Ann Rossbach
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Rumson, New Jersey
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
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| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students, Parents and Athletes |
| Based in | Rumson, New Jersey, United States |
| Credentials | Member, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA); American Institute of Certified Educational Planners (AICEP); Master's degree in teaching; Member, NACAC; Member, SACAC; Member, Learning Disabilities Association |
| Experience | 18 years coaching |
| Practice | Ann Rossbach Educational Consulting |
Ann Rossbach is an independent educational consultant who helps high school students and their parents through college admissions. She has worked with students for 18 years and has helped hundreds of them. Before consulting, she taught community college reading, English and study skills. She served 15 years on two Boards of Education, 12 as president. She also teaches educational consulting at the University of California, Irvine, and works from Rumson, New Jersey.
What Ann helps with
Ann helps students plan the path from high school to college. She also supports students with special talents or learning differences.
- Choosing high school courses
- Planning extracurricular and summer activities
- Scheduling standardized tests
- Building a college list and making campus visits count
- Brainstorming and writing college essays
- Preparing for college interviews
- Finding colleges with learning differences support
- Navigating athletic recruiting
Who Ann works with
Ann works with high school students and their parents. Her clients include students with learning differences and neurodiverse students. She also works with student athletes and students with talents such as opera singing. She limits how many families she serves at one time.
How Ann works
Ann treats admissions as a four-year process. She starts with an interest and personality inventory and a look at college programs of study. She then helps with course selection, activities, test planning, college visits and an organized application work plan. She also helps with essays, resumes, references and steps after submission. She limits the number of students she serves at one time, so each student gets individual attention.
Background and qualifications
Ann has worked with college applicants for 18 years. She taught community college reading, English and study skills and holds a master's degree in teaching. She served on two Boards of Education for 15 years, 12 as president. She is trained in mediation and English as a Second Language. She is a past president of IECA and now leads its Foundation. She teaches at the University of California, Irvine, and belongs to AICEP, NACAC, SACAC and the Learning Disabilities Association. She visits colleges and admissions offices to keep her knowledge current.
Ann Rossbach pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one college admissions consulting
- Interest and personality inventory
- Interview preparation
- Support for students with learning differences
- Transition help for college support services
- Athletic recruiting advice
Ann Rossbach reviews
The CoachVouch take
Ann is a past president of IECA and teaches educational consulting in a University of California, Irvine certificate program.
Best for high school students and parents who want a four-year admissions plan, especially with learning differences or athletic or arts talent.
Common questions
How much does Ann Rossbach charge?
Coaching with Ann runs $150 to $240 an hour. Message Ann from this page for an exact quote.
What does Ann Rossbach help with?
Ann Rossbach helps with choosing high school courses, planning extracurricular and summer activities, scheduling standardized tests and building a college list and making campus visits count.
Is Ann Rossbach certified?
Ann Rossbach lists: Member, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA); American Institute of Certified Educational Planners (AICEP); Master's degree in teaching; Member, NACAC; Member, SACAC; Member, Learning Disabilities Association.
Does Ann Rossbach help students with learning differences?
Yes. She helps students find colleges with learning support programs. She also helps with the extra applications and interviews those programs often require.
How do I contact Ann Rossbach?
Send Ann a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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