About Us
WHO WE ARE
About Tiger Crest
Tiger Crest Educational Consulting is a premier firm dedicated to guiding students and families through every stage of the college admissions journey. Founded by Michael Garrido, a graduate of Princeton and MIT, Tiger Crest provides comprehensive support that helps students discover their best-fit colleges while building the confidence, skills, and clarity they need to get there. Our approach is holistic and personalized, aligning every step of the process with each student’s unique strengths, goals, and aspirations.
Beyond admissions, Tiger Crest emphasizes personal growth and long-term success. We help students develop essential life skills, such as leadership, communication, focus, and resilience, that extend well past high school. By combining expert guidance with a proven process, we empower families to navigate the complexities of college admissions with confidence and peace of mind.
WHO WE ARE
Our Mission & Values
Our Mission
Empowering students to discover their best-fit colleges, pursue their dream schools, and step into their futures with purpose, confidence, and clarity.
Tiger Crest’s mission is simple: to help students unlock their potential and achieve their dreams. We believe that every student deserves personalized guidance that reflects their individual aspirations, strengths, and passions. That’s why we offer a process tailored to the student, not the other way around, ensuring that every recommendation is grounded in what matters most to them.
Our Values
Our values reflect the heart of what we do. From integrity and authenticity, to empowerment through knowledge, to a results-driven focus on both admissions success and personal growth, Tiger Crest is built to serve students as whole people. These principles shape every interaction and form the foundation of the lasting success we help our students pursue.
WHO WE SERVE
Empowering Students & Families
Tiger Crest works with students and families from a wide range of backgrounds, each bringing unique ambitions, challenges, and opportunities. Whether students are aiming for highly selective universities, specialized programs, or strong regional colleges, we provide the tailored support necessary to chart a clear path forward.
We also recognize that families play a central role in the admissions process. That’s why we prioritize communication, clarity, and confidence for both students and parents. The result is a process that reduces stress, builds understanding, and enables families to work together toward the student’s success.
WHY TIGER CREST
Navigating a Changing Landscape
The college admissions landscape is increasingly complex and, at many institutions, highly competitive. With shifting policies, evolving trends, and increasing selectivity, families often feel overwhelmed trying to keep up. Tiger Crest provides the clarity and strategy necessary to cut through the noise, keeping students focused on what matters most.
We stay current on admissions changes and apply evidence-informed strategies to help families make informed decisions and navigate the process with greater clarity and confidence.
WHY TIGER CREST
The Value of Expert Guidance
The right guidance can mean the difference between an application that blends in and one that shines. At Tiger Crest, we provide actionable, evidence-based strategies that are both rigorous and realistic. Students gain insight into how admissions committees evaluate applications, while families receive support that makes the entire process more manageable.
This combination of clarity and expertise empowers students to put their best foot forward. Families can leave the process not only with strong applications, but also with the tools and confidence to embrace what comes next.
WHY TIGER CREST
The Tiger Crest Advantage
What sets Tiger Crest apart is our ability to combine comprehensive support with highly personalized strategy. Our end-to-end guidance covers the process from early academic planning to final decisions, with close attention to important details. Each student benefits from a roadmap designed specifically for them, grounded in both evidence and authenticity.
At the same time, we focus on equipping families with clarity and peace of mind. Our structured approach helps reduce uncertainty and stress, while our guidance helps students grow into capable, confident young adults. That’s the Tiger Crest Advantage.
