About Us
Cesar De La Riva
Cesar De La Riva established and launched Premier College Prep and Consulting, LLC in 2026. A graduate of California State University, Fullerton (CSFU) and National University (NU), Cesar holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Master’s in Education with a Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) School Counseling Credential from the state of California.
With more than 15 years of experience in the education field as a Dean of Students, Coach, Mentor, and a current High School and College Counselor. He has successfully worked with students from all walks of life during his academic career. He has met with hundreds of college admissions counselors, visited campuses around the country, attended counselor symposiums, and national association for college admissions counseling events, which has given him the professional up to date knowledge to support students with confidence.
Cesar is a member of the following organizations:
Cesar is continuously pro-active in staying current with college admission trends, consulting with directors, admissions counselors, and will always go out of his way to know his students and support them in a way that works best for them.
On a personal note, he is a sports enthusiast. He is a current high school basketball coach. When he is not working with students on and off the court, he enjoys attending sporting events, drawing, traveling, and spending time with his lovely fiancé and daughter.
Premier College Prep and Consulting is here to take a genuine, student-centered approach and support you through your college journey.
National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
American School Counselor Association (ASCA)
Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU)
Our Approach
Strategic Roadmapping
We design a clear 4-year high school plan aligned with each student’s goals, strengths, and target colleges.
Personalized Positioning
Every student has a story.
We help identify strengths, passions, and achievements to build a powerful academic and extracurricular profile.
Application Execution
From essay development to submission management, we ensure every detail reflects excellence.
Long-Term Mentorship
We stay involved throughout the journey — providing accountability, clarity, and continuous support.
Begin Your Journey
Partner with academic experts to navigate 4-year planning and college applications with collegiate-level precision.