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"Finally, a full service education consulting firm that delivers on expectations and exceeds it."
"Finally, a full service education consulting firm that delivers on expectations and exceeds it."
MEET THE CARDINAL EDUCATION TEAM
MEET THE CARDINAL EDUCATION TEAM
Brett Weisberg
Founder | Admissions Strategist | Attorney
Brett Weisberg
Founder | Admissions Strategist | Attorney
Academic Credentials
Academic Credentials
Harvard University - Master’s Degree, Education
Harvard University - Master’s Degree, Education
University of California, Irvine - B.A., History
University of California, Irvine - B.A., History
UC Hastings Collefe of Law - J.D. (Doctor of Law)
UC Hastings Collefe of Law - J.D. (Doctor of Law)
Professional Affiliations
Professional Affiliations
California Licensed Attorney
California Licensed Attorney
Member, State Bar of California
Member, State Bar of California
Harvard Alumni Association
Harvard Alumni Association
Harvard Club of Southern California
Harvard Club of Southern California
Licensed California Real Estate Agent
Licensed California Real Estate Agent
Brett, a California-licensed attorney is a graduate and holds degrees from Harvard University, UC Irvine, and UC Hastings Law.
Brett, a California-licensed attorney is a graduate and holds degrees from Harvard University, UC Irvine, and UC Hastings Law.
Brett works closely with students and families through every part of the application process. He enjoys identifying strengths and building applications designed to compete at the highest level of selective university admissions. He has worked extensively with students on personal statements, supplemental essays, resumes, interview coaching and other core application materials.
Brett works closely with students and families through every part of the application process. He enjoys identifying strengths and building applications designed to compete at the highest level of selective university admissions. He has worked extensively with students on personal statements, supplemental essays, resumes, interview coaching and other core application materials.
Brett's approach goes beyond traditional editing but focuses on guiding applicants to present their experiences in the most compelling and competitive light possible within the admissions process. He work s with students across the country inclduing California, New York,, Massachusetts and Connecticut.
Brett's approach goes beyond traditional editing but focuses on guiding applicants to present their experiences in the most compelling and competitive light possible within the admissions process. He work s with students across the country inclduing California, New York,, Massachusetts and Connecticut.
Emily Weisberg
Emily Weisberg
Co-Founder | Admissions Consultant | Attorney
Co-Founder | Admissions Consultant | Attorney
Academic Credentials
Academic Credentials
University of California, Berkeley - B.A., Political Science (Emphasis in International Relations), Full Scholarship
University of California, Berkeley - B.A., Political Science (Emphasis in International Relations), Full Scholarship
University of Southern California Gould School of Law - J.D. (Doctor of Law) Ruth Levine Scholarship
University of Southern California Gould School of Law - J.D. (Doctor of Law) Ruth Levine Scholarship
Professional Affiliations
Professional Affiliations
California Licensed Attorney
California Licensed Attorney
Member, State Bar of California
Member, State Bar of California
Licensed California Real Estate Agent
Licensed California Real Estate Agent
Beverly Hills Bar Association
Beverly Hills Bar Association
UC Berkeley and USC Gould School of Law graduate, corporate attorney representing multiple Fortune 500 clients, nonprofit founder, investor, business founder, and former professional and Division I tennis player, Emily brings a rare combination of elite academic training, business and legal expertise, and overall high-performance to the college admissions process.
UC Berkeley and USC Gould School of Law graduate, corporate attorney representing multiple Fortune 500 clients, nonprofit founder, investor, business founder, and former professional and Division I tennis player, Emily brings a rare combination of elite academic training, business and legal expertise, and overall high-performance to the college admissions process.
As a co-founder and consultant, Emily’s approach to admissions is highly strategic, detail-driven, and deeply personalized, centered on identifying each student’s unique strengths and translating them into a compelling, differentiated application that stands out in the most selective university environments. She works closely with each student across every stage of the admissions process—from building balanced, strategically targeted college lists, to shaping academic and extracurricular positioning, to refining personal statements and supplemental essays. Her guidance ensures every component of the application is intentionally aligned, working together to form a cohesive and compelling narrative that highlights each student’s strengths with clarity and impact.
As a co-founder and consultant, Emily’s approach to admissions is highly strategic, detail-driven, and deeply personalized, centered on identifying each student’s unique strengths and translating them into a compelling, differentiated application that stands out in the most selective university environments. She works closely with each student across every stage of the admissions process—from building balanced, strategically targeted college lists, to shaping academic and extracurricular positioning, to refining personal statements and supplemental essays. Her guidance ensures every component of the application is intentionally aligned, working together to form a cohesive and compelling narrative that highlights each student’s strengths with clarity and impact.
In her free time, Emily enjoys taking her rescue dog Jack to the beach, going to the movies, trying new restaurants, and spending time with her family.
In her free time, Emily enjoys taking her rescue dog Jack to the beach, going to the movies, trying new restaurants, and spending time with her family.
Why Families Work With Us
Why Families Work With Us
Families choose to work with us because they want a clear advantage in an increasingly competitive admissions landscape. Our approach is highly personalized, detail-oriented, and designed to help each student build a compelling application across every component.
Families choose to work with us because they want a clear advantage in an increasingly competitive admissions landscape. Our approach is highly personalized, detail-oriented, and designed to help each student build a compelling application across every component.
With Brett and Emily’s backgrounds, they bring a rare, perspective to admissions strategy. They understand how to evaluate academic profiles, identify strengths, and position students for top schools.
With Brett and Emily’s backgrounds, they bring a rare, perspective to admissions strategy. They understand how to evaluate academic profiles, identify strengths, and position students for top schools.
Everything is focused and intentional. from essays, interviews, and final application strategy. The result is a process designed to help students present themselves at the highest level possible when it matters most.
Everything is focused and intentional. from essays, interviews, and final application strategy. The result is a process designed to help students present themselves at the highest level possible when it matters most.
Where We Advise
Where We Advise
Admissions Strategy
Admissions Strategy
Transfer Admissions Strategy & Competitive Repositioning
Transfer Admissions Strategy & Competitive Repositioning
Waitlist Strategy
Waitlist Strategy
School List Development & Targeting
School List Development & Targeting
Academic & Extracurricular Profiles
Academic & Extracurricular Profiles
Writing Optimization
Writing Optimization
Personal Statement Development & Narrative Architecture
Personal Statement Development & Narrative Architecture
Supplemental Essay Strategy, Editing & Positioning
Supplemental Essay Strategy, Editing & Positioning
Essay Portfolio Cohesion & Application Story Development
Essay Portfolio Cohesion & Application Story Development
Resume & CV Development & Executive Positioning
Resume & CV Development & Executive Positioning
Activity List Optimization & Strategic Framing
Activity List Optimization & Strategic Framing
Letters of Recommendation Strategy & Guidance
Letters of Recommendation Strategy & Guidance
Testing & Performance
Testing & Performance
Standardized Testing Strategy (SAT / ACT / LSAT / MCAT / GMAT)
Standardized Testing Strategy (SAT / ACT / LSAT / MCAT / GMAT)
Diagnostic Assessment & Score Improvement Planning
Diagnostic Assessment & Score Improvement Planning
Interview Preparation & Performance Coaching
Interview Preparation & Performance Coaching
Mock Interviews
Mock Interviews
Academic & Long-Term Strategy
Academic & Long-Term Strategy
Academic Mentorship & Long-Term Planning
Course Selection & Academic Strategy
Major Selection & Academic Pathway
Summer Program & Enrichment Strategy (Research, Internships, Pre-College)
Leadership Development & Extracurriculars
Academic Mentorship & Long-Term Planning
Course Selection & Academic Strategy
Major Selection & Academic Pathway
Summer Program & Enrichment Strategy (Research, Internships, Pre-College)
Leadership Development & Extracurriculars
WHO WE WORK WITH
WHO WE WORK WITH
Selective, High-achieving applicants
Selective, High-achieving applicants
We work with motivated students and families seeking a strategic, structured approach to highly competitive admissions, including top colleges and universities, independent K–12 schools, and professional programs such as law (J.D.) and medical (M.D.) schools.
We work with motivated students and families seeking a strategic, structured approach to highly competitive admissions, including top colleges and universities, independent K–12 schools, and professional programs such as law (J.D.) and medical (M.D.) schools.
Families Seeking Clarity
Families Seeking Clarity
Our clients value a comprehensive, step-by-step approach, not a checklist. Those who choose Cardinal Educaiton are looking for expert guidance to navigate each stage of the admissions process with structure, precision, and intention.
Our clients value a comprehensive, step-by-step approach, not a checklist. Those who choose Cardinal Educaiton are looking for expert guidance to navigate each stage of the admissions process with structure, precision, and intention.
Specialized or Standout Profiles
Specialized or Standout Profiles
We support student-athletes, aspiring entrepreneurs, and applicants with leadership-driven or multidisciplinary backgrounds who want to clearly define and communicate their strengths.
We support student-athletes, aspiring entrepreneurs, and applicants with leadership-driven or multidisciplinary backgrounds who want to clearly define and communicate their strengths.
The Process: Case Study (High School Junior Framework)
The Process: Case Study (High School Junior Framework)
1. Initial Strategy Consultation
We establish a full-picture understanding of the student’s academic profile, interests, and goals, and map a clear, long-term admissions strategy spanning junior year through application season.
1. Initial Strategy Consultation
We establish a full-picture understanding of the student’s academic profile, interests, and goals, and map a clear, long-term admissions strategy spanning junior year through application season.
2. Academic & Profile Assessment
We evaluate coursework, performance, extracurricular involvement, leadership, and personal interests to identify positioning gaps and strategic opportunities for differentiation.
2. Academic & Profile Assessment
We evaluate coursework, performance, extracurricular involvement, leadership, and personal interests to identify positioning gaps and strategic opportunities for differentiation.
3. School List Development
We build a carefully calibrated school list aligned with academic profile, goals, and competitiveness - balancing reach, target, and likely schools with precision.
3. School List Development
We build a carefully calibrated school list aligned with academic profile, goals, and competitiveness - balancing reach, target, and likely schools with precision.
4. Narrative & Positioning Strategy
We define a clear core narrative that guides all academic and extracurricular decisions.
4. Narrative & Positioning Strategy
We define a clear core narrative that guides all academic and extracurricular decisions.
5. Essay Development Phase
We begin early drafting of personal statements and supplemental essays, focusing on clarity, and strategic storytelling.
5. Essay Development Phase
We begin early drafting of personal statements and supplemental essays, focusing on clarity, and strategic storytelling.
6. Application Development & Ongoing Optimization
Throughout junior year, we continuously refine academic and extracurriculars while developing application materials to ensure depth, and competitiveness.
6. Application Development & Ongoing Optimization
Throughout junior year, we continuously refine academic and extracurriculars while developing application materials to ensure depth, and competitiveness.
7. Interview & Final Submission Strategy
We finalize application strategy and prepare students for admissions interviews, ensuring polished execution and complete readiness across all components while gearing up for Senior Year.
7. Interview & Final Submission Strategy
We finalize application strategy and prepare students for admissions interviews, ensuring polished execution and complete readiness across all components while gearing up for Senior Year.
Outcomes & Results Philosophy.
Outcomes & Results Philosophy.
Our approach emphasizes alignment between a student’s strengths and long-term goals. Ultimately, we help students move forward with confidence supported by a clear trajectory and a well-structured plan for future success.
Our approach emphasizes alignment between a student’s strengths and long-term goals. Ultimately, we help students move forward with confidence supported by a clear trajectory and a well-structured plan for future success.
Get in Touch To Discuss Your Most Ambitious Educational Goals
Get in Touch To Discuss Your Most Ambitious Educational Goals
Schedule your free consultation to explore your goals, interests, and the path toward your target schools.
Schedule your free consultation to explore your goals, interests, and the path toward your target schools.
To get started, call/ email us at educationcardinal1@gmail.com or call/text us at (818) 223-1194. Our team will connect with you to arrange your session.
To get started, call/ email us at educationcardinal1@gmail.com or call/text us at (818) 223-1194. Our team will connect with you to arrange your session.
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