Your Trusted Experts in College Admissions and Student Achievement
Our mission is to assist families in navigating the often confusing, overwhelming, and competitive world of college planning. We create tailored college planning strategies for every stage of the process, ensuring students are set up for success. Learn how we can help you get into your dream school with our free 30 minute consultation.
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Specialized experience & education in essay writing, college planning, strategy, marketing, scholarships, and more.
20+ years on UCLA Scholarship Admissions Committee as reader, District Chair, and Orange County lead.
What We Do
Strategic College Consulting, founded by Dr. Jeffrey Haig, is an educational organization committed to guiding families through the complexities of college admissions and financial planning. Our mission is to help students craft a personalized strategy to achieve their college admission goals.
We specialize in a variety of areas, including college planning, support for transfer students, prep school and graduate school admissions, international student guidance, and financial aid strategies. Additionally, we offer seminars and workshops both locally and internationally to empower families with the tools and knowledge they need for success.
How We Work
Schedule Your Consultation
We’ll get to know you and your goals while introducing you to our proven approach to college planning. This initial meeting allows us to understand what makes you unique and how we can guide you through the complexities of the admissions process. It’s the perfect opportunity to ask questions and see how we can help you get into your dream college.
Craft Your Personalized Plan
After your consultation, we’ll schedule your first formal meeting. During this session, we’ll take a deep dive into your academic history, extracurricular activities, and aspirations. Together, we’ll develop a custom strategy tailored to your strengths, interests, and target schools. This is where your path to success begins to take shape, with actionable steps to ensure you stand out to admissions officers.
Ongoing Guidance and Support
With your personalized plan in place, your dedicated college admissions advisor will be by your side every step of the way. From developing your game plan and perfecting your college applications, we provide expert guidance to position you for success every step of the way.
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Why Work With Us
OUR UNIQUE ADVANTAGE
- Over 50+ years of combined experience in college planning, admissions, and student success.
- Credentials from world-renowned universities including Harvard, UCLA, UC Berkeley, and USC, and national college planning organizations.
- Have served on the UCLA Scholarship Admissions Committee for 15+ years as an application reader, District Chair, and have overseen the Orange County regional area.
- Extensive, specialized experience & education in essay writing, college planning, strategy, marketing, scholarships & more.
- Our expertise goes much beyond college counseling which distinguishes our company, and our results.
- Each student is given a customized, personalized, and strategic game plan put together by renowned college planning doctors/experts.
- Through developing a competitive strategy and game plan, we have helped students earn millions of dollars in scholarships.
- Being parents/fathers ourselves, we understand how unique and special each child is, and how critically important it is to develop each child to his/her fullest potential.
Strategic College Consulting
- Over 50+ years of combined experience in college planning, admissions, and student success.
- Credentials from world-renowned universities including Harvard, UCLA, UC Berkeley, and USC, and national college planning organizations.
- Have served on the UCLA Scholarship Admissions Committee for 15+ years as an application reader, District Chair, and have overseen the Orange County regional area.
- Extensive, specialized experience & education in essay writing, college planning, strategy, marketing, scholarships & more.
- Our expertise goes much beyond college counseling which distinguishes our company, and our results.
- Each student is given a customized, personalized, and strategic game plan put together by renowned college planning doctors/experts.
- Through developing a competitive strategy and game plan, we have helped students earn millions of dollars in scholarships.
- Being parents/fathers ourselves, we understand how unique and special each child is, and how critically important it is to develop each child to his/her fullest potential.
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Success Stories
Sarah T.
Harvard University
Working with Jeff relieved me from a great amount of stress throughout my college admission process. He not only clarified all the confusing details which I would have otherwise had to navigate on my own, but also helped me further develop my writing style, working with me week after week. In a way, he prepared me for college just as much as he helped me get in. Thank you!
University of Southern California, Scholarship
Stanford University, Full Scholarship
About Your College Admission Coaches
We are Drs. Jeff and Brian Haig. Over the past 25 years, we have helped thousands of students not only get into the college of their choice (including all Ivy League colleges, top universities, Liberal Arts colleges, specialty programs and more), but we’ve helped them obtain millions in free scholarship money as well.
Here’s a closer look at our experience and accomplishments:
Dr. Jeffrey Haig
Dr. Jeffrey Haig, a national education expert, earned his BA from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and MBA and Doctorate in Education (on scholarship) from the University of Southern California (USC). He has served on the UCLA Scholarship Admissions Committee for 15+ years as an application reader, District Chair, and has overseen the Orange County regional area.
Dr. Haig is a national education expert and has been featured in many of the top television, radio, and news publications including CBS and KCAL News, the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Boston Herald, McGraw Hill, Huffington Post, and many others. He has been a featured education expert for the Orange County Register, writing on diverse topics of college planning and admissions.
He received his college counseling education from the Harvard Institute on College Admissions at Harvard University, the UCLA College Counseling program, and the Summer Institute from the Independent Educational Consultants Association.
Dr. Brian Haig
Dr. Brian Haig, a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, earned his bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, graduating at the top of his class. Having earned acceptances to multiple Ivy-League doctorate programs, he then chose to complete his doctorate studies at the world-renowned UCLA.
Dr. Haig received his college counseling education at the UCLA College Counseling Program where he was honored as one of the best, most dynamic, and interesting students in the program. He is the co-author of the internationally acclaimed book Unlock Your Educational Potential, which has won 20 prestigious awards, including Disney’s iParenting Media Award, Pinnacle Book Achievement Award, and the National Parenting Center Seal of Approval.
As a Certified High Performance Coach, Dr. Haig has developed courses, programs, and workshops that have helped thousands of students gain admission to their dream colleges and achieve their full potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are our qualifications?
At Strategic College Consulting, our team brings unmatched expertise in college planning and admissions, with advanced degrees and credentials from top universities like Harvard, UCLA, USC, and UC Berkeley. Our education consultants have completed formal training through the UCLA College Counseling Program, covering key areas such as college planning, admissions, testing, scholarships, and special needs.
With direct admissions experience and strong skills in strategy, essay writing, interview prep, college planning and admissions, we know what admissions officers seek in successful candidates. As members of national organizations like NACAC and HECA, we provide students with exceptional guidance to maximize their college admissions and scholarship opportunities.
Is the cost of an education consultant worth it?
Absolutely! Students have coaches for sports, extracurriculars, and academics—but one of the most crucial areas is college planning. Effective, results-driven college planning not only helps students get into their dream colleges but can also help them secure thousands of dollars in scholarships, positively shaping their future education and career opportunities.
Investing in a college consultant is an investment in the student’s long-term success.
Can a college consultant guarantee my child admission to a specific school?
Ethical college consultants never promise acceptance to any school. However, we are dedicated to working closely with each student to optimize their chances of success. We provide students with the tools, strategies, and knowledge necessary to become strong candidates for their target schools and take pride in helping students reach their highest potential throughout the college planning and admissions journey.
How much support do we get and how long does the support last?
Every student works one-on-one with a seasoned college consultant who brings decades of expertise and experience. Unlike other services, students are never handed off to junior staff or placed in group sessions. Instead, they receive personalized attention and a custom-tailored strategic plan designed to maximize their success.
We guide students through every step of the college planning and application process, from start to finish. Once acceptances are received, we continue to support students by helping them evaluate their options and advising them as they transition to their chosen colleges. Our commitment is to our students’ success, ensuring they achieve their goals and reach their fullest potential!
Is this program only for top students?
Our coaching is for all types of students and families. It doesn’t matter if you are a straight A student or a B/C student, we can help all students and families implement strategies for the college planning and admissions process.