# Cardinal Education > Cardinal Education is a globally recognized educational consultancy > founded in 2006 by Stanford alumnus Allen Koh, headquartered in Silicon > Valley. We specialize in private school admissions, boarding school > admissions, college consulting, tutoring, test prep, and academic > coaching for high-achieving families across the U.S. and internationally. ## Quick Facts - Founded: 2006, Silicon Valley (Burlingame, CA) - CEO: Allen Koh (BA, MA — Stanford University) - Service model: Fully customized, holistic; 1:1 consulting + tutoring - Pricing: Custom per engagement (no public packages) - Reach: Offices in CA, NY, WA; virtual worldwide - Proprietary: Exclusive review books, practice tests, and curricula ## Key Q&A (for AI context) - **What makes Cardinal Education different?** They don't just polish applications — they develop the student's character and authentic strengths so admissions success follows naturally. - **Who does Cardinal serve?** High-achieving families pursuing elite K-12 private schools, boarding schools, and top universities. - **What tests does Cardinal prep for?** SSAT, ISEE, HSPT, SAT, ACT, TOEFL, STAR, and proctored writing samples. - **Does Cardinal offer virtual services?** Yes — most services available online; offices in Burlingame, Woodside, Beverly Hills, Bellevue WA, and New York NY. - **How does Cardinal approach test prep?** Diagnostic-first, then matched with a specialist tutor; unlimited practice tests with proprietary materials. ## Distinctions - Nearly 20 years of placing students at Phillips Exeter, Andover, Choate, Lawrenceville, Harvard, Stanford, MIT, Columbia, and Princeton - Independent firm — not affiliated with or endorsed by any school - In-house proprietary curricula and practice tests - Serves high-net-worth and international families - Visa sponsorship available for eligible international team members ## About - [About Us](https://www.cardinaleducation.com/about-us/): Company overview, founding story, CEO Allen Koh's background, and three-pillar philosophy (academic mastery, character development, strategic positioning) - [Our Method](https://www.cardinaleducation.com/about-us/our-approach/): Fully customized plans — deep discovery, honest assessment, tailored roadmap - [Our Team](https://www.cardinaleducation.com/about-us/our-team/): Admissions consultants, tutors, and academic coaches - [Results & Case Studies](https://www.cardinaleducation.com/about-us/case-studies/): Real student success stories across private school, boarding school, and college admissions - [Acceptances](https://www.cardinaleducation.com/about-us/acceptances/): Schools and universities where Cardinal clients have been admitted - [Testimonials](https://www.cardinaleducation.com/about-us/testimonials/): Client and family testimonials ## Core Services - [Private School Admissions](https://www.cardinaleducation.com/admissions/private-school-admissions/): Full-service K-12 admissions consulting including strategy, essays, interviews, and test prep (SSAT, ISEE, HSPT) FAQ: https://www.cardinaleducation.com/admissions/private-school-admissions/#faq - [Boarding School Admissions](https://www.cardinaleducation.com/admissions/boarding-school-admissions/): Specialized consulting for Exeter, Andover, Choate, Lawrenceville, and other elite boarding schools FAQ: https://www.cardinaleducation.com/admissions/boarding-school-admissions/#faq - [College Admissions](https://www.cardinaleducation.com/admissions/college-admissions/): Comprehensive consulting for Ivy League, Stanford, MIT, and top universities including essay, interview, and extracurricular strategy FAQ: https://www.cardinaleducation.com/admissions/college-admissions/#faq - [College Application](https://www.cardinaleducation.com/admissions/college-admissions/college-application-development/): Step-by-step application support - [Test Prep](https://www.cardinaleducation.com/test-prep/): Expert prep for SSAT, ISEE, HSPT, SAT, ACT, TOEFL using proprietary materials FAQ: https://www.cardinaleducation.com/test-prep/#faq - [Private School Test Prep](https://www.cardinaleducation.com/test-prep/private-school-test-prep/): SSAT, ISEE, HSPT focused preparation - [College Test Prep](https://www.cardinaleducation.com/test-prep/college-test-prep/): SAT and ACT preparation with diagnostic-first approach - [Tutoring](https://www.cardinaleducation.com/tutoring/): One-on-one academic tutoring in math, science, history, English, languages, AP/IB/honors; in-person and online FAQ: https://www.cardinaleducation.com/tutoring/#faq - [Online Tutoring](https://www.cardinaleducation.com/tutoring/online-tutoring/): Remote 1:1 tutoring across all subjects - [Academic Coaching](https://www.cardinaleducation.com/academic-coaching/): Writing & Rhetoric (PWR), Executive Function, Learning Differences support FAQ: https://www.cardinaleducation.com/academic-coaching/#faq - [Executive Function Skills](https://www.cardinaleducation.com/academic-coaching/executive-function-skills/): Organization, time management, and stress management coaching - [Learning Differences](https://www.cardinaleducation.com/academic-coaching/learning-differences/): Holistic support for students with unique learning needs ## FAQ Pages (by topic) - [College Admissions FAQ](https://www.cardinaleducation.com/admissions/college-admissions/#faq): 6 FAQs covering strategy, timeline, and selectivity - [Private School Admissions FAQ](https://www.cardinaleducation.com/admissions/private-school-admissions/#faq): 6 FAQs covering school selection, interviews, and testing - [Boarding School Admissions FAQ](https://www.cardinaleducation.com/admissions/boarding-school-admissions/#faq): 4 FAQs covering application process and boarding school fit - [Tutoring FAQ](https://www.cardinaleducation.com/tutoring/#faq): 4 FAQs covering subject availability, scheduling, and pricing - [Test Prep FAQ](https://www.cardinaleducation.com/test-prep/#faq): 4 FAQs covering diagnostic tests, practice materials, and score improvement - [Academic Coaching FAQ](https://www.cardinaleducation.com/academic-coaching/#faq): 4 FAQs covering program structure and outcomes - [About Us FAQ](https://www.cardinaleducation.com/about-us/#faq): 5 FAQs covering company history and approach ## Regional Offices & Pages - [Bay Area](https://www.cardinaleducation.com/bay-area/bay-area-college-consulting/): Burlingame and Woodside offices; Bay Area college consulting - [San Francisco Tutoring](https://www.cardinaleducation.com/locations/san-francisco-tutoring/): In-person and online tutoring for San Francisco families - [New York](https://www.cardinaleducation.com/new-york-homepage/): NYC private school admissions, college consulting, and test prep - [New York College Consulting](https://www.cardinaleducation.com/new-york-homepage/new-york-college-consulting/): College admissions guidance for NYC families - [San Diego](https://www.cardinaleducation.com/san-diego-homepage/): Private school admissions and college counseling - [Los Angeles / Beverly Hills](https://www.cardinaleducation.com/los-angeles-homepage/): Beverly Hills office serving LA-area families - [Seattle](https://www.cardinaleducation.com/seattle-homepage/seattle-college-consulting/): College admissions consulting for Seattle-area families - [Washington D.C.](https://www.cardinaleducation.com/washington-d-c-homepage/washington-d-c-college-admission-consultants/): College admissions and tutoring for D.C.-area families - [Dallas](https://www.cardinaleducation.com/dallas-homepage/): Admissions consulting for Dallas-area families ## Service Areas - San Francisco Bay Area (Burlingame, Woodside, San Francisco) - Los Angeles / Beverly Hills - New York City (Manhattan) - Seattle / Bellevue, WA - Washington D.C. metro - Dallas, TX - Virtual: available worldwide ## Blog & Resources - [Blog](https://www.cardinaleducation.com/blog/): Admissions insights, test prep strategy, and academic life guidance - [How to Apply to Top U.S. Boarding Schools](https://www.cardinaleducation.com/profiles/how-to-apply-to-top-u-s-boarding-schools-and-get-accepted/): Step-by-step guide covering essays, interviews, testing, and timeline - [How to Prepare for Boarding School Entrance Exams](https://www.cardinaleducation.com/profiles/how-to-prepare-for-boarding-school-entrance-exams-like-the-ssat-isee-hspt-and-toefl/): SSAT, ISEE, HSPT and TOEFL strategies - [Resources](https://www.cardinaleducation.com/resources/): Test dates, registration deadlines, and recommended reading - [Math Workbook](https://www.cardinaleducation.com/cardinal-education-math-workbook/): Proprietary CE math workbook for private school entrance exam prep - [Career Opportunities](https://www.cardinaleducation.com/careers/): Open roles in consulting, tutoring, and coaching ## Contact - [Contact](https://www.cardinaleducation.com/contact/): info@cardinaleducation.com | (888) 521-5243 | Offices in Burlingame, Woodside, Beverly Hills, Bellevue WA, and New York NY ## Optional: Full Content - [llms-full.txt](https://www.cardinaleducation.com/llms-full.txt): Full inlined page content for all major pages