Ruth Ann Cote
College admissions consultant for students and families in Massachusetts
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Massachusetts, United States |
| Credentials | Professional member, Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA); University of California Irvine Independent Educational Consultant Certificate |
| Practice | Cote & Pucci College Consulting |
Ruth Ann Cote is an independent college consultant who helps students and families with the college search and application process. She runs Cote & Pucci College Consulting in Massachusetts with partner Kimberly Pucci. Clients work one-on-one with Ruth Ann or Kim and also gain from the team's shared knowledge. Her services cover college list building, essay work, application help, and college selection. She holds the UC Irvine Independent Educational Consultant Certificate.
What Ruth helps with
Ruth Ann helps students find colleges that fit them and present themselves well in applications, essays, and interviews.
- Building a best fit college list
- Developing personal statements and supplemental essays
- Application help and submission timing
- Choosing among colleges after decisions arrive
- Picking high school courses that fit college goals
- Deepening extracurricular activities
- Preparing for college interviews
Who Ruth works with
Ruth Ann works with students and their families through all phases of the college search and application process. Each student gets one-on-one attention, and the plan is adapted to the student's schedule and work style.
How Ruth works
The firm blends one-on-one conversation with online assessments to find the academic, social, and financial criteria that matter for each student. The Best Fit College List is a starting point that changes as the student explores. Brainstorming activities help students find their key traits and core values for essays. Clients get one-on-one work with Ruth Ann or Kim, plus the benefit of the team approach.
Background and qualifications
Ruth Ann is a professional member of the Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA). She has completed the University of California Irvine Independent Educational Consultant Certificate Program. She and Kim Pucci run Cote & Pucci College Consulting, which works only with students and families on the college search and application process. They visit campuses, attend professional development programs, and use industry networks to stay current on admissions trends.
Ruth Ann Cote pricing
Programs and services
- Full service college search and selection
- College list development
- Essay development
- Application assistance
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The CoachVouch take
Ruth Ann works in a two-consultant team, so each client gets one-on-one attention plus the combined knowledge of both partners.
Best for students and parents who want one-on-one help from start to finish in the college search and application process.
Common questions
How much does Ruth Ann Cote charge?
Coaching with Ruth runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Ruth from this page for an exact quote.
What does Ruth Ann Cote help with?
Ruth Ann Cote helps with building a best fit college list, developing personal statements and supplemental essays, application help and submission timing and choosing among colleges after decisions arrive.
Is Ruth Ann Cote certified?
Ruth Ann Cote lists: Professional member, Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA); University of California Irvine Independent Educational Consultant Certificate.
Does Ruth Ann help with more than college applications?
Yes. She also advises on high school course selection and extracurricular activities. She helps students weigh their options once colleges respond.
How do I contact Ruth Ann Cote?
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