Rufaro Jarati
College admissions counselor for domestic and international students
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Credentials | B.A., Government |
Rufaro Jarati is a college admissions counselor who helps students plan their path from freshman year of high school to college enrollment. Rufaro has coached over 100 students, both from the US and from countries like China, South Korea, South Africa and the UAE. Past roles include strategy consultant at Crimson Education and head admissions consultant at PrepStart, where Rufaro led a team. Clients have gained admission to schools like Cornell, Vanderbilt and Northwestern.
What Rufaro helps with
Rufaro builds step by step plans that shape a student's profile over several years. The work covers undergraduate and graduate applications, including for students who speak English as a second language.
- Building a profile roadmap starting in freshman year
- Standing out within a student's own context
- Applying to top 20 US colleges
- Applications from international students
- Test preparation and admissions strategy
- MBA applications
- Applying to top prep schools
- Graduate school applications for non-native English speakers
Who Rufaro works with
Rufaro works with high school students and their parents. Clients include domestic students and international students from China, South Korea, South Africa, the UAE and other countries. Rufaro also works with students and professionals from non-English speaking backgrounds who apply to US universities and graduate programs.
How Rufaro works
Rufaro creates a personalized admissions roadmap for each student. The roadmap starts with profile development in freshman year and runs through college matriculation. At PrepStart, Rufaro worked with students and parents to build test preparation and admissions strategies together.
Background and qualifications
Rufaro holds a B.A. in Government. Rufaro has been a head admissions consultant at PrepStart, where a team was managed, and a strategy consultant at Crimson Education. Rufaro has also been an ESL admissions and career mentor at ringle since 2022. Earlier roles include international recruitment manager at ApplyBoard, where Rufaro built partnerships with university admissions departments, and an admissions associate at a top 30 private school in the US. Rufaro also co-founded The Laundry Company in 2024.
Rufaro Jarati pricing
Programs and services
- College admissions counseling
- MBA admissions counseling
Rufaro Jarati reviews
Rufaro Jarati has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 3 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Rufaro has worked on both sides of admissions, as a consultant and as a recruitment manager building partnerships with university admissions departments.
Best for international and domestic students who want a multi-year plan to reach top US colleges or graduate programs.
Common questions
How much does Rufaro Jarati charge?
Coaching with Rufaro runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Rufaro from this page for an exact quote.
What does Rufaro Jarati help with?
Rufaro Jarati helps with building a profile roadmap starting in freshman year, standing out within a student's own context, applying to top 20 US colleges and applications from international students.
Does Rufaro Jarati have reviews?
Rufaro Jarati has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 3 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Rufaro Jarati certified?
Rufaro Jarati lists: B.A., Government.
Does Rufaro Jarati work with international students?
Yes. Rufaro has worked with students from China, South Korea, South Africa, the UAE and other countries.
Does Rufaro help with MBA applications?
Yes. Rufaro's clients have been admitted to MBA programs at Duke and MIT.
How do I contact Rufaro Jarati?
Send Rufaro a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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