Ruth Ann Cote
College admissions consultant in Massachusetts
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Massachusetts, United States |
| Credentials | HECA member |
| Practice | Cote & Pucci College Consulting |
Ruth Ann Cote is an independent college consultant in Massachusetts. She helps students and parents with the college search and application process. She runs Cote & Pucci College Consulting with Kimberly Pucci. The practice covers college list development, essay development, application help, and final college selection. Cote is a member of HECA. Her practice uses a team approach, so families can work with both consultants.
What Ruth helps with
Cote helps students find colleges that fit them and get through the application steps. The work covers the full search, from building a list to choosing a school.
- Building a college list
- Developing college essays
- Getting help with applications
- Choosing a college
- Finding the right college fit
Who Ruth works with
Cote works with students and their parents who are going through the college search and application process. The practice serves families who want full service support from start to finish.
Background and qualifications
Ruth Ann Cote is an independent college consultant based in Massachusetts. She is a member of HECA, the Higher Education Consultants Association. She runs Cote & Pucci College Consulting with Kimberly Pucci. The practice offers full service college search and selection, including list development, essay development, and application assistance.
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
Cote works as part of a two-consultant team, so families get a shared approach to the college search.
Best for students and parents who want full service help from college list to final selection.
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 college list, developing college essays, getting help with applications and choosing a college.
Is Ruth Ann Cote certified?
Ruth Ann Cote lists: HECA member.
How do I contact Ruth Ann Cote?
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