Elite Prep

Accepted to Harvard, Yale, Dartmouth, Cornell! Working with Mr. Jay was, without a doubt, one of the best choices I have made in my life. He is knowledgeable, experienced, patient, and above all, invested. Although every application process is different, I can say with certainty that Mr. Jay truly cares about his students’ success - any anxiety, fear, or doubt you may feel throughout the undoubtedly difficult process will be alleviated by Mr. Jay’s caring approach to counseling. Countless times I came to him in a state of distress, just for his words to bring me relief, allowing me to attack my application with newfound excitement. Mr. Jay helped to give me confidence in myself, all while maintaining a crucial loyalty to honesty. Look no further for your counseling needs. Mr. Jay has the answers.

Elite Prep has been truly life-changing for our family, and I cannot recommend it enough. This academy offers far more than just SAT and ACT prep—they provide outstanding support throughout the entire college admissions process. Thanks to the expert guidance at Elite Prep, especially from the director Mr. Jay, my son was accepted to Harvard, Yale, Dartmouth, Cornell, Rice, Georgetown, USC, Emory, University of Michigan and more. He also received full-ride scholarships to Vanderbilt and Boston College—and will be attending Harvard this fall. What truly sets Elite Prep apart is Mr. Jay’s exceptional mentorship. He became a trusted advisor and a true mentor. From day one, he helped my son build confidence, stay focused, and aim higher. Mr. Jay guided him every step of the way—reviewing essays, tracking academics, strengthening extracurriculars, and even checking in on his mindset and well-being. While others may have said his dream schools were out of reach, Mr. Jay always believed in him. That encouragement made all the difference. The fact that my son contacted Mr. Jay first after each college acceptance says everything about their bond. If you're looking for a place that offers real results with heart, Elite Prep is it. We are beyond grateful and recommend it without hesitation.

I started going to Elite Prep during the summer from 8th to 9th grade over quarantine. I started practicing the SAT, where my initial practice score of 1170 became a 1520 official SAT score. They also helped me prepare for the PSAT, where I was able to earn National Merit Finalist. Throughout the college process, I had tutors help me revise and edit my essays so that they stood out, resulting in me getting into my dream/reach schools. I cannot recommend Elite Prep enough, as they guided my entire high school life and helped me get into schools I used to dream of going to. My dream has now become a reality and it is all thanks to them!

Our first exposure to Elite was through a postcard through mail when our daughter was at her 2nd year in high school (2020). As an immigrant family and without any college application experiences, we made appointment to meet with Mr. Jay. The decision was easily made after the first 10 min of the conversation – "this is the right place". Mr. Jay carefully explained to us the pros and cons of the current high school education could offer, what type of students the top universities were seeking and what Elite can offer to help our daughter to be accepted by the top universities. He was patient, knowledgeful but mostly importantly, he cared about students. He customized the class schedule for individual student to better improve the overall grades and strategically advise how to prepare the application to be noticed by the top universities. In general, the instructors within Elite were experienced, caring and knowledgeful. Our special thanks to Mr. Rex to spend efforts to help my daughter preparing her essay, reviewing application packages, and not only be an advisor but a mentor. With all the efforts from Elite, my daughter is now a freshman in UCLA. If you evaluate higher education, Elite is the right place for your child.

I utilized Elite for tutoring, SAT prep, and college counseling. Elite has some of the best tutors and instructors; they’re incredibly thorough and work towards student comprehension rather than just simple problem-solving. Elite ensured that I did not fall behind material that I learned in class and even helped me get ahead. The SAT help that I received prepared me extensively for the SAT: in addition to reviewing answers, they provided step-by-step solutions that targeted every kind of problem. I would not have gotten through the college application process without the guidance and immeasurable support of Mr. Jay Park. Mr. Park goes beyond providing simple counseling services and rather takes time and effort to understand the individual needs of each of his students and recognizes the best paths available for students to reach their educational and career goals. He has extensive knowledge and understanding about his field and was able to simplify the application process to ensure that I had complete confidence when it was time to submit my applications. Writing college application essays require a unique approach and Mr. Park and the instructors at Elite helped me immensely with understanding and tailoring my writing towards each question. Elite Prep has helped me get into the best college and program that I could have wanted. I cannot recommend Elite Prep enough!

I would highly recommend Elite Prep to students who are approaching the college application process. Their services, such as college consultation and essay review, were helpful and provided me with valuable insight throughout the whole process. Without their help, getting accepted to my top colleges would have been more difficult and unlikely.

The team was amazing and great communication. Great leadership and direction. I was impressed with how much knowledge and guidance was given. TY Jay for everything!!