Elite Prep
San Jose
Since 1987, we’ve been helping students gain admission to the colleges of their dreams. Schedule a free consultation to find out how we can help you reach your college goals.
Summer 2025 Programs
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Summer Test Prep & Enrichment Programs
Summer School | For-Credit Courses
College Admissions Counseling
Summer LEAD Extracurricular Programs
1375 Blossom Hill Rd, Suite 8
San Jose, CA 95118
School-Year Hours
| Monday | 11:30am–7:30pm |
| Tuesday | 11:30am–7:30pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30am–7:30pm |
| Thursday | 11:30am–7:30pm |
| Friday | 11:30am–7:30pm |
| Saturday | 9:00am–5:30pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
We are located at the center of the Princeton Plaza Mall behind Planet Fitness and next to Action Urgent Care
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Online Webinar Schedule
Saturday, June 21 • 9:30-11:00am • Essay Workshop Session 2 - UC PIQ 1-4
This session focuses on guiding students through the first four UC Personal Insight Questions (PIQs). We will explore strategies for effectively addressing challenges, leadership, creativity, significant talents or skills, and educational opportunities. Students will learn how to craft compelling narratives that showcase their unique qualities and experiences, supported by examples and interactive exercises to refine their responses.
Wednesday, June 25 • 7:00-8:00pm - Business Competitions
Whether your student is in DECA, FBLA, or launching a startup for a pitch challenge, business competitions offer incredible leadership and creative problem-solving opportunities. This session explores major competitions, application tips, and how to turn your business experience into a compelling college application asset.
Saturday, June 28 • 9:30-11:00am • Essay Workshop Session 3 - UC PIQ 5-8
We will cover UC PIQs 5 through 8, focusing first on prompts related to making an impact on the community and academic passions. Students will engage in peer and instructor-led workshops to refine their drafts and enhance clarity and impact. The second part will address the final PIQs, encouraging students to highlight unique personal traits, interests, or other aspects of their story that haven't been covered.
Wednesday, July 2 • 7:00-8:00pm • Writing & Humanities Competitions
Competitions in writing, philosophy, politics, and debate show depth and originality in the humanities. From Scholastic Awards to the John Locke Essay Competition, this webinar highlights top contests and how students can stand out in liberal arts, law, and social science college applications.
Saturday, July 5 • 9:30-11:00am • Essay Workshop Session 4 - Common App
In this final session, we will review Common App prompts, guiding students on selecting the one that best aligns with their experiences and goals. The focus will be on building a strong, personal narrative with universal appeal while balancing authenticity with the expectations of their chosen schools. Additionally, students will receive individualized feedback and final editing support to refine their essays, ensuring they are polished, impactful, and ready for submission.
Wednesday, July 9 • 7:00-8:00pm • STEM Competitions
From AMC to ISEF, STEM competitions can significantly strengthen a student’s college application—especially for those aiming for selective engineering, CS, or science programs. Learn which contests are most respected, how to prepare, and how to build a competition-based STEM profile that stands out.
Saturday, July 12 • 9:30-11:00am • Essay Workshop Session 1 - Brainstorming
Students will be guided through effective brainstorming strategies using tools such as the “21 Details” exercise and a resume-based reflection activity to help identify meaningful themes and experiences for their essays. The goal is to help students generate authentic content ideas and gain clarity on what stories to tell.
Wednesday, July 16 • 7:00-8:00pm • Volunteer - Beyond the Hours
Volunteering isn’t just about tracking hours—it’s about creating real impact. We will share ideas on how students choose the right causes, take initiative, and reflect their work in a way that resonates with admissions officers.
Saturday, July 19 • 9:30-11:00am • Essay Workshop Session 2 - UC PIQ 1-4
This session focuses on guiding students through the first four UC Personal Insight Questions (PIQs). We will explore strategies for effectively addressing challenges, leadership, creativity, significant talents or skills, and educational opportunities. Students will learn how to craft compelling narratives that showcase their unique qualities and experiences, supported by examples and interactive exercises to refine their responses.
Wednesday, July 23 • 7:00-8:00pm • Leadership That Matters
From school clubs to nonprofits, explore how to demonstrate leadership colleges care about. We'll review examples of meaningful leadership and how to reflect it in essays and applications.
Saturday, July 26 • 9:30-11:00am • Essay Workshop Session 3 - UC PIQ 5-8
We will cover UC PIQs 5 through 8, focusing first on prompts related to making an impact on the community and academic passions. Students will engage in peer and instructor-led workshops to refine their drafts and enhance clarity and impact. The second part will address the final PIQs, encouraging students to highlight unique personal traits, interests, or other aspects of their story that haven't been covered.
Wednesday, July 30 • 7:00-8:00pm • Internship - What’s Possible and How to Start
Learn how high school students can find internships by identifying interests, building a resume, reaching out to mentors, and applying to structured programs—plus what colleges value in early experiences.
Saturday, August 2 • 9:30-11:00am • Essay Workshop Session 4 - Common App
In this final session, we will review Common App prompts, guiding students on selecting the one that best aligns with their experiences and goals. The focus will be on building a strong, personal narrative with universal appeal while balancing authenticity with the expectations of their chosen schools. Additionally, students will receive individualized feedback and final editing support to refine their essays, ensuring they are polished, impactful, and ready for submission.
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Preparation for College.
Learning for Life.
Learning for Life.
Elite Prep San Jose provides students in grades 5-12 with a challenging academic environment that promotes personal growth and discipline, develops the knowledge and skills necessary to unlock their academic potential, and ultimately assists them in gaining admission to the colleges and universities of their choice. We serve the communities of Burlingame, Mountain View, Fremont, Morgan Hill, Gilroy, Fresno, Pleasanton, and San Ramon, as well as the San Jose and Milpitas Unified School Districts, and the Campbell and Los Gatos–Saratoga Union High School Districts.
For-Credit Courses, Powered by Elite Open School
Raise your GPA and add valuable course credits to your transcript with AP® Courses For Credit, Dual-Credit College Courses, Honors Coding & Technology Courses, and more. Each of our 50+ fully accredited courses includes personalized oversight and support from Elite tutors and counselors. And because the courses are offered through our academic partner, Elite Open School, they count exactly the same as the ones you take in school.
Personalized SAT Prep, ACT Prep, AP Prep and More
We help students raise their scores on all sorts of standardized tests, including the SAT, ACT, PSAT, and AP exams. Our test prep curriculum has been carefully developed over the last 30 years and is taught by instructors who are experts in their fields and display the energy and enthusiasm necessary to effectively engage your student.
Elite Premier Tutoring in San Jose
Elite Premier Tutoring and Academics Management helps students excel in all school subjects and on all standardized tests. We go beyond traditional tutoring, motivating students and holding them accountable as they progress toward their goals. Our teachers, academic advisors, and branch directors all work together to set the foundation for your student’s success. We’re more than just tutors. We’re your team.
College Admissions Consulting
Elite Prep offers a variety of college-consulting services—from comprehensive admissions assistance to targeted help with specific parts of the process—to best fit your needs. Your student will work with an experienced counselor and mentor to craft a winning college-application package that shines a light on exactly who they are and what they have achieved.
What Students Are Saying
Personalized Care
“I really got a lot of personalized care from my Elite Prep teachers. This is a special place where the teachers really care. Every hour you spend studying for the test is going to benefit you in the future. It will all be worth it in the end!”
Debbie P.
Elite Prep Student
Harvard University
Learning for Life
“Elite Prep’s SAT Boot Camp really helped my with time-management. I wasn’t very organized and had a hard time keeping up with my work, but Elite really helped me set that straight. Stay focused and you can do great things!”
Neal P.
Elite Prep Student
Stanford University
Expert Instructors
“At Elite, I learned to speak up and ask questions. Take advantage of all the opportunities that Elite offers! The teachers are there to guide you through your high school career and get you to where you want to go in the future.”
Anna R.
Elite Prep Student
Caltech
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Anna Koh
Elite Open School - San Jose Campus Site Principal
UC Berkeley