Ron Reed
College admissions consultant for families in Toronto
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $220 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Toronto, Canada |
| Credentials | HECA member |
| Practice | American College Consulting |
Ron Reed is a college admissions consultant with American College Consulting in Toronto. The family business helps students and parents apply to schools in the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and Ireland. The practice has worked with families since 2008. It also supports student athletes, performing artists, neurodiverse students and graduate school applicants. Clients get help with school lists, essays, interviews and deadlines. The team uses AI tools to shape each student's application plan.
What Ron helps with
The practice guides students and parents through the full application process. It also helps families compare schools and weigh scholarship offers.
- Building a school list that fits a student's priorities
- Writing essays and personal statements
- Preparing for college admissions interviews
- Building a resume and choosing recommendation writers
- Managing application deadlines for many schools
- Comparing athletic scholarship offers
- Preparing monologues, auditions and art portfolios
- Planning college visits and campus tours
Who Ron works with
The practice works with high school students applying to universities in the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and Ireland, and with their parents. It also serves student athletes, performing arts students, neurodiverse and differently abled students, graduate school applicants, and families seeking middle school or high school placement in Ontario.
How Ron works
The team uses AI tools to shape each student's application strategy. Experience gained since 2008 guides how those tools are used. Packages are offered in different sizes. Work covers school lists, transcripts and activities review, resumes, recommendation letters, application timelines, essay feedback and interview practice. Families can start with a free one-on-one information session.
Background and qualifications
American College Consulting is a family business that has helped families apply to U.S., Canadian and U.K. schools since 2008. Ron Reed is part of the practice, which was founded by Colleen Reed. The firm is a HECA member. The team includes seasoned professionals with knowledge of topics like transfer applications and gap year planning. The practice also lists recent client placements on its site.
Ron Reed pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive admissions packages
- Free one-on-one information session
- Athletic recruiting and scholarship support
- Audition and art portfolio coaching
- Graduate school application support
- Middle school and high school placement in Ontario
Ron Reed reviews
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A Toronto family business that helps students apply to schools in four countries and coaches auditions and art portfolios.
Best for Toronto families applying to schools in the U.S., Canada or the U.K., including athletes, artists and neurodiverse students.
Common questions
How much does Ron Reed charge?
Coaching with Ron runs $80 to $220 an hour. Message Ron from this page for an exact quote.
What does Ron Reed help with?
Ron Reed helps with building a school list that fits a student's priorities, writing essays and personal statements, preparing for college admissions interviews and building a resume and choosing recommendation writers.
Is Ron Reed certified?
Ron Reed lists: HECA member.
Does American College Consulting help with schools outside the U.S.?
Yes. The practice helps students apply to schools in the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and Ireland.
Can American College Consulting help with graduate school or high school placement?
Yes. The practice supports graduate school applicants. It also helps families find middle schools and high schools in Ontario.
How do I contact Ron Reed?
Send Ron a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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