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Northern California Centers

FLEX Almaden5965 Almaden Expressway, Suite 155San Jose, CA [email protected] FLEX Cupertino1072 South De Anza Blvd, Suite B-201San Jose, CA [email protected] FLEX Fremont43430 Mission Blvd, Suite 230Fremont, CA [email protected] FLEX Los Altos4600 El Camino Real, Suite 201Los Altos, CA [email protected]

Southern California Centers

FLEX Diamond Bar 20955 Pathfinder Rd, Suite 150Diamond Bar, CA [email protected] FLEX Irvine 2875 Michelle Dr, Suite 140Irvine, CA [email protected] FLEX Los Angeles 1640 Sepulveda Blvd, Suite 209Los Angeles, CA [email protected] FLEX Pasadena 230 South Lake Ave, Suite 5Pasadena, CA [email protected]

Seoul, South Korea82-2-541-3232

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Bangkok, Thailand66-85-128-8482 [email protected]

International Centers

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FLEX LOCATIONS

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Whatever it is, FLEX can help!

Millions of high school students apply to college each year. They compete for a limited number of seats in a highly

charged admissions environment. Standardized tests change. School policies change. Misinformation abounds.

All the while, acceptance rates hit record lows every year.

At a time when students face one of the most important decisions of their lives, FLEX can help. We offer reliable guidance from expert sources. We offer personalized

counsel. We offer results and peace of mind.

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WHAT IS YOUR COLLEGE DREAM?

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All students have a college dream--whether they dream of big schools or small schools, public or private, colleges or universities. At FLEX College Prep, we know how important it is for students to have a vision for their future. We are in the business of helping students realize these dreams. Here at FLEX, our team of educational consultants is dedicated to working with families to develop a college prep strategy that produces results. This at a time when changes in the collegeadmissions landscape have made the admissions process more competitive--and confusing--than ever.

FLEX offers comprehensive admissions strategies personalized to each student’s needs and ambitions. We offer support through each step of the admissions process. We help students identify and meet general academic requirements: grades, standardized tests, course selection. We give direction and provide opportunities for students to create a unique extracurricular profile. We provide a nuanced understanding of specific colleges and their admissions philosophies. We give thorough, step-by-step instruction in the crafting of the college application, including interview prep and application review. But most importantly, we at FLEX know that the college admissions process is an opportunity to build relationships. Our consultants are not just industry experts in the business of getting students into college. Our consultants understand that each student has a unique background, a unique set of past challenges and future goals. We work with families to help each individual student achieve those goals. Rest assured that at a time when the college admissions process has become riddled with myths and misinformation, you can trust FLEX. We are in the business of making college dreams come true.

Daniel Byun, CEO

Message from the CEO

FLEX offers comprehensive admissions strategies personalized to e offer support through each step of the

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appreciate it we could not have done

’ll definitely be back this summer with Jerem s younger brothe

Johns Hopkins! I’m so glad and relieved since JHU has beenmy first choice school all along.

FLEX team gave m , especially with your valuable counseling and enccouragement. I also want to thank Charles for his enormous

as I know I could

SincerelMichael S., Johns Hopkins University

I have some great news. I got into MIT and my family and I have decided that I will be attending in the fall.

The college preparation process was so daunting before I met you guys but you made it simple and clea

’t for you, I probably would

and FLEX have given me through the process!

SincerelAlicia X., MIT

I was doubtful that a college counselor could really boost my chances of getting into a collegNow that I've gotten into my dream school and even built a resume for

one of the best decisions I made in high school. FLEXinsight into the college admissions process not only helped me get into my dream school but they have taught me many skills that I will bring with me to college and beyond.

Princeton is a go!

There are no words to describe the gratitude my parents and I have for FLEX. The college application process can seem liobstacle at times, and you guided me through impeccablthank you so much, and I’ll be sure to let you know how I'm

., Princeton

OMG! I ca ’t believe it but I G

When I met you two years agI would be struggling with the decision of Harvard

. This is a dream come true!

Thank you so much for your help over the past few years. When I met you, I had no idea what I was doing. From TRESSING over my grades, to crying over not getting an internshiquestioning you about essay topics and

ept me focused, pointed me in the right direction and helped me to realize my dreams. Li e my mom always says, you made it possible and I would not

Sincerel

s been eight years since I started to attend FLEX. Time flies by so fast! All I can say is

Thank you for caring for me and guiding methrough high school and the whole college prep process. I ca 't believe all the colleges I was admitted t . I have decided to attend Oberlin College as a music major with a full scholarshiMy family and I thank you for all your support - we could

Sincerelaul K., Oberlin College

I just heard back from

My family and I want to thank you for all of your support and guidance through the college admissions process. From profile positioning strategy to essay recommendations to reviewing my applications to the

FLEX team are truly steps of this process, and I could

s definitely eep in touch.

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Dear FLEX,

I have some great news. I got into MIT and my family and I have decided that I will be attending in the fall.

The college preparation process was so daunting before I met you guys but you made it simple and clear. If it

weren’t for you, I probably wouldn’t

have even applied.

Thanks for all the help you, Ms. Yoon,

and FLEX have given me through the process!

Sincerely,

Alicia X., MIT

Dear FLEX,

Before I started working with FLEX, I was doubtful that a college counselor could really boost my chances of getting into a college. Now that I've gotten into my dream school and even built a resume for the future, working with FLEX was one of the best decisions I made in high school. FLEX's knowledge and insight into the college admissions process not only helped me get into my dream school but they have taught me many skills that I will bring with me to college and beyond. Thank you FLEX!

Austin D., University of Pennsylvania

Dear FLEX,

Princeton is a go!

There are no words to describe the gratitude my parents and I have for FLEX. The college application process can seem like a daunting

obstacle at times, and you guided me through impeccably. Again,

thank you so much, and I’ll be sure to let you know how I'm doing in the future!

Christine F., Princeton

Dear FLEX,

OMG! I can’t believe it but I GOT INTO HARVARD TOO! First Yale, now Harvard! When I met you two years ago, I never thought I would be struggling with the decision of Harvard versus Yale. This is a dream come true!

Thank you so much for your help over the past few years. When I met you, I had no idea what I was doing. From STRESSING over my grades, to crying over not getting an internship, to questioning you about essay topics and everything else, you always kept me focused, pointed me in the right direction and helped me to realize my dreams. Like my mom always says, you made it possible and I would not have done it without you.

Sincerely,Kate H., Harvard/Yale

Dear FLEX,

It's been eight years since I started to attend FLEX. Time flies by so fast! All I can say is THANK YOU, THANK YOU and THANK YOU! Thank you for caring for me and guiding methrough high school and the whole college prep process. I can't believe all the colleges I was admitted to. I have decided to attend Oberlin College as a music major with a full scholarship. My family and I thank you for all your support - we couldn't have done it without you.

Sincerely,Paul K., Oberlin College

FLEX SUCCESS STORIES

Dear FLEX,

I just heard back from Stanford

and I got in!

My family and I want to thank you for all of your support and guidance through the college admissions process. From profile positioning strategy to essay recommendations to reviewing my applications to the interview preparation, you and the

FLEX team are truly experts in all

steps of this process, and I couldn’t

have done it without you guys.

Thank you again and let’s definitely keep in touch.

Best,

Kevin S., Stanford University

100 real stories from FLEX students

…and many, many more!

No College No College No College

1 Danielle C Brown 36 Lindley G MIT 71 Jin C UC Berkeley

2 Stephanie L Brown 37 Diana L Northwestern 72 John L UC Berkeley

3 Helen I Brown-RISD 38 Hansol B Northwestern 73 Johnny P UC Berkeley

4 Kaitlin P Cal Tech 39 Jamie P Northwestern 74 Jonathan C UC Berkeley

5 Melissa J Cal Tech 40 Ruth M Northwestern 75 Malini V UC Berkeley

6 Claudia K Columbia 41 Vincent H Northwestern 76 Michelle S UC Berkeley

7 Daniel L Columbia 42 Elizabeth F Pomona 77 Mira L UC Berkeley

8 Kevin H Columbia 43 Nicolas C Pomona 78 Sara K UC Berkeley

9 Michelle M Columbia 44 Charles L Princeton 79 Stephanie P UC Berkeley

10 Jennifer M Cornell 45 Emma V Princeton 80 Sung M UC Berkeley

11 Jihea K Cornell 46 Anjali D Stanford 81 Victor S UC Berkeley

12 Lisa L Cornell 47 Annie H Stanford 82 Brian P U Penn

13 Diana K Dartmouth 48 Danielle W Stanford 83 David L U Penn

14 Rachel L Dartmouth 49 David C Stanford 84 Erica H U Penn

15 Tom H Dartmouth 50 Eunice L Stanford 85 Jeff L U Penn

16 Victoria L Dartmouth 51 Evan W Stanford 86 Eric C USC Film

17 Anita S Harvard 52 Jeremy L Stanford 87 Steve R USC Film

18 Daniel L Harvard 53 Julie S Stanford 88 Jamie E Wash U

19 Danielle K Harvard 54 Kevin S Stanford 89 Joseph C Wash U

20 David L Harvard 55 Priscilla T Stanford 90 Yedda L Wash U

21 Deena S Harvard 56 Sally C Stanford 91 Grace J Wellesley

22 John L Harvard 57 Solomon L Stanford 92 Jennifer L Wellesley

23 June K Harvard 58 Sophia L Stanford 93 Jessica L Wellesley

24 Sally C Harvard 59 Tommy S Stanford 94 Alice T Yale

25 Smriti J Harvard 60 Amy C U Chicago 95 Jilian L Yale

26 Solomon L Harvard 61 Erwin C U Chicago 96 Kevin S Yale

27 Wesley D Harvard 62 Annie C UC Berkeley 97 Matt B Yale

28 Andrew A Haverford 63 Bernard L UC Berkeley 98 Sallcy C Yale

29 Willie X Haverford 64 Chris M UC Berkeley 99 Steven L Yale

30 Emily C Johns Hopkins 65 Doug K UC Berkeley 100 Suzie P Yale

31 Michael S Johns Hopkins 66 Gina Q UC Berkeley

32 Stephen L Johns Hopkins 67 James K UC Berkeley

33 Alicia X MIT 68 Janice H UC Berkeley

34 Brian K MIT 69 Jensine L UC Berkeley

35 Grace L MIT 70 Jessie H UC Berkeley

Name Name Name

Dear FLEX,

Ben got in early to Stanford! As you know, it was his first choice, so he is very happy and relieved. Thank you for everything you did for us. We really appreciate it…we could not have done it without you!

We’ll definitely be back this summer with Jeremy, Ben’s younger brother, so we’ll talk soon.

Have a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year!

Best,Liz L. (Parent), Stanford University

Dear FLEX,

I have great news: I got in early at Johns Hopkins! I’m so glad and relieved since JHU has beenmy first choice school all along. Thanks for all the help you and the FLEX team gave me, especially with your valuable counseling and enccouragement. I also want to thank Charles for his enormous help with the essays. Thanks again, as I know I couldn’t have done it without you!

Sincerely,

Michael S., Johns Hopkins University

FLEX Info Bank Consulting Features

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FLEX’s Comprehensive Approach

FLEX Admissions Consulting

FLEX Info Bank

FLEX Online Services

Online Tools & VOD

FLEX Curriculum

FLEX Test Prep

(see below and pp. 6-9) (see p. 10) (see pp. 11-12)

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WHY FLEX?

Comprehensive, personalized admissions consulting with specialists

Step-by-step support through the entire college admissions process

Insider information from industry professionals

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WHY FLEX ADMISSIONS CONSULTING?

Admissions Consultant:

Project Manager who oversees the

whole process

College EssayInstructor: Writing

Specialist whomanages essay

writing

FLEX Team: Other specialists(e.g., Info Bank,

Interview Specialists, etc.)

FLEX’s Admissions Consulting Team brings

over 100 years of combined experience in

college admissions (see pp. 7-8).

FLEX has been helping students achieve their dreams since 2001.

FLEX has been chosen by prestigious institutions all around the world for their

college prep needs.

FLEX Info Bank: Former Senior Admissions Staff from the most prestigious universities in the U.S. including Stanford, Yale, Harvard and more

FLEX Interview Specialists: Current and former college admissions interviewers from schools such as Harvard, Yale, U Penn, and Duke

FLEX Application & College Essay Specialists: Professionally trained and educated writers who help students craft the most compelling application stories and essays

FLEX Info Bank is a patent-pending college

admissions consulting model that draws on

the expertise of former college admissions

officers from the nation’s top colleges

and universities.

Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, FLEX has helped tens-of-thousands of students across the globe realize their college dreams

Domestically: Irvine Public Schools Foundation, Dedicated to Learning, Stanford Daily, Santa Clara County Library District, India West, Korea Times

Internationally: World Journal, Chosun Daily, Korea Daily

FLEX Admissions Consulting

FLEX Admissions Consulting is a collaborative effort that enables

FLEX Admissions Consultants, FLEX Essay Instructors, and other FLEX Specialists to utilize their respective expertise to guide students

and families through the all-important college application process.

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taff from the most prestigious universities in the .S. including tanford, , Harvard and more

Current and former college admissions interviewers from schools such as Harvard, , U enn, and Du

Professionally trained and educated writers who help students craft the most compelling application stories and essays

officers from the natio

Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, FLEX has helped tens-of-thousands of students across the globe realize their college dreams

Irvine Public Schools Foundation, Dedicated to Learning, tanford Daily, Santa Clara County Library District, India est,

orld Journal, Chosun Daily, orea Daily

FLEX Admissions Consulting is a collaborative effort that enablFLEX Admissions Consultants, FLEX Essay Instructors, and other

FLEX Specialists to utilize their respective xpertise to guide students and families through the all-important college application pro

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Daniel Byun

CEO & Founder

• World Journal, Korea Daily,

India West: Educational

Columnist & Consultant

• Biola University: BS in Business

Robert Jackson

Info Bank Director

Erinn Andrews

Info Bank Specialist

Daniel Klasik


Melanie Mueller


Mike Short


Lauren Baird


• Stanford University:

Former Assistant Director

of Domestic & Int'l Admissions


Former Admissions Chair for

Fine Arts Review


BA in History, MA in Education

• Vassar College: Former

Assistant Director of Admissions


PhD Education

• Williams College:

BA in Math & Psychology


Former Undergraduate

Admissions Officer• Stanford University:

Former International and

Transfer Admissions Officer


Former Admissions Advisor

• Davidson College:

Former Senior Admissions Fellow

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Anjali Vaswani


Greg Czarkowski


• Santa Clara University:

Former Admissions Counselor

• Santa Clara University:

BS in Politics & JD in Law

Rae Shaw


• University of Chicago:

Former Assistant Director

of Admissions


BA in English

Zach Street

Info Bank Specialist Rachel Hagan


• UC Berkeley:

Freshman Admissions Reader

• San Jose City College:

Transfer Admissions Counselor

• Yale University: Former

Associate Director of Admissions

• Yale University: Former

Athletic Department

Admissions Liaison

• Wake Forest University: Former

Asst Director of Admissions

• Harvard University: Former

Senior Admissions Officer• Harvard University:

BA in English,

MA in Education

• UCLA: Former Admissions Staff (Bruin Ambassador)

• UCLA: BA in Performing Arts

• University of Hawaii:

Director of Admissions

• University of Puget Sound:

Senior Associate Director

of Admissions

• Pomona College: Former

Assistant Director of Admissions

• Pomona College:

BA in English

FLEX Info Bank Team

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Dan Kwon

Principal Consultant

• Mission San Jose HS:

Former Volleyball Coach

• Santa Clara University

Law School: JD

• UC Berkeley:

BA in English

Tiffany Lu


• World Journal:

Educational Columnist


BS in Biology

Christian Lee


• FLEX Korea:

Executive Director

• Chosun Daily:

Educational Columnist


BS in Economics

Charles Schoonover

Master Consultant

& Essay Instructor• Stanford University:

Former Development Staff• USC: MFA in Writing


BA in American Studies

Henry KimPrincipal Consultant

• FLEX Bangkok:

Executive Director

• UC Berkeley:

BA in Religious Studies

Lydia AhnPrincipal Consultant

• UCLA: College

Counseling Certificate• Harvard University:

MA in Architecture

• U Penn:

BA in Architecture

Ben Robbins

Master Consultant

• Yale University:

Admissions Interviewer

• Yale University:

BS in Sociology

John Tsai


• U Penn:

Former Admissions Staff• UC Berkeley:

BS in Chemistry

Judy LiangMaster Consultant

• Harvard College:


• UCLA: MA in Education

• Harvard University:

BA in Social Studies

Lynea Diaz-HaganMaster Essay Specialist• UCLA: MFA in Writing

• Yale: BA in English

Janet Kwon

Master Consultant

• Harvard College:


• Harvard University:

Ed.M.

• Smith College:

BA in Education

FLEX ADMISSION CONSULTANTS FLEX ADMISSIONS CONSULTANTS

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5. FLEX ADMISSIONS

COMMITTEE APPLICATION REVIEWFLEX Info Bank

(former college admissions officers)

• Get application and essay reviewed

• Receive multiple opinions from a team of

experienced professionals

• Receive detailed, personalized feedback on

how to improve your application & college essays

2. RESEARCH:

College list

research and related

recommendations

5. ADMISSIONS

COMMITTEE

APPLICATION

REVIEW

1. STRATEGY:

Application profile,

major selection,

college essay

brainstorming

3. EXECUTION:

Set application

& essay completion

schedule, get supervision

in all essay writing,

click submit

4. AND MORE:

Admissions interview

prep, deferral/waitlist

strategy,

final college selection, etc.

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FLEX ADMISSIONS CONSULTING

SERVICES

FLEX Info Bank Consulting (7-11th graders)

FLEX Application & College Essay (12th graders)

FLEX program that offers students strategic counsel on how to prioritize

activities for maximum impact in college admissions

FLEX program that supports students through every part of the application and

college essay writing process, culminating in a final review by FLEX Info Bank

Services Provided(College prep planning & strategy)

Resume preparation

ACT versus SAT evaluation & Test Scheduling

College list research & college tour planning

Intellectual Vitality Development Program

Leadership Development Program

Major & career assessment (SII)

Academic evaluation (Lexile)

School class selection

EC activity research & planning

Summer program research

(former college admissions officers)

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Application profil

final college

FLEX program that offers students strategic counsel on how to pr

college essay writing process, culminating in a final review by

compare their profiles to admitted freshmen profiles,

that offers tools and resources

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will offer FLEX students

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FLEX College Calculator is a tool for students to forecast

their college admission chances.

Featuring FLEX’s proprietary Academic

Index algorithm, which incorporates

academic, extracurricular, admissions

and selectivity data, students can

compare their profiles to admitted freshmen profiles, college by college.

FLEX Online Prep is an innovative platform

that offers tools and resources to help families manage the

college prep process.

FLEX Online Prep also features

videos on demand for college

prep and test prep related topics.

www.flexcollegeprep.com

/online

FLEX Gradebook- Learning Management System (LMS)

- Monitors attendance

- Tracks homework

- Records quiz scores

- And much more!

Parents may log in and monitor

student progress at any time!

Key features will include:- Auto-sync updates to myFLEX

(your personalized portal to manage the

college admissions process)

- Task prioritization & scheduling

- Task reminders

- Parental reporting features

FLEX Mobile App will offer FLEX students full access to myFLEX

through a mobile device.

FLEX ONLINE SERVICES

s teaching methodology: fun, efficient, and effective!

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FLEX Test Prep (SAT, ACT, SAT Subject, and AP)

Teachingkey concepts

to solve problems and testing

strategies to improve scores

Time Management

Skills

Regular practice &

Diagnostic Testing to measure

progress and evaluate readiness

Take the REAL

ACT/SAT

The FLEX approach: FLEX has developed a system to help students raise their scores

as quickly as possible with the minimum time commitment.

FLEX Curriculum

FLEX has developed proprietary test prep curriculum to reinforce the FLEX approach

and FLEX test prep strategies.

FLEX VOD (Video on Demand)

FLEX brings the world’s best tutors to your home computer. These experts teach a wide

variety of subjects, including SAT, ACT, SAT Subject Tests, and APs. Many have even

worked for the College Board.

Graduates of top universities

Top 1% scorers in their subject of instruction

Regularly take the real SAT and ACT and earn perfect scores

Trained extensively in FLEX’s teaching methodology: fun, efficient, and effective!

FLEX Tutors

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FLEX ACADEMIC SERVICES

FLEX Common Core Readiness Diagnostic Test

FLEX Enrichment Curriculum

(recommended for 6-8th graders)

FLEX Common Core Readiness Diagnostic Test evaluates a student’s academic skill

set and identifies which skills that student lacks for success under the common core.

The test covers concepts in history, math, science, and English.

Developed by former instructors and curriculum developers at the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY) and Stanford University Educational Program for

Gifted Youth (EPGY), FLEX enrichment programs are designed to make learning

difficult concepts fun and equip students with academic skills necessary for success.

Courses include:

Essay writing courses include:

Grammar & Vocabulary BuildingCritical Reading

Essay Writing

Math Problem SolvingScience OlympiadSAT & ACT Junior

Elements of the EssayPersonal Narrative Essay

Creative Essay Writing

Writing in Communication

Persuasive Essay Writing

Literature Analysis Essay

The Expository EssayThe Critical EssayPoetry

set and identifies which skills that student lac s for success under the common corThe test covers concepts in histor , math, scienc , and English.

Developed by former instructors and curriculum developers at the Johns Hopkins outh (CTY) and

outh (EP Y), FLEX enrichment programs are designed to madifficult concepts fun and equip students with academic skills n

ocabulary Building

Math Problem SolvingScience Olympiad

Elements of the Essay

The Expository EssayThe Critical Essay

In December of 2001, two friends decided to

start an educational consulting firm with a difference. Combining professional acumen

and extensive volunteer experience, they created an innovative model for quality college prep: one both holistic and intimate in its approach. Since then, FLEX has brought together a team of experts with years of experience and proven track records in their fields of expertise.

The FLEX team works closely with students and their families, helping them identify the schools that best match their values and goals and coaching them to achieve admissions success. Most importantly,

FLEX staff members understand the importance of people, of relationships. That is why the FLEX experience is

characterized by expert advice

delivered with a personal touch.

FLEX has a comprehensive and holistic approach to meet your needs

FLEX has been chosen by thousands of students and families

FLEX works with prestigious institutions all around the world

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ABOUTFLEX

start an educational consulting firm with a differenc

, they created an innovative model for quality college prep: one both holistic and intimate in its approach. Since then, FLEX has brought together a team of xperts with years of

xperience and proven track records in their fields of

The FLEX team wor s closely with students and their families, helping them identify the schools that best match their values and goals and coaching them to achieve

yFLEX staff members understand the

, of relationships. That is why the FLEX characterized by delivered with a personal touch.

FLEX has a comprehensive and holistic approach to meet your needs

FLEX has been chosen by thousands

FLEX wor s with prestigious institutions all around the world

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FLEX has been helping

students achieve

their dreams

since 2001

FLEX has helped

over 10,000

students

FLEX’s Admissions Consulting

Team brings over 100

years of combined

experience in

college admissions

FLEXhas been chosen

by prestigious

institutions all

around the world

for their college

prep needs

WHAT IS YOUR COLLEGE DREAM?Whatever it is, FLEX can help!

Whatever it is,

FLEX can help!

What is your

college dream?

FLEX College Prep®, Since 2001

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