Strategic success
in the UC System.
Expert guidance on every aspect of the application process from people who got into every single UC.
Meet Our Consultants
Having earned admission to every UC campus, our consultants are now helping the next generation of applicants do the same.
As a student in Berkeley Haas Global Management Program, Daniel specializes in combining strategy with quantitative analysis for each application he advises. Drawing from his background in entrepreneurship, finance, and data analysis, he works closely with students to develop compelling narratives that authentically highlight their interests, impact, and intellectual curiosity.
Emily's interests in computational problem-solving and emerging technologies shape her approach to admissions consulting. She helps students strengthen their essays, refine activity lists, and communicate complex interests in a way that reflects both intellectual depth and personal authenticity. Combining rigor with empathy, Emily empowers students to present their strongest possible applications.
As a pre-med student, Surdish draws on his experiences in scientific research, public health initiatives, and STEM-focused extracurriculars to help students develop compelling application narratives. He works closely with students to refine their essays and activities lists while highlighting the unique experiences and perspectives that make each application stand out.
Built differently.
We're not a general college prep service. Here's what sets our approach apart.
UC Specialists
Unlike general college consultants, we focus exclusively on the University of California system. Every recommendation is tailored specifically to what UC admissions readers value.
Recent admissions experience
We successfully navigated the UC admissions process ourselves and understand what today's applicants face. Our advice is based on current admissions realities, not outdated application cycles.
Multi-disciplinary expertise
Our team combines expertise across business, STEM, pre-med, and pre-law pathways, allowing us to help students position their experiences effectively regardless of academic interest.
Every angle of your application, covered.
We work on the parts that matter most and that most students get wrong.
Personal Insight Questions
Find the right stories, sharpen your voice, and make every one of your 4 PIQs genuinely memorable to UC readers.
Activities and awards
How you frame your extracurriculars and honors is a craft. We help you show depth, leadership, and impact the way UC readers want to see it.
Major and campus strategy
Major choice dramatically affects your admit odds. We run the numbers and build a list that maximizes chances without compromising your goals.
Timeline management
A custom roadmap from summer through the November deadline — so nothing gets rushed and nothing gets missed.
Full application review
Before you submit, we go through every section — courses, grades, activities, honors — and catch anything that could cost you.
Free diagnostic first
Before you pay anything, we assess your full profile and give you an honest read on your odds at each campus.
Admitted to all 9 UC campuses.
We applied to every UC and got into every one — so we know exactly what each campus is looking for.
We choose our clients too.
We work with a limited number of students each cycle, not because of exclusivity for its own sake, but because doing this well takes real time and attention. Every student we take on gets our full focus.
The free diagnostic session isn't just an introduction. It's how we assess whether we're genuinely the right fit for each other. We factor in the student's goals, profile, and timeline and if we're not the right match, we'll tell you honestly.
Limited Cohort
We cap the number of students we work with each application cycle to protect quality.
Mutual Evaluation
The diagnostic acts as a two-way assessment to make sure we can genuinely move the needle for you.
Honest Direction
If your profile or timeline isn't something we can help with, we'll say so and point you in the right direction.
What working together looks like.
Free diagnostic session Free · 30 min
Profile audit, admit odds by campus, gap analysis, and a strategy preview — before you pay anything.
Strategy and school list
We finalize your campus list, major selections, and overall application approach — including how to navigate impacted programs.
PIQ development
Brainstorm all 4 Personal Insight Questions together, then multiple rounds of drafts and feedback until each one is genuinely strong.
Activities and honors review
We go through how you're presenting every extracurricular, award, and experience to make sure nothing is undersold.
Final application sweep
A complete review of every section before you hit submit.
Simple plans, no surprises.
All plans start with a free diagnostic. Payment plans available on request.
- 60-minute strategy call
- Brainstorm all 4 PIQs
- Essay roadmap
- Activity list review
- Strategy session
- Major selection
- Activities & honors optimization
- 3 rounds of edits for all PIQs
- Full UC application review
- Email support
- Everything in UC Application Package
- Unlimited PIQ revisions
- Priority response (24 hrs)
- Waitlist strategy
- Interview prep (if applicable)
- Monthly check-ins
Common FAQs
A real working session — before you pay anything.
We sit down, review your full profile, and give you an honest picture of where you stand and exactly what it'll take to get in.
Book your free session →Profile audit
GPA, coursework, test scores, and activities reviewed against the real admit profile of each campus you're targeting.
Honest admit odds
Campus by campus, major by major — a realistic read with no sugarcoating.
Gap identification
We pinpoint what's strong, what needs work, and where to focus before you write a single word.
Strategy preview
You leave with a clear picture — school list, major strategy, and PIQ angle — before any commitment.