Rick Quon
College admissions and career planning consultant with a hi-tech background
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | College admissionsCollege essaysFinancial aid and scholarshipsCareer clarity and purposeInterview coachingResume and LinkedInNew grads and students |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Practice | College Fit and Beyond |
Rick Quon is a college admissions and career planning consultant who runs College Fit and Beyond. He helps students pick colleges and majors that match their interests, values, skills and finances. He draws on over 30 years in the hi-tech industry. He uses Myers Briggs, Card Sort and Holland Code assessments. He builds college lists, guides essays and financial aid, and supports families through the application process.
What Rick helps with
Rick helps students find colleges and careers that fit their interests, values and budget. He also supports families during the stress of applications.
- Building a college list that fits academics, values and finances
- Planning application strategy
- Researching majors and career outcomes
- Brainstorming and reviewing college essays
- Understanding financial aid
- Choosing a career path from assessment results
- Preparing for interviews and writing resumes
- Finding internships and setting up informational interviews
Who Rick works with
Rick works with students from many social and economic backgrounds. He also supports their families during the college application process. His work covers both college admission planning and early career planning.
How Rick works
Rick starts with assessments to learn about each student. He uses the Myers Briggs Type Indicator, Card Sort exercises and Holland Code assessments. These show interests, skills, values, preferences and financial fit. He then builds a college list and an application plan. He runs essay workshops that cover brainstorming, guidance and review. For career planning, he uses his hi-tech experience to shape informational interview and internship search strategies.
Background and qualifications
Rick has over 30 years in the professional hi-tech industry. He now works as a consultant through College Fit and Beyond. He has helped students from many social and economic backgrounds with college admission and career planning. His work includes building college lists, application strategies, major and career research, essay workshops, financial aid guidance and application guidance. He also gives interview and resume guidance.
Rick Quon pricing
Programs and services
- College admission planning
- Career planning
- Essay workshops
- Financial aid guidance
- Interview and resume guidance
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The CoachVouch take
Rick pairs college admissions planning with more than 30 years of hi-tech industry experience to guide internship and informational interview searches.
Best for students and families who want a college and career plan built on assessment results and financial fit.
Common questions
How much does Rick Quon charge?
Coaching with Rick runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Rick Quon help with?
Rick Quon helps with building a college list that fits academics, values and finances, planning application strategy, researching majors and career outcomes and brainstorming and reviewing college essays.
What assessments does Rick Quon use?
Rick uses the Myers Briggs Type Indicator, Card Sort exercises and Holland Code assessments. They help him match students to colleges and careers.
How do I contact Rick Quon?
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