College Admissions Counseling

College Admissions Counseling

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Personalized Guidance to Secure Your Future

Jose Ireta, a seasoned college admissions counselor from California, retired from public education in 2021 to focus on personalized guidance. He earned his bachelor’s in Speech Communication and two master’s degrees in Counseling and Educational Administration from California Lutheran University, where he was named the Outstanding Graduate Student in 2002.

Starting his career in 1998, Jose worked with at-risk youth and has maintained connections with alumni who attended top universities like UCLA and Stanford through the Bill Gates Millennium Scholars Program. His experience extends from a high-performing International Baccalaureate High School to private counseling, where he excels in essay guidance, developing application strategies, and building college lists tailored to students’ strengths and goals.

Committed to Stephen Covey’s philosophy of beginning with the end in mind, Jose guides students to envision their goals and chart paths to success. With over 25 years of experience, he is dedicated to helping students from diverse backgrounds navigate the complex college admissions landscape.

Jose Ireta
Your College Admissions Counselor

Our Services

We offer comprehensive college admissions counseling to guide you through every step of the application process. Our services include:

College Research and Building a College List: We help you identify and research schools that fit your preferences and aspirations.

Extra-Curricular, Internship, and Summer Planning: Get guidance on how to effectively plan your activities outside of school to enhance your college application.

High School Course Selection: We assist in choosing the right courses to align with your college goals and strengthen your academic profile.

Personal Statement & Supplemental Essay Guidance: From topic brainstorming to editing, we provide support to craft compelling essays that reflect your unique story.

Specialty Admissions: Whether you’re aiming for STEM, Business, BS/MD programs, or athletic scholarships, we tailor our advice to your specific needs.

SAT/ACT Advising: We help you decide which test to take, offer practice test resources, and guide you on whether to submit your scores.

Early Decision, Early Action, etc.: Navigate the various application timelines with our expert advice on the best strategies for your situation.

Letters of Recommendation: Learn how to request and obtain strong letters of recommendation that will enhance your application.

Mock Interviews: Prepare for your college interviews with our mock interview sessions to build confidence and improve your presentation.

Application Strategy: Develop a comprehensive application strategy to maximize your chances of admission.

Final Application Review: Ensure your application is polished and complete with our thorough review process.

Resume Development: Create a standout resume that highlights your accomplishments and skills.

Waitlist Guidance and Appeals: Receive support on how to handle waitlist notifications and appeals processes.

GPA Boosting and Course Curriculum Augmentation: Get advice on improving your GPA, validating courses, and making up for any academic shortcomings.

I can’t thank Mr. Ireta enough for helping my child not only graduate from high school but do so with honors. My son graduated this spring 2021 and is headed to Texas A&M with a scholarship in the honors engineering program. I don’t believe this would have been possible if it wasn’t for the guidance and concern that Mr. Ireta showed my son. Despite his heavy workload, managing around 500-600 students, he always made each student feel important and addressed all issues rapidly, as if your child was the only one at the school who needed advisement and assistance. He wore many hats and had many job obligations. Newbury Park High School is a wonderful school but like most public high schools in California, there are too many students and not enough funding. Mr. Ireta had to put out fires all day every day, and he did it with kindness and true concern for each student. When my son walked across the stage during graduation, I thought Mr. Ireta’s name should have also been included on his diploma.
Erin R.
Erin R.Parent of Student of the Class of 2021
The service was great. I had my essays prepared already, but my counselor, Jose Ireta, helped me restructure them in ways I never thought of. What came out was far superior than anything I had written prior. He helped me a lot in managing word count and also shortening long sentences into neat little phrases that made the essay cleaner than before.
Darsh
DarshStudent
Our experience with Jose Ireta was great. The service was vital in making sure we did not miss anything during the strenuous application process. Our counselor, was amazingly helpful and amicable throughout the process, and our decision to buy this service will not be regretted.
Vilas Patil
Vilas Patil Parent of Student
Josè helped me so much in terms of the college application process. Before talking to my counselor, I was not aware of many of the actions needed to complete a solid college application. These include writing the several essays, declaring majors, and using the different application services such as the Common App. Additionally, I was able to receive helpful assistance in financial aid and finding a college that was the right fit for me. I appreciate all that this service has been able to do for me!
Akash A.
Akash A.Student
Jose was very easy to work with from the get go. All our process questions were answered very thoroughly so there were no surprises. He is very knowledgeable and does video conferencing meetings as needed. We moved from India last year and some of my son’s international grades were not transferred correctly. Our counselor Mr. Jose guided us to come up with a solid case to put in front of the principal and school district. Finally, the school converted his international grades to US grades. He also guided my son to make right choice of subjects during summer and this academic school year based on his career interest. So far we are very happy with our choice.
Sahana R.
Sahana R.Parent of Student
I can’t count the number of times I went to Mr.Ireta for advice- about college, classes, and scholarships.He is incredibly kind, patient, and knowledgeable. There were a number of times that I applied to scholarships at the last minute, as that was the only way I could afford college. I would frantically come into the office and there was Mr.Ireta- calm and ready to help me in whatever way was necessary. He knows that ins and outs of the college system and often goes out of his way to prepare students for the college application process. He didn’t have to deal with my frequent unscheduled arrivals at his office, but in his patience and drive to help students succeed, he would welcome me to take a seat and talk through whatever I was having trouble with. I know that I am where I am today because of how Mr.Ireta got to know me personally and went above and beyond to ensure my success!
Katie O., Northeastern University Class of 2019
Katie O., Northeastern University Class of 2019Student
The first time I had a conversation with Mr. Ireta was when I was in 8th grade and just beginning to think about the next four years and college after that. From the very beginning, Mr. Ireta was a guide to me and I can positively say that throughout my high school experience at Newbury Park High School, Mr. Ireta was always there to guide me, whether that be about preliminary questions about college or when I got serious about college applications in my junior year. With his guidance and enthusiasm, the college admission process was made easy and surprisingly fun. I truly have to say that a major contributor to the fact that I was admitted to UC Berkeley, where I currently study, was Mr. Ireta
Anastasia P., NPHS Class of 2016, UC Berkeley Class of 2020
Anastasia P., NPHS Class of 2016, UC Berkeley Class of 2020Student
Mr. Ireta was always willing to entertain my crazy ideas and thought outside of the box to make things work for me. Because of him, I had the opportunity to do all that I wanted to do in high school. His willingness to go above and beyond really means the world to me. I couldn’t have asked for a better counselor. My academic advisor at USC has big shoes to fill!
Adrianna R. NPHS Class of 2016, USC Class of 2020
Adrianna R. NPHS Class of 2016, USC Class of 2020Student
The moment I met Mr. Ireta, I knew that he was kind and hardworking. At that time, I had no idea how much he would end up doing for me over the next few years of high school. He was honestly the most accessible counselor ever. I knew that I could walk into his office at any time and he would talk with me about whatever was on my mind, from our chats in Spanish to our discussions on Indian culture, I am glad that I also got to know Mr. Ireta as the fascinating and energetic man that he is. I owe a lot of my success in the college application process to his commitment and reliability as my mentor. I couldn’t have gotten everything done without him. Stanford University was a huge victory and Mr. Ireta deserves a lot of credit for his commitment.
Sanjay S. NPHS Class of 2012, Stanford University Class of 2016
Sanjay S. NPHS Class of 2012, Stanford University Class of 2016Student
Dear Mr. Ireta, I would like to let you know that my son, Christopher is accepted to Stanford. And I believe he is going to accept the offer. I would like to say thank you for everything you have done for my son since freshman. Without your guidance, support and dedication, he will not be where he is today. We are extremely lucky and grateful to have you as his counselor.
Tao Osgood
Tao OsgoodParent

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