Jon Kang
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Brea, California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Brea, California, United States |
| Credentials | IECA member |
| Practice | Telos College Consulting |
Jon Kang is a college admissions consultant in Brea, California. He helps students and parents with college planning, essays and applications through Telos College Consulting. Since 2011, the practice has helped hundreds of students earn admission to colleges, including every top 25 university. Each family gets a Head Counselor who leads a team of specialists. The practice uses its own three-step Telos Method and offers UC and CSU application programs.
What Jon helps with
Jon and the Telos team help students plan for college and finish strong applications. They work with students from 7th grade through 12th grade.
- Writing college application essays
- Planning a Purpose Project
- Building unique extracurricular activities and leadership skills
- Choosing a UC campus and major strategy
- Building a school list for UCs and private schools
- Early Action and Early Decision guidance
- Interview prep and final application review
Who Jon works with
Telos works with students of all levels and their parents. Rising seniors come for help with essays and applications. Families who want to start earlier can begin as early as 7th grade. The practice also serves students who apply only to UC and Cal State schools, and those who aim at highly selective private schools.
How Jon works
Telos uses the Telos Method, a three-step framework: Diagnose, Discover and Develop. The team first learns each student's needs, then builds a real relationship to help the student find their purpose. Students then grow through a Purpose Project, intellectual curiosity and application essays. Every family has a Head Counselor who coordinates a team of specialists around one plan. Application programs are sized to the student's final school list.
Background and qualifications
Jon Kang runs Telos College Consulting, a practice serving students in Brea, California. Telos has worked with students since 2011 and has helped hundreds earn admission to colleges, including every top 25 university. Jon is a member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association. He works with a team of specialists, and each family has a Head Counselor who keeps the full plan in view.
Jon Kang pricing
Programs and services
- Telos College Applications for 11th to 12th grade
- Telos College Planning + Applications for 7th to 11th grade
- UC & CSU Application Program
- UC + Private Schools Application Program
- Tutoring
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The CoachVouch take
Every family works with a Head Counselor who coordinates a team of specialists using the Telos Method and a Purpose Project.
Best for students who want a long-term, purpose-focused plan and help with UC or highly selective school applications.
Common questions
How much does Jon Kang charge?
Coaching with Jon runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Jon from this page for an exact quote.
What does Jon Kang help with?
Jon Kang helps with writing college application essays, planning a Purpose Project, building unique extracurricular activities and leadership skills and choosing a UC campus and major strategy.
Is Jon Kang certified?
Jon Kang lists: IECA member.
How early can a student start with Telos?
Students can start as early as 7th grade in the College Planning + Applications program. Rising seniors can join the College Applications program at the end of 11th grade or in 12th grade.
Does Telos help with UC and Cal State applications?
Yes. The UC & CSU Application Program covers essay strategy, activity descriptions, campus-by-campus major strategy and final review.
How do I contact Jon Kang?
Send Jon a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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