Authentic Guidance That Sees the Whole You

Not only is Nick incredibly knowledgeable and experienced when it comes to college admissions, but he also meets you where you're at and supports you as a whole person. He taught me how to leverage my strengths, allowing me to present my most authentic self through my applications and learn more about myself along the way. His essay support was exceptional, from helping me identify my story to refining my voice through thoughtful, thorough feedback. Nick was approachable, patient, and consistently available throughout the process, and his guidance was truly instrumental to my success with college admissions. I can't recommend Nick enough to anyone searching for an excellent college counselor.

Kayla | UCLA, 2030

More Than a Counselor — A True Mentor

I have been working with Nick for the past 5 years and recommend him as a college counselor and English tutor with no reservation! Nick has helped me edit English and college application essays, guided me through the college application process, and has helped with job and internship applications. More than anything, I see Nick as a mentor and a friend. He is a counselor that truly wants his students to be successful and works very hard on his end to help students reach their goals and beyond. He has spent late nights working on my essays because I applied to far too many and spends time outside of our meetings looking for opportunities that I can join--he is always, always thinking about his students. During the college application process, Nick made sure I was on track and not behind. He thoughtfully spent time editing my essays and worked with me to brainstorm creative topics to write about. Even before the college application process began, we worked to craft a college list that worked best for my family and I; a list that had a balance of schools that were reaches and targets. Anytime I felt that I needed support or had any lingering questions, Nick was always ready to answer them and guide me. I truly can say that I would not have been so successful in high school if it was not for Nick! He made me feel confident in both me and academic abilities, and motivated me to create projects, network, and help others around my community. Nick is an amazing mentor who is truly passionate about his students and cares about their overall well-being. I have recommended Nick to many of my friends and will definitely continue to!

Gavia | Claremont McKenna College, 2030

Authentic Essays & Stress-Free Applications

In the limited timeframe that I had, Nick was incredibly helpful in guiding me through the application process within Commonapp and the UC system, including writing essays which target what specific universities want. Nick was great at helping guide essays in the right direction on top of the initial brainstorming process—which kept them sounding authentic while improving literary quality and sharpening the message. I would recommend Nick to any student who wants to achieve the best results throughout the application process.

Denis | Cal Poly Pomona, 2029

Exceptional Advisor

Exceptional Advisor

I can’t thank Nick enough for the help he gave me throughout the entire application process. Nick read through my essays thoroughly, leaving thoughtful and in-depth suggestions. Besides giving me technical advice, Nick was also always there for me as a friend; his caring and positive personality really helped make the process stress-free. I was fortunate enough to be accepted into top colleges like UCLA, USC, and Berkeley, and I can’t express how invaluable Nick’s help was. I would highly recommend Nick to anyone looking for an exceptional college advisor.

DY | Monta Vista High School, UCLA, 2029

Compassionate Teacher

Compassionate Teacher

“Nick is not only skilled at what he teaches but also a compassionate teacher. He has worked with so many students and understands how to help students in an effective and personalized way. This is especially true and important when it comes to essay help. It is difficult to condense your life stories into 350 words, but Nick listens and helps you convey your story, keeping in your character while refining the grammatical details.” - Trinity, UC San Diego 2022