Ricardo Ortegón
College admissions consultant for high school and college students
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | Doctorate (Dr.); Associate member, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) |
| Practice | GPS College Guidance |
Ricardo Ortegón is a college admissions consultant and the founder of GPS College Guidance. He helps high school students, college students and their parents plan for college and beyond. He has over 25 years in college admissions, enrollment management and academic advising. He held leadership roles at Texas A&M International University and Montclair State University. He also taught as adjunct faculty at American University. Sessions run online or in person.
What Ricardo helps with
Ricardo helps students choose classes, build a college list, and apply. He also supports students already in college, in graduate school, or transferring.
- Choosing high school courses that prepare for college
- Finding extracurricular and summer activities
- Building a shortlist of best-fit colleges
- Writing personal statements and admission essays
- Applying for scholarships and financial aid
- Preparing for admission interviews
- Choosing a major based on interests
- Transferring colleges and earning credit by exam
Who Ricardo works with
GPS works with students from as early as 8th grade through college and graduate school. Clients include high school students, first-year and continuing college students, graduate students and transfer students. Parents or guardians are encouraged to take part in the college selection and application process.
How Ricardo works
Each client gets a personalized plan for college preparation, selection and admission. Sessions are one-on-one with the student and family, online or in person. Packages match the student's grade level: A program for grades 9 and 10, one for grades 11 and 12, and a four-year option. Extra sessions can be added as needed. Scheduling includes day, evening and weekend times.
Background and qualifications
Ricardo Ortegón founded GPS College Guidance after more than 25 years in higher education. His work covered college admissions, enrollment management, academic advising, student retention, student success, continuing education and international education. He held leadership roles at Texas A&M International University and Montclair State University. He served as adjunct faculty at American University for several years. He is an associate member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association and sits on the advisory board of the Hispanic Scholarship Consortium.
Ricardo Ortegón pricing
Programs and services
- Fresh Start package for grades 9 and 10
- Comprehensive package for grades 11 and 12
- Ultimate four-year package
- College Student Success package
- Graduate school package
- Transfer package
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The CoachVouch take
He brings more than 25 years as a higher education administrator to admissions counseling, including work in enrollment management and retention.
Best for families who want a plan that starts in high school and continues through college or graduate school.
Common questions
How much does Ricardo Ortegón charge?
Coaching with Ricardo runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Ricardo from this page for an exact quote.
What does Ricardo Ortegón help with?
Ricardo Ortegón helps with choosing high school courses that prepare for college, finding extracurricular and summer activities, building a shortlist of best-fit colleges and writing personal statements and admission essays.
Does Ricardo Ortegón coach online?
Sessions are online and in person.
Is Ricardo Ortegón certified?
Ricardo Ortegón lists: Doctorate (Dr.); Associate member, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA).
Does GPS College Guidance help students already in college?
Yes. It offers packages for first-year and continuing college students, graduate students, and transfer students.
Can families meet with GPS College Guidance online?
Yes. Sessions are offered online or in person, with day, evening and weekend times.
How do I contact Ricardo Ortegón?
Send Ricardo a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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