Strategic Approach for Your Dream Schools
Your College Matchmaker
Kent Prep’s highly experienced team is dedicated to using their unique knowledge and professional experience to help students gain acceptance to highly selective schools.
Our strategic approach includes individual, comprehensive, one-on-one advising from a dedicated admissions counselor who will work with your family from start to finish.
School Admissions Master Plan & Schedule
The admissions process involves many steps and deadlines. Kent Prep’s consultants provide expert guidance to help you stay on track, maximize opportunities, and secure admission to your top-choice school.
* Specialty in Early Decision and Early Action Application
School Matching & Personalized College List
With over 5,000 U.S. colleges and universities, choosing where to apply can be overwhelming. is service helps students build a list of schools and programs aligned with their interests, values, and abilities. Kent Prep’s experienced counselors provide personalized guidance, offering in-depth information and support to make informed decisions based on each student’s academic, career, and personal goals.
Major Selection & Career Path Assistance
Choosing a college major is a personal decision that requires refection on goals, interests, skills, and aptitudes. Trained academic counselors guide students in selecting schools, majors, and career paths by assessing strengths and vocational passions, using tools like the Briggs Type Indicator® and Strong Interest Inventory®.
The Strong Interest Inventory® provides research-backed insights into interests and career motivations, based on John Holland’s theory and over 80 years of validation. Studies show 80% of organizations improved their ability to help students choose the right major after implementing this assessment.
Admission Essay Writing Assistance
The admission essay is a chance for students to showcase who they are beyond grades and test scores. With guidance from Kent Prep’s writing specialists and admission counselors, students learn to craft essays that highlight qualities colleges seek—self-awareness, leadership, ambition, integrity, and openness—ensuring they stand out from other applicants.
Interview Coaching
Admission interviews let o officers see your personality, passions, and fit for their school. For international students, they also show English skills and readiness for U.S. study. Our coaching builds the confidence and skills to present your best self.
Interview Coaching + Mock Interview
Work with an Ivy League–experienced interviewer to refine responses, boost fluency, and practice confidence.
• 60-min coaching session with mock interview
• Strategies for strong, clear responses
• Instant feedback with strengths and success tips
Acquiring Letters of Recommendation
Recommendation letters reinforce your application by confirming your ability to succeed in college. Strong letters highlight your academic, personal, and social strengths. KentPrep advisors can guide you on whom to ask and how to approach them effectively.
Academic Resume Building
Extracurriculars like clubs or sports play a key role in college applications, revealing passions and qualities that grades alone can’t show. Kent Prep helps students highlight awards and activities or choose meaningful ones to pursue.
Searching and Applying for Scholarships
There are hundreds of scholarships available, and the best way to find them is through a personalized search. Our consultants match your profile — academic interests, talents, activities, career goals, location, and family income — to scholarships tailored to you.
Financial Aid Consulting & Form Explanations
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is required for all U.S. students seeking federal or state financial aid. It determines eligibility for government aid and is often needed for private scholarships and grants. Our consultants provide guidance on avoiding errors, maximizing aid, and handling special circumstances.
*College Applications Only
Waitlist and Transfer Application Assistance
Waitlist: If you want to pursue your waitlisted school, our counselors will advise on improving your chances. If not, we’ll help you carry out your backup plan efficiently.
Transfer: Transferring can be more competitive than early or regular admission. We research deadlines, requirements, and programs for potential schools, and for an additional fee, guide you through the full process—from research to application submission.