About Harvest College Prep

Transforming dreams into acceptances at America's most prestigious universities for over 15 years

Our Story

From Vision to Reality

Founded in 2010, Harvest College Prep began with a simple yet ambitious mission: to democratize access to elite American universities for students worldwide. What started as a small consulting firm has grown into a trusted partner for families seeking the highest quality college admissions guidance.

Our founders, former Ivy League admissions officers, recognized that the college admissions landscape was becoming increasingly competitive. They saw brilliant students with tremendous potential struggling to navigate the complex application process without proper guidance.

Today, we've helped over 1,000 students gain admission to their dream schools, maintaining an unprecedented 92% acceptance rate to U.S. News Top 15 universities. Our success isn't measured just in numbers—it's in the transformed lives and boundless futures we help create.

Our Mission & Values

We believe every student deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential and gain admission to the university of their dreams.

Excellence

We maintain the highest standards in everything we do, from our consultant expertise to our personalized strategies and outcomes.

Integrity

We provide honest, transparent guidance and never make promises we can't keep. Your success is built on authentic achievements.

Innovation

We continuously evolve our methods and programs to stay ahead of changing admissions landscapes and emerging opportunities.

Our Team

Meet Our Expert Team

Our consultants are former Ivy League admissions officers and graduates of America's top universities, bringing insider knowledge and proven expertise to your college journey.

James Kyung

Co-Founder & CEO
BA Applied Mathematics
UC Berkeley

Jaehun Joo

Co-Founder
BA Economics
UC Berkeley

Byungjoon Shin

Director
MFA, Yonsei University
UC Berkeley

Vidya Ramakrishnan

Admissions Counselor
Ph.D English Literature
Columbia University

Amy Kang

Admissions Counselor
BA Psychology
Stanford University

Marcela Barrientos

Admissions Counselor
MS Education
University of Pennsylvania

Hannah Cui

Admissions Counselor
BS Industrial and Labor Relations

Julia Shin

Admissions Counselor
BS Biology
Emory University

Christine Moon

Manager
BA
Sookmyung Women's University

Ben Zabriskie

English Instructor
BA Communication with minors in English and Korean
Brigham Young University

Suk Young Jang

Physics Instructor
BS Mechanical Engineering
UC Berkeley

Trevor S. Kelly

Science Instructor
MS Physics
San Francisco State University

Gbrielle S. Okun

English Instructor
MA Columbia University

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