Elite Prep
San Jose
Since 1987, we’ve been helping students gain admission to the colleges of their dreams. Schedule a free consultation to find out how we can help you reach your college goals.
Fall + Winter 2025-26 Programs
Summer 2025 Programs
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Summer Test Prep & Enrichment Programs
Summer School | For-Credit Courses
College Admissions Counseling
Summer LEAD Extracurricular Programs
1375 Blossom Hill Rd, Suite 8
San Jose, CA 95118
School-Year Hours
| Monday | 11:30am–7:30pm |
| Tuesday | 11:30am–7:30pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30am–7:30pm |
| Thursday | 11:30am–7:30pm |
| Friday | 11:30am–7:30pm |
| Saturday | 9:00am–5:30pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
We are located at the center of the Princeton Plaza Mall behind Planet Fitness and next to Action Urgent Care
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College Prep Webinar Schedule
Case Studies: Select webinars will now include a real student profile along with their admission results, offering families more practical insights. These will be marked accordingly in the schedule and featured during our Wednesday sessions.
Elite Voices: Select webinars will feature Elite students sharing their personal experiences.
Wednesday, August 13 • 7:00-8:00pm
How Research Experience Can Boost Your College Applications, Ft. Polygence
Join this session to hear from guest speaker Luisa Fernanda, a neuroscience PhD candidate at Rutgers University, as she shares tips on starting meaningful research projects, finding mentorship, and standing out to college admissions officers.
Wednesday, August 20 • 7:00-8:00pm
How to Maximize Financial Aid Eligibility
Learn from financial advisor Lindy as she shares strategies families can use to legally and ethically maximize their financial aid eligibility—before submitting any college applications.
Special Registration Link for August 20 Webinar Only »
Wednesday, August 27 • 7:00-8:00pm
Maximize Your Academic Plan with Elite Open School
Learn how students can take accredited AP courses, catch up or get ahead, and personalize their learning through Elite Open School, our flexible, WASC-accredited private school classes. | Case Studies
Wednesday, September 3 • 7:00-8:00pm
Standardized Tests Timeline and Strategy
Understand how to plan your standardized testing timeline, decide between SAT and ACT to boost your college readiness and admissions profile. | Case Studies
Wednesday, September 10 • 7:00-8:00pm
Elite Voices
A webinar featuring students sharing highlights from their high school journey. Topics may include test prep, academic interests, extracurricular involvement, or college preparation. We’ll announce the featured speaker and topic in the webinar reminder. These sessions are a great way to hear relatable stories and gather helpful tips from peers who’ve been through the process.
Wednesday, September 17 • 7:00-8:00pm
Building a Strong Humanities Profile
Interested in English, history, political science, or philosophy? The session covers how Humanities-focused students can build a standout profile through meaningful activities, compelling writing, and smart application strategy, beyond just grades and test scores. | Case Studies
Wednesday, September 24 • 7:00-8:00pm
FAFSA & CSS Profile Workshop
Get a step-by-step guide to filling out the FAFSA and CSS Profile financial aid applications, including what documents you’ll need and how to avoid common errors. Note: This is a paid session. Non-Elite families will be charged $100 for attendance. A separate registration and payment link will be sent to non-Elite participants.
Wednesday, October 1 • 7:00-8:00pm
Everything you need to know about APs
This session breaks down the essentials—what AP courses are, how they work, when to take them, and why they matter for college admissions, GPA, and credit. | Case Studies
Wednesday, October 8 • 7:00-8:00pm
Elite Voices
A webinar featuring students sharing highlights from their high school journey. Topics may include test prep, academic interests, extracurricular involvement, or college preparation. We’ll announce the featured speaker and topic in the webinar reminder. These sessions are a great way to hear relatable stories and gather helpful tips from peers who’ve been through the process.
Wednesday, October 15 • 7:00-8:00pm
Creative Storytelling in Applications
Some schools like Brown allow creative submissions—like video essays—to show who you are beyond paper. Learn how to craft a memorable video, showcase your personality, and think outside the box. | Case Studies
Wednesday, October 22 • 7:00-8:00pm
Holistic Admissions: How Colleges Really Decide
Led by veteran counselor and San Ramon Branch Director Mr. Rim, this session reveals how top colleges evaluate applications beyond grades and test scores—and how students can strengthen their overall profile through real case studies.
Wednesday, October 29 • 7:00-8:00pm
UC COSMOS Application
An introduction to one of the most prestigious summer programs hosted by the University of California system, how to choose the right cluster, and what a strong application looks like. We’ll also cover timelines, acceptance rates, and how this program can enhance your college admissions profile—especially for STEM-focused students. | Case Studies
Wednesday, November 5 • 7:00-8:00pm
Essay Competitions that Boost Your College Profile
Explore how top-tier writing competitions like the John Locke Institute Essay Competition, New York Times Student Editorial Contest, and Columbia University's Young Authors Writing Competition can help students showcase intellectual depth and stand out in college applications. We'll break down what each contest looks for, how to choose your topic, and how counselors can guide the brainstorming, editing, and submission process.
Wednesday, November 12 • 7:00-8:00pm
Elite Voices
A webinar featuring students sharing highlights from their high school journey. Topics may include test prep, academic interests, extracurricular involvement, or college preparation. We’ll announce the featured speaker and topic in the webinar reminder. These sessions are a great way to hear relatable stories and gather helpful tips from peers who’ve been through the process.
Wednesday, November 19 • 7:00-8:00pm
Research
High schoolers can stand out in college admissions by pursuing meaningful research experiences—whether through formal programs or independent projects. In this session, we’ll explore how to get started, where to apply, how to find mentors, and how Elite counselors support students through their research journey. | Case Studies
Wednesday, December 3 • 7:00-8:00pm
UC Admission
Wednesday, December 10 • 7:00-8:00pm
Resume: Workshop for High School Students
Resume is a reflection of your growth, passions, and potential. In this hands-on workshop, students will learn how to format, organize, and strengthen their resumes for college applications, summer programs, research opportunities, and beyond. Whether you're starting from scratch or updating an existing draft, this session will help you highlight what matters most. | Case Studies
Wednesday, December 17 • 7:00-8:00pm
Winter Program Orientation
Join us for this session to explore winter break opportunities and program options. We’ll walk you through academic enrichment, test prep, and extracurricular programs available during the break, and help you plan a winter schedule that aligns with your goals for the second semester and beyond.
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Preparation for College.
Learning for Life.
Learning for Life.
Elite Prep San Jose provides students in grades 5-12 with a challenging academic environment that promotes personal growth and discipline, develops the knowledge and skills necessary to unlock their academic potential, and ultimately assists them in gaining admission to the colleges and universities of their choice. We serve the communities of Burlingame, Mountain View, Fremont, Morgan Hill, Gilroy, Fresno, Pleasanton, and San Ramon, as well as the San Jose and Milpitas Unified School Districts, and the Campbell and Los Gatos–Saratoga Union High School Districts.
For-Credit Courses, Powered by Elite Open School
Raise your GPA and add valuable course credits to your transcript with AP® Courses For Credit, Dual-Credit College Courses, Honors Coding & Technology Courses, and more. Each of our 50+ fully accredited courses includes personalized oversight and support from Elite tutors and counselors. And because the courses are offered through our academic partner, Elite Open School, they count exactly the same as the ones you take in school.
Personalized SAT Prep, ACT Prep, AP Prep and More
We help students raise their scores on all sorts of standardized tests, including the SAT, ACT, PSAT, and AP exams. Our test prep curriculum has been carefully developed over the last 30 years and is taught by instructors who are experts in their fields and display the energy and enthusiasm necessary to effectively engage your student.
Elite Premier Tutoring in San Jose
Elite Premier Tutoring and Academics Management helps students excel in all school subjects and on all standardized tests. We go beyond traditional tutoring, motivating students and holding them accountable as they progress toward their goals. Our teachers, academic advisors, and branch directors all work together to set the foundation for your student’s success. We’re more than just tutors. We’re your team.
College Admissions Consulting
Elite Prep offers a variety of college-consulting services—from comprehensive admissions assistance to targeted help with specific parts of the process—to best fit your needs. Your student will work with an experienced counselor and mentor to craft a winning college-application package that shines a light on exactly who they are and what they have achieved.
What Students Are Saying
Personalized Care
“I really got a lot of personalized care from my Elite Prep teachers. This is a special place where the teachers really care. Every hour you spend studying for the test is going to benefit you in the future. It will all be worth it in the end!”
Debbie P.
Elite Prep Student
Harvard University
Learning for Life
“Elite Prep’s SAT Boot Camp really helped my with time-management. I wasn’t very organized and had a hard time keeping up with my work, but Elite really helped me set that straight. Stay focused and you can do great things!”
Neal P.
Elite Prep Student
Stanford University
Expert Instructors
“At Elite, I learned to speak up and ask questions. Take advantage of all the opportunities that Elite offers! The teachers are there to guide you through your high school career and get you to where you want to go in the future.”
Anna R.
Elite Prep Student
Caltech
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Anna Koh
Elite Open School - San Jose Campus Site Principal
UC Berkeley