Business Details
19 Years
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Orange County's Top College Preparation Experts
CCPrep has been a trusted leader in college preparation since 2007, dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable academic support services for students in Orange County. Our mission focuses on empowering students through personalized tutoring, comprehensive test preparation, and strategic college counseling while fostering a stress-free learning environment. With a team of elite instructors from top universities and high schools, we offer tailored SAT/ACT courses, AP exam reviews, college essay guidance, and subject-specific tutoring. Our small class sizes ensure individualized attention, allowing instructors to address each student's unique needs during lessons. We prioritize flexibility, with rescheduling options and hybrid learning formats to accommodate diverse schedules. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our proven track record of helping students achieve significant score improvements and gain admission to prestigious institutions.Backed by testimonials from thousands of satisfied students and families, CCPrep combines expertise with a supportive atmosphere to make college preparation accessible and effective. Our team's deep understanding of academic challenges and college admissions processes ensures students receive practical, results-driven guidance. We maintain rigorous quality standards while keeping costs significantly lower than competitors, reflecting our belief that exceptional education should be accessible to all. This combination of affordability, personalized instruction, and measurable outcomes has established CCPrep as Orange County's premier college preparation resource.
Services
SAT Prep
ACT Prep
AP Exam Reviews
College Essay Help
Subject Tutoring
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- Half the cost of competitors with identical quality
- Small classes capped at 15 students
- Flexible rescheduling options available
- Personalized attention from experienced instructors
- Proven 400+ point score improvements
What people say
400+ point score improvements
Engaging instructors
Stress-free atmosphere
Personalized attention
Proven results
Services
SAT Prep
Our SAT preparation courses combine proven strategies with personalized instruction to maximize score improvements. Small classes ensure individual attention while comprehensive materials cover all test sections. Students benefit from expert guidance on time management and question analysis techniques.
ACT Prep
Customized ACT preparation featuring experienced instructors who specialize in science reasoning and writing sections. Courses include full-length practice tests and targeted review of math, English, and reading comprehension strategies.
AP Exam Reviews
16 subject-specific AP review courses taught by top-performing graduates. Our intensive programs focus on high-yield content areas and test-taking strategies that have helped 450+ students annually achieve passing scores.
College Essay Help
Expert guidance through the college essay writing process with former admissions consultants. We help students craft compelling narratives that highlight their unique experiences and academic achievements for competitive applications.
Subject Tutoring
One-on-one tutoring in core high school subjects from UC graduates and experienced educators. Sessions focus on concept mastery and study skill development while maintaining our signature stress-free learning approach.
People
Robert Bennigsdorf
Owner/Instructor
Co-founder of CCPrep with 17 years experience, 10 AP 5s, 2000+ SAT score. Teaches all test prep courses and has worked with 5,000+ Orange County students since 2007.
Mariya
Psychology Tutor
Pepperdine MA graduate with 3.85 GPA, former narrative therapy clinic trainee. Provides individualized tutoring combining psychological insights with academic support for personalized learning experiences.
Sabrina Tran
Science Tutor
UCI Biological Sciences graduate with six years tutoring experience. Specializes in STEM subjects while sharing medical school application insights from her own successful journey through research and clinical settings.
Jayne Ruane
College Consultant
16-year college counseling expert with UCSD certification. Former nonprofit manager and UCLA MBA graduate who specializes in strategic application planning and essay development for competitive admissions.
Joey Elmasri
Science Teacher
Honors UCI graduate with five years tutoring experience. Combines classroom teaching expertise with personalized SAT/ACT instruction, focusing on making complex scientific concepts accessible and engaging for test preparation.
Questions
What makes CCPrep different from other test prep companies?
We offer half-priced courses with smaller classes (15 students max) while maintaining the same quality as competitors. Our instructors provide personalized attention during lessons, and we guarantee flexible rescheduling options.
Do you offer both SAT and ACT preparation?
Yes, we provide comprehensive preparation for both exams including strategy sessions, practice tests, and subject-specific review. Our instructors specialize in helping students choose and prepare for the test that best suits their strengths.
How do your AP review courses work?
Our 16 AP subject reviews are taught by top-performing graduates. Courses focus on high-yield content areas and test-taking strategies that have helped 450+ students annually achieve passing scores through targeted instruction and practice exams.
Can you help with college application essays?
Our college counseling team includes former admissions consultants who guide students through crafting compelling narratives. We focus on highlighting unique experiences and academic achievements to create competitive applications for top universities.
What tutoring options are available?
We offer one-on-one tutoring in all core subjects with experienced educators. Sessions can be scheduled individually or in small groups of 2-3 students, combining personalized instruction with collaborative learning opportunities.
Reviews (7)
Kirsten Warner
Nov 07, 2021
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We had 2 HS kids use CC Prep for SAT prep. Robert and his staff are amazing! Their program, availability, communication and teaching style are very effective. Both kids achieved their goals. I highly recommend CC Prep for test prep and tutoring to everyone!
We had 2 HS kids use CC Prep for SAT prep. Robert and his staff are amazing! Their program, availability, communication and teaching style are very effective. Both kids achieved their goals. I highly recommend CC Prep for test prep and tutoring to everyone!
Tina Leukanech
Dec 26, 2020
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Wonderful instructor in Robert. He is super knowledgeable, caring, professional and goes to great lengths to comply with all COVID protocols. Robert, in fact, goes beyond what is called for to ensure the safety of all the students, his employees & himself with covid protocols, weekly testing and cleanliness practices. We couldnt be happier and more pleased with CC Preps services! Please help support this small business!!
Terri T.
Dec 06, 2020
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CCPrep was wonderful prep for my twin girls to prepare for their SAT/ACT. Each girl learned much needed techniques for test taking. While COVID threw a wrench in taking the tests, I would still HIGHLY recommend CCPrep. Fair pricing, friendly staff and a no pressure up sell!!
Nathalie N.
Dec 05, 2020
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My son had virtually no instruction from his high school math teacher once school shut down in March. We enrolled our son in the AP Calculus review course at ccprep and he did really well on the AP exam. Thank you!
Joel H.
Mar 10, 2020
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CC Prep very much helped my twin boys prepare for the ACT, and worked with our schedules to get the necessary sessions in - and our boys achieved the scores they were hoping for. Overall very happy with the prep sessions and especially the tutor (Robert). In interacting with Robert you could tell he is a very genuine and caring person, and knows how to best prep the kids for the tests, and works well with the kids (our boys just liked him, and always had positive feedback). Plus Robert only recommended the necessary sessions, and did not try oversell or push for more sessions than needed, all
Judy M.
Sep 26, 2019
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CC Prep has been so great! They have a very economical option to prep for the ACT test and allow you to take the course again if needed for free. Their private tutoring is great, with lots of price options to choose from and a lot of flexibility. My daughter's score went from up a total of 9 points after 1 group session and some private sessions, costing me much less than some of the competitors with great results!
Trish R.
Apr 10, 2019
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CCPrep is the best! Their costs are reasonable, they are effective, and the kids really enjoy the time they spend there. I first heard about Robert and CCPrep from my next door neighbor, who highly recommended them after her daughter had gone to them for test preparation. So we called them when my daughter, who is now in college, started preparing for exams. She took the SAT class and some AP review classes and went on to do very well on the exams: All 4s and 5s on the APs and a 2130 on the SAT. (2400 point scale) Excellent! Now my son is utilizing their services. He took the ACT/SAT combo course
