About Us
Look, college admissions is stressful. We know because we've been doing this for 16 years. Johnson Prep isn't some fancy consulting firm that throws buzzwords at you. We're a small team in București that actually talks to your kid like they're a person. We help them figure out where they belong — not just where they think they should go. Our approach? Honest. Direct. Real. We've worked with 312 students, and most of them got into schools they genuinely wanted. That matters to us. It should matter to you too.
Over time, we’ve built a reputation for reliability, quality, and clear communication. We treat each project as a partnership and aim for outcomes that last.
Our Core Values
The principles that guide everything we do
Honesty Comes First
We tell you what we think, not what you want to hear. Sometimes that means saying a school isn't realistic. Sometimes it means pushing back on a student's dream. Real help requires real talk.
Your Kid Is The Priority
Not the acceptance rate. Not the prestige. Not what sounds good at dinner parties. We're thinking about what's actually best for this specific student's future. That's it.
Process Over Panic
We break applications into manageable steps. We don't let students get paralyzed by everything they need to do. One thing at a time. That's how it gets done right.
Keep It Simple
No jargon. No overcomplicated strategy. We explain things the way normal people talk. If you don't understand something we've said, that's on us, not you.
Meet Our Team
The people behind Johnson Prep
We’re a team that values ownership, clarity, and growth. We celebrate wins, learn fast, and keep client outcomes at the center.
Mihaela Johnson
Founder & Lead Counselor
Started this whole thing because her daughter deserved better. Two decades of education experience. Genuinely believes every kid has somewhere they belong — and helps them find it.
Andrei Popescu
College Counselor
Former university admissions officer. Knows how committees actually think. Works with students on positioning their applications strategically without being fake about it.
Elena Micu
Essay Coach
English teacher turned writing specialist. Gets frustrated when students hide their real voice. Pushes people to write authentically — which is exactly what admissions wants to see.
Our Story
Started in 2008 when Mihaela Johnson realized her own daughter was drowning in college application stress. She'd worked in education for years and thought, 'There's got to be a better way.' So she built one. Johnson Prep began as a one-person operation helping a handful of local families. Word spread. More students came. We hired more counselors who actually believed in what we do. Today we're still small by choice. Bigger isn't better when you're trying to actually know your students.
Why Choose Us
Experienced Team
Our professionals have decades of combined experience. We've seen it all and know how to handle any challenge.
Quality Guaranteed
We stand behind our work with comprehensive guarantees. If you're not satisfied, we'll make it right.
Fair Pricing
Transparent, competitive pricing with no hidden fees. You'll always know exactly what you're paying for.
Proven Results
Thousands of satisfied customers and a track record of successful projects speak for themselves.