CC Yokohama - Tokyo Academics

Admissions Consulting

in Yokohama

Tokyo Academics is proud to offer our proven college planning services to the students and families of the Yokohama area. Join hundreds of students who’ve already taken their first steps to getting into the colleges of their dreams.

What Students Are Saying

I have had the opportunity to receive support from counselors at Tokyo Academics in preparation for my high school entry and returned once again to TA for applying to colleges. I returned to TA because I knew that I could trust the support that I would receive, and TA has gone above and beyond in providing me with incredibly personalized, flexible, and attentive counseling. Zach, Taka, Tyler, Heather, and other counselors' dedication and perseverance in helping their students reach and display their fullest potential are truly inspiring. As navigating the college admission process increasingly becomes a challenge each year, it is apparent that without their presence and unwavering guidance, I would not be where I currently am. I am very grateful for all of the work done by counselors and, most of all, for allowing me to realize my full potential. Thank you!

Not having gone to an US university myself, preparing my kids for US college is like going through the woods without a compass. Luckily we found out about TA and now we finally have a right navigator on what we need to do in order to prepare for US colleges. The college counselor at TA has unlimited resources and has answers to any questions you can think of! The tutors we met are all incredibly intelligent and also very patient with kids. And what I like most about tutors is that they expect high performance from students which gives high motivation to the students. They respond so well to the tutors, which (almost) never happens with parents. We are very happy to go through this process with TA and we feel like we couldn’t have a better mentor than TA!

Before working with Tokyo Academics, I was confused and lost with the college essay process. I didn’t know how to start one. Even more, I had no clue on what to write about. I was worried and afraid that my essay wouldn’t be impactful for the admission officers. However, this all changed when I started working with TA. Talking to an experienced essay counselor and receiving wise advice has allowed me to better understand how to write a college essay well. Also, the homework I was given was not much of a burden and I was able to balance my schoolwork and college essay work well. By the time my essay counselor and I finished working on the essays, I was confident in every single one of them. I am extremely grateful for my essay counselor (Thomas), as well as the counseling team in general, for being a big part of my success.

From the moment I stepped into Tokyo Academics for SAT support, I was blown away by the professionalism of the tutors and their attention to students. I am grateful to Douglas for his enthusiasm and engaging approach to SAT preparation, which made challenging myself and my classmates an enjoyable process. Participating in his weekly classes has helped me improve my SAT score significantly from the first time I took the test. Another big thank you to Jessie and Emma for their superb essay and admissions consulting that helped me get accepted into my first choice university! Not only were they lovely and really tried to understand me, but they also helped me tremendously with my application and essay by identifying my X-factors that were blind spots for me. Just talking to them and learning from their professionalism allowed me to push my own boundaries in how I approach my studies and self-discipline. The relationships I built and the lessons I learned at TA will never be forgotten. Once again, I would like to thank Tokyo Academics for their excellent guidance and learning environment. Without the support of TA, I could never have imagined coming this far.

The college application process was incredibly stressful -- from choosing the right schools to planning my essays -- but Tyler really guided me through the process and devoted countless hours to support me. I was lucky enough to get into some of my top schools and I couldn't have done it without him!

I initially started going to TA for a course I was self-studying my freshman year. At first, I was skeptical at how effective TA could be but given how many upperclassmen swore by TA, I was willing to give it a try. The class, taught by Roger, was great. I found myself learning the course material quickly but also having fun with the friends I made in the class. By the end of the semester, I knew I would sign for the next semesters class. Having TA support for courses that I self-studied was always incredibly helpful. All the tutors at TA are extremely competent, not just at the subjects themselves, but also at teaching the course material in an effective manner that even some of my school teachers cannot do. Further, despite Covid, I have found that taking lessons online to be just as effective. Through using applications like Skype and Jamboard, it feels as if though I am learning in person.

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FROM THE DESK OF TYLER KUSUNOKI

Dear Yokohama Students and Families,

My name is Tyler Kusunoki and I’m the Director of Admissions Consulting at Tokyo Academics. Over the course of my 15+ years doing consulting work, the world of college admissions has changed so much. Today, a majority of students and families find themselves overwhelmed by the plethora of services, supposed “success” strategies, and misinformation they’re bombarded with on a daily basis.

TA’s Admissions Consulting division has always been rooted in a tried-and-true, student-first approach. Our mission is to provide clarity, accountability, and personalized planning for students to help them identify their passions, set clear goals, and meaningfully improve their chances of getting into schools where they’ll have the most success.

As a Chinese-Japanese-American who has grown up in Minnesota, Hong Kong, Beijing, Singapore, and Tokyo, Yokohama’s unique combination of histories and cultures is one that I am eager to come and support. As students continue to transition out of COVID, and amidst all the constant changes in the international school community, I look forward to becoming a reliable resource of support and guidance in the Yokohama area. I look forward to meeting with each of you to learn how our team can best serve you and lead you towards greater success.

Sincerely,

Tyler

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