
Elite Mentorship from Top-University Students
Real University Experience
All counselors are current first-years attending Ivy Leagues or top universities, including Columbia, Penn, Stanford, UCLA, and UC Berkeley. They combine academic excellence with a passion for mentoring.
Strong Peer Connection
Great counseling depends on trust. Because our counselors are closer in age, students open up more easily, ask honest questions, and stay engaged. We keep the experience enjoyable while remaining focused and professional.
Made by Students, Run by Students
No other counseling service is like us in that we are Lamorinda-made and committed to staying local. This not only helps us connect better personally with your student, but also gives us a local blueprint for what they need to succeed.
Trained and Prepared
Our counselors' recent admissions success means they know exactly what admissions officers are looking for and how to help you stand out authentically. Additionally, every counselor completes extensive, specialized training in admissions strategy.
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Why Us?

Dario Rager, Founder
Graduated: Miramonte
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Ethan Brar, Founder
Graduated: Miramonte
Having lived through the competitive Miramonte environment, we understand the pressure students face, especially when it comes to college applications. While school counselors are a great resource for students, their limited time and broad responsibilities make it hard for them to deliver consistent, in-depth support to every student. Many of our peers, ourselves included, resorted to private college counseling but didn't receive the level of support and attention as expected. We wanted a service that shows genuine care and supports everything — not only helping with essays, but also with extracurricular development and shaping activities into a coherent story on the application.
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In today's highly competitive college admissions landscape, we aim to clear up any confusion: What are colleges looking for in an applicant? What can I do to stand out? We wanted to offer a service to answer all the questions students may have and so much more. And this meant offering something that doesn't just focus on essays. We wanted to offer a complete service that touches every area of college admissions because we genuinely care about the success of our fellow peers. Our goal goes beyond creating good essays and applications. We will help your student discover their true authentic story, helping them in numerous ways beyond just college applications. ​​