Ricardo Ortegon
College admissions consultant in Las Cruces, New Mexico
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | GPS College Guidance |
Ricardo Ortegon is an independent educational consultant who runs GPS College Guidance in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He helps high school students and their parents plan for college. The practice covers class choices, activities, best-fit colleges and majors. It also offers packages for current college students, graduate school applicants and transfers. Families can book a free 30-minute consultation. He is a Professional member of the IECA.
What Ricardo helps with
Ricardo helps students and parents get through the college admissions process with less stress. The work starts as early as choosing high school classes.
- Choosing high school classes to prepare for college
- Exploring activities
- Identifying best-fit colleges
- Deciding what to major in
- Judging chances of getting into a top school
- Planning how to pay for college
- Applying to graduate school
- Transferring to a new college
Who Ricardo works with
The practice works with high school students in all four grades, along with their parents. It also serves undergraduate and graduate students. Families who feel overwhelmed by the admissions process, or who are unsure what is realistic financially, are a core fit.
How Ricardo works
GPS College Guidance sells set packages by grade level. Fresh Start is a one or two year program for grades 9 and 10. Comprehensive is a one or two year program for grades 11 and 12. Ultimate covers all four years of high school. A custom package is also available. College students can choose a one-term College Student Success package. Work is done with students and parents together.
Background and qualifications
Ricardo Ortegon is an independent educational consultant based in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He leads GPS College Guidance, a college admission counseling and preparation practice. He is a Professional member of the IECA, the Independent Educational Consultants Association. His practice supports high school students, college students, graduate school applicants and transfer students.
Ricardo Ortegon pricing
Programs and services
- Fresh Start package for grades 9 and 10
- Comprehensive package for grades 11 and 12
- Ultimate four-year package
- Custom package
- College Student Success one-term package
- Graduate school services
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The CoachVouch take
Offers grade-based admissions packages that begin in ninth grade and extend to graduate school and transfer support.
Best for families who want help starting college planning early in high school.
Common questions
How much does Ricardo Ortegon charge?
Coaching with Ricardo runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Ricardo Ortegon help with?
Ricardo Ortegon helps with choosing high school classes to prepare for college, exploring activities, identifying best-fit colleges and deciding what to major in.
Is Ricardo Ortegon certified?
Ricardo Ortegon lists: IECA Professional member.
When can students start working with GPS College Guidance?
Students can start in ninth grade with the Fresh Start package. Packages also exist for grades 11 and 12, all four years, and for college students.
Does GPS College Guidance help with graduate school or transfers?
Yes. The practice lists graduate school and transfer services along with a package for current college students.
How do I contact Ricardo Ortegon?
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