Ranna Patel
College admissions consultant for high school students in the Bay Area
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | California, United States |
| Credentials | HECA member; Independent college consultant |
| Practice | Ranna Patel Consulting |
Ranna Patel is an independent college admissions consultant. Ranna advises high school students and their parents on college planning. Ranna helps students learn college expectations and graduation requirements, choose courses, and build a college list. Ranna also brainstorms application essay topics, then proofreads and edits the essays. Ranna works with families in the greater Bay Area and with students from around the country. Ranna is a member of HECA.
What Ranna helps with
Ranna helps high school students plan for college and apply to schools that fit them. Ranna supports them from early course planning through the essays.
- Understanding college expectations and graduation requirements
- Choosing the right high school courses
- Building a college list
- Finding colleges that are the best fit for each student
- Brainstorming college application essay topics
- Proofreading and editing application essays
- Guiding students through the full application process
Who Ranna works with
Ranna works with high school students and their parents. Ranna's clients live in the greater Bay Area and also include students from around the country.
Background and qualifications
Ranna Patel runs an independent college consulting practice under that same name. Ranna is a member of HECA. Ranna has served students in the greater Bay Area and students from around the country. Ranna's work covers the whole application process, from course selection and college lists to essay brainstorming and editing.
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The CoachVouch take
Ranna guides students through the whole application process, from early course planning to final essay edits.
Best for high school students and parents who want help choosing courses, building a college list, and writing essays.
Common questions
How much does Ranna Patel charge?
Coaching with Ranna runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Ranna from this page for an exact quote.
What does Ranna Patel help with?
Ranna Patel helps with understanding college expectations and graduation requirements, choosing the right high school courses, building a college list and finding colleges that are the best fit for each student.
Is Ranna Patel certified?
Ranna Patel lists: HECA member; Independent college consultant.
Does Ranna Patel work with students outside the Bay Area?
Yes. Ranna serves the greater Bay Area and also works with students from around the country.
How do I contact Ranna Patel?
Send Ranna a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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