About Us

About Us

Our journey began with Coach Tony, who served as an external admissions reader at the esteemed UC Berkeley. Over multiple years, Coach Tony delved deep into the intricacies of the college application process, reading thousands of applications from hopeful students. This experience offered him a unique window into the world of college admissions, revealing the distinguishing factors between a YES student and a NO student.

Recognizing the transformative power of this knowledge, Coach Tony felt a calling to share these insights, helping aspiring students craft their most compelling applications. Before long, the fruits of his labor became evident. Students under his guidance started to receive acceptance letters from top-tier universities like UCLA and UC Berkeley. But the story didn’t end there.

With each success, our ambition grew. We started branching out and exploring admissions criteria for other prestigious institutions such as Stanford, USC, NYU, and the Ivies. And to our delight, we discovered that the same strategies Coach Tony had honed at UC Berkeley were universally effective.

How We Got Here

As our reputation grew, so did our team. The company’s evolution brought with it partnerships with a myriad of college admission experts and specialists. Each new addition to our team meant that we could extend our reach and positively impact even more lives.

 

Today, our legacy is built on a foundation of dedication, expertise, and a genuine desire to aid students in achieving their academic dreams. We are more than just a consultancy; we are a testament to the power of knowledge, mentorship, and unwavering commitment. Join us, and let’s embark on this journey to academic excellence together.

How We Got Here

Our journey began with Coach Tony, who served as an external admissions reader at the esteemed UC Berkeley. Over multiple years, Coach Tony delved deep into the intricacies of the college application process, reading thousands of applications from hopeful students. This experience offered him a unique window into the world of college admissions, revealing the distinguishing factors between a YES student and a NO student.

Recognizing the transformative power of this knowledge, Coach Tony felt a calling to share these insights, helping aspiring students craft their most compelling applications. Before long, the fruits of his labor became evident. Students under his guidance started to receive acceptance letters from top-tier universities like UCLA and UC Berkeley. But the story didn’t end there.

With each success, our ambition grew. We started branching out and exploring admissions criteria for other prestigious institutions such as Stanford, USC, NYU, and the Ivies. And to our delight, we discovered that the same strategies Coach Tony had honed at UC Berkeley were universally effective.

As our reputation grew, so did our team. The company’s evolution brought with it partnerships with a myriad of college admission experts and specialists. Each new addition to our team meant that we could extend our reach and positively impact even more lives.

Today, our legacy is built on a foundation of dedication, expertise, and a genuine desire to aid students in achieving their academic dreams. We are more than just a consultancy; we are a testament to the power of knowledge, mentorship, and unwavering commitment. Join us, and let’s embark on this journey to academic excellence together.

Our Mission

College Admission Secrets is committed to empowering high school students and their families with personalized guidance, expert advice, and customized strategies to successfully navigate the college admissions process, fostering educational achievement, meaningful careers, and financial success.

Our Vision

All future generations should have the ability to unlock their full potential and achieve lasting happiness.

Core Values

Do the Right Thing… ALWAYS
Above & Beyond
WIN BIG,
Be Brave,
Radical Responsibility,
Execute with Excellence, and
Continuous Improvement.

Successful Stories by our Clients

this has been my dream since freshman year!thank you so much for the guidance you have given me throughout the process!! I am beyond grateful!!

Chloe Lam

Hi Coach Tony!! I am loving your event. I have learned so much about college and extracurricular activities! I really appreciate you for hosting this amazing event! 🙂

Megan F

Hi coach! I really enjoyed the event, I didn't expect learning so much from this event. I thought that I would only learn things about school and college but this event made me realize so many things about life too!

Linh

MEET YOUR TEAM

COACHING TEAM

Coach Art

Coach David

Coach David, a graduate of Claremont Colleges in Southern California with a degree in Political Science, accelerated through his studies, completing his undergraduate program in an impressive three years. Following this, he pursued law at McGeorge School of Law and subsequently worked as an attorney at various law firms. However, drawn by his passion for education, he returned to the field he loved most—working with students.

For over 14 years, Coach David has dedicated himself to guiding thousands of students through academic and personal development. His expertise is evident in the exceptional college acceptances of his mentees, including prestigious institutions like Stanford, Harvard, UPenn, Cornell, Brown, Georgetown, MIT, USC, Carnegie Mellon, NYU, and multiple University of California campuses. Coach David stands out as a distinguished mentor and advocate for academic excellence, unlocking the full potential of his students.

Coach Julia

Coach Tony

SUPPORT TEAM

Brylee

Seleen

Luis

ENROLLMENT TEAM (Specialists & Advisors)

Coach Rosie

Coach Roxy

Coach Livia

Coach Jocelyn

Coach Katrina

Coach Art