Trusted by Los Angeles and California families for
over 25 years.
Expert College Admissions Consultants for Stronger Applications.
Helping students and families navigate the college admissions and application process with less stress and more confidence.
Personalized Strategy
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Essay & Application Support
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College List Planning
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Admissions Strategy
Comparison of National Acceptance Rates vs. GM 2024-2025 Student Rates
*Out of state admission rates
Expert College Admissions Consultants.
Stronger Applications. Better Outcomes.
Helping students navigate college admissions with less stress and more confidence.
Expert College Admissions Consultants.
Stronger Applications. Better Outcomes.
Helping students and families navigate the college admissions process with less stress and more confidence.
GM Students are Up to 12.7x More Likely to be Accepted!
Growing Minds: Proven Success in University Admissions
Comparison of National Acceptance Rates vs. GM 2024-2025 Student Rates
Premium College Counseling Services & Expert Strategy
Premium College Counseling Services
& Expert Strategy
At Growing Minds, we help students and families navigate the college admissions process with clarity, structure, and confidence. From building a strong college list to crafting compelling essays and staying ahead of deadlines, our counselors provide personalized one-on-one support designed to help students present their strongest applications.
Key Highlights
- Personalized college list strategies tailored to each student’s goals and strengths
- Expert essay coaching for brainstorming, drafting, and refinement
- One-on-one guidance throughout every stage of the admissions process
- Structured planning to stay organized, focused, and ahead of deadlines
- Comprehensive application review for stronger overall presentation
- Individualized support available near you for in-person or virtual sessions
☑ Trusted by 12,500+ students across Los Angeles for 25+ years.
☑ Trusted by 12,500+ students across Los Angeles for 25+ years.
Your Proven Path to Elite College Admissions
Your Proven Path to Elite College Admissions
College applications can quickly become overwhelming — essays, deadlines, school lists, recommendations, and final submissions all happening at once. Growing Minds gives students and families a clear plan, so the process feels organized, manageable, and less stressful.
Your Step-by-Step Support:
- Schedule a one-on-one consultation to review your goals and timeline.
- Begin crafting essays and building a compelling application profile.
- Stay on track with milestone-based guidance and ongoing check-ins.
- Start today—every step you take now brings your strongest application closer to submission.
☑ A clear, step-by-step path built around your student’s timeline.
☑ A clear, step-by-step path built around your student’s timeline.
Local Guidance. Real Relationships.
Conveniently located in Los Angeles, Growing Minds offers both face-to-face consultations and Zoom meetings. Get expert admissions guidance in the setting that’s most comfortable for you.
- In-Person At Our Woodland HIlls Office
- Or Over Zoom
- 30-minute call
- Review your student's goals
- Get clear next steps
ABOUT GROWING MINDS
25 years. One mission - Your student's success.
Growing Minds was founded with a single focus: helping students and families navigate the college admissions process with clarity and confidence. From our Woodland Hills office, our team of experienced counselors has guided more than 12,500 students across Southern California — building a track record that speaks for itself.
What began as a founder-led practice has grown into a structured team built on decades of experience. Through our Collective Insight Model, every student benefits from multiple counselor perspectives — bringing a depth of thinking that no single advisor can match.
Real Student Success Stories
Hear directly from students and families who worked with Growing Minds throughout the college application process.
My daughter got into her dream school today. We really could not have done it without Growing Minds.
Lior E.
Parent
To say our son was anxious about getting into a good college doesn’t really describe his stressed out mind set.
Susan S.
Parent
Growing Minds are absolutely incredible at what they do, and I would recommend their services to anybody!
Jenny S
Student
Frequently Asked Questions
When should students start working on their college applications?
Most students begin actively preparing applications during the summer before senior year. However, planning and preparation often start earlier through academic planning, extracurricular development, and early college exploration.
How do you help students build a college list?
We develop a balanced list based on academic profile, interests, values, and long-term goals. The goal is to identify schools where students will thrive academically and personally.
Do you help with application essays?
Yes. We provide dedicated guidance for brainstorming, drafting, and refining personal statements and supplemental essays so students can communicate their experiences and perspectives authentically.
How do you keep students on track with multiple deadlines?
We create milestone-based timelines and conduct regular check-ins to ensure each component of the application process is completed on time and with careful attention.
Do you review the entire application before submission?
Yes. We conduct comprehensive reviews to ensure the application presents a cohesive and compelling story across essays, activities, academic information, and supporting materials.
Can you help after decisions are released?
Yes. We provide guidance on evaluating acceptances, waitlist strategies, and final college selection to ensure students make informed decisions.
Do you offer college application coaching and advising near me?
Yes. Whether you’re looking for in-person support in the Los Angeles area or virtual college application coaching and advising from anywhere in California, our counselors provide the same personalized, one-on-one guidance to help students put together a stronger application.
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