contact us for more information: 415.696.3000/info@collegeadvisingprep.com
about us
College Advising Prep (CAP) was founded with a strong mission to prepare students for college success by providing individualized academic support and guidance, from pre-k to twelfth grade. Part of college readiness may include academic tutoring services, test preparation, and college advising to help families navigate through the overwhelming college admission process.
CAP’s passionate educators have extensive experience in teaching and instruction, and will help identify and address students’ academic weaknesses. We will develop an innovative curriculum, specifically tailored to each student’s needs and learning style. Additionally, CAP educational advisors understand the college admissions landscape, and they also possess experience in academic and career counseling.
We aim to help students toward a process of getting them accepted to the college of their dreams. Our process is to thoroughly understand existing learning gaps between students’ current academics and where they should be in order to be successful in college.
We are a full-fledged educational service organization that is dedicated to helping students go in the direction they ultimately want to go!
OUR Values
These values represent the deepest beliefs and sentiments to which we can aspire to make an IMPACCT within our community:
Inclusiveness - We create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment that allows our students to engage and thrive.
Meaningful Connections - Our students feel valued and empowered through meaningful and authentic connections, allowing them to thrive.
Professionalism & Passion - Our teaching staff and educational advisors are professional and are passionate about helping students reach their educational and career goals.
Accountability - We hold ourselves and others accountable while acting with integrity.
Continuous Improvement - We learn from our mistakes and from each other through sharing best practices and seeking self-development.
Community Engagement - We operate with a sense of responsibility to enrich the lives of our students, colleagues, and the greater community.
Transparency - We engage in transparent teaching and learning to promote students’ understanding, foster better communication, build self-efficacy, and ultimately, student achievement.
Meet The Team
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Layla Ouk
Founder
Layla's transformative journey ignited a passion for empowering others through education. With 18 years of experience in education... Read more
Ricardo Archila
Director of Strategic Initiatives & Client Relations
Ricardo has over 15 years of experience in fostering strong client relations in various fields-- in real estate, education, business... Read more
Diane Birmingham
Operations & Client Relations Manager
Diane has over 25 years' experience working with students, ages preschool through high school. From teaching Shakespeare to 5th... Read more
Cece Kinney
Coordinator
Cece began one-on-one tutoring with grammar school students when she was a sophomore in high school. This tutoring led her... Read more
Nicole Ruland,
Learning Strategist, K-8
She earned her Bachelors of Science degree in Early Childhood Administration from Kaplan University, and has been on the.... Read more
Gloria Archila
Learning Strategist, Spanish
Gloria is a passionate and dedicated educator with 27 years of experience in working with young learners... Read more
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Jessica Reginio
Curriculum Specialist/Learning Strategist
Jessica’s interest in education started after taking a child development elective in high school. She was fascinated by the various... Read more
Thanda Win
Learning Strategist, K-8
From the heart of Myanmar to the bustling cities of the U.S., Thanda's journey has been deeply woven with a profound fondness for... Read more
Linary Shinn
Learning Strategist, K-8/SPED
Linary is a devoted educator who takes pride in her students’ successes and milestones. She has over 15 years of experience... Read more
Juan Madrigal
Learning Strategist, Math & ELA
Juan began tutoring as a high school student due to his passion for learning and his love for mathematics and writing... Read more
Harrison Feain
Learning Strategist, ELA
Harrison has completed his Masters of Arts in Teaching at Santa Clara University. He is dedicated educator who works hard... Read more
Lynette Juarez
Learning Strategist, K-8
Lynette has a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education with a minor in psychology from... Read more
Jessica Talsky
Learning Strategist, K-8
Jessica earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Community and Regional Development from the University of California, Davis (UCD)... Read more
Pooja Bajaj
Educational Advisor
Frequently asked questions
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How is CAP different from other tutoring companies?Unlike most tutoring companies who hire recent college grads, CAP tutors are passionate educators with extensive experience in teaching and instruction as well as experience in developing innovative curriculum, specially tailored to each student’s needs and learning style. With us, we’ll build lesson plans and create homework that are engaging for the student at no extra cost to you. Additionally, your student will learn study skill strategies that s/he will benefit from in the current class and in future classes.
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What can I expect?During our initial consultation meeting, we’ll discuss your objectives for the student, and then in our first session, we’ll review any past work and have the student complete a short assessment to better understand the student’s strengths and areas for improvement. After a few sessions, we’ll send out an individualized academic plan detailing how a CAP tutor will address the student’s areas for improvement incorporating the parents’ objectives as well as the academic goals we deem as appropriate.
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What are CAP’s most popular services?Our most popular services are: Test Prep College Admission Test: ACT, SAT, and PSAT Tutoring Services Academic: writing, reading comprehension, math (K-8, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus), science (physics, biology, chemistry, psychology) Study skills College Advising
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How do we get more information about CAP's services?The best way to contact us is by email at info@collegeadvisingprep.com or by phone at 415.696.3000. Or simply fill out the free consulation request form.
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How much do CAP's services cost?Your personalized academic plan will determine your specific cost. Our initial consultation is free, and it is the first step to learn more about the services that best meet your student’s academic needs.
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How do I get started with CAP's services?The best way to get started is to contact us by email at info@collegeadvisingprep.com or by phone at 415.696.3000 to schedule your free consultation. Since we are educators who are extremely passionate about education, you won’t deal with any high-pressure sale pitch. We are here and ready to partner with you to help your student reach their full potential.