--- title: "Elite College Consulting | Elite Prep" description: "Expert admissions counseling and one-on-one essay help from Elite Prep's 40+ full-time college counselors, with 300+ combined years of experience." url: "https://eliteprep.com/consulting/" image: "https://media.eliteprep.com/Header-ECS-2-webp-card.jpg" language: "en" source: "eliteprep build" --- ![A university campanile tower silhouetted through tree branches in dim blue twilight.](https://eliteprep.com/media/Header-ECS-2-webp-w1600.webp) # Elite College Consulting Expert Admissions Counseling for 8th–12th Grade Students\ One-on-One College Essay + Application Help for Seniors Our unparalleled team of 40+ full-time college counselors has a combined 300+ years of admissions experience. Schedule a free consultation to find out how we can help you. [Meet with an Elite Counselor](https://eliteprep.com/consulting/#program-inquiry-heading) ## The college application process can feel completely overwhelming. With acceptance rates of less than 10% at many selective colleges, plus dozens of factors to consider, including grades, activities, standardized tests, essays, recommendations, scholarships, interviews, and more—college applications can be downright intimidating for a family to take on alone. ## But what if you had a college admissions expert in your corner? Someone who cares. Someone with insider knowledge, deep insight, and practical advice to walk you through every step of your admissions journey. Elite's dedicated and experienced counselors know what it takes for your student to stand out from the crowd when applying to college. 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As the leader in college prep, we’ve been helping students maximize their potential since 1987. **300+** Combined Years of Experience Our unparalleled team of more than 40 full-time, expert counselors has a combined 300+ years of college admissions experience. **1000s** of College Dreams Fulfilled Thousands of students and families have trusted Elite to guide them through every step of the application process and into their top-choice schools. ## Elite College Consulting Services include ### One-on-One Personalized Guidance ### Personal Statement Brainstorming & Editing ### UC Personal Insight Questions Assistance ### Supplemental Essays Editing ### Extracurricular Activities Strategy ### Best-Fit College List Building & Selection ### College Major Advice ### Letters of Recommendation Advising ### Early Admission Applications (EA/ED/REA/SCEA) ### College Interview Coaching ### Final Application Review Our College Consulting packages guide families through every step of the application process—from start to finish. Services continue through the end of application season. Contact your Elite branch to learn more about available College Consulting + College Application Service packages. [Schedule a Free College Prep Consultation](https://eliteprep.com/consulting/#program-inquiry-heading) ## Here's what our College Consulting students have to say... - ★★★★★ > “**Working with my Elite college counselor was the best experience I could have asked for.** Whether it was guiding me through the confusing first steps or putting the finishing touches on an application, they were there to help me every step of the way. Elite's commitment and attention to every small detail elevated my essays from messy soul-searching to polished pieces that represented me in the best possible light to colleges.” Cynthia Z. MIT - ★★★★★ > “**My counselors gave clear, constructive, invaluable advice that always set me on the right path.** They possess invaluable knowledge of the college application process. Numerous times, I walked in completely clueless, with no idea how to structure a certain app. But every time, they helped me perfectly craft my application, managing to fit all facets of my personality into my essays. But most importantly, Elite really cares.” Zach O. UCLA - ★★★★★ > “**The staff at Elite work as a team, surrounding you with an army of supportive experts**, who not only know what they're doing, but actually care and personally go above and beyond to see you succeed. They almost feel like an extended family. You can pay someone to help you with applications, but you can't pay someone to actually care! Elite helped me stand out and get into Princeton. Thank you, thank you, Elite!” So F. Princeton University ★★★★★ > The entire staff at Elite is extremely friendly and welcoming. It's just a great environment that makes the college application process so much less daunting. I could not have done it without my Elite counselor's support and guidance. Charlene M. 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