Legacy College & Career Prep provides personalized admissions consulting for students navigating college, transfer, and graduate admissions.
Our goal is simple: help students present their strongest academic profile and approach the admissions process with clarity, confidence, and strategy.
Kevin Rivas is the founder of Legacy College & Career Prep and an experienced admissions advisor who has worked with students navigating college, transfer, and graduate admissions. His work focuses on helping students clarify their goals, strengthen their academic profile, and develop thoughtful admissions strategies.
Kevin earned his Master of Education in Educational Counseling from the University of Southern California and has spent years advising students on academic planning, admissions preparation, and career development.
Kevin Rivas, M.Ed.
University of Southern California
Educational Counseling
IECA Professional Member
Every student’s academic journey is unique. Rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach, Legacy develops personalized admissions strategies based on each student’s strengths, interests, and long-term goals.
Students and families work directly with Kevin throughout the advising process, ensuring consistent guidance, thoughtful planning, and strategic decision-making at every stage of the admissions journey.
Students and families work directly with Kevin Rivas throughout the consulting process rather than being passed between multiple advisors.
Legacy focuses on long-term strategy, helping students strengthen their academic profile, extracurricular involvement, and application narrative.
Each student receives individualized guidance designed to support their unique goals, academic interests, and admissions timeline.
Over the years, Legacy students have earned admission to highly selective universities and graduate programs across the United States.
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.
Admissions is not only about grades and test scores. Successful applicants demonstrate curiosity, leadership, and a clear sense of direction.
Legacy focuses on helping students build meaningful academic and extracurricular experiences while presenting a thoughtful and authentic application narrative.
