Your Guide to College Admissions Counseling

Welcome to Ramana Coaching Center’s College Admissions Program.

We believe in a personalized approach to college admissions counseling. Our counselors have diverse and extensive knowledge of application strategies to successfully guide students through the entire journey, from the initial exploratory phase to the crucial essay and interview steps to admission into prestigious universities and colleges.

THE ROLE OF A COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTANT

As a high school student mapping out the future, having the guidance of a college admissions consultant can prove invaluable. One of the critical areas where an admissions consultant can make a significant impact is in helping you articulate your unique character traits, unwavering commitment, and determination to achieve your career aspirations through a compelling essay. Furthermore, your counselor will be your steadfast partner throughout the entire college admission journey. Assisting you through any obstacles that may arise, aiding in constructing an application that boosts the chances of admission into the top schools in the nation and propelling you toward success after graduation.

PACKAGES

IMPORTANT NOTE: The hours included in each package may be utilized towards any service included in the package, for example, if you desire to apply 4 hours of your package to essay writing and 2 hours to scholarship guidance, you may.

Standard Package: 10 Hours

(Recommended for students who have achieved their desired ACT/SAT score and are looking for standard college preparedness guidance.)

Services:

• Academic & Extracurricular Evaluations
• Application Strategy
• College Search & Selection
• Financial Aid & Scholarship Guidance
• High School & Career Planning
• Help students develop realistic career goals.
• Help with college applications and scholarship applications.
• Career advice
• Evaluating the progress of students to meet their future college/career goals.

Advanced Package: 20 Hours

(Includes Additional Services and Resources)

Recommended for students seeking assistance in building and enhancing academic and extracurricular profiles.

Additional Services:

• Academic & Extracurricular Evaluations
• Application Strategy
• College Search & Selection
• Financial Aid & Scholarship Guidance
• High School & Career Planning
• Help students develop realistic career goals.
• Help with college applications and scholarship applications.
• Career advice
• Evaluating the progress of students to meet their future college/career goals.
• Community Outreach and volunteer Opportunities
• Essay Writing Workshops
• Resume Building
• Aiding in scholarships and how to achieve them.
• Discovering colleges for each student that meets the goals they wish to achieve.

Premium Package: 30 Hours

Recommended for students who plan to apply to competitive Universities)

Additional Services:

• Academic & Extracurricular Evaluations
• Application Strategy
• College Search & Selection
• Financial Aid & Scholarship Guidance
• High School & Career Planning
• Help students develop realistic career goals.
• Help with college applications and scholarship applications.
• Career advice
• Evaluating the progress of students to meet their future college/career goals.
• Community Outreach and volunteer Opportunities
• Essay Writing Workshops
• Resume Building
• Aiding in scholarships and how to achieve them.
• Discovering colleges for each student that meets the goals they wish to achieve.
• Four full length SAT practice test
• Mock Interviews
• Requesting Letters of Recommendation

SERVICE GUIDE

Academic & Extracurricular Evaluation:

• Evaluate and guide students in highlighting their academic and extracurricular achievements.
• Evaluating how colleges weigh extra curriculars and what kind are most valued.
• How extracurricular spikes are evaluated.

Application Strategy:

• Provide strategic, personalized assistance tailored to individual circumstances and ensure students adhere to important deadlines throughout the application and admissions process.

College Search & Selection:

• Create and refine customized college lists aligned with academic and personal goals.
• Minimize the stress and anxieties of college searching.

Financial Aid & Scholarship Guidance:

• Provide valuable guidance on financial aid options and research scholarship opportunities and assist in applying and submitting applications.

High School & Career Planning:

• Develop strategic plans for future High School courses based upon future goals and introduce students to a variety of professions and the requirements to possess certain occupations.

Essay Writing Workshops:

• Conduct individual workshops to assist students in developing authentic and captivating college essays.

Mock Interviews:

• Deploy mock interviews with detailed feedback and preparation techniques to improve interview skills.

Community & Volunteer Opportunities:

• Provide opportunities for students to engage in community outreach and volunteer activities.

Building Resumes & Letter of Recommendation Requests:

• Aid students in drafting resumes and provide guidance on requesting letters of recommendations.

Initial Consultation

Our consultations help you gain insights and specific strategies tailored to your child's higher education requirements.

Before the consultation, our counselor will carefully evaluate the form attached to provide personalized solutions during the consultation.

During the consultation, the counselor will address your questions and concerns and give personalized recommendations based on the information provided in the evaluation form. This will help you and your child make the most informed decisions toward long-term career and academic goals.

The program's features and services serve to align to specific career goals, for example, if a student is considering pursuing a medical career, the counselor will provide information on specific resources we provide throughout the program for students planning to attend a medical program.

Please Note:

If you have not yet registered for a parent account, please create an account on our website using the following link: https://www.ramanacoachingcenter.com/myportal/register.

After you have completed the account registration, please follow the steps below to request the initial consultation:

1. Log in to your parent account on our website.
2. Click the "add program" option below the logout button.
3. Scroll down to the last program, "High School Planning & College Counseling."
4. Select "Counseling - Elite (customized plan)" under "College Admissions Counseling."
5. Add a message in the text box requesting a consultation.
6. Submit your request and wait for our team to contact you.

Thank you for considering our services.

We look forward to an opportunity to provide the necessary support and alleviate the stresses of college applications.

Academic/Extracurricular Evaluation

The following evaluation form provides a comprehensive overview for our professional admissions counselors on the ways they can support your child.

• Initial consultation provides one hour of valuable insights and strategies to support your child's growth and success.
• During the consultation, our counselor will address your questions about the program and provide personalized recommendations based on the information provided in the form, to help you and your child make informed decisions toward long-term career and academic goals.
• The counselor will then explain how we can help you achieve those goals. For example, if your child wants to pursue a medical career, we will discuss the resources we can provide to support that specific goal.