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Eric Otremba, PhD.

Mentor and College Applications Consultant

EO College Consulting

"Eric not only made me a better writer, but a better storyteller. He has a unique way of helping students find, develop, and execute various ideas into final essays."

 

Hello! I'm a former UCLA professor who is now an independent college consultant. I work with only a handful of students each year, and this guarantees each person the individual attention necessary to produce quality college applications while minimizing stress upon the students and families. 

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Previous Results: 2017-2026 

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171

Number of students helped

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1

Percentage of students earning admission to a

US-news-top-30 college/university or their top choice school.

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1

Percentage of students with multiple admission offers.

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1

Percentage of students happy with their results. 

 

I help a variety of families with diverse college needs. Whether it's advising on classes, creating an ACT/SAT strategy, finding amazing extra-curricular opportunities, choosing the "right" college for a student's interests, understanding the details of the application process, or working to create essays that speak to student's character and strengths, I can help to minimize family stress while creating space for students to reflect upon their personal growth and future goals. See my destinations page to see where previous clients have matriculated!

Testimonials

“Before Eric, I was uncomfortable with college essays; they would have been miserable without his help. He encouraged me to write what matters most to me, and guided me away from the pitfalls of reverse-reverse-reverse psychology as I tried to guess what admission officers want to read. … He helped me let go of the pretentious language I used to elevate my confidence, and taught me to be proud of my own voice instead. Most of all, Eric is funny and kind, and he became a friend I looked forward to talking to each Sunday amongst all the chaos of my senior year.”   - Cee

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