College Coaching
Pursue top-tier schools without top-tier stress.
Our Mission is to help students find the best college fit for their interests, career goals, and finances, and show them the path to those schools.
Just 4 hours
Four hours is the average amount of time students are reporting they get with their college counselors at top schools in Hawaii. Can you imagine trying to plan for the next four years of your life in just four hours? Planning out your child's next academic steps takes more than four hours of work and that is where we come in.
Individualized Counseling & College Search
Say goodbye to basic, cookie-cutter advice
The needs and goals of each of your family members is taken into account by Dr. Brad Kerwin - with his 40+ years of testing and counseling experience, you will know where and how to get the resources needed for your unique college journey.
Tackling the SAT & ACT
Work smarter, not harder - no cramming here!
This may come as a surprise, but not everyone should take the SAT or ACT. Compared to students'; grades, recommendations, sports, and activities, colleges are realizing that these tests mean little in finding great students. It is true that we have helped students get in to their top schools without having to submit or even take these tests! Let us help you make a calculated decision on whether or not these tests will help strengthen your college profile.
If taking or re-taking the test is in the best interest of a student's college profile, we have years of test prep experiences behind us which we use to create confident test takers.
Write Outstanding Essays & College Applications
Learn how to properly advocate for yourself
Knowing your strengths will only be helpful if you know how to gracefully communicate them to Admissions Departments! Coaches will be working 1-on-1 with you over several drafts to achieve your perfect essay.
Ensure Deadlines Are Met
Start early so you're not overwhelmed by deadlines
Students in 11th and 12th grade have a lot on their plates. Sports, homework, finals, clubs, social lives, and jobs, are all important and consume a lot of time. Finding the extra time to complete college applications, let alone to create the perfect application profile, is almost impossible. Start early with us so there is ample time to work on every aspect of your college profile.
Navigate Financial Aid
FAFSA, CSS, and Scholarships made easy
Contrary to popular belief, it is possible to exit college without debt hanging over you. Colleges are teeming with overlooked scholarships and grants. Let us guide you to these treasure troves.
Grow your Personal Profile
Community service & internship opportunities abound
Add more to your well-rounded essays and resumes, and reduce your TRC tuition by fulfilling 40+ hours of interning and attending community service events!
Where does all of our expertise come from?
Brad Kerwin, EdD
CEO
- 45 years of educating and educational consulting in Hawai’i at over 50 schools, colleges, and academic institutions
- Award-winning student and instructor at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa
- Administrator, teacher, and consultant at Punahou School for over 30 years
- Dean of Grades K-2
- Summer School Director
- Director of Special Programs
- Special Advisor to the Director of the PUEO Program
- Developing and directing educational programs since 1975
- Private School Admissions
- School and Life Coaching
- College Coaching
- Test Preparation
- General Tutoring
- Parent Workshops
- and much more