Kevin Rivas
College and grad school admissions consultant serving students nationwide online
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Sunland, California, United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | IECA member |
| Practice | Legacy College & Career Prep |
Kevin Rivas runs Legacy College & Career Prep, an independent admissions consulting practice in Sunland, California. He helps high school students, transfer students and graduate applicants build strong applications, along with their families. He works with students aiming for Ivy League schools, UCs and other top universities. Sessions are virtual, so he serves families across the US. He also helps with applications to schools in the UK and other countries.
What Kevin helps with
Kevin helps students plan for and apply to competitive colleges and graduate programs. He focuses on long-term planning and a clear strategy for each applicant.
- Building a strong academic and extracurricular profile
- Applying to Ivy League, UC and other top universities
- Transfer applications for college students
- Master's and doctoral program applications
- Law school, business school and medical school applications
- Applying to universities in the UK and other countries
- Guiding families through the admissions process
Who Kevin works with
Kevin works with high school students, college students who want to transfer, and graduate applicants. Parents and families are part of the process too. His clients are usually aiming for competitive colleges, universities or graduate programs and want one-on-one support instead of general advice.
Background and qualifications
Kevin Rivas leads Legacy College & Career Prep, an independent practice based in Sunland, California. He is a member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA). His practice covers college admissions, transfer admissions and graduate admissions, including law, business and medical school. He works with students nationwide through virtual consulting.
Kevin Rivas pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one college admissions consulting
- Transfer admissions consulting
- Graduate school admissions consulting
- Ivy League admissions consulting
- Virtual consultations
Kevin Rivas reviews
The CoachVouch take
Covers high school, transfer and graduate admissions, including law, business and medical school, in one practice.
Best for students and families who want one-on-one help with applications to competitive colleges or graduate programs.
Common questions
How much does Kevin Rivas charge?
Coaching with Kevin runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Kevin Rivas help with?
Kevin Rivas helps with building a strong academic and extracurricular profile, applying to Ivy League, UC and other top universities, transfer applications for college students and master's and doctoral program applications.
Does Kevin Rivas coach online?
Kevin is based in Sunland, California, United States. Sessions are online.
Is Kevin Rivas certified?
Kevin Rivas lists: IECA member.
Does Kevin Rivas work with transfer students?
Yes. He advises college students who want to transfer, including undergraduate and graduate students, on strengthening their profile and application.
Does Kevin Rivas work with families outside California?
Yes. His consulting is virtual and serves students nationwide, including families in New York, Texas, Colorado and Georgia.
How do I contact Kevin Rivas?
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