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Olympus College Prep

College Counseling Services in Pleasanton

Helping Tri-Valley Families Build a Stronger College Admissions Plan

College admissions can feel overwhelming for parents and students. Families are expected to make important decisions about classes, extracurriculars, testing, internships, essays, applications, scholarships, and college lists – often without a clear roadmap.

College Counseling Support for Pleasanton Families

Olympus College Prep provides college counseling services for Pleasanton and Tri-Valley families who want a more strategic, structured, and personalized path to college admissions. Our counseling process helps students with course planning, student profile development, competition preparation, internships, community engagement, passion projects, applications, essays, scholarships, and financial planning.

Our approach helps students build a cohesive academic and extracurricular profile, not just complete applications at the last minute.

College Counseling That Starts Before Senior Year

Tier 1 university application portfolios are not created overnight; instead, they are built through years of careful and cohesive choices. Olympus College Prep helps families understand what matters now, what can wait, and what decisions will have the greatest impact on future opportunities.
  • Academic planning
  • In School Course Selection
  • Extracurricular Course Selection
  • College list development and refinement
  • Major and career pathway exploration
  • Student profile development through Olympus’s proven 5 Pillar Counseling System
  • Extracurricular strategy
  • Competition preparation
  • Internship planning
  • Community engagement
  • Passion projects
  • College essay development
  • Application Strategy
  • Scholarships and financial aid planning

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College Counseling for Pleasanton and Tri-Valley Students

Students in Pleasanton, Dublin, San Ramon, Livermore, and surrounding communities face a competitive academic environment. Olympus College Prep helps families make informed decisions and build a college plan that fits the student’s abilities, interests, and aspirations.
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Why Parents Choose Olympus College Prep

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  • Integrated Academic Support
    College counseling is stronger when it is connected to tutoring, SAT/ACT preparation, AMC Preparation, academic planning, and student development.
  • Experience With Competitive Admissions
    Olympus College Prep has supported students pursuing selective universities, UC admissions, Ivy League pathways, STEM programs, and merit scholarship opportunities.
  • Personalized Student Strategy
    Every student needs a distinct story. We help students build an academic and extracurricular profile that reflects their interests, strengths, and goals.
  • Scholarship and Financial Planning Guidance College planning should include cost strategy. Olympus College Prep supports families as they consider scholarships, merit aid, and financial planning opportunities.

See how Olympus College Prep’s fully integrated approach Compares

DifferentiatorsOlympus
College Prep
Huntington
Learning Center
C2 EducationCollege Planning
Solutions
ADMISSIONS & FINANCIAL PLANNING
College Admissions
Counseling
Dedicated Local Counselor
Course Selection Planning
Certified College Financial
Consultant (In-House)
Interview Preparation
Financial Aid Planning
ACADEMIC & ENRICHMENT SERVICES
Scholarship Strategy
SAT/ACT Prep Included
Subject Tutoring
(In-house)
Study Skills Coaching
Academic Competition
Prep (AMC/AIME)
Internship Guidance
(in-house)
CREDENTIALS & EXPERIENCE
Career Exploration
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NACAC / WACAC Member
15+ Years of Experience

Start Building a Stronger College Plan

Whether your child is just entering high school or preparing to apply, a clearer plan can reduce stress and improve decision-making.

COLLEGE COUNSELING PACKAGE OPTIONS

See how Olympus College Prep’s Comprehensive and Full-Scope packages compare
across the 5-Pillar system, development days, included courses, and exclusive partnerships.

Frequency Key: *RegularlyProvided  **AnnuallyProvided  ***OnceProvided

Service Feature FrequencyCOMPREHENSIVE
$40K

Top 10-20 Universities
20 Max Applications
125hrs SAT/ACT Prep
FULL-SCOPE
$55k

Top 10 Universities
20 Min Applications
Aydin Tutoring Eligible
5 PILLAR COLLEGE COUNSELING
Courses, Certification, & Courses Outside High School*
Scholastic & Innovative Competitions**
University Research & Internships*
Passion Project w/ Recognition*
Cross-Cultural Community Engagement Project*
DEVELOPMENT DAYS
Emerging Majors and Career Advising**
College Affordability and Financing Days**
Scholarship Application Course**
Internship Application Days**
College Demonstrated Interest Course**
Research Application Day**
Research Grant Day**
Business or 501(c)(3) Advising and Formation Course**
Competition & Olympiad Preparation**
Resume Update Days**
College Decision Days**
Study Skills Course (10-hour)**
College Application Course (130 hrs)**
Scholarship Matching & College Affordability Days**
INCLUDED COURSES
Complimentary 1-1 Tutoring Hours***$800$4,000
SAT/ACT Preparation Course (125 hrs) ***/*
AMC Preparation*
1-1 Study Skills Mentorship Program*
EXCLUSIVE PARTNERSHIPS
Berkeley Research Academy
BioCurious In-Person Lab

COMPREHENSIVE ROADMAP
A TWO-PHASE PATH TO TOP 10 ADMISSIONS

Tracking the two-phase progression to Top 10 University Admissions, from foundational milestones through elite, competitive achievement.

The Comprehensive plan is split into two distinct phases. Students begin in Phase 1 with Victor Diaz to build a strong foundation. Upon completing all 5 foundational milestones, students graduate to Phase 2 with Head Counselor Aydin to focus on elite, competitive achievements necessary for Top 10 university admissions.

PHASE 1: T10 ELIGIBLE
Counselor: Victor Diaz
Enroll ina study skills curriculum
Achieve top 1% on the PSAT or SAT
Participate in national conferences
Achieve a 3.83+ UW GPA
Introductory Internship
Introductory Competition
Achieve a leadership position (in/out of school)

Graduates to Phase2 upon completing Phase1 milestones

PHASE 2: T10 COMPETITIVE
Counselor: Aydin
Thrive with an ISEF winning project
Lead a youth committee
Launch a cross-cultural youth committee
Work through an award-winning passion project
Maintain Phase1 Requirements

The Olympus 5-Pillar College Counseling System

5 pillars of counseling by Olympus College Prep

1. Course Selection

Students need a course plan that shows academic strength while remaining realistic and manageable through in-school and outside-school class options. We help families evaluate honors, AP, advanced, and elective choices in the context of the student’s goals.

2. Competition Preparation

Academic competitions can help students demonstrate subject-matter strength, especially in STEM, math, science, history, and other competitive fields.

3. Internship Applications

Meaningful internships and academic experiences can help students explore interests and show initiative beyond the classroom.

4. Community Engagement

Colleges want to understand how students contribute to their communities. We help students identify service and leadership opportunities that connect to their interests.

5. Passion Project

A strong passion project can help a student show intellectual curiosity, creativity, leadership, and follow-through. We help students develop projects that feel authentic and aligned with their goals.

A Parent-Friendly Roadmap for College Preparation

Middle School and 8th Grade

Students can begin building stronger study habits, exploring interests through real-world internships and experiences, and getting ahead academically to stay ahead in high school.

9th Grade

Freshman year is the time to build academic consistency, choose the right course level, and beginning to explore interests in a meaningful way to develop a unique academic niche.

10th Grade

Sophomore year is often when students begin working through targeted advanced coursework, completing standardized testing, earning certifications, participating in regional through national competitions, and establishing a history of leadership outside the classroom.

11th Grade

Junior year is critical for building upon success, and garnering attention and awards within the academic field/niche the student is interested in. at this stage, all 5 college counseling pillars have been completed, and students are working on demonstrating outstanding mastery or achievement in one. Furthermore junior year is when students really begin to tailor their work to the universities they will be applying to.

12th Grade

Senior year requires strong execution: applications, essays, deadlines, financial planning, interviews, and final decision support.

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COLLEGE COUNSELING REVIEWS

Frequently Asked Questions About SAT/ACT Prep in Pleasanton

When should my child start college counseling?

Students can benefit from college counseling as early as 8th or 9th grade, especially if they are targeting competitive universities. Earlier planning gives students more time to make stronger course, activity, testing, and project decisions.

College counseling may include course planning, college list development, extracurricular strategy, test planning, essay support, applications, scholarships, financial planning, and student profile development.

A student profile is the overall academic and personal story a student presents to colleges. It includes grades, course rigor, test scores, activities, leadership, service, projects, interests, essays, and recommendations.

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