Suzanne Ross
Independent college admissions consultant and essay coach in New York
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
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| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | New York, United States |
| Credentials | Certificate in College Counseling, UC Irvine; IECA Summer Training Institute graduate, 2020; Wow certified essay coach; Member, IECA; Member, HECA; Member, NACAC |
| Practice | Suzanne Ross Consulting |
Suzanne Ross is an independent college admissions consultant who helps high school students and their families with the whole application process. She spent 30 years in television as a writer and Executive Producer before moving into admissions. She uses that storytelling skill to help students shape their experiences into a clear essay and application. She offers packages for sophomores, juniors, and students who only need essay help.
What Suzanne helps with
Suzanne helps students plan for college early and finish strong applications. She puts special focus on personal essays that show who the student is.
- Choosing high school courses and activities
- Planning summers, internships, and enrichment programs
- Building a student resume
- Deciding on standardized tests and whether to apply test optional
- Building a balanced college list
- Writing the Common App personal statement and supplements
- Preparing UC Personal Insight Questions
- Preparing for college interviews with mock interviews
Who Suzanne works with
Suzanne works with high school students and their parents. Some families start in sophomore year for early planning. Others begin in junior year for full support. Students who already have a plan can get hours of help just on essays and supplements after junior year. She works with students who know what they want and those who are still figuring it out.
How Suzanne works
Suzanne uses a step-by-step timeline so students make steady progress toward each milestone. She uses her own college planning platform to track research, testing, applications, admissions data, and financial aid comparisons. Essay work runs from brainstorming to the final draft. The Foundations package has four one-on-one sessions. The final package gives ten hours of support that can be split across needs.
Background and qualifications
Suzanne worked 30 years in television as a writer and Executive Producer. She created several award-winning series for VH1 and E! Entertainment and produced hundreds of hours of documentary and biography shows. She later oversaw the launch of Time, Inc's first digital streaming network. In 2019 she joined Mentors Matter, a volunteer group that helps first-generation high school seniors with college essays. She graduated from the IECA Summer Training Institute in 2020 and earned a Certificate in College Counseling from UC Irvine. She holds a BA in English and Media Studies from Tufts University.
Suzanne Ross pricing
Programs and services
- Foundations package: Four one-on-one sessions starting sophomore year
- Comprehensive package starting junior year
- Ten-hour targeted support package after junior year
- Essay coaching package
- Free consultation
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The CoachVouch take
Suzanne is a former television Executive Producer who uses storytelling skills to build student college essays.
Best for students and parents who want help turning their experiences into a clear, personal application story.
Common questions
How much does Suzanne Ross charge?
Coaching with Suzanne runs $150 to $240 an hour. Message Suzanne from this page for an exact quote.
What does Suzanne Ross help with?
Suzanne Ross helps with choosing high school courses and activities, planning summers, internships, and enrichment programs, building a student resume and deciding on standardized tests and whether to apply test optional.
Is Suzanne Ross certified?
Suzanne Ross lists: Certificate in College Counseling, UC Irvine; IECA Summer Training Institute graduate, 2020; Wow certified essay coach; Member, IECA; Member, HECA; Member, NACAC.
When should a student start working with Suzanne Ross?
Families can start in sophomore year with the Foundations package. The comprehensive package begins in junior year.
How do I contact Suzanne Ross?
Send Suzanne a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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