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CRUX
COLLEGE CONSULTING
NAVIGATE THE HARDEST PART OF COLLEGE ADMISSIONS
College EssaysSAT/ACT PrepSubject TutoringSummer ProgramsAcademic CoachingTransfers
Students Helped
500+
Students Assisted
Success Rate
100%
Top 3 Choice Admissions
Score Improvement
250 pts+
SAT Score Average
Score Improvement
10 pts
ACT Score Average
HOW I HELP STUDENTSSUCCEED
Tailored consulting services designed for every milestone of your university application journey.
Application Strategy
Comprehensive college application planning and timeline management
Essay Coaching
Personal statement and supplemental essay development
Interview Prep
Mock interviews and presentation skills training
MEET YOUR CONSULTANT
Jess graduated with honors from Stanford University (B.S.) and earned his M.A. in STEM Education from UC Berkeley. With over a decade of experience as a teacher and educational consultant, he guides families across the Bay Area to top-tier university admissions.
- Stanford University (B.S. Biological Sciences w/ Honors)
- UC Berkeley STEM Education (M.A. & Credential)
- Former High School STEM Teacher & Senior Educational Consultant
- Trusted by Families Across the Bay Area
JESS CHAO
Founder & Educational Consultant