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College Admissions Counseling

Your Dreams.
Our Guidance. 
Infinite Possibilities.

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COMPLIMENTARY
30-MINUTE CONSULTATION

Contact us for a complimentary 30-minute consultation to learn about our college admissions services.

College Admissions Counseling

Your Dreams.
Our Guidance. 
Infinite Possibilities.

Our Comprehensive Counseling Package is the most personalized and strategic program from JV Admissions—designed for families who want nothing left to chance.

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Comprehensive
Counseling

Our most personalized, high-touch service provides step-by-step college admissions support from 8th to 12th grade.

 

Whether your student is exploring interests or finalizing applications, we offer holistic, strategic guidance at every stage. Led by Dr. Jacob Vo and backed by his team of specialists, this package includes academic planning, extracurricular positioning, essay coaching, and advanced application strategy—tailored to your student’s unique goals and delivered with care, insight, and precision.

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What's Included:

College & Major Exploration

  • Early career interest and major discovery

  • Balanced college list (reach/match/safety) 

    Guide major and career discovery through exercises, assessments, and reflection

    Planning for impactful college visits 

Academic & Extracurricular Planning

  • Multi-year strategy for courses, clubs, leadership, and summer planning

  • Timeline for standardized testing (SAT, ACT, TOEFL/IELTS)

  • Study skills coaching and productivity tools

  • Custom extracurricular profile development

  • Guidance for top-tier research, internships, and summer programs

Application Strategy & Execution

  • Build a customized admissions timeline and checklist tailored to the student’s goals.

  • Comprehensive Common App, UC, and Coalition App support

  • Personal statement and supplemental essay brainstorming, outlining, and editing

  • Guidance on crafting school-specific narratives and portfolios 

  • Final review of every application before submission

  • Provide interview preparation, mock interviews, and feedback

  • Guidance on who and how to ask for strong letters of recommendation.

International & Financial Aid Support

  • Visa process, application documentation, and cultural adjustment 

  • Financial aid, scholarship, and affordability advising

  • Post-acceptance decision support

  • Cultural and academic transition planning

BS/MD Program Guidance

  • Support on research, medical volunteering, and clinical internships

  • Curate the right BS/MD school list

  • Essay & Interview Coaching

  • Academic & Testing Roadmap

Mentorship & Ongoing Communication

  • Unlimited access via email/text

  • Monthly progress updates and planning calls

  • Parent strategy check-ins and family goal setting

  • Long-term mentorship, tailored to each student's journey

Comprehensive
Counseling

Our most personalized, high-touch service provides step-by-step college admissions support from 8th to 12th grade.

 

Whether your student is exploring interests or finalizing applications, we offer holistic, strategic guidance at every stage. Led by Dr. Jacob Vo and backed by his team of specialists, this package includes academic planning, extracurricular positioning, essay coaching, and advanced application strategy—tailored to your student’s unique goals and delivered with care, insight, and precision.

Get Started

What's Included:

College & Major Exploration

  • Early career interest and major discovery

  • Balanced college list (reach/match/safety) 

    Guide major and career discovery through exercises, assessments, and reflection

    Planning for impactful college visits 

Academic & Extracurricular Planning

  • Multi-year strategy for courses, clubs, leadership, and summer planning

  • Timeline for standardized testing (SAT, ACT, TOEFL/IELTS)

  • Study skills coaching and productivity tools

  • Custom extracurricular profile development

  • Guidance for top-tier research, internships, and summer programs

Application Strategy & Execution

  • Build a customized admissions timeline and checklist tailored to the student’s goals.

  • Comprehensive Common App, UC, and Coalition App support

  • Personal statement and supplemental essay brainstorming, outlining, and editing

  • Guidance on crafting school-specific narratives and portfolios 

  • Final review of every application before submission

  • Provide interview preparation, mock interviews, and feedback

  • Guidance on who and how to ask for strong letters of recommendation.

International & Financial Aid Support

  • Visa process, application documentation, and cultural adjustment 

  • Financial aid, scholarship, and affordability advising

  • Post-acceptance decision support

  • Cultural and academic transition planning

BS/MD Program Guidance

  • Support on research, medical volunteering, and clinical internships

  • Curate the right BS/MD school list

  • Essay & Interview Coaching

  • Academic & Testing Roadmap

Mentorship & Ongoing Communication

  • Unlimited access via email/text

  • Monthly progress updates and planning calls

  • Parent strategy check-ins and family goal setting

  • Long-term mentorship, tailored to each student's journey

Get Started

Comprehensive
Counseling

Our most personalized, high-touch service provides step-by-step college admissions support from 8th to 12th grade.

 

Whether your student is exploring interests or finalizing applications, we offer holistic, strategic guidance at every stage. Led by Dr. Jacob Vo and backed by his team of specialists, this package includes academic planning, extracurricular positioning, essay coaching, and advanced application strategy—tailored to your student’s unique goals and delivered with care, insight, and precision.

Get Started

What's Included:

College & Major Exploration

  • Early career interest and major discovery

  • Balanced college list (reach/match/safety) 

    Guide major and career discovery through exercises, assessments, and reflection

    Planning for impactful college visits 

Academic & Extracurricular Planning

  • Multi-year strategy for courses, clubs, leadership, and summer planning

  • Timeline for standardized testing (SAT, ACT, TOEFL/IELTS)

  • Study skills coaching and productivity tools

  • Custom extracurricular profile development

  • Guidance for top-tier research, internships, and summer programs

Application Strategy & Execution

  • Build a customized admissions timeline and checklist tailored to the student’s goals.

  • Comprehensive Common App, UC, and Coalition App support

  • Personal statement and supplemental essay brainstorming, outlining, and editing

  • Guidance on crafting school-specific narratives and portfolios 

  • Final review of every application before submission

  • Provide interview preparation, mock interviews, and feedback

  • Guidance on who and how to ask for strong letters of recommendation.

International & Financial Aid Support

  • Visa process, application documentation, and cultural adjustment 

  • Financial aid, scholarship, and affordability advising

  • Post-acceptance decision support

  • Cultural and academic transition planning

BS/MD Program Guidance

  • Support on research, medical volunteering, and clinical internships

  • Curate the right BS/MD school list

  • Essay & Interview Coaching

  • Academic & Testing Roadmap

Mentorship & Ongoing Communication

  • Unlimited access via email/text

  • Monthly progress updates and planning calls

  • Parent strategy check-ins and family goal setting

  • Long-term mentorship, tailored to each student's journey

Comprehensive
Counseling

Our most personalized, high-touch service provides step-by-step college admissions support from 8th to 12th grade.

 

Whether your student is exploring interests or finalizing applications, we offer holistic, strategic guidance at every stage. Led by Dr. Jacob Vo and backed by his team of specialists, this package includes academic planning, extracurricular positioning, essay coaching, and advanced application strategy—tailored to your student’s unique goals and delivered with care, insight, and precision.

What's Included:

College & Major Exploration

  • Early career interest and major discovery

  • Balanced college list (reach/match/safety) 

    Guide major and career discovery through exercises, assessments, and reflection

    Planning for impactful college visits 

Academic & Extracurricular Planning

  • Multi-year strategy for courses, clubs, leadership, and summer planning

  • Timeline for standardized testing (SAT, ACT, TOEFL/IELTS)

  • Study skills coaching and productivity tools

  • Custom extracurricular profile development

  • Guidance for top-tier research, internships, and summer programs

Application Strategy & Execution

  • Build a customized admissions timeline and checklist tailored to the student’s goals.

  • Comprehensive Common App, UC, and Coalition App support

  • Personal statement and supplemental essay brainstorming, outlining, and editing

  • Guidance on crafting school-specific narratives and portfolios 

  • Final review of every application before submission

  • Provide interview preparation, mock interviews, and feedback

  • Guidance on who and how to ask for strong letters of recommendation.

International & Financial Aid Support

  • Visa process, application documentation, and cultural adjustment 

  • Financial aid, scholarship, and affordability advising

  • Post-acceptance decision support

  • Cultural and academic transition planning

BS/MD Program Guidance

  • Support on research, medical volunteering, and clinical internships

  • Curate the right BS/MD school list

  • Essay & Interview Coaching

  • Academic & Testing Roadmap

Mentorship & Ongoing Communication

  • Unlimited access via email/text

  • Monthly progress updates and planning calls

  • Parent strategy check-ins and family goal setting

  • Long-term mentorship, tailored to each student's journey

COMPREHENSIVE 
COUNSELING 
TAILORED FOR EACH PHASE

Our comprehensive package also includes BS/MD Consulting

  • Starting early? Smart move. Starting early eases stress and sparks confidence—giving your child a head start to seize opportunities.

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    How We Can Help:

    • Build a five-year plan aligning academics, summers, and interests—so every step counts

    • Craft a personalized academic roadmap to explore interests and hidden talents, tailored to their school system (IB, national curriculum, etc.)

    • Equip them with strategies to master time management, study habits, and self-advocacy for academic growth

    • Guide them in choosing or creating extracurriculars that build leadership skills

    • Spark curiosity with creative ideas to unlock their full potential

  • Freshman year = fresh possibilities. Partnering with us in 9th grade gives students space to thrive—and parents peace of mind.

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    How We Can Help:

    • Design a four-year plan to balance academic rigor (AP, IB, GCSE, etc.) and extracurricular growth

    • Support exploration of academic interests to turn them into focused passions.

    • Recommend courses tailored to their specific goals and interests for the remaining of high school

    • Guide students in pursuing leadership roles in extracurricular activities to strengthen college applications

    • Counsel on time management strategies to excel in classes while staying balanced throughout high school

    • Support students in developing meaningful summer experiences through research programs, volunteering, and internships

  • Sophomore year = strategy time. We help students refine goals, tackle weaknesses, and build momentum.

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    How We Can Help:

    • Develop a strategic plan to align academics and extracurriculars

    • Explore potential college majors through a series of student-centered exercises

    • Guidance on course selection for 11th grade

    • Identify and strengthen gaps in their academic and extracurricular profiles

    • Build a testing roadmap (SAT/ACT, TOEFL/IELTS, or test-optional advice) with prep timelines

    • Finding internships or competitive summer opportunities that aligns with their goals

    • Curate a college list reflecting their academic and personal goals along with schools' unique cultures, including identifying their reach, match and safety options

    • Advice on time management, study skills, learning strategies, and self-advocacy to reach their full academic potential

    • Fuel curiosity and growth with year-round ideas

  • Junior year = game time. We turn stress into strategy, helping students craft applications that truly stand out.

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    How We Can Help:

    • Develop a personalized admissions strategy and timeline based on their college admissions goals

    • Plan testing (SAT/ACT, TOEFL/IELTS) schedule, including which test(s) to take, when and how to prepare

    • Identify and strengthen gaps in their their academic and extracurricular profiles

    • Encourage students in pursuing leadership roles in extracurricular activities to strengthen college applications

    • Guide students in finding and applying to competitive internships and summer opportunities

    • Crafting their college list with reach, match, and safety options (U.S. or international)

    • Structure college visits to find their perfect fit

    • Visiting U.S. colleges (for international students) - Planning, scheduling, and techniques for informative campus visits

    • Advice on whom to ask for letters of recommendation and how to request them

    • Application and essay support (Common App essay and supplemental essays), including brainstorming, outlining, editing, and proofreading

    • Thorough review of the Common Application to ensure accuracy and completeness

    • Tracking college applications, including timelines, and deadlines for all schools

    • Preparing for interviews through mock sessions and thorough feedback

    • Navigate visa and financial aid guidance for international applicants

    • Guidance on course selection for 12th grade

  • Senior year = clarity, not chaos. We handle the details so your family can enjoy the ride.

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    How We Can Help:

    • Map a clear timeline and track deadlines for all college applications

    • Polish application materials to showcase achievements:

      • Brainstorm, outline, and edit Common App and supplemental essays

      • Identify key strengths to highlight

      • Review Common App for completeness and accuracy

      • Handle transcript translations* when needed

    • Finalize and balance college list between reach, target, and safety schools

    • Prepare for success:

      • Practice interviews with detailed feedback

      • Plan strategic college visits

      • Ready visa interview materials (for international students)

    • Navigate financial considerations:

      • Review financial aid and scholarship options

      • Guide through visa and aid process (for international students)

    • Post-acceptance support:

      • Help with college decision-making

      • Assist with cultural adjustment

Stanford University's iconic Hoover Tower rises against a clear blue sky, featuring a tall white structure with a red-tiled d

COMPLIMENTARY
30-MINUTE CONSULTATION

Contact us for a complimentary 30-minute consultation to learn about our college admissions services.

Benefits of the Program

Advanced Research at the College Level

Work closely with a dedicated research advisor to tackle a meaningful and impactful research project.

Published Author

Thorough guidance to publish in reputable journals, blogs and other platforms.

Quadruple Your College Admissions Odds

Our students are accepted into top-tier colleges at 4-5 times the standard acceptance rate, giving you a significant edge in the admissions process.

Demonstrate Curiosity and Initiative

Explore complex topics independently, demonstrating readiness for the rigor of college-level academics.

BS/MD Program Consulting

Gaining admission to a BS/MD or BA/MD program is a highly competitive
journey—often more selective than Ivy League undergraduate admissions. 

  • Our team specializes in guiding students through the unique demands of these programs. We focus on strategically positioning applicants to stand out through:

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    • Scientific Research & Publications: Elevate your profile with hands-on lab experience or published work

    • Medical Volunteering & Internships: Build meaningful clinical exposure and leadership in healthcare settings

    • Interview Mastery: Refine your ability to articulate your passion for medicine with confidence and clarity

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    We work closely with students to craft compelling narratives that showcase their readiness for medicine, from academic rigor to personal drive. Here’s what we provide:

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    • Tailored Guidance: Pinpoint the best-fit BS/MD programs and curate a targeted college list.

    • Application Expertise: Navigate unique deadlines, requirements, and essays for combined medical programs

    • Academic & Extracurricular Strategy: Strengthen your profile with advanced coursework, research opportunities, and leadership roles in healthcare

    • Standardized Testing Plans: Create a roadmap for SAT/ACT, AP exams, or other prerequisites specific to BS/MD programs

    • Essay Coaching: Help you articulate why medicine in a way that resonates with admissions committees

    • Interview Preparation: Mock sessions with feedback to perfect your storytelling and poise.

    • Seamless Execution: Manage timelines, recommendation letters, and application details to ensure perfection

Research
mentorship (Add-on)

Want to Increase Your Angularity? Our research program helps high school students increase their angularity in the college application process.

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In our collaborative environment, students work hand-in-hand with our experienced research advisors to design and complete a meaningful research project. This partnership not only enhances their academic depth but also strengthens their extracurricular distinction, giving them a competitive edge in the college admissions process.

What OUr families Are Saying..

Andrew P.

"Just wanted to give you some good news: I got into UPenn through ED! I can't thank you enough for all your support throughout the application process, even when I was running behind schedule. I honestly couldn't have made it without everyone at JV Admissions.”

UPenn Admit

Lila M.

“We moved from Thailand 10 years ago, so the whole college thing was so confusing. Dr. Vo truly understood my daughter. He would message us frequently just to check on deadlines and making sure my daughter was staying on track. Thanks a lot again.”

Mom of UPenn Admit

Leon A. A

“Dr. Vo is really good at what he does. My ‘strategy’ was applying to Caltech with a 3.7 GPA and hoping my math Olympiad wins would carry me, which they didn’t. Dr. Vo forced me to confront my ‘why.’ We spent weeks refining my essay about failing a coding competition and learning from it. He was brutally honest and thoughtful through every step of the way, even when we met on Zoom at 6 a.m. his time. Best decision I’ve made so far. ”

CalTech Admit

Ty L.

“JV Admissions helped me reframe my essay about translating for my mom at the garment factory—something I thought was too small. The most helpful thing was that Dr. Jacob accommodated our time difference while I was still living in Malaysia. I never thought a community college kid like me could make it to UCLA.”

UCLA Admit

Lilia P.

"Thank you for all your amazing guidance! I honestly couldn't have done it without the whole JV Admissions team. The essay-writing process taught me so much—I never realized how detailed and nuanced it could be. I've gained skills that will stay with me forever. Thank you for giving me such valuable tools that I'll bring with me to Stanford this fall."

Stanford University Admit

Stanford University's iconic Hoover Tower rises against a clear blue sky, featuring a tall white structure with a red-tiled dome, arched windows, and a pointed spire, framed by lush greenery and terracotta-roofed campus buildings

COMPLIMENTARY
30-MINUTE CONSULTATION

Contact us for a complimentary 30-minute consultation to learn about our college admissions services.

Specialized Programs

BS/MD Program Mentorship

We work closely with students to craft compelling narratives that showcase their readiness for medicine, from academic rigor to personal drive.

Subject Tutoring

We help our students boost their scores — be it on the SAT, ACT, or AP exams, the SSAT or ISEE for prep school applicants, or the GMAT, GRE, LSAT, or MCAT.

Graduate School Mentorship

We assists students seeking admission to selective graduate programs: Medical School, Ph.D, M.A.

Hourly/Add-Ons

Looking for something less structured? Need immediate guidance? We offer hourly rate for those who want targeted expertise on specific needs.

What Our families Are Saying..

Andrew P.

"Just wanted to give you some good news: I got into UPenn through ED! I can't thank you enough for all your support throughout the application process, even when I was running behind schedule. I honestly couldn't have made it without everyone at JV Admissions.”

UPenn Admit

Lila M.

“We moved from Thailand 10 years ago, so the whole college thing was so confusing. Dr. Vo truly understood my daughter. He would message us frequently just to check on deadlines and making sure my daughter was staying on track. Thanks a lot again.”

Mom of UPenn Admit

Leon A. A

“Dr. Vo is really good at what he does. My ‘strategy’ was applying to Caltech with a 3.7 GPA and hoping my math Olympiad wins would carry me, which they didn’t. Dr. Vo forced me to confront my ‘why.’ We spent weeks refining my essay about failing a coding competition and learning from it. He was brutally honest and thoughtful through every step of the way, even when we met on Zoom at 6 a.m. his time. Best decision I’ve made so far. ”

CalTech Admit

Ty L.

“JV Admissions helped me reframe my essay about translating for my mom at the garment factory—something I thought was too small. The most helpful thing was that Dr. Jacob accommodated our time difference while I was still living in Malaysia. I never thought a community college kid like me could make it to UCLA.”

UCLA Admit

Lilia P.

"Thank you for all your amazing guidance! I honestly couldn't have done it without the whole JV Admissions team. The essay-writing process taught me so much—I never realized how detailed and nuanced it could be. I've gained skills that will stay with me forever. Thank you for giving me such valuable tools that I'll bring with me to Stanford this fall."

Stanford University Admit

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