Meet Peter Walton

Hi there,

I'm Peter Walton, a 1:1 College Counselor!

I coach individual high schoolers through the college application process. College essays, list-building, resumes, major selection, scholarships - I do it all!

Across the last 10 years, I've evaluated more than 13,000 college essays and applications. As Associate Director of Admission at Pepperdine University, I saw what impresses colleges. As an Assistant Chaplain afterward, I saw what makes students thrive.

I know what gets a student admitted to college & how to make your student shine brighter in the process.

And it works! My students have been admitted to Cornell, Georgia Tech, CU Boulder, SLO, Santa Cruz, and more. What's my favorite part?

Tailoring applications into a cohesive, compelling story
Seeing anxiety become empowerment through working together
Getting that acceptance letter!

Need help getting started? Consider me your admissions resource. You can either:

Schedule a Meet & Greet.
Message me with your college questions.

Let’s shine brighter together,

Peter Walton

(P.S. Check out my credentials & contact info below!)

Associate & Assistant Director of Admission (Pepperdine University)
Associate Counselor (Mosaic College Prep)
Assistant Chaplain (Pepperdine University)
Proud Member of Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce
Admission Stats:
NACAC
WACAC (presenter)
College Essay Guy Matchlighter
Posse Foundation
Seeing that lightbulb go off when a student realizes they can do this.
Making my 2-year-old daughter belly-laugh.
Throwing my baby son in the air.
Playing guitar with my wife.
Adventures. And In-n-Out. Lots of In-n-Out.