Why West Coast families choose Prepory
We are more than just college admissions consultants—we are a team of experts with industry knowledge, helping West Coast students achieve their college admissions dreams.
Our counselors bring firsthand experience in navigating the distinctive opportunities and requirements of West Coast high schools and colleges. They have in-depth knowledge of district-specific academic programs, scholarships such as the Cal Grant for California students, and extracurricular opportunities designed to empower West Coast residents and set them up for success.
We have worked with students across the West Coast to secure admission to top universities throughout the region, including the University of California system, the University of Washington, and other highly selective institutions. Prepory students from the West Coast are 3x more likely to gain admission to colleges with acceptance rates below 15%.
Every student has their own learning style, goals, and challenges. That's why we provide personalized coaching to help each student succeed. Each student is matched with a dedicated coach who offers one-on-one guidance tailored to their specific needs. Our expert coaches work closely with students to set clear goals, identify areas for improvement, and create an actionable plan for academic and personal success. This individualized support helps students build confidence, stay motivated, and achieve their full potential.
Our team is made up of dedicated professionals passionate about guiding students toward success. We’re comprised of former admissions officers, former faculty, researchers, advanced degree holders, and graduates of the nation’s best universities. Our counselors include alumni from Stanford, Columbia, Brown, Berkeley, Emory, University of Pennsylvania, and more. They each provide valuable insights into the local and national academic landscapes, providing students with firsthand admissions experience and tailored strategies to succeed.
What our West Coast admissions program includes
Engage in one-on-one advising sessions and receive tailored guidance to best support your academic and collegiate endeavors.
Submit an unlimited number of essays, writing pieces, and resumes for comprehensive feedback from our team of Writing Specialists.
We replicate a real Committee Review experience to maximize your chances of being admitted. Submit your entire college application to be analyzed, nit-picked, and commented on by a team of our most seasoned college admissions coaches, former Admissions Officers, Writing Specialists, Program Director, Program Coordinator, and Client Success Manager.
Engage with your college admissions coach, submit relevant materials, view post-meeting notes, and stay up to date on the latest admissions data for colleges nationwide all through our online program hub.
Get periodic notices for Parent Check-ins and book a time that aligns with your schedule, combining structured updates with flexibility.
Why Prepory
of admission to highly selective schools for Prepory students from the West Coast.
Trusted by families in over 70 countries for our college admission expertise.
Over 14,000 students have enrolled in Prepory’s college counseling services worldwide.
94% of Prepory students are admitted to one or more of their top 5 schools.
Success stories from our students
Through tailored admissions guidance and dedicated support, we’re proud to play a part in shaping our students’ success stories across the West Coast’s most prestigious college campuses. Take a look at our case studies and see for yourself how our students’ dreams of studying at top colleges in the West Coast and across the country became a reality.
Thousands of families trust Prepory
I started with Prepory the summer going into my sophomore year. As a first-generation college student and no older siblings who went through the college admissions process, I was clueless where to even start regarding college admission. From the start, Prepory immediately eased all concerns through helping me build my extracurriculars, create a high school schedule that best fit my desired majors, improve my writing skills, and become more confident in myself as a prospective college student. I started with my primary coach Tala my junior year of high school. Tala proved invaluable as a resource in the process of making my college list, brainstorming essay material, and application creation, but also as a source of reassurance. Tala became a mentor to me and I will carry all the lessons she taught me into college.
We had bad experiences with our older children, so we talked to many different college counselors to get it right this time. We heard about Prepory through a family friend and ultimately chose them because we felt they had total understanding of the admissions process and knew what to do and when to do it. Our son got into Stanford thanks to Prepory.
I know that without the guidance, support, and knowledge offered by Prepory, I wouldn’t have had the confidence or know-how to navigate the college admissions process and get to where I am now. Prepory changed my life.
My son and I interviewed about 15 different admission consulting companies before I decided on Prepory. I chose Prepory because they simply offered more hours at the lowest price of any of the reputable companies. We were given 2 committee reviews, where many different consultants read my son’s application, alongside around 30 hours of one-on-one time. Comparable companies really only offered 30 hours for the same price. I’m proud to say that the consulting worked. My son is now attending Brown, and, after seeing how many rounds of revision they went through, I can confidently say that he wouldn’t have gotten to the Ivy League without Prepory and his counselor, Peter.
The Prepory Advantage
| University | General Admit Rate | Prepory Admit Rate | Prepory Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California, Los Angeles | 7.7% | 47.9% | 4.26x |
| Stanford University | 3.68% | 9.5% | 2.58x |
| University of Southern California | 10.73% | 23.6% | 2.20x |
| University of California, Berkeley | 11.8% | 38.4% | 3.43x |
| Columbia University | 4.29% | 17.9% | 4.16x |
| Princeton University | 3.9% | 19.0% | 4.87x |
| University of Pennsylvania | 4.1% | 10.8% | 2.63x |
| Duke University | 5.1% | 16.1% | 3.16x |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 4.5% | 20.0% | 4.44x |
| Brown University | 5.1% | 25.9% | 5.08x |
| Johns Hopkins University | 6.0% | 27.6% | 4.60x |
| Cornell University | 6.9% | 23.1% | 3.34x |
| Northwestern University | 7.0% | 25.0% | 3.57x |
| Boston University | 10.8% | 53.8% | 4.99x |
| Georgetown University | 13.0% | 42.9% | 3.30x |
Featured acceptance rates from Prepory’s internal college admissions data.
Frequently asked questions from West Coast families
Washington residents receive in-state preference at the University of Washington, which is a public university with a mandate to serve the state, and a meaningful share of the admitted class is drawn from in-state applicants each year. That preference improves your odds relative to out-of-state applicants, but UW remains competitive for Washington students, particularly in high-demand programs like computer science and engineering where acceptance rates are significantly lower than the university's overall rate, and strong grades and a well-developed application still matter considerably.
Silicon Valley and the Bay Area produce one of the most competitive college applicant pools in the country, with many students coming from high-achieving public schools and well-resourced private schools where strong GPAs, high test scores, and extensive extracurricular involvement are common rather than exceptional. Colleges do not apply a geographic penalty, but the density of qualified applicants from the same area means the bar for differentiation is higher, and students from communities like Palo Alto, Cupertino, and San Jose often find that standing out requires a more specific and compelling personal narrative than their credentials alone can provide.
Stanford is a private university and does not give preference to California residents or applicants from any particular state, so living nearby does not improve your chances the way in-state status does at UC schools or UW. Stanford admits fewer than 4% of applicants from a global pool, and West Coast students compete directly against the same highly competitive international applicant pool as everyone else, which means proximity to campus has no bearing on admissions outcomes and the application needs to be as strong as it would need to be from anywhere in the world.
UC schools use a single shared application submitted through the UC system by the November 30 deadline, with admissions based heavily on GPA, course rigor, and Personal Insight Questions, and California residents benefit from in-state preference across all campuses. Private colleges in California like Stanford, Caltech, and USC use the Common App or Coalition App with their own deadlines, supplemental essays, and holistic review processes that weigh a wider range of factors including demonstrated interest, alumni interviews, and detailed extracurricular narratives, and they admit students from a national and international pool without any geographic preference for California residents.
Prepory serves students across California, Washington, and Oregon, including Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Seattle, and Portland, as well as surrounding communities throughout each state. Because our program is hosted entirely online, we are able to work with any student on the West Coast regardless of where they are located.
Meet with one of our college admissions experts
Meet with one of our college admissions experts
Our college admissions experts are here to help you earn admission to your dream school. Please note that a parent or guardian must be on the consultation for high school students.
Once you book your initial consultation, here’s what you can look forward to:
Profile assessment:
Assess your student’s academic profile and higher education goals with an expert from our enrollment team.
Program overview:
Our team will provide you with detailed information about our program and how it works.
Tips and resources:
Our experts will share tips and resources on how to navigate the U.S. college admissions process.
Get answers:
We’ll address your application worries and answer questions about how we can make a difference.
