Legacy College & Career Prep provides personalized college and graduate admissions consulting for students and families in Menlo Park, California. Located at the heart of the San Francisco Peninsula and Silicon Valley, Menlo Park students are surrounded by an academically ambitious environment, and we provide individualized guidance for everything from early college planning and school selection to essays, applications, and graduate admissions.
Serving students and families in Menlo Park and throughout the San Francisco Peninsula, Silicon Valley, and greater Bay Area.
Students in Menlo Park often begin thinking about college well before application season. Legacy College & Career Prep helps students and families create a thoughtful path forward by exploring academic interests, evaluating college options, making purposeful high school decisions, developing balanced school lists, and preparing strong applications that reflect each student’s individual experiences and goals.
We also provide personalized graduate admissions consulting for students pursuing master’s, doctoral, and professional programs. Support may include researching and comparing programs, organizing application timelines, developing personal statements and supplemental essays, refining resumes or CVs, reviewing application materials, and preparing for interviews. All services are provided virtually to students throughout Menlo Park, Silicon Valley, and the greater San Francisco Bay Area.
Families receive a clear, step-by-step plan for the admissions process, helping students stay organized, focused, and aligned with 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.
Students looking for more comprehensive support can learn about legacy’s College Admissions Consulting services for high school students.
A clear, step-by-step process designed to guide students through every stage of the college and graduate admissions journey.
We begin with a consultation to understand the student’s academic background, goals, and overall direction.
Develop an individualized admissions roadmap connecting academic interests, educational goals, college or graduate program options, and the milestones that matter along the way.
Build polished, cohesive applications and essays that communicate each student’s experiences, strengths, interests, and future direction with clarity and authenticity.
Applications are reviewed for clarity, completeness, and alignment before submission.
Students are guided through a structured and personalized process focused on building thoughtful, well-developed applications that reflect their strengths, interests, and long-term goals.
Students are guided 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 strengths, interests, and goals to support a more focused and well-developed application.
Students are guided in presenting their experiences and achievements in a way that reflects their growth, direction, and overall narrative.
Learn more about our College Admissions Consulting services for high school students.
Legacy also works with graduate school applicants in Menlo Park who want personalized support throughout the application process. Graduate admissions consulting can include program research and selection, application strategy, personal statements and statements of purpose, resumes or CVs, supplemental essays, and preparation for application deadlines.
Because graduate admissions requirements vary significantly by program and university, each applicant receives an individualized strategy based on their academic background, professional experience, goals, and target programs.
Learn more about our Graduate Admissions Consulting services. Includes master’s, doctoral, and other graduate-level applications.
Legacy College & Career Prep is intentionally designed to provide personalized, one-on-one guidance — not a high-volume consulting model.
Students and families work directly with Kevin throughout the process, receiving thoughtful, strategic support tailored to their individual goals and timeline.
✔ Direct, one-on-one support throughout the process
✔ Clear strategy tailored to each student
✔ Consistent guidance from start to submission
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.
As a member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA), Kevin stays aligned with current admissions trends and best practices, bringing a thoughtful and strategic approach to each student he works with.
Legacy works with a limited number of students each year to ensure focused, high-level guidance throughout the entire 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 students have been admitted to a wide range of colleges and graduate programs across the country, reflecting the strength and thoughtfulness of their applications.
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 value the clarity, structure, and personalized guidance provided throughout the admissions process.
Verified Google Reviews from families and students
Below are answers to common questions families have about working with Legacy College & Career Prep.
All services are delivered virtually through one-on-one sessions, allowing for flexible scheduling and consistent, personalized guidance throughout the admissions process. This approach ensures a structured and focused experience while supporting students regardless of location.
Planning can begin as early as 9th grade, but students can benefit from guidance at any stage. The earlier a structured plan is developed, the more intentional and effective the overall application process becomes.
Sessions are conducted via Zoom, allowing for flexible scheduling while maintaining a structured and personalized experience. Students receive ongoing guidance, feedback, and support throughout the process.
No. Admissions decisions are ultimately made by each institution. The focus is on helping students build strong, thoughtful, and well-developed applications that reflect their individual strengths and goals.
Students work directly with the founder, receiving consistent, one-on-one guidance rather than being passed between consultants. The approach is structured, personalized, and focused on long-term development rather than last-minute application strategies.
Schedule a consultation to discuss your student’s goals, current progress, and how to approach the admissions process with greater clarity and direction.
Working with a college admissions consultant allows students to approach the admissions process with clarity, structure, and confidence.
