Guidance, Experience, and Personalized College Support
Helping Students Navigate Their College Journey With Confidence.
Edvanced Learning brings together academic expertise, college admissions experience, and a personalized approach to help students navigate the path to higher education. With a Harvard affiliation and experience in college planning and admissions, we provide students and families with informed guidance, strategic preparation, and support throughout the college journey. Our commitment is to help every student recognize their potential, make confident decisions, and pursue college opportunities aligned with their goals.
A Clear Path From College Planning to Applications
We guide students through the important stages of their college journey, helping them stay informed, prepared, and focused on their goals.
01. Understand Your Goals
We learn about each student's interests, strengths, academic background, and college aspirations.
02. Develop a College Plan
We help students explore college options and develop a personalized strategy for their college journey.
03. Prepare Strong Applications
We provide guidance on application requirements, essays, and other important admissions components.
04. Move Forward With Confidence
Students receive guidance as they navigate the next steps of their college admissions journey.
Our Services
College Planning Program (CPP)
Grades 9–11
College Application Program (CAP)
Grade 12
Proven Results
Students accepted to Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Columbia, Princeton, MIT, and more.
Track Record of Success
200+
Students admitted to Ivy League & top universities
15+
Years of experience in college admissions counseling
95%
Acceptance rate to first-choice universities
About Us
"At Edvanced Learning, we prioritize our relationship with our students & parents above all else. Our approach to education combines structure, encouragement, accountability, and humility. By doing so, we are able to create a supportive community that accelerates academic achievements while promoting a fun, competitive environment for our students.
Our goal is to serve families in our community by utilizing our experience & expertise. We do so by using individualized academic consulting. We understand you have many choices when it comes to academic guidance for your child. We are truly grateful that you ask us to be a part of the process."
-John Gardezi, Executive Director of Edvanced Learning
John Gardezi
Chief Counselor & Executive Director
Harvard College
Former Admissions Interviewer A.B. 2009
EY
Change Management Consultant Apr 2017 to Jun 2018
Cognizant Business Consulting
Business Consultant Mar 2017 to Mar 2017
Kirin International Holding
Research Director May 2013 to Mar 2014
Recent Results
Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Columbia, Princeton, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dartmouth, Cornell, the University of Chicago, Williams College, New York University (NYU), Tufts, Georgetown, University of California (all campuses), the University of Texas at Austin, Emory
Location
200 Spectrum Dr. STE 300
Irvine, CA 92618
Contact Us
We provide a complimentary consultation and initial intake to help you get started. Call or email us to schedule an appointment.
What is the difference between CPP and CAP?
CPP (College Planning Program) is for students in Grades 9–11 and focuses on long-term college planning, course selection, extracurriculars, and building a strong application profile. CAP (College Application Program) is for Grade 12 students and focuses specifically on the college application process — essays, school selection, and submission support.
How much does college counseling cost?
Depending on the student’s grade level (CPP) or number of schools applied to (CAP). We offer a free initial consultation so you can learn more about which program is right for your student before committing.
What grades does Edvanced Learning work with?
We work with high school students in Grades 9 through 12. The CPP (College Planning Program) supports students in Grades 9–11 with long-term planning, course selection, and building a competitive profile. The CAP (College Application Program) is designed specifically for Grade 12 students actively applying to colleges. We recommend starting in 9th grade for maximum impact.