Ralph Becker
Independent college admissions counselor for grades 9 to 12
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Practice | Ivy College Prep, LLC |
Ralph Becker is an independent college admissions counselor who works with high school students in grades 9 to 12 and their families. He is the director of Ivy College Prep, LLC. He covers the full admissions process, from college lists to essays and aid. His students have been admitted to all the Ivy League schools, Stanford, MIT, Cal Tech and Carnegie Mellon. He also knows the application paths for studio arts, nursing, BS-MD and engineering.
What Ralph helps with
Ralph helps students and families handle each step of applying to college, from early planning to reviewing costs and aid.
- Understanding the full admissions process
- Building a list of recommended colleges
- Planning for standardized testing
- Making good use of summer breaks
- Creating an activity list
- Brainstorming, editing and revising college essays
- Coordinating recommendation letters
- Reviewing college costs, merit aid and need-based aid
Who Ralph works with
Ralph works with students in grades 9 to 12 and their families. His clients include students applying to highly selective schools. He also helps students applying in studio arts, nursing, BS-MD programs, engineering and liberal arts.
Background and qualifications
Ralph Becker is an independent admissions counselor and the director of Ivy College Prep, LLC. His students have gained admission to all the Ivy League schools, Stanford, MIT, Cal Tech, Carnegie Mellon, Rhode Island School of Design and all the University of California campuses. He knows the application processes for studio arts, nursing, BS-MD, engineering and liberal arts programs.
Ralph Becker pricing
Programs and services
- Full college admissions counseling for grades 9 to 12
- College essay brainstorming, editing and revising
- Standardized testing and summer planning
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The CoachVouch take
His students have been admitted to every Ivy League school, and he knows specialized paths like BS-MD, nursing and studio arts.
Best for high school students and families who want help with the whole admissions process, including specialized programs like BS-MD or studio arts.
Common questions
How much does Ralph Becker charge?
Coaching with Ralph runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Ralph from this page for an exact quote.
What does Ralph Becker help with?
Ralph Becker helps with understanding the full admissions process, building a list of recommended colleges, planning for standardized testing and making good use of summer breaks.
Does Ralph Becker help with specialized programs like nursing or BS-MD?
Yes. He is familiar with the application processes for studio arts, nursing, BS-MD, engineering and liberal arts.
Which grades does Ralph Becker work with?
He works with students in grades 9 to 12 and their families.
How do I contact Ralph Becker?
Send Ralph a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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