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"Through the Cardinal Education system, students have earned admission to elite institutions including Harvard, UC Berkeley, USC, Columbia, UPenn, and many other top-tier universities."
"Through the Cardinal Education system, students have earned admission to elite institutions including Harvard, UC Berkeley, USC, Columbia, UPenn, and many other top-tier universities."
Large Impact, Proven Systems
Large Impact, Proven Systems
(1) 30+ Years of Combined Experience in Elite Admissions Consulting
(1) 30+ Years of Combined Experience in Elite Admissions Consulting
(2) Satisfaction Across Services and Programs Setting You Apart From the Competition
(2) Satisfaction Across Services and Programs Setting You Apart From the Competition
(3) Top 20 University Acceptances Obtained and Hundreds Of Thousands of Dollars in Scholarships Awarded
(3) Top 20 University Acceptances Obtained and Hundreds Of Thousands of Dollars in Scholarships Awarded
"ONE OF THE MOST SOUGHT AFTER ADMISISONS CONSULTING FIRMS IN THE WORLD"
"ONE OF THE MOST SOUGHT AFTER ADMISISONS CONSULTING FIRMS IN THE WORLD"
The Trusted Name in Elite Admissions Consulting
The Trusted Name in Elite Admissions Consulting
Elite Experience
Elite Experience
Lead by Founders Who Have Attended and Been Admitted The Schools You Want To Attend Including Harvard, UC Berkeley, USC, UPenn, and Columbia and many others.
Lead by Founders Who Have Attended and Been Admitted The Schools You Want To Attend Including Harvard, UC Berkeley, USC, UPenn, and Columbia and many others.
Comprehensive Support, All in One Place
Comprehensive Support, All in One Place
Full-service comprehensive support designed to guide students through every step of the admissions and test preperation process with unmatched precision, clearity, and confidence.
Full-service comprehensive support designed to guide students through every step of the admissions and test preperation process with unmatched precision, clearity, and confidence.
Your Future, Our Commitment
Your Future, Our Commitment
Building well rounded, high impact applications that maximize financial aid and scholarship opportunities.
Building well rounded, high impact applications that maximize financial aid and scholarship opportunities.
A PATH TO FOLLOW
A PATH TO FOLLOW
We’ve lived the path at the world’s most selective schools. We have graduated from Harvard, UC Berkeley, USC and have been admitted to countless schools including Columbia, UPenn, and others. That insider perspective is what we bring to every student we work with.
We’ve lived the path at the world’s most selective schools. We have graduated from Harvard, UC Berkeley, USC and have been admitted to countless schools including Columbia, UPenn, and others. That insider perspective is what we bring to every student we work with.
Brett, Co-Founder of Cardinal Education, holds a Master’s in Education from Harvard University, a B.A. from University of California, Irvine, and a J.D. from UC Hastings Law. He is a California Licensed Attorney, California State Bar member, part of the Harvard Alumni Association and Harvard Club of Southern California, and a licensed California real estate agent.
Brett, Co-Founder of Cardinal Education, holds a Master’s in Education from Harvard University, a B.A. from University of California, Irvine, and a J.D. from UC Hastings Law. He is a California Licensed Attorney, California State Bar member, part of the Harvard Alumni Association and Harvard Club of Southern California, and a licensed California real estate agent.
Emily, Co-Founder, earned her B.A. from University of California, Berkeley on a full scholarship, scored in the top 1% on the LSAT, and received her J.D. from University of Southern California Gould School of Law. She is a California Licensed Attorney, State Bar member, a Beverly Hills Bar Association member, and a licensed California real estate agent.
Emily, Co-Founder, earned her B.A. from University of California, Berkeley on a full scholarship, scored in the top 1% on the LSAT, and received her J.D. from University of Southern California Gould School of Law. She is a California Licensed Attorney, State Bar member, a Beverly Hills Bar Association member, and a licensed California real estate agent.
Education Consulting That Delivers Results
Education Consulting That Delivers Results
At Cardinal Education, we believe that exceptional admissions results are built through strategy, experience, and individualized guidance. Today’s admissions landscape is more competitive than ever. Successful applicants must present a compelling application that communicates both achievement and long-term potential. That is where Cardinal Education makes the difference
At Cardinal Education, we believe that exceptional admissions results are built through strategy, experience, and individualized guidance. Today’s admissions landscape is more competitive than ever. Successful applicants must present a compelling application that communicates both achievement and long-term potential. That is where Cardinal Education makes the difference
Industry-Leading Expertise & Performance
Industry-Leading Expertise & Performance
Experience and Proven Results
Experience and Proven Results
Unlike other educaiton consulting companies, our founders have been admitted to the top Universities in the world including Harvard, UC Berkeley, USC, Penn, Columbia, and other top universities and law schools, bringing firsthand experience across the most competitive admissions environments in the country. Let us show you the way.
Unlike other educaiton consulting companies, our founders have been admitted to the top Universities in the world including Harvard, UC Berkeley, USC, Penn, Columbia, and other top universities and law schools, bringing firsthand experience across the most competitive admissions environments in the country. Let us show you the way.
Peace of Mind and Confidence
Peace of Mind and Confidence
Those working with Cardinal Education can rest assured that they’ve put together their strongest possible applications, from the broadest strategy to the smallest details.
Those working with Cardinal Education can rest assured that they’ve put together their strongest possible applications, from the broadest strategy to the smallest details.
The First Choice for Families Pursuing the World’s Top Schools
The First Choice for Families Pursuing the World’s Top Schools
Students have gained admission to some of the world’s most prestigious universities, including Harvard, UC Berkeley, USC, Columbia, and UPenn, along with many other top institutions around the globe.
Students have gained admission to some of the world’s most prestigious universities, including Harvard, UC Berkeley, USC, Columbia, and UPenn, along with many other top institutions around the globe.
Building Stronger Applications, Step by Step
Building Stronger Applications, Step by Step
It takes the right strategy for your backround and circumstances. We specialize in helping students realize what makes them special and turn it into an application that gets results.
It takes the right strategy for your backround and circumstances. We specialize in helping students realize what makes them special and turn it into an application that gets results.
Where Cardinal Education Guides Students
Where Cardinal Education Guides Students
Personal Statements
Personal Statements
Personalized support in transforming your experiences into powerful, authentic personal statements that capture your voice and resonate deeply with admissions committees, helping your application stand out in a competitive pool.
Personalized support in transforming your experiences into powerful, authentic personal statements that capture your voice and resonate deeply with admissions committees, helping your application stand out in a competitive pool.
Resume Development
Resume Development
Expertly developed, refined résumés that effectively highlight your accomplishments and communicate your strengths with clarity, structure, and impact.
Expertly developed, refined résumés that effectively highlight your accomplishments and communicate your strengths with clarity, structure, and impact.
Transfer Support
Transfer Support
A step-by-step process designed to help you successfully transfer into highly competitive, elite programs.
A step-by-step process designed to help you successfully transfer into highly competitive, elite programs.
Interview Preperation
Interview Preperation
Providing focused coaching to help you perform at your best and present yourself with confidence, clarity, and lasting impact.”
Providing focused coaching to help you perform at your best and present yourself with confidence, clarity, and lasting impact.”
Recommendation Letter Guidance
Recommendation Letter Guidance
We help ensure your letters of recommendation reflect your strongest qualities in a genuine, credible way so your story comes through clearly and leaves a lasting impression.
We help ensure your letters of recommendation reflect your strongest qualities in a genuine, credible way so your story comes through clearly and leaves a lasting impression.
Supplmental Essays Strategy and Editing
Supplmental Essays Strategy and Editing
Every school looks for something different. We craft customized, thoughtful responses for each university so your application speaks directly to what matters most to that admissions team.
Every school looks for something different. We craft customized, thoughtful responses for each university so your application speaks directly to what matters most to that admissions team.
Test Preperation
Test Preperation
We build a clear, personalized plan to help you study smarter, strengthen weak areas, and improve your score with confidence.
We build a clear, personalized plan to help you study smarter, strengthen weak areas, and improve your score with confidence.
School Selection Lists and Optimization
School Selection Lists and Optimization
A strategic list of schools designed to maximize your chances of admission to top-tier, elite universities.
A strategic list of schools designed to maximize your chances of admission to top-tier, elite universities.
K-12 Independent Schools
K-12 Independent Schools
Private school admissions strategy, placement guidance, and application support for competitive independent schools.
Private school admissions strategy, placement guidance, and application support for competitive independent schools.
Waitlist Support
Waitlist Support
Targeted strategy to improve positioning and enhance the likelihood of admission during the waitlist process.
Targeted strategy to improve positioning and enhance the likelihood of admission during the waitlist process.
Want To Sign Up With Cardinal Education?
Want To Sign Up With Cardinal Education?
STEP 1
STEP 1
Schedule your consultation and take the first step toward your dream school.
Schedule your consultation and take the first step toward your dream school.
STEP 2
STEP 2
Discuss your specific goals, and develop a personalized strategy directly tailored to your needs.
Discuss your specific goals, and develop a personalized strategy directly tailored to your needs.
STEP 3
STEP 3
Review the recommended services selected to match your unique goals and specific needs.
Review the recommended services selected to match your unique goals and specific needs.
STEP 4
STEP 4
Sign up and let’s get to work building your path to success!
Sign up and let’s get to work building your path to success!
MEET THE TEAM
MEET THE TEAM
Founded and led by California-licensed attorneys, we take a highly personalized and strategic approach to college admissions. Every element of our process is designed to help students stand out, strengthen their applications, and compete at the highest level, opening doors to some of the most prestigious universities in the world.
Founded and led by California-licensed attorneys, we take a highly personalized and strategic approach to college admissions. Every element of our process is designed to help students stand out, strengthen their applications, and compete at the highest level, opening doors to some of the most prestigious universities in the world.
Graduate of Harvard University, UC Irvine and UC Hastings Law
Graduate of Harvard University, UC Irvine and UC Hastings Law
“I specialize in helping students identify their strengths and navigate every step of the admissions process."
“I specialize in helping students identify their strengths and navigate every step of the admissions process."
Academic Credentials
Academic Credentials
Harvard University, Masters Degree, Education
Harvard University, Masters Degree, Education
UC Irvine, B.A., History
UC Irvine, B.A., History
UC Hastings College of Law, J.D. (Doctor of Law)
UC Hastings College of Law, J.D. (Doctor of Law)
Professional Affiliations
Professional Affiliations
California Licensed Attorney
California Licensed Attorney
Harvard Alumni Association
Harvard Alumni Association
Harvard Club of Southern California
Harvard Club of Southern California
California Licensed Real Estate Agent
California Licensed Real Estate Agent
Emily Weisberg
Emily Weisberg
Co-Founder | Admissions Consultant | Attorney
Co-Founder | Admissions Consultant | Attorney
Founder, Graduate of UC Berkeley and USC Gould School of Law
Founder, Graduate of UC Berkeley and USC Gould School of Law
“My work focuses on guiding students through college admissions by clarifying what they do best and presenting it effectively.”
“My work focuses on guiding students through college admissions by clarifying what they do best and presenting it effectively.”
Academic Credentials
Academic Credentials
UC Berkeley, B.A., Political Sceience, Emphsasis in International Relations
UC Berkeley, B.A., Political Sceience, Emphsasis in International Relations
USC Gould School of Law, J.D. (Doctor of Law)
USC Gould School of Law, J.D. (Doctor of Law)
Professional Affiliations
Professional Affiliations
California Licensed Attorney
California Licensed Attorney
Beverly Hills Bar Association Member
Beverly Hills Bar Association Member
California Licensed Real Estate Agent
California Licensed Real Estate Agent
Author: Cardinal Educaiton Team
Author: Cardinal Educaiton Team
Date Published: 2/15/2026
Date Published: 2/15/2026
Author: Cardinal Education Team
Author: Cardinal Education Team
Date Published: 11/20/2025
Date Published: 11/20/2025
Author: Cardinal Education Team
Author: Cardinal Education Team
Date Published: 12/14/2025
Date Published: 12/14/2025
Class of 2030 Columbia University Admit Rate: What the 4.23% Figure Means For You (click to visit blog and read full article)
Class of 2030 Columbia University Admit Rate: What the 4.23% Figure Means For You (click to visit blog and read full article)
Author: Rosewood Prep Team
Author: Rosewood Prep Team
UCI vs UCSD: How to Think About the Difference Beyond Rankings (click to visit blog and read full article)
UCI vs UCSD: How to Think About the Difference Beyond Rankings (click to visit blog and read full article)
Author: Brett Weisberg
Author: Brett Weisberg
Date Published: 01/5/2026
Date Published: 01/5/2026
Case Study: SAT Score Improvement Through Personalized Tutoring and Structured Strategy (click to visit blog and read full article)
Case Study: SAT Score Improvement Through Personalized Tutoring and Structured Strategy (click to visit blog and read full article)
Author: Brett Weisberg
Author: Brett Weisberg
Date Published: 2/17/2025
Date Published: 2/17/2025
Cardinal Education is widely recognized for delivering strong, results and helping students elevate their applications and test scores for highly competitive college, graduate school, and independent school applications.
Cardinal Education is widely recognized for delivering strong, results and helping students elevate their applications and test scores for highly competitive college, graduate school, and independent school applications.
What People Are Saying
What People Are Saying
"Admissions Consulting Designed for Top Academic Outcomes"
"Admissions Consulting Designed for Top Academic Outcomes"
"Guiding Students Toward Acceptance at Prestigious Universities"
"Guiding Students Toward Acceptance at Prestigious Universities"
"Specializing in Helping Students Transform Strong Profiles Into Exceptional Applications"
"Specializing in Helping Students Transform Strong Profiles Into Exceptional Applications"
"Built Around Results, Strategy, University Admissions Success"
"Built Around Results, Strategy, University Admissions Success"
"Crafting Essays That Stand Out at the Highest Level"
"Crafting Essays That Stand Out at the Highest Level"
"Transforming Potential Into Opportunity"
"Transforming Potential Into Opportunity"
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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