John Rho
College admissions counselor and SAT coach
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Credentials | B.A. in Statistics and Applied Math |
John Rho is a college admissions counselor who also coaches the SAT. He helps students with their college applications. He was admitted to Stanford, Wharton M&T, Cornell with the Dyson Presidential Scholarship, and UT McCombs with a full-ride scholarship. He also works as an investment banking summer analyst at Lazard and studied statistics and applied math.
What John helps with
John works with students on their college applications and on SAT preparation.
- College application strategy
- Preparing for the SAT
- Applying to business programs like Wharton M&T
- Going after merit scholarships
- Applying to top universities
Background and qualifications
John earned a B.A. in Statistics and Applied Math. He works as an investment banking summer analyst at Lazard, a role he began in August 2023. He was a Venture Fellow at Bessemer Venture Partners in summer 2023. In 2019 he interned at Booster on enterprise data solutions. He won the Coca-Cola, National Merit, and Burger King scholarships. He was admitted to Stanford, Wharton M&T, Cornell, UT McCombs, Rice, UT Austin, and Johns Hopkins.
John Rho pricing
Programs and services
- College admissions coaching
- SAT coaching
John Rho reviews
John Rho has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 review on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He won several major scholarships himself and was admitted to Stanford, Wharton M&T, and UT McCombs with a full ride.
Best for students who want help with applications from someone who recently went through the process.
Common questions
How much does John Rho charge?
Coaching with John runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does John Rho help with?
John Rho helps with college application strategy, preparing for the SAT, applying to business programs like Wharton M&T and going after merit scholarships.
Does John Rho have reviews?
John Rho has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 review on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is John Rho certified?
John Rho lists: B.A. in Statistics and Applied Math.
How do I contact John Rho?
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