Meet Jon
Hello, I’m Jon, the founder of Telos College Consulting. Since 2011, I’ve helped hundreds of families navigate the increasingly complex world of college admissions. I believe that guiding students and giving them the confidence to pursue their dreams is my personal telos (greater purpose).
Some Quick Facts
Director/Manager at Elite Prep for 11 years
Certified College Counselor (UCLA College Counseling Certification)
8-year member of NACAC (the largest professional college counseling organization)
Member of IECA (Independent Educational Consultants Association)
UCLA Regents Scholar (president of the Regents Scholar Society)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Keynote speaker at the 2023 Vancouver Educational Expo
Helped hundreds of families since 2011
Earned perfect scores on the official SAT (1600) and ACT (36)
My Story
Fall 2005. I was a bright-eyed freshman and pre-med at one of the best schools in the country: UCLA. In addition to being accepted as a Regents Scholar (the highest honor for an incoming freshmen), I had also secured a highly coveted research position in the UCLA Hospital Emergency Room. I was young, motivated, and ready to conquer the world.
Fast forward to sophomore year. I had dropped out of pre-med, was on the verge of losing my scholarship, and most discouraging of all… I had no idea what I was doing with my life.
My story of changing majors and finding a new career is by no means unique. However, the pain it caused–especially when compared to the purpose I now have–is why I am so passionate about helping students better understand 1) themselves 2) their goals and 3) their purpose. I believe helping students think about purpose is the key to unlocking their potential and talents.
When I think back to my high school years, I wish someone could have mentored me. Someone who understood my strengths and weaknesses. Someone who would ask me the tough questions and keep me accountable. Someone who could give me advice on how to prepare for college and maybe even life afterwards.
I didn’t have that someone then, but I want to be that someone now.
That is why I founded Telos College Consulting. I believe that building real relationships is the key to helping students find their purpose. And with purpose, anything is possible.
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