Description of Services : College Inspired works mostly with students in southern California (Diamond Bar, Walnut, Rowland Heights, Hacienda Heights, Claremont, Fullerton, Pasadena, San Marino, Arcadia, and other local communities in Orange County and the San Gabriel Valley). We also offer virtual meetings using Skype, WeChat, Zoom and FaceTime, and have worked with international students all over the world including China, Singapore, Indonesia, Taiwan, India, Africa, France, etc. Our services focus on students interested in STEM and we have extensive experience with students applying to universities such as MIT, Caltech, Stanford, and the top UCs. We also have experience in other fields such as studio art, music, and performing arts.
Description of Experience : As founder and president of College Inspired, Mike has been successfully advising students through the college admissions process for the past 20 years. During this time, he has worked with more than 400 students.
Prior to this, Mike was a director with The Princeton Review and worked closely with the California Department of Education’s College Preparation Partnership Program to help over 15,000 students at 60 high schools prepare for college.
Mike is also a distinguished speaker who has been invited to speak to families about college admissions at more than 80 high schools throughout Southern California. He currently serves as a volunteer and member of the Orange County National College Fair Planning Committee.