabet soup, High school academics is not easy to handle. We will reach out and provide assistance on regular basis. If intervention is needed, we propose solutions so we can address it near realtime.
How does it work?
- Schedule an initial consultation with us (it is complimentary. we want to see if it is a fit between us)
- We will recommend a package (see the following comprehensive packages, with customization when necessary) that is tailored to your needs
- We will schedule follow-up meetings (in person or online) to provide guidance and the help you need to succeed
Comprehensive Packages
(Freshman - Junior Year)
TCS Premium
- Career Planning
- Academic Management Services
- Extra-curricular/Summer Planning & Search Services
- Initial College List Building
Earliest to Enroll: June in the 8th grade
Latest to Enroll: September in the 11th grade
Package ends: June in 11th grade
Unlimited Sessions
- Meet monthly on average
- Each session is up to 1 hours
- Unlimited emails, SMS, wechat
- Unlimited calls (up to 30 minutes/call)
TCS VIP
- Career Planning
- Full Academic Management Services
- Anti-boring Academic Coaching
- Extra-curricular/Summer Planning & Search Services
- Initial College List Building
- Personal Passion Project *
Earliest to Enroll: June in the 8th grade
Latest to Enroll: September in the 11th grade
Package ends: June in 11th grade
Unlimited Sessions
- Meet bi-weekly on average
- Each session is up to 1 hour
- Unlimited emails, SMS, wechat
- Unlimited calls (up to 30 minutes/call)
College Application Packages
(Senior Year)
Standard
- Essay Service
- College List Building (up to 25 schools)
- Campus Visit Recommendation
- Interview Preparation
- Application Project Management
- Final School Selection
Apply: UC + 8 Out of State/Private Universities
(including up to 2 early action/early decision schools)
Earliest to Enroll: July between 11th-12th grade
Latest to Enroll: September in the 12th grade
Package ends: June in 12th grade
Unlimited Sessions
- Meet on demand and based on schedules (e.g. essay service includes scheduled workshops)
- Each session is up to 1 hour
- Unlimited emails, SMS, wechat
- Unlimited calls (up to 30 minutes/call)
Premium
- Essay Service
- College List Building (up to 35 schools)
- Campus Visit Recommendation
- Interview Preparation
- Application Project Management
- Final School Selection
Apply: UC + 11 Out of State/Private Universities
(including up to 4 early action/early decision schools)
Earliest to Enroll: July between 11th-12th grade
Latest to Enroll: September in the 12th grade
Package ends: June in 12th grade
Unlimited Sessions
- Meet on demand and based on schedules (e.g. essay service includes scheduled workshops)
- Each session is up to 1 hour
- Unlimited emails, SMS, wechat
- Unlimited calls (up to 30 minutes/call)