OUR SERVICES

Why Creative College Admission Counseling?

The college application process is more than just submitting applications—it’s a journey of self-discovery. We are ready and well-equipped to guide students and parents by

CREATE PERSONALIZED RELATIONSHIP

We center on fostering a relationship built on trust and confidence, Through this strong connection, we empower students to navigate the college process with clarity and confidence.

FINDING THE PERFECT FIT

We specialize in discovering unique colleges that align with your student’s goals, ensuring they thrive academically, emotionally, and socially in their ideal environment.

ALLEVIATING STRESS

With our one-on-one approach, we remove the stress from the college admissions process, offering clear, expert guidance to both students and parents every step of the way.

Our College Application Process

Our proven, time-tested process has guided students to success year after year, helping them navigate every step of the college admissions journey with confidence.

  • Consultation

    We offer a comprehensive approach to understanding and guiding your student's unique educational journey. During our consultations, we conduct a personal interview to assess your student's academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and long-term aspirations. We follow up with an in-depth survey that tracks student behavior, interests, and learning styles. This allows us to tailor our advice and strategies specifically to your student’s needs and goals, ensuring a personalized path through the college application process and beyond.

  • High School Guidance

    This service includes personalized advice on selecting high school courses that align with a student's academic strengths and college aspirations. We also guide students in choosing extracurricular activities and summer programs to provide valuable experiences and enhance their profiles. Additionally, our major and career exploration component helps students begin to consider their future career paths by exploring potential majors that align with personal interests and goals. This holistic approach ensures that each student maximizes their high school years as a springboard into higher education and beyond.

  • College Search

    We take the guesswork out of finding the perfect fit for your college education. We pilot the college search process, meticulously curating a list of up to 15 schools that align with your student's preferences, academic strengths, and career aspirations. Throughout this process, we provide comprehensive guidance on creating a well-rounded college list that encompasses a variety of options, from reach schools to safety schools. Additionally, we equip you with tools containing all pertinent information, ensuring you stay ahead of tasks and deadlines.

  • Application Preparation

    We support every aspect of your student's college application process, ensuring they present the strongest possible application to their chosen colleges. We provide comprehensive writing support that guides students through brainstorming, drafting, and refining all written components of their applications, including the Common Application, personal statements, and supplemental essays. For students in the arts, we offer additional support for portfolio development, providing guidance on selecting and presenting works that best represent their artistic abilities and vision. In addition, we conduct a thorough review of the entire application. This final step ensures that every part of the application is polished, cohesive, and presents the student in the best possible light to their chosen colleges.

  • Financial Guidance

    Financial guidance is essential for families navigating the complexities of college financing. CCAC takes the family’s financial picture into account when considering the “fit” of a college or university. We provide counseling on financial aid processes, including assistance with the FAFSA and the CSS Profile. In addition to aid applications, we help students and families identify scholarship opportunities that align with academic achievement, talents, and interests. By leveraging “fit,” aid, and prospective scholarships, we ensure that students have access to every possible resource to help reduce the financial burden of higher education.

  • Acceptance Comparison

    Once acceptance letters are in, we help students make the most informed decision about where to enroll. We guide students in evaluating each offer not just academically, but also emotionally and financially, ensuring the chosen institution suits their overall needs and long-term goals. This service involves a detailed comparison of factors such as campus culture, program strengths, financial aid packages, and total cost of attendance. With our support, students can confidently choose the college that offers the best fit for their personal and educational aspirations.

Our Comprehensive Services

  • We conduct personal interviews to assess student's academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and long-term aspirations, providing a clear foundation to tailor a personalized track for their college admissions process.

  • We evaluate student's achievements and strengths, including academics and extracurricular activities while working together to establish clear goals, creating a focused and personalized roadmap for the college application process

  • We provide guidance on selecting the best courses and extracurricular activities to align with student's career aspirations and college goals, setting them on the best path to success.

  • Choosing a path can feel overwhelming, but we help ease the process by exploring student’s strengths and interests, guiding them toward a major and career path that sets them up for college and long-term.

  • We help student’s craft a professional, polished resume that highlights achievements and aligns with college goals. This ensures they present their best self throughout the application process.

  • The college search process can feel overwhelming with peer pressure and countless options. Using a comprehensive understanding of student’s needs and goals, we alleviate that stress by curating a tailored list of colleges that align perfectly with their aspirations (15 Schools max).

  • Testing requirements vary by school, and we provide personalized guidance to navigate these differences. If applicable, we also offer referrals to trusted test prep services to ensure student is well-prepared.

  • Managing multiple schools, deadlines, and varying requirements can be daunting. We provide tools to track tasks and deadlines, ensuring students stay ahead while fostering responsibility and accountability throughout the process.

  • The personal essay is a vital opportunity to showcase student’s personality and what they will bring to a school. We provide guidance and thorough reviews to ensure they present themselves in the best possible light.

  • Supplemental components, ranging from artist statements and portfolios to additional essays, are student’s chance to stand out and get into their dream program. With our experience working with students applying to art schools or specialized programs, we will help brainstorm and refine supplements to ensure they are professional, compelling, and showcase student’s strengths effectively.

  • Correct grammar and a polished presentation can make all the difference in your admission chances. We conduct a thorough review to ensure student’s application is error-free and in the best possible shape before submission.

  • Finances can be a major source of stress when it comes to college. We help parents and students navigate scholarship opportunities, whether offered by the school or through third-party organizations, that align with everyone’s strengths and financial needs.

  • The financial aid process can be confusing and overwhelming. We’ll guide parents and students every step of the way to complete the FAFSA and CSS Profile accurately and ensures maximum eligibility for federal aid.

  • The wait is finally over! We help students make the most informed decision about where to enroll by guiding them in evaluating each offer not only academically but also emotionally and financially, ensuring the best fit for their future.

"CCAC ensured my daughter accomplished tasks and answered any questions or
concerns. Julia worked in complement with our daughter’s school while giving useful
advice. She was adamant about our daughter writing in her voice and helped her find that
voice. When the time came for filling out applications, Julia was there supervising while allowing
our daughter to take control - something I didn’t expect from our daughter at the start of this
process..”

— Parent of UC Riverside Junior