Discover Your Teen's HeroType™
The Most Talented Version of Your Teen
Scores Highest on Colleges' RubricsTALENTED HEROES WIN ADMISSION
"Talent" Stands Out
"Unless you have talent, you won't be accepted." — USC Admissions Officer, to me, in 2010
I had called USC admissions, pretending to be a "prospective student" and I asked him to chance me. He didn't know I graduated from USC's Marshall School of Business (top 10 ranked) just two weeks prior—or that I had already guest-lectured my first of (eventually) 20+ classes across four professors. Talented? Me? No way. It wasn't until I viewed my admissions file under FERPA that I understood. What he called "talent" was initiative-taking deeply aligned with my personality's strengths.
College Zoom founder David Reynaldo
2x USC Distinguished Guest Speaker Award
Your Teen Has a Talent That Defines Them
Let's use it, heroically.
When teens apply their talent to their favorite activities, they differentiate themselves from the generic experience. A President who is The Nurturer initiates a stronger community; a President who is The Inventor initiates a better system. Same title, same club—different talents.
Teens access their talent through their natural archetype.
We call this their HeroType™. To reveal it, we role-play through three immersive, high-stakes scenarios, inspired by narrative therapy. No boring questions. No confusion about how to apply their archetype. No wondering, "What do I do next?"
Project Exodus
The First High-Stakes Scenario
Role-Play at the End of the World
"First, I imagined myself as a Theater Director, uplifting those left behind."
Eldoria
The Second High-Stakes Scenario
Role-Play Within a Fantasy Village Surrounded by Dragons
"Next, I imagined myself as a Dragon Researcher, working to humanize the beast to society."
The Past
The Third High-Stakes Scenario
Role-play in a Free-Choice Historical Era
"In India's golden age, I convinced fellow dancers to break tradition; it too was once innovation."
The Result
Stand out, even in crowded activities and common roles
What Happens Next?
Heroic Life Coaching
Your teen's HeroType™ is activated and elevated to the level their dream college rewards.
Unlock Your Teen's Unique Playstyle
College admissions is a game. Winners play their way, for a prize they choose.
HeroType™ Feels Second-Nature Because it is Your Teen's Nature
“Previously, I was satisfied simply being a track captain. I didn't know stepping into my HeroType™ in real life could be as engaging as the video games I used to play excessively...A couple months ago, my track coach (who has been coaching for 20+ years) told me that I was one of, if not the best captain that he has ever had. I would not be the captain and leader I am today without the guidance I had from this. The leadership tools and Hero Type psychology models are still on my desktop and I still reference from time to time.
— Henry, Middleburry College, Class of 2024
BA, Mathematics and Computer ScienceHero Type™:
The Heart★★★★★
“I started partway through my freshman year of high school, and my HeroType™ profoundly changed the way I approach leadership, my passions and goals, opportunities, and relating to other people. I emerged from my shell. A major component of the program is learning to leverage your leadership styles and personality traits. I was the Smooth Talker who reframes ideas to get others to buy-in. My RA (Resident Advisor) supervisor recently commended me for this specific strength. Many times I've applied the lessons I learned from College Zoom to do well for myself and enrich the communities I'm a part of.”
— Carmen H., UCSD, Class of 2026
B.S., Cognitive ScienceHero Type™:
The Smooth Talker★★★★★
Born from Elite Admissions Consulting
Intuitive Archetypes
Highly Actionable Plans
Fun and Interactive
Applies to any Extra-curricular
Wholly Authentic
Legacy Building