The Bay Area's leader in personalized academic and college admissions consulting, Advantage College Planning East Bay helps students achieve their unique aspirations.

With tailored strategies that focus on each student's strengths and goals, we guide them toward their dream colleges. Relieve the stress of the academic planning process with our comprehensive services for essays, financial aid, and more. Designed by industry experts, our personalized approach empowers students and families to make informed decisions. Start your success story today!

Our Services:

Academic Planning, Support
College Planning and Strategy
Goal setting, Prioritization Strategies
Career Exploration, Guidance
Standardized Test Guidance
College List Building
College Admissions, Applications
Financial Aid, Scholarship Navigation
Access to Proprietary Databases

Why Choose us:

Personalized College Planning
Strategic Academic Advising
Local Insights, National Resources
Holistic Student Development
In-depth Career Guidance
Data-Driven Decision Support

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Now with three locations to serve the Bay Area

(925) 466-3606 | [email protected]

1660 School Street, Unit 106A
Moraga, CA

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1212 Broadway Plaza, Suite 2100
Walnut Creek, CA

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111 Deerwood Road, Suite 200
San Ramon, CA

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Testimonials from our Student Families

“Over a two-year collaboration, Cole was instrumental in guiding my son through the intricacies of college admissions, particularly in understanding what it took to be accepted into his preferred institutions. We were privileged to engage with Cole early in the process; his insightful coaching helped us understand the most impactful courses and extracurricular activities, including effective time management strategies.
His exceptional patience and motivational techniques set Cole apart, igniting my son's drive and enthusiasm to push ahead. His mentorship proved invaluable during the college application phase, particularly in essay writing.
Thanks to Cole's expert guidance, my son perfectly crafted each essay. I immensely appreciate all the support we have received from Cole and will be looking to his help when our daughter enters high school.”

— Piedmont Father

“We've worked with several college counselors for our son who is in college and our daughter who is a senior applying to college. We felt that Sunny and his team provided the most clear, concrete, and actionable advice. We feel that the input and advice we got will make a big difference.”

— Lafayette, CA Mom

“Saumya began working with our son late into the application process. He was incredibly stressed and we weren’t sure what colleges to apply to or how to even navigate the admission process. She quickly laid out a plan of action, and quickly got to work with our son. She ran an incredibly tight process, and ensured our applications were excellent and completed on time. I’m happy to say that my son was admitted to many top choice schools and is enrolling in the business program at his top choice UC this fall”

— San Ramon Dad

“While I'm not very active on Facebook these days, I couldn't miss the opportunity to express my support for an outstanding local business. My sophomore daughter has had the pleasure of working with Cole and Sunny Grewal at Advantage College Planning East Bay, and it's been an incredibly positive experience. From assisting with course selection to homework, study habits, finals preparation, and even summer planning – their dedication is truly commendable. We're genuinely pleased with the level of care they've provided for my daughter. What can be a stressful process has become something she looks forward to, and she feels a sense of relief after each meeting. Kudos to Cole and Sunny for making a significant difference in our college planning journey!”

— Orinda Mom

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Meet The Team

COLE FILIPEK
COLLEGE PLANNING CONSULTANT

SAUMYA GARG
COLLEGE PLANNING CONSULTANT

SUNNY GREWAL
OWNER / COLLEGE PLANNING CONSULTANT

DR. NAOMI GREWAL
CO-OWNER

SARAH HAGEN
COMMUNITY MANAGER

MYRNA
COMMUNITY MANAGER

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East Bay Blog

May 8, 2024

All About SAT/ACT Tests: Benefits, Strategies, and Insights

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Explore the importance of SAT/ACT tests, scenarios where they might not be beneficial, differences between the two, and tips for future testing strategies.