Ann Bruno
College admissions consultant and former Brown admission officer in Rhode Island
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Cranston, Rhode Island, United States |
| Credentials | IECA member |
| Practice | ALB College Consulting |
Ann Bruno is a college admissions consultant who helps students and their parents through the application process. She runs ALB College Consulting in Cranston, Rhode Island. Ann is a former Brown University admission officer. She also worked as an independent school college counselor and as an English teacher. She helps students build balanced college lists, choose courses and activities, and write their essays. She also gives families a structure that keeps students on task.
What Ann helps with
Ann helps students who know their passion, students with many interests, and students who feel lost about what comes next. She also helps families keep the process organized and calm.
- Building a balanced college list
- Researching colleges with care
- Choosing courses and activities
- Writing and reviewing college essays
- Reviewing supplemental essays
- Staying organized and on task during applications
- Finding a fit beyond elite name-brand schools
- Helping students who are undecided about interests
Who Ann works with
Ann works with high school students and their parents. Some students have a clear academic passion. Others have many interests or feel completely undecided. She also works with families who want a clear structure for the process and who have priorities such as cost or location.
Background and qualifications
Ann Bruno worked as an admission officer at Brown University, so she has seen the application process from the college side. She later became an independent school college counselor and also taught English. She now runs ALB College Consulting LLC, an independent practice in Cranston, Rhode Island. She is a member of the IECA. Her work draws on years of advocating for students on both sides of the admission process.
Ann Bruno pricing
Programs and services
- College counseling
- Essay coaching
Ann Bruno reviews
The CoachVouch take
Ann is a former Brown University admission officer who also worked as a school college counselor and English teacher.
Best for students and parents who want calm, organized guidance and help with a balanced college list and essays.
Common questions
How much does Ann Bruno charge?
Coaching with Ann runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Ann from this page for an exact quote.
What does Ann Bruno help with?
Ann Bruno helps with building a balanced college list, researching colleges with care, choosing courses and activities and writing and reviewing college essays.
Is Ann Bruno certified?
Ann Bruno lists: IECA member.
Does Ann only focus on elite colleges?
No. Ann holds that the most selective, name-brand college is not always the best fit. She helps students find a range of schools where they can thrive.
How do I contact Ann Bruno?
Send Ann a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
Similar coaches to compare
Tick "Compare" to message several coaches at once.
Andrea van Niekerk
Andrea van Niekerk is an independent college admissions consultant with College Goals, based in Rhode Island. He guides students and parents through the college application process. He belongs to HECA. College Goals was founded in 2003 by a former Associate Dean at Brown University. Its team members average 15+ years in school counseling or college admissions. Each student works with one dedicated counselor, and all meetings are held online.
Eric Simonelli
Eric Simonelli is a college admissions consultant and managing partner at Academic Admissions Advisors in Rhode Island. He helps students of all majors plan for college and reach their goals. He spent thirteen years as an admissions advisor and athletic liaison at the University of Rhode Island. He then spent eight years as director of college counseling and varsity boys' basketball coach at La Salle Academy. He also knows the athletic recruiting process well.
Linda Wegrzyn
Linda Wegrzyn is an independent college admissions consultant who helps students and parents plan the college process. She runs Your College Project, which she founded in 2015. She treats admissions like a project, using her background in business, project management and education. She has launched over 100 students to colleges across the country. She is a member of the Higher Education Consultants Association and works from Rhode Island.
Abby Bittler
Abby Bittler is a college admissions consultant who helps students plan for college and move into it successfully. She works with students in regular education and with students who learn differently, including those with ADHD or dyslexia. She started as an independent educational consultant in 2014. Before that she was a teacher, tutor and academic coach. She focuses on colleges in the Southeast, including public and private schools with moderately selective admissions.
Browse related
Last updated September 2026. Request a correction.