Jon Kang
College admissions consultant 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 runs Telos College Consulting, a college admissions practice in Brea, California. The practice helps students and their parents through the college application process. Each family gets a Head Counselor who coordinates a team of specialists around one plan. Students work with the Telos Method, which has three steps: Diagnose, Discover and Develop. The service starts as early as 7th grade and covers college essays and planning.
What Jon helps with
The practice helps students plan for college and finish strong applications. It also helps them find a sense of purpose along the way.
- Making sense of the college application process
- Writing college application essays
- Planning academics and activities from 7th grade on
- Choosing uncommon extracurricular activities
- Planning and carrying out a Purpose Project
- Building real intellectual curiosity
Who Jon works with
The practice works with students of all levels and their parents. Younger students in 7th to 11th grade can start early with planning and mentorship. Students in 11th and 12th grade get help with applications.
How Jon works
The practice uses the Telos Method, a three-step framework. Diagnose looks at each student's needs. Discover builds a real relationship with the student and helps them understand their greater purpose. Develop puts that into action through a Purpose Project, growing intellectual curiosity and writing application essays. Every family has a Head Counselor who coordinates a team of specialists around one plan.
Background and qualifications
Jon Kang leads Telos College Consulting, an independent practice based in Brea, California. The practice is a member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association. It works as a team, with a Head Counselor for each family and specialists who join when needed. The practice also offers tutoring.
Jon Kang pricing
Programs and services
- Telos College Applications for grades 11 to 12
- Telos College Planning and Applications for grades 7 to 11
- Tutoring
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The CoachVouch take
Every family gets a Head Counselor who leads a team of specialists using the three-step Telos Method.
Best for families who want a team of experts and a plan that starts as early as 7th grade.
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 making sense of the college application process, writing college application essays, planning academics and activities from 7th grade on and choosing uncommon extracurricular activities.
Is Jon Kang certified?
Jon Kang lists: IECA member.
Can students start before 11th grade?
Yes. The planning and applications program covers grades 7 to 11 and focuses on academic planning and uncommon extracurricular activities.
Does Telos work with a team or one counselor?
Both. Each family has one Head Counselor who coordinates a team of specialists around a single plan.
How do I contact Jon Kang?
Send Jon a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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