Ryan Cook
College and grad school admissions counselor
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Credentials | Bachelor's degree, Brigham Young University; Master's degree in Anthropology and Development, London School of Economics |
Ryan Cook is a college admissions counselor who helps students get into undergraduate and graduate programs. He also supports job seekers in the nonprofit and development sectors. Ryan holds a master's degree in Anthropology and Development from the London School of Economics. He spent several years as Operations and Program Manager at a Salt Lake City nonprofit for refugee women, growing the team from 4 to 16. He now works in community development at Zions Bank.
What Ryan helps with
Ryan helps students apply to college and graduate school. He also helps college students and job seekers in the nonprofit and development sectors.
- Getting into undergraduate programs
- Getting into graduate programs
- Writing college essays
- Completing UC applications
- Preparing for college admissions interviews
- Handling the college waitlist
- Final review of college applications
- Writing a college resume
Who Ryan works with
Ryan works with students applying to undergraduate and graduate programs. He also supports college students already in school. He helps job seekers in the nonprofit and development sectors.
Background and qualifications
Ryan earned his bachelor's degree at Brigham Young University. He then earned a master's degree at the London School of Economics, focusing on Anthropology and Development. He worked with Amazonian Indigenous communities in Ecuador and with NGOs in the United States, the United Kingdom, the Philippines, and Uganda. After graduate school, he became Operations and Program Manager at Women of the World, a nonprofit in Salt Lake City that supports refugee women. Over several years, he helped grow the team from 4 to 16. He now serves as an Officer in the Culture and Community department at Zions Bank.
Ryan Cook pricing
Programs and services
- Complete college admissions package
- College essay help
- UC application support
- College admissions interview prep
- College waitlist strategy package
- Final college application review
Ryan Cook reviews
The CoachVouch take
Ryan combines admissions coaching with a career in nonprofit management and community development banking.
Best for students applying to college or grad school who want help with essays, interviews, and applications.
Common questions
How much does Ryan Cook charge?
Coaching with Ryan runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Ryan Cook help with?
Ryan Cook helps with getting into undergraduate programs, getting into graduate programs, writing college essays and completing UC applications.
Is Ryan Cook certified?
Ryan Cook lists: Bachelor's degree, Brigham Young University; Master's degree in Anthropology and Development, London School of Economics.
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