About Us

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Vantage College Advisors (VCA) has been in business for twenty-six years. Yvette Amos, our Founder and President, has 30 years of experience as a top college advisor. She’s the author of the upcoming book “The Business of College Admission” and is a highly sought-after presenter for “Ivy Prep” admission seminars at Chinese schools, high schools, and professional associations nationwide.

We specialize in helping Asian applicants navigate the cutthroat admissions process. Over 97% of our clients are Chinese students. We understand the unique challenges they face and have a proven track record of boosting their admission chances. We don’t sell dreams; we deliver results through hard work, strategic planning, and brutal honesty

No BS Advising

In an era where other college advisors, Instagrammers, and YouTubers sell you dreams and fantasies just to sign you up for their page or services, we stand out by delivering the truths you need to hear. Many advisors will manipulate your emotions, telling you exactly what you want to hear—like your kid can get into an Ivy with a 2.5 GPA or that choosing a less popular major will increase their odds of admission. That’s not just unrealistic; it’s dishonest. They avoid being truthful because they want your money, not your success.

Why Brutal Honesty Matters

Getting into a top college isn’t about doing what’s comfortable; it’s about doing what’s necessary. If you’re aiming for prestigious, highly ranked schools, you need to understand that it means stepping out of your comfort zone, going above and beyond, standing out, achieving extraordinary things, and driving positive change in your school, community and world. This isn’t a game for the faint-hearted or the complacent. Privileged summer camps and programs won't magically open Ivy League doors. Accumulating hours upon hours of non-impactful community service won’t make you look good to schools. Colleges see through these tactics and will reject you for trying to play the system.

The No-Nonsense Approach

Here’s the brutal truth: if you just focus on building academic and activity achievements, you don’t stand a chance. You need a well-rounded admission strategy grounded in reality, not dreams. Our approach is simple: we cut through the fluff and tell you exactly what it takes to get into the top schools. This might mean hard work, sacrifices, and doing things you don’t want to do but need to do.

What Sets Us Apart

We’re different from the typical advisors who boast about having a bunch of former admission officers on their team. Let’s be clear: having former admission officers means nothing because they have no influence on current admissions. The game has changed, and so have the rules. We don’t rely on non-existent connections; we rely on a deep, current understanding of what colleges are looking for today.

The Bottom Line

If you’re looking for someone to tell you the comforting lies you want to hear, go elsewhere. If you want the unvarnished truth about what it takes to get into a top college and are ready to put in the work, welcome to Vantage College Advisors(VCA). We’re the No B.S. Advisors, and we’re here to help you succeed..