Personalized, one-on-one college admissions consulting to help students build strong applications, navigate the admissions process, and gain acceptance to competitive colleges and graduate programs.
Legacy College & Career Prep provides personalized college admissions consulting for high school, transfer, and graduate applicants. Our approach focuses on long-term planning, individualized strategy, and building strong, well-rounded applications that stand out in competitive admissions.
Students in high school who want to build a strong academic and extracurricular foundation for competitive college admissions.
College students planning to transfer to stronger universities and needing strategic advising to strengthen their academic profile and application.
Applicants preparing for competitive master’s or doctoral programs who want expert guidance throughout the graduate admissions process.
Legacy College & Career Prep works with students and families who want more than general advice — they want a clear admissions strategy designed to strengthen every part of the application.
✔ Students who want to build a stronger academic and extracurricular profile
✔ Families seeking clear guidance through the college or graduate admissions process
✔ Students applying to competitive colleges, universities, or graduate programs
✔ Families who want personalized, one-on-one support — not a one-size-fits-all approach
Students interested in highly selective schools can explore Ivy League Admissions Consulting for more targeted guidance.
Choosing the right college admissions consultant is an important decision for any family. Legacy College & Career Prep provides personalized, one-on-one college admissions and graduate school consulting designed to help students build stronger, more competitive applications while navigating the process with clarity, structure, and confidence.
Families receive a clear, step-by-step approach to the college and graduate admissions process, helping students stay organized, focused, and aligned with their long-term academic goals.
Each student receives individualized guidance tailored to their strengths, interests, and goals, ensuring a more thoughtful and personalized approach to the admissions process.
Students are guided through academic planning, extracurricular development, and application strategy to build well-rounded, compelling applications.
Schedule a strategy session to discuss your student’s academic goals, admissions timeline, and application strategy.
Every student is guided through a structured, personalized process designed to bring clarity, organization, and direction to the college and graduate admissions journey.
We begin with a consultation to understand the student’s academic background, goals, and overall direction.
Students are supported through application preparation, including timelines, materials, and overall organization.
Students are supported through application preparation, including timelines, materials, and overall organization.
Applications are reviewed for clarity, completeness, and alignment before submission.
Legacy College & Career Prep takes a thoughtful, individualized approach to college and graduate admissions. Rather than following a one-size-fits-all model, each student is guided through a process that focuses on long-term development, intentional decision-making, and building a strong, well-rounded application.
Students are supported in making intentional academic and extracurricular decisions over time, rather than relying on last-minute application strategies.
Each student’s plan is tailored to their unique strengths, interests, and goals, ensuring a more authentic and personalized application.
Students are guided in presenting their experiences and achievements in a way that reflects their growth, direction, and overall story.
A structured approach to college, graduate, and professional school admissions.
At Legacy College & Career Prep, students & families work directly with the founder throughout the entire process. This ensures consistent, personalized guidance without being passed between multiple consultants or teams.
✔ Consistent, one-on-one guidance from start to finish
✔ A deeper understanding of each student’s goals, strengths, and direction
✔ Direct communication without layers, handoffs, or large-team structures
Kevin Rivas founded Legacy College & Career Prep to help students navigate the increasingly competitive college and graduate admissions landscape with clarity and strategy.
Kevin holds a Master of Education in Educational Counseling from the University of Southern California. As a USC-trained educational counselor, he has guided students through admissions to a wide range of universities and graduate programs. He is also a Professional Member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA), reflecting a commitment to high standards and ethical practice in the field of college consulting.
Legacy intentionally works with a limited number of students each year to provide focused, individualized guidance. This allows each student to receive thoughtful support, consistent direction, and a more structured approach throughout the admissions process.
Legacy College & Career Prep has helped students gain admission to competitive colleges, graduate programs, and professional schools through a strategic and personalized admissions approach. The outcomes below reflect years of guiding students through complex admissions processes and helping them present their strongest applications.
*Results reflect admissions outcomes and scholarships earned by Legacy students over the past eight years*
Legacy College & Career Prep has supported students in gaining admission to a wide range of colleges, universities, and graduate programs across the country.
High School & Transfer admissions to competitive universities.
Masters and Doctoral program admissions.
Scholarships earned by Legacy Students. (as of March 2026)
Universities Attended by Legacy Students.
Legacy students have earned admission to a wide range of colleges, universities, and graduate programs across the country.
Families and students share their experiences working with Legacy College & Career Prep and the impact of personalized admissions guidance.
Verified Google Reviews from families and students
Below are answers to common questions families have about working with Legacy College & Career Prep.
The consultation is a 15-30 minute conversation designed to understand your student’s goals, current situation, and what kind of support may be helpful. It also gives families an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the process.
Yes. While Legacy College & Career Prep is based in California, all services are provided virtually, allowing students and families nationwide and overseas (UK, Europe, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, etc.) to receive support.
Students can benefit from guidance at different stages, but many families choose to begin as early as 9th or 10th grade to allow more time for thoughtful planning and development.
Students and families work directly with the founder throughout the process, receiving consistent, personalized guidance rather than being passed between multiple consultants.
Legacy works with students who are motivated to build a strong academic and extracurricular profile, apply to competitive colleges or graduate programs, and benefit from structured, personalized guidance.
Schedule a consultation to discuss your academic goals and admissions plan.
Our college admissions consulting services provide students with a structured and strategic approach to navigating competitive college admissions.
Legacy College & Career Prep works with students and families who want more than general advice — they want a clear admissions strategy designed to strengthen every part of the application.
✔ Students who want to build a stronger academic and extracurricular profile
✔ Families seeking clear guidance through the college or graduate admissions process
✔ Students applying to competitive colleges, universities, or graduate programs
✔ Families who want personalized, one-on-one support — not a one-size-fits-all approach
