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Products & Services
Community College Transfer Planning
With rigorous data insights, we deliver ongoing transfer application guidance and comprehensive two-year plans for community college students, maximizing admissions to UC campuses and leading private universities.
Graduate School Application Planning
Grounded in thorough graduate program analysis, we offer proactive planning and application support. Through experiential projects, strategic program selection, and polished materials, we help students secure programs aligned with their long-term goals.
Professional Document Guidance
Our mentors—experienced international instructors and graduate-level educators—host one-on-one brainstorming sessions to develop application documents that highlight each student's distinct voice and expertise.
Practical Activities Center
We connect students with impactful internships, research, volunteering, and other experiences that satisfy application requirements and enrich their portfolios.
Why Choose Pinnacle
Expert Major Selection and Course Planning
Through data-informed evaluations, we recommend primary and alternative majors that maximize admission opportunities. We design tailored course plans so students complete prerequisites efficiently while strengthening the competitiveness of their academic record.
Data-Driven Development
Every Pinnacle Education Consulting service is grounded in data analytics. We translate insights into actionable guidance that meets each student's needs, delivering objective, efficient, and transparent support.
Technology That Maximizes Value
Pinnacle Education Consulting stays at the forefront of innovation with an in-house research team and proprietary tools. We monitor course quality, teaching outcomes, transfer rates, UC data, and internal quality controls to streamline costs and deliver exceptional value.
Historic UC Admission Results
550+
Admission Offers
95%
UC Acceptance Rate
> 65%
Admits to UCLA or UC Berkeley
30+
Document Coaching TeamFrequently Asked Questions
What are the basic requirements for transferring from a California community college to the UC system?
Students transferring from a California community college to the University of California must complete 60 transferable units. This includes satisfying IGETC general education requirements and the prerequisites for their intended major.
What is the TAG agreement and how do I qualify?
TAG, or Transfer Admission Guarantee, secures admission to select UC campuses for students who meet defined course and GPA requirements at California community colleges. Participating schools include UC Irvine (#34 nationally in 2023), UC Santa Barbara (#32), UC Davis (#38), UC Riverside (#89), UC Santa Cruz (#83), and UC Merced (#97).
What does the transfer application include?
UC transfer applications include four personal insight essays, a record of extracurricular involvement, the TAG submission (if applicable), and the general UC application. Applications to four-year private universities typically require a personal essay, extracurricular summary, application forms, and in some cases letters of recommendation or standardized test scores.
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