Jennifer Jen Rucier
Independent college admissions consultant for students and parents in Washington
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Washington, United States |
| Credentials | HECA member; Independent Educational Consultant |
| Practice | College Search Solution |
Jennifer Rucier is an independent college consultant who helps students and parents with college admissions. She runs College Search Solution in Washington. Her main goal is to help each student find the right fit college. She helps students build a college list, organize the application work, and edit essays and short answers. Families can pick a full package or hourly help when they do not need a college list.
What Jennifer helps with
Jen helps students figure out what they want in a college and build a list of schools that match. She also helps with applications and essays.
- Narrowing down a list of possible colleges
- Finding the right fit college
- Editing college essays and short answers
- Getting organized for the application process
- Helping families weigh college options together
Who Jennifer works with
Jen works with high school students and their parents as they plan for college. Some students are unsure what they want in a college. Others are organized and goal-oriented but need help narrowing a long list of schools.
How Jennifer works
College Search Solution offers services at different levels. A comprehensive package uses the student's academic profile, goals, interests and character as the criteria for building a list of best fit colleges. The team also lays out a general plan to follow through the process. Families who already have a college list can choose hourly package options instead.
Background and qualifications
Jen Rucier is an Independent Educational Consultant and the owner of College Search Solution. She is a member of HECA, a professional group for independent college consultants. Her work centers on helping students find colleges that fit them. She works with both students and their parents. Her site lists the colleges she has visited and colleges where her students were admitted.
Jennifer Jen Rucier pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive college consulting package
- Hourly package options
- College list development
Jennifer Jen Rucier reviews
The CoachVouch take
Jen offers both a full comprehensive package and hourly options for families who already have a college list.
Best for students who feel unsure where to apply and families who want a calm third party to help with the choices.
Common questions
How much does Jennifer Jen Rucier charge?
Coaching with Jennifer runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Jennifer Jen Rucier help with?
Jennifer Jen Rucier helps with narrowing down a list of possible colleges, finding the right fit college, editing college essays and short answers and getting organized for the application process.
Is Jennifer Jen Rucier certified?
Jennifer Jen Rucier lists: HECA member; Independent Educational Consultant.
Does Jen help with college essays?
Yes. She helps students edit their college essays and short answers.
How do I contact Jennifer Jen Rucier?
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