Students,
Not Statistics

Lets help you showcase your unique strengths and passion

Stop the Stress

Test optional, test blind and GPA requirements creating too much stress?   

It's not the 4 years, but the 40 years that follows

With a plethora of options available, choosing your path can be confusing. Trident Prep can help you cut through the noise to find your right fit. 

Why seek an independent education counselor

With overall admission rates to highly selective colleges for the Class of 2027 plummeting, in many instances, below 5%, it’s natural to wish to seek out help.
what we’re offering

We pride ourselves in tailoring the application process uniquely to each student while helping to alleviate stress.

About Us

We lighten the college admissions load by tailoring strategies to each student and...

Why should you hire a college counselor

Navigating the journey to college can be exciting yet...

See the Trident
Difference

What really sets us apart from the myriad of independent counselors...

20-MINUTE CONSULTATION

Learn about our services

University of California Admission Rates

College Kickstart LLC
Rank Campus Admit Rate (2024) Admit Rate (2023)
1 Los Angeles 9% 8.8%
2 Berkeley 11% 11.6%
3 Irvine 28.8% 25.8%
4 San Diego 26.8% 24.7%
5 Santa Barbara 32.9% 27.9%
6 Davis 42.1% 41.9%
7 Santa Cruz 65% 62.7%
8 Riverside 76.4% 70.9%
9 Merced 91.7% 93.3%

Common App Ready

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A complete toolkit of tips and best practices designed to help your students complete their applications successfully and on time.
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Use these resources to help you get acquainted with what the Common App is and how it works. They'll learn about unfamiliar terms, what international students need to know, and more.
There is a path for everyone

LET US SHOW YOU YOURS

We succeed by building on the strengths and passions already unique to students, and by empowering them to develop a strong and focused voice.
Ready to take the first step?

20-MINUTE CONSULTATION

Trident Prep offers a complimentary 20-minute consultation to parents and students via phone (or Zoom audio for international families) to learn about our services. Students are not required to join the preliminary call. To sign up, please complete the form below.
meera@trident-advisory.com
7325434649

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