Application Consulting

“Our son had a great connection with Xander and he immensely helped us navigate the college application process. Being guided with the best advice was invaluable. ”
— Michelle M.
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Specializing in private high school and college admissions.

We have a plan for that!

Alexander Ruiz, Xander Ruiz, Claremont Tutors, Claremont educational consultant, Best Educational Consultant in California, Teen Life Coach

Your Consultant

With a Bachelor’s of Psychology, a Masters of Education, and nearly a decade and a half of experience in the education industry, Alexander “Xander” Ruiz, is uniquely qualified to maximize students’ potential. After working in colleges and universities throughout the United States, Alexander has coached hundreds of students to increase their self-awareness and emotional intelligence. As the Educational Director of Link Educational Institute, he continues to work individually with students of all ages pushing them to be their best while developing life-long skills and pursuing the goal of a higher education.

For families who need assistance managing the college or private high school application process - we're here to help!

Our Packages Include

Full Service College Consulting and Private School Consulting

Families who choose this service enjoy a unique partnership with Link. By following Link’s detailed year-long plan will help students become competitive applicants to a list of schools the student decides. They work alongside a consultant to comprehend and then complete the application process. For questions regarding packages, contact us.

We do this by helping families:

  • Find high schools schools or colleges that align with your student's goals and meet your family’s needs

  • College Selection Advisement by helping students decide which school(s) to apply to

  • Understand the college application process including understanding California State System, University of California System

  • Choose engaging and challenging courses that highlight your student’s ability to perform both inside the classroom

  • Choose extracurriculars and activities to highlight the student’s passions outside of the classroom

  • Assess test readiness and prescribe preparation plans

  • Prepare for open house and/or campus visits

  • Prepare to fill out applications for admissions including individual high schools, CommonApp, and/or Coalition App

  • Manage application and admissions deadlines and benchmarks

  • Brainstorm/editing essays including Common App Personal Statements, Personal Insight Questions, and Supplemental Essays

  • Request letters of recommendation

  • Prepare for interviews

  • Review application prior to submission with the family