Admissions strategyfor families whoplan ahead.
Prime Education guides students to leading universities in the U.S., UK and Asia — from the first course plan to the final offer. Founded in Irvine, California in 2021.
Find the right program
Two questions. We'll point you to the service that fits.
Undergraduate Admissions
- Princeton
- Yale
- Columbia
- Stanford
- University of Pennsylvania
- Cornell
- MIT
- Harvard
- Carnegie Mellon
- UC Berkeley
- Oxford
- Cambridge
- UCL
- University of Hong Kong
- HKUST
- CUHK
- Princeton
- Yale
- Columbia
- Stanford
- University of Pennsylvania
- Cornell
- MIT
- Harvard
- Carnegie Mellon
- UC Berkeley
- Oxford
- Cambridge
- UCL
- University of Hong Kong
- HKUST
- CUHK
Long-term planning, not last-minute applications.
Most of our families work with us for one to four years. That time lets us shape what matters most to admission readers — the courses a student takes, the work they do outside class, and how clearly they can explain it.
Services for every stage, from K–12 to the Ph.D.
Each program has its own page with what's included, how it runs and common questions.
Undergraduate Admissions
One plan across the U.S., UK, Canada, Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore and Europe — one timeline, one consistent story.
Transfer Admissions
For students already at a four-year university who want a stronger school or a better fit for their major.
Community College to UC
Complete the first two years online through a California community college, then transfer to UC as a junior.
Master's Admissions
Multi-country master's applications built around a clear gap analysis between the student's profile and the programs they want.
Ph.D. Admissions
Research matching and faculty outreach for doctoral applicants, from the research statement to the interview.
Private High School
Boarding and day school applications, matched to the student's character, the family's goals and the path to university.
U.S. K–12 Admissions
Private school applications, school district matching and pathway planning for families entering the U.S. system.
How an engagement runs.
Assess
We review grades, courses, activities and goals, and tell you honestly where the student stands.
Plan
A 12–48 month plan: school list strategy, courses, activities and a timeline for each year.
Build
Research, internships and projects from our network, chosen to support the student's direction.
Apply
Essays, recommendations, interviews and every deadline, reviewed before submission.
Decide
Comparing offers, scholarships and next steps, through to the first day on campus.
Advisors from Penn, Harvard, MIT, Yale and Columbia.
Cynthia
Yuki
Ethan
Mr. Prescott
Opportunities beyond the application.
Research
Mentorship with faculty from Ivy League and U.S. Top 20 research universities in AI, bioengineering, computer science, economics, social policy, psychology and the humanities. Formats include guided research topics, small research groups, data analysis training and help writing up results for reports, presentations and competitions.
Internships
Placements with Fortune 500 companies, North American technology, finance and consulting firms, and large Chinese companies. In-person and remote options with real roles and verifiable records that can be used in applications.
Custom projects
Projects and programs designed by our lead advisors around the student's intended major: research writing, data analysis, start-up simulations and public-issue debate, each producing a finished piece of work.
Volunteering
Long-term placements with community education organizations, nonprofits and social service platforms in education, the environment and community health, with ongoing feedback and documentation.
Visa support
Partners covering U.S. F-1, UK Student, Canada Study Permit, Australia Student and Hong Kong student visas: document lists, proof of funds, timelines and interview preparation, plus housing and guardianship arrangements.
Immigration planning
Referrals to licensed immigration advisors for EB-category consultation and family status planning, coordinated with the student's education timeline.
Financial aid & tax
Advisors who help with Financial Aid documents, the CSS Profile, explaining assets and income, and cross-border tax questions.
Offers from the schools families ask about most.
Two offices, one team.
Advisors in California, with a team in China for families who prefer to meet locally.
Irvine, California
Advising, application strategy and our U.S. advisor team.
Qingdao, China
Consultations and family meetings in Chinese, during Beijing business hours.
Start with a conversation.
Tell us where your student is now and what they are aiming for. We'll explain the options and what a realistic plan looks like — no obligation.