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CRUX
COLLEGE CONSULTING
NAVIGATE THE HARDEST PART OF COLLEGE ADMISSIONS
COLLEGE ESSAYSSAT/ACT PREPSUBJECT TUTORINGSUMMER PROGRAMSACADEMIC COACHINGTRANSFERS
Students Helped
500+
Students Assisted
Client Satisfaction
99%
Up to
400 pts
SAT Score Improvement
Up to
10 pts
ACT Score Improvement
HOW I HELP STUDENTS SUCCEED
Tailored consulting services designed for every milestone of your university application journey. 12+ Years helping students succeed.
Complete College Consulting
Full-service guidance from junior year through college acceptance
SAT/ACT Test Prep
Proven strategies to maximize your standardized test scores
Essay Writing & Editing
Craft compelling personal statements and supplemental essays
MEET YOUR CONSULTANT
Jess graduated with honors from Stanford University (B.S.) and earned his M.A. in STEM Education from UC Berkeley. With over a decade of experience as a teacher and educational consultant, he guides families across the Bay Area to top-tier university admissions.
- ✓Stanford University (B.S. Biological Sciences w/ Honors)
- ✓UC Berkeley STEM Education (M.A. & Credential)
- ✓Former High School STEM Teacher & Senior Educational Consultant
- ✓Trusted by Families Across the Bay Area
JESS CHAO
Founder & Principal Consultant