College planning & Educational counseling center
Inspiring and Empowering the Next Generation of Students
7700 Irvine Center Dr., Suite #800, Irvine, CA 92618, USA
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Rachel A. Winston, Ph.D.
Dr. Winston is a trusted college admissions expert with over three decades of experience in higher education. She is a lifelong learner, currently obtaining her 8th graduate degree. Always up to date on current admissions trends, she is a tireless advocate for her students on their journey to post-secondary success.
Dr. Winston has held many roles, including university Director of Mathematics, elected state leader, elected Academic Senate President, college math/engineering professor, and more.
If you need help navigating college admissions, whether undergraduate or graduate, look no further!
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How we can help
- First-year admissions
- Transfer admissions
- International student admissions
- Graduate/Professional admissions
- Accelerated program admissions
- Applications
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- Essay assistance
- SAT/ACT/TOEFL prep
- GRE/MCAT prep
- Interview preparation
- Scholarships/Financial Aid
- Resumes and supplementals
- Athletic recruiting
- Portfolios
This is the latest version. sales for $19.95
Attention all Future Med Students!
Written by Dr. Winston herself, From High School to Medical School: The Ultimate Guide to BS/MD Programs, is perfect for bright, high school students who are interested in applying to programs where they may gain conditional acceptance to medical school while they are a senior in high school.
Colorful, engaging, and well-designed, this book provides maps, charts, data, financing, and contact information to make this one-of-a-kind book an authoritative, informative, and valuable resource.
For more information, visit: bsmdguide.com
This book is the 2020 version with the $14.95
Turn Your UC Dream into Reality
Dreaming of a spot at the University of California? This powerful four-book collection gives you the strategies, tools, and insider knowledge you need to stand out. Whether you’re tackling the UC application essays, searching for scholarships, or looking for meaningful service opportunities, these books turn confusion into clarity and ambition into action.
- Write UC PIQs that shine with authenticity and impact.
- Discover scholarships and financial aid to graduate debt-free.
- Leverage community service to earn awards and demonstrate leadership.
- Master admissions strategies to gain an edge in the UC system.
This book is the 2020 version with the $14.95
Health Book Series
When not working with students, Dr. Winston writes books on colleges for healthcare and engineering. The first book in the Comprehensive Healthcare Series, “From High School to Medical School” led to books on graduate programs for medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, Osteopathic School, PA, and PharmD.
These books are jam-packed with tips and advice on the application process as well as detailed data and admissions statistics for all of the schools, nationwide.
Digital versions are less than $15 each. Paperback and hardcover versions are also available.
Journey to Art Schools Series
From portfolio development to helping students develop winning college entrance essays, Dr. Winston empowers students worldwide in their quest to pursue art, music, theatre, photography, and design.
These books are jam-packed with tips and advice on the application process as well as detailed data and admissions statistics for all of the schools, nationwide.
Digital versions are less than $15 each. Paperback and hardcover versions are also available.
Engineering Series
Dr. Winston’s critically acclaimed books on colleges for engineering have been nominated for writing awards. Dr. Winston has helped students enter engineering programs for more than three decades.
The books in the series include: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical, Petroleum & Nuclear Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
These books are jam-packed with tips and advice on the application process as well as detailed data and admissions statistics for all of the schools, nationwide.
Digital versions are less than $15 each. Paperback and hardcover versions are also available.
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What students say about us
“Before I was accepted early decision to Columbia, I did not think it was possible. Now that I am a freshman and meeting my fellow students, I can tell you that working with you on the essays was the key to my application standing out.”
Carlo O.
“Dr. Winston has altered the path of my educational route to what has been the most positive, uplifting and personally enriching route I could have ever embarked on. I am so happy I found Dr. Winston and would recommend her to anybody who has an interest in gaining the most of your educational potential. Thank you, Dr., Winston!”
Albert F.
“Dr. Winston is brilliant, passionate, and remarkable. With her help I was accepted to 12 colleges and was offered scholarships at many of the schools.”
Chencheng X.
“I am so excited about starting college in the fall. I owe it all to Dr. Winston’s sage advice, amazing patience, and profound wisdom.”
Marissa K.
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