Peter Ratzan
College admissions and financial aid consultant in Florida
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Financial coach |
| Based in | Florida, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | HECA member |
| Practice | Your College Concierge, Inc. |
Peter Ratzan is an independent college admissions consultant who helps students and parents plan for college and pay for it. He runs Your College Concierge, which he founded in 2007. The practice has helped more than 7,300 families, with students coming from nearly every U.S. state and several other countries. Services cover applications, essays, and financial aid. Peter works from Florida, in person and online.
What Peter helps with
Peter helps families choose colleges, apply, and find ways to afford them. Support runs from high school course planning through financial aid and scholarships.
- Choosing high school courses
- Preparing for the PSAT, SAT and ACT
- Building a college list
- Exploring majors and careers
- Coaching college essays
- Completing college applications
- Applying for financial aid and scholarships
- Filing reconsideration requests for aid
Who Peter works with
Peter works with high school students and their parents. Clients come from nearly every U.S. state and from other countries. The practice also serves individual families, schools, and nonprofits through custom packages and group learning options.
Background and qualifications
Peter Ratzan is an independent college consultant and a member of HECA. He runs Your College Concierge, Inc., which was founded in 2007. The team has spent nearly two decades refining its college planning process. The practice has helped more than 7,300 families find, get into, and afford college. It has also become a partner to some private high schools and nonprofits.
Peter Ratzan pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one college guidance in person or virtual
- Custom packages for families
- Group learning opportunities for schools and nonprofits
- Newsletter with college updates
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The CoachVouch take
Peter's practice has served more than 7,300 families and partners with private high schools and nonprofits.
Best for families who want help with both college admissions and paying for college.
Common questions
How much does Peter Ratzan charge?
Coaching with Peter runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Peter from this page for an exact quote.
What does Peter Ratzan help with?
Peter Ratzan helps with choosing high school courses, preparing for the PSAT, SAT and ACT, building a college list and exploring majors and careers.
Does Peter Ratzan coach online?
Peter is based in Florida, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Peter Ratzan certified?
Peter Ratzan lists: HECA member.
Does Peter Ratzan work with international students?
Yes. His practice has helped students from nearly every U.S. state and from multiple countries around the world.
Does Peter Ratzan work with schools and nonprofits?
Yes. Custom packages and group learning options are available for schools and nonprofits as well as individual families.
How do I contact Peter Ratzan?
Send Peter a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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