--- title: "Elite Prep | Test Prep and College Counseling" description: "SAT and ACT prep, AP courses, tutoring and college counseling at Elite Prep centers in the US, plus affiliates in Canada, Korea, China, Indonesia and Japan." url: "https://eliteprep.com/" image: "https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-SAT-Prep-Student-Tutor-42B-webp-card.jpg" language: "en" source: "eliteprep build" --- ![A student smiling while working through practice questions with an Elite Prep tutor.](https://eliteprep.com/media/iStock-SAT-Prep-Student-Tutor-42B-webp-w1600.webp) # Expert Admissions Guidance. Unmatched Resources. Meaningful Mentorship. At Elite Prep, we help students and families navigate every stage of the college admissions journey with personalized support, proven strategy, and counselors and instructors who genuinely care about helping your student succeed. [Book a Free Consultation](https://eliteprep.com/contact-us/) ## Guidance for Every Stage of the Journey ![An Elite Prep tutor working through a problem with a student.](https://eliteprep.com/_astro/foundation.CFNZBpy__Z2mg0VS.webp) ### Build Your Foundation Strengthen your GPA and transcript with accredited Elite Open School coursework and tutoring, plus full support and accountability from Elite counselors. - [SAT Boot Camp with UC Honors Credit](https://eliteprep.com/sathonors/) - [Elite Premier Tutoring](https://eliteprep.com/tutoring/) - [AP® Courses For Credit](https://eliteprep.com/ap-courses-for-credit/) - [Dual-Credit College Courses](https://eliteprep.com/dual-credit/) - [Korean Courses For Credit](https://eliteprep.com/korean-en/) - [AP® Chinese For Credit](https://eliteprep.com/ap-chinese/) [All 14 For-Credit Courses programs](https://eliteprep.com/programs/#for-credit-courses) ![Students collaborating on a research project.](https://eliteprep.com/_astro/stand-out.QAayQE96_Z2tr4j2.webp) ### Stand Out Set yourself apart from other college applicants with projects and experiences that are not available anywhere else. - [Summer Program Application Services (Grades 9–11)](https://eliteprep.com/summer-program-application-services/) - [Honors Research Foundations (Grades 9–10)](https://eliteprep.com/extracurriculars/intro-to-research/) - [Honors Introduction to Research Methods (Grades 10–12)](https://eliteprep.com/extracurriculars/research-proposal-program/) - [Business Case Competition (Grades 9–12)](https://eliteprep.com/extracurriculars/business-case-competition/) - [Math Competition Club (Grades 6–8)](https://eliteprep.com/extracurriculars/emc2-lower-division/) - [Math Competition Club (Grades 9–10)](https://eliteprep.com/extracurriculars/emc2-upper-division/) [All 7 Extracurriculars programs](https://eliteprep.com/programs/#extracurriculars) ![A student working through practice questions on a laptop.](https://eliteprep.com/_astro/scores.TaZr_gaH_ZYJ88T.webp) ### Maximize Scores Prepare for college entrance exams with our world-renowned curriculum, taught by instructors dedicated to each student's success. - [SAT Boot Camp with UC Honors Credit](https://eliteprep.com/sathonors/) - [SAT 4-Week Summer Intensive](https://eliteprep.com/sat-summer-intensive/) - [SAT Prep](https://eliteprep.com/programs/sat-prep/) - [ACT Prep](https://eliteprep.com/programs/act-prep/) - [PSAT Prep](https://eliteprep.com/programs/psat-prep/) - [AP Prep](https://eliteprep.com/programs/ap-prep/) [All 9 Test Prep programs](https://eliteprep.com/programs/#test-prep) ![A student walking through the hallway of an Elite Prep center.](https://eliteprep.com/_astro/admissions.D-I1fu2T_Z1E6qoG.webp) ### Win Admissions Receive expert counseling through every step of the admissions process. We will keep your student on track and accountable, so that you can focus on being a parent rather than a project manager. - [UC Application Summer Workshop (Grade 12)](https://eliteprep.com/uc-app-workshop/) - [Elite College Consulting (Grades 8–11)](https://eliteprep.com/consulting/) - [Summer Program Application Services (Grades 9–11)](https://eliteprep.com/summer-program-application-services/) [Explore College Consulting](https://eliteprep.com/programs/#college-consulting) ## Not Sure Where to Start? We'll Guide You. Every student’s journey is different. Whether you’re just getting started or preparing applications, we’ll help your family take the right next step. ### Middle School **5th – 8th Grade** ### Early High School **9th + 10th Grade** ### Upper High School **11th + 12th Grade** [Book a Free Consultation](https://eliteprep.com/contact-us/) ## Trusted by Families Since 1987 For nearly four decades, Elite Prep has helped thousands of students gain admission to top colleges and universities. - Elite Open School Niche 2026 A+ School - Elite Prep Parenting OC Readers’ Choice Best College Prep Program - Elite Open School Top 5% Of private K-12 schools in America **40**+ Full-time college counselors **300**+ Combined years of experience **39 years** Of proven admissions results **Comprehensive** Academic support under one roof There's nothing better than seeing our students' hard work pay off. Here's where Elite Prep students have been admitted this year: - ![Brown](https://media.eliteprep.com/Brown-webp-w300.webp) - ![Caltech](https://media.eliteprep.com/Caltech-webp-w300.webp) - ![Carnegie Mellon](https://media.eliteprep.com/Carnegie%2BMellon-w300.webp) - ![Columbia](https://media.eliteprep.com/Columbia-webp-w300.webp) - ![Cornell](https://media.eliteprep.com/Cornell-webp-w300.webp) - ![Dartmouth](https://media.eliteprep.com/Dartmouth-webp-w300.webp) - ![Duke](https://media.eliteprep.com/Duke-webp-w300.webp) - ![Emory](https://media.eliteprep.com/Emory-w300.webp) - ![Harvard](https://media.eliteprep.com/Harvard-webp-w300.webp) - ![Johns Hopkins](https://media.eliteprep.com/Johns%2BHopkins-webp-w300.webp) - ![MIT](https://media.eliteprep.com/MIT-webp-w300.webp) - ![Northwestern](https://media.eliteprep.com/Northwestern-webp-w300.webp) - ![Notre Dame](https://media.eliteprep.com/Notre%2BDame-w300.webp) - ![NYU](https://media.eliteprep.com/NYU-webp-w300.webp) - ![Princeton](https://media.eliteprep.com/Princeton-webp-w300.webp) - ![Rice](https://media.eliteprep.com/Rice-webp-w300.webp) - ![Stanford](https://media.eliteprep.com/Stanford-webp-w300.webp) - ![Tulane](https://media.eliteprep.com/Tulane-w300.webp) - ![UChicago](https://media.eliteprep.com/UChicago-webp-w300.webp) - ![UCLA](https://media.eliteprep.com/UCLA-webp-w300.webp) - ![UPenn](https://media.eliteprep.com/UPenn-webp-w300.webp) - ![USC](https://media.eliteprep.com/USC-webp-w300.webp) - ![Vanderbilt](https://media.eliteprep.com/Vanderbilt-webp-w300.webp) - ![WashU](https://media.eliteprep.com/WashU-webp-w300.webp) - ![Yale](https://media.eliteprep.com/Yale-webp-w300.webp) ![Two students hugging outside a school building, books in hand](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-Hug-Elite-jpg-w800.webp) ## Elevate Your Transcript with Elite Open School Strengthen your GPA, build an impressive transcript, and stand out in the admissions process with 95+ fully accredited AP®, Honors, and Dual-Credit courses offered through Elite Open School — a powerful advantage for ambitious students. [Explore For-Credit Courses](https://eliteprep.com/programs/#for-credit-courses) ## A Smarter SAT Prep Program with Real Academic Credit Our SAT Boot Camp with UC Honors Credit combines three powerful advantages into one program:\ Raise your SAT score with proven strategies\ Build a clear college admissions plan\ Earn UC-approved honors credit and a weighted GPA boost\ It’s everything your student needs to move forward with confidence. And it’s only at Elite. [Learn More About SAT Boot Camp with Honors Credit](https://eliteprep.com/sathonors/) ## Everything You Need — Organized Around Your Goals ![Smiling student at a laptop talking with a counselor across a table of open books, below an "ELITE" sign](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-admissions-consulting-elite-jpg-w800.webp) ### [Admissions Consulting](https://eliteprep.com/programs/#college-consulting) Strategic, one-on-one guidance through every stage of the college admissions process ![A tutor in a plaid shirt writes notes while a student watches at a classroom desk](https://media.eliteprep.com/Classroom_Photo_Guide_4-png-w800.webp) ### [Tutoring](https://eliteprep.com/tutoring/) Tutoring, mentorship, and accountability to help students get ahead and stay ahead in any subject ![Smiling student wearing blue headphones studies with notebooks and a laptop at a library table lined with bookshelves](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-1368496873-jpg-w800.webp) ### [Accredited Coursework](https://eliteprep.com/programs/#for-credit-courses) UC-approved accredited courses from Elite Open School that strengthen GPA and academic success ![Student writing with a purple pen beside a blue binder labeled "ELITE" on a classroom desk](https://media.eliteprep.com/Classroom_Photo_Girl_Writing-w400.webp) ### [Test Prep](https://eliteprep.com/programs/#test-prep) Expert SAT, ACT, and AP preparation designed to maximize performance and confidence ![Three students in safety glasses examining a robotics project while one points at a screen](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-1133836175-jpg-w800.webp) ### [Extracurricular Development](https://eliteprep.com/programs/#extracurriculars) Research programs, competitions, and enrichment opportunities that help students stand out ![Elite Prep tutor walking with student](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-Tutor-Stairs-Elite-Logo-Tag-webp-w800.webp) ## You Don’t Have to Navigate College Admissions Alone Whether your student is just beginning the journey or preparing applications now, Elite Prep provides the guidance, accountability, and support needed to move forward with confidence. We’re excited to learn about your student’s goals, answer your questions, and create a personalized plan that brings clarity to the admissions process—and peace of mind to your family. 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September 2, 2026 ![Student holding textbooks](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-813019744-webp-w400.webp) [College Admissions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/college-admissions/) ### [How Your Major Choice Affects College Admissions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/how-your-major-choice-affects-college-admissions/) One of the most misunderstood aspects of the college admission process is the role of a student’s intended academic major. August 27, 2026