Ron Ruangtragool
Law school and college admissions consultant in Beverly Hills, California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Life coach |
| Based in | Beverly Hills, California, United States |
| Credentials | California attorney (Esq.); Certificate in Independent Education Consulting, UC Irvine; IECA Professional member |
| Practice | First Honors Educational Consultants |
Ron Ruangtragool is an independent educational consultant who helps students and parents with admissions. He founded First Honors Educational Consultants in Beverly Hills, California. Ron is a California attorney, and the firm focuses on law school admissions, legal education and international admissions. It also covers high school, college, graduate and professional school. He earned his consulting certificate from UC Irvine and is an IECA Professional member.
What Ron helps with
Ron and his team help students plan and complete applications at every academic level. Law school applicants are a main focus.
- Choosing the right schools
- Writing personal statements
- Preparing for admissions interviews
- Law school applications and school selection
- LSAT, SAT, ACT and GRE test prep
- Transferring into a chosen school
- International admissions
- Tutoring for college and grad school
Who Ron works with
The firm works with students and parents. Clients range from high school students to college, graduate and professional school applicants. It also serves international applicants and students who want to transfer into another school.
How Ron works
The team starts by asking questions about a student's strengths, interests, goals and habits. They use that to build an individual roadmap and help the student tell their story in a consistent way. Services include admissions coaching, mentorship programs where mentors are matched to students, private tutoring, and a Transfer Playbook. Tutoring runs one-on-one or in small groups.
Background and qualifications
Ron Ruangtragool is a Thai-American attorney licensed in California. He founded First Honors to build the kind of service he wished he had as a student. He earned a certificate in Independent Education Consulting from UC Irvine. He is an IECA Professional member. His firm is based in Beverly Hills and includes tutors, coaches and consultants who work with students at each stage of their academic path.
Ron Ruangtragool pricing
Programs and services
- Admissions coaching
- Mentorship programs
- Private tutoring
- Transfer Playbook
- Test prep
- Free 15-minute consultation
Ron Ruangtragool reviews
The CoachVouch take
Ron is a California attorney who leads an admissions firm that specializes in law school admissions.
Best for aspiring law students and their parents who want help with applications and test prep.
Common questions
How much does Ron Ruangtragool charge?
Coaching with Ron runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Ron from this page for an exact quote.
What does Ron Ruangtragool help with?
Ron Ruangtragool helps with choosing the right schools, writing personal statements, preparing for admissions interviews and law school applications and school selection.
Is Ron Ruangtragool certified?
Ron Ruangtragool lists: California attorney (Esq.); Certificate in Independent Education Consulting, UC Irvine; IECA Professional member.
Does First Honors help with law school admissions?
Yes. Law school admissions is a main specialty. Services include LSAT prep, personal statements and help choosing law schools.
Does First Honors work with transfer students?
Yes. The Transfer Playbook gives students an academic roadmap for moving into the school they want.
How do I contact Ron Ruangtragool?
Send Ron a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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