Orange County College Admission Consulting

Applying to college can be overwhelming . We offer comprehensive college admission consulting services to Orange County residents that change the college application process from a stressful situation to a rewarding experience. Students who worked with College Materials this year have already been accepted to Stanford, Georgetown, and Columbia. College Materials provides the knowledge and guidance necessary to make students competitive applicants.Our goal is to work with students to make sure that they are prepared to apply successfully to colleges that meet their social and academic expectations. All students work directly with Coleen Bryan, a seasoned Independent College Admission Counselor from southern Orange County to ensure quality of service.

Services we offer:

* Application Assistance

* Developing an academic plan for competitive colleges

* College Essay Help (How to write a memorable essay)

* Challenging course selection and productive activity identification

* Constructing an impressive co-curricular resume

* Interview Coaching

* Identifying community service opportunities in the local area

* Early College Planning

College Materials Serves The Following Areas:

Aliso Viejo, Coto de Caza, Corona del Mar, Dana Point, Dove Canyon, Foothill Ranch, Irvine, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Beach, Laguna Niguel, Monarch Beach, Newport Beach, Laguna Woods, Laguna Hills, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente, Talega, Trabuco Canyon

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Boost Mobile Pro at Lower Trestles

Grab the family, pack up the car & head down to Lower Trestles to check out some of the world's best surfers in action. Not sure what it's all about? Straight from the Boost Mobile Pro website, here's the who, what, where, & why...

WHO: The world's top surfers compete for a shot at the ASP World Tour event held on the US Mainland at Lower Trestles, CA.

WHAT: The Boost Mobile Pro of Surf presented by Hurley, the seventh of eleven stops on the ASP World Tour and the only tour event held on the US Mainland, will take place at Lower Trestles in San Clemente, California, from September 7-13, 2008.

WHEN: September 7 - 13, 2008. Hours of competition are from approximately 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. *NOTE: The competition schedule is determined based on weather conditions. Log on to boostmobilepro.com at 7:30 am each day for event status and updates.

WHERE: Driving both North or South on the Interstate 5, exit Basilone Road, turn West at top of exit ramp, keep right and come off slip road (only 100 yards from SB exit ramp). You will see the Event Welcome Arch, as you enter the State Park, reduce speed to 10 mph.

PARKING: Additionally, all press and spectators can park on the east frontage road to the I5 and shuttles will be provided from the Carls Jr. restaurant, Holiday Inn and Hampton Inn hotels.

WEBSITE: Live webcast right HERE from Sept 7 - 13!

TV: The Boost Mobile Pro debuts as an hour-long show on FUEL TV's Surfspot on October 23 at 8pm EST.

xoxo, K
image via Boost Mobile Pro.

Back to School

My little guy just started pre-school, so I am still full swing in the "Back-to-School" mode. I love THIS Back-to-School planner over at Parents.com. It covers all the bases... calming first day jitters & getting kids excited for preschool, a countdown to to school - what to do when, tips on how to fight the homework battle, lunch & snack ideas, and so much more! Check out the back-to-school planner HERE.

xoxo, K
image via Parents.com

Pooka Children's Clothing

I'm loving the new-to-me kid's clothing company Pooka. First of all they are a local Orange County company, & you know, I always love that! Besides that, they create "stylish & unique quality clothing that's good for people and the planet we call home." Pooka promises that their clothes are:
* 100% Organic Cotton
* Made in the USA - Sweatshop Free
* Low-impact dyed
* Phthalate & PVC-free screen-printed
* Tagless, Durable & Washing Machine Friendly
* A portion of each sale is donated to charity

But you want to know what I really love about Pooka? That two of the founders/ designers are kids! Yep, you read that right. Pooka Children's Clothing was started (& is primarily designed by) Marien a second grader, her brother Bailey (who is in the 4th grade) & their mom Andrea. I can't wait to pick up a t-shirt (or two) for my little guys!

xoxo, K
images via pooka.

Happy Birthday, Banana Republic!

Here's to another 30 and more great promotions!

xoxo, C

image via BR.