Ralph Becker
College admissions counselor for high school students and parents in California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | California, United States |
| Credentials | HECA member |
| Experience | 22 years coaching |
| Practice | Ivy College Prep, LLC |
Ralph Becker is an independent college admissions counselor and the director of Ivy College Prep, LLC. He helps high school students and their parents plan for college and build strong applications. He has over 22 years of experience. He has helped hundreds of students with essays, major choices and contest entries such as the Concord Review. His firm also created a copyrighted vocabulary program and hundreds of articles on admissions.
What Ralph helps with
Ralph works with students on choosing a college path and building an application that shows who they are. He focuses on selective colleges, where grades and test scores are not enough.
- Writing college essays
- Choosing a major or field of study
- Submitting to contests such as the Concord Review
- Building activities that show individuality
- Getting strong recommendations
- Planning a college admissions strategy
- Finding interests through personality and interest tests
- Building vocabulary for testing
Who Ralph works with
Ralph works with high school students and their parents. Sophomores just starting to explore options and juniors ready to start applications both fit. He also serves students aiming for very selective colleges.
How Ralph works
Ralph starts with interest and personality tests to learn about each student and research majors. He then builds those interests through college classes or work experience and develops skills students need for college. In sophomore and junior years, sessions are monthly and last one hour. Parents and students get a detailed report after each session with clear next steps. After junior year, meetings become weekly one-hour sessions focused on finishing college essays early.
Background and qualifications
Ralph Becker is the director and college counselor at Ivy College Prep, LLC. He has over 22 years of experience coaching students on applications and helping them design their college path. He has guided hundreds of students on essays, major selection and contest entries, including the Concord Review. Through the firm he created a copyrighted vocabulary program and wrote hundreds of articles on nearly every part of the admissions process. He is a member of HECA.
Ralph Becker pricing
Programs and services
- Monthly one-hour sessions for sophomores and juniors
- Weekly one-hour sessions the summer after junior year
- Written reports after each session
- Vocabulary program
- Free consultation
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The CoachVouch take
Ralph sends detailed written reports to both students and parents after every monthly session.
Best for sophomores and juniors aiming for selective colleges who want a personal plan and early essay work.
Common questions
How much does Ralph Becker charge?
Coaching with Ralph runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Ralph from this page for an exact quote.
What does Ralph Becker help with?
Ralph Becker helps with writing college essays, choosing a major or field of study, submitting to contests such as the Concord Review and building activities that show individuality.
Is Ralph Becker certified?
Ralph Becker lists: HECA member.
How often does Ralph Becker meet with students?
In sophomore and junior years, he meets students monthly for one hour. After junior year, meetings are weekly for one hour.
Do parents get updates from Ralph Becker?
Yes. Parents or guardians get a detailed report after each session with clear next steps.
How do I contact Ralph Becker?
Send Ralph a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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