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Your Guide to College Admissions Counseling

The Right College. The Right Strategy. The Best Possible Outcome.

Getting into a great college is not just about grades and test scores — it is about telling the right story, to the right schools, at the right time. At Ramana Learning Center, our College Admissions Counseling program gives high school students exactly the guidance they need to do that. Our counselors bring deep, hands-on knowledge of what top universities actually look for, and they put that expertise to work for your student — from the very first exploratory conversation all the way through acceptance day.

Why a College Admissions Consultant Makes All the Difference

The college admissions landscape has never been more competitive — and more students than ever are applying to the same top schools with similar grades and test scores. What separates accepted students from rejected ones often comes down to a single thing: how compelling and authentic their application story is.

That is exactly where our counselors step in. They work one-on-one with your student to uncover and articulate their unique strengths, character, and ambitions in a way that resonates with admissions committees. From crafting a standout personal essay to building an extracurricular profile that makes an impression — your counselor is a dedicated partner at every step. When obstacles arise, they navigate around them. When deadlines loom, they keep everything on track. And when it counts most, they help build an application strong enough to open doors at the nation's top institutions.

Choose the Package That Fits Your Student's Goals

Every student's college journey is different — which is why we offer three flexible counseling packages to meet your student exactly where they are. All package hours are fully flexible: you decide how to allocate them across any service in your package. Need more time on essays than on scholarship research? No problem.

Standard Package: 10 Hours

Ideal for students who have achieved their target ACT/SAT score and are ready to focus on building a compelling, well-organized college application.

Services Included:

  • Academic & Extracurricular Evaluations
  • Application Strategy
  • College Search & Selection
  • Financial Aid & Scholarship Guidance
  • High School & Career Planning
  • Career Goal Development
  • College & Scholarship Application Assistance
  • Career Advice
  • Ongoing Progress Evaluation

Advanced Package: 20 Hours

Ideal for students who want to strengthen their entire academic and extracurricular profile — not just their application — to stand out in an increasingly competitive applicant pool.

Everything in Standard, Plus:

  • Essay Writing Workshops — develop a personal essay that is authentic, compelling, and impossible to ignore
  • Resume Building — a professional snapshot of your student's achievements and leadership
  • Community Outreach & Volunteer Opportunities (3 guaranteed placements)
  • In-depth Scholarship Research & Application Guidance
  • Curated College Discovery — finding schools that truly match your student's goals, not just their GPA

Premium Package: 30 Hours

The complete college admissions experience — designed for students targeting highly selective, competitive universities where every element of the application must be outstanding.

Everything in Advanced, Plus:

  • Four Full-Length SAT Practice Tests — sharpen test performance right alongside your application strategy
  • Mock Interviews — practice with realistic scenarios and detailed feedback so your student walks into the real thing with confidence
  • Letters of Recommendation Guidance — who to ask, what to request, and how to ensure your recommenders write the most impactful letters possible
SERVICES STANDARD PACKAGE ADVANCED PACKAGE PREMIUM PACKAGE
HOURS 10 20 30
Academic & Extracurricular Evaluations.
Application Strategy
College Search & Selection
Financial Aid & Scholarship Guidance
High School & Career Planning
Help students develop realistic career goals.
Help with college applications and scholarship applications.
Career advice
Evaluating the progress of students to meet their future college/career goals.
Essay Writing Workshops
Community Outreach and volunteer Opportunities (3 guaranteed opportunities)
Resume Building
Aiding in scholarships and how to achieve them.
Discovering colleges for each student that meets the goals they wish to achieve.
Four full length SAT practice test
Mock Interviews
Requesting Letters of Recommendation

What Each Service Actually Does for Your Student

Academic & Extracurricular Evaluation

  • We identify your student's strongest academic and extracurricular achievements — and show them exactly how to present those strengths so admissions committees take notice.
  • We explain how colleges weigh extracurriculars, which types carry the most weight, and how to develop an "extracurricular spike" that makes your student genuinely stand out.

Application Strategy

  • A personalized, school-by-school strategy built around your student's unique profile, goals, and target schools — with clear deadlines and accountability at every step so nothing falls through the cracks.

College Search & Selection

  • We do the research. We build a customized college list that balances reach, match, and safety schools — all aligned to your student's academic profile, career goals, and personal priorities.
  • No more overwhelm. No more guesswork. Just a clear, confident plan for where to apply.

Financial Aid & Scholarship Guidance

  • We identify financial aid options your family may not know exist, research targeted scholarship opportunities, and walk your student through the application and submission process from start to finish.

High School & Career Planning

  • We help students choose high school courses strategically — not just to meet graduation requirements, but to strengthen their college application and align with the career paths they are genuinely excited about.

Essay Writing Workshops

  • One-on-one workshops that go far beyond grammar and structure. We help your student find their authentic voice, tell a story that only they can tell, and craft an essay that an admissions reader remembers long after reviewing hundreds of others.

Mock Interviews

  • Realistic interview simulations followed by detailed coaching feedback — so your student walks into selective schools' interviews prepared, poised, and confident rather than caught off guard.

Community & Volunteer Opportunities

  • We connect students with meaningful community engagement opportunities that strengthen their profile, demonstrate genuine values, and give admissions committees something real to discuss.

Resume Building & Letters of Recommendation

  • A polished, professional resume that captures every achievement your student has earned — and strategic guidance on which teachers, coaches, or mentors to ask for recommendation letters, and exactly how to make that request.

Start with a Free Initial Consultation

Not sure which package is right for your student? That’s exactly what the initial consultation is for. Before the session, your counselor reviews your student’s academic profile and the evaluation form you submit — arriving prepared with real insights, not generic advice.

During the consultation, your counselor will answer your questions directly, share personalized strategies based on your student's specific situation, and outline a clear path forward toward your family’s college and career goals. If your student is considering medicine, engineering, law, or any other field — your counselor will map out exactly how our program supports that specific path.

You will leave the consultation with clarity, a realistic plan, and confidence that your student is in the right hands.

How to Request Your Initial Consultation

If you do not yet have a parent account, create one here — it only takes a few minutes. Once your account is set up, follow these steps to request your consultation:

  1. Log in to your parent account on our website.
  2. Click the "add program" option below the logout button.
  3. Scroll down to the last program, "High School Planning & College Counseling."
  4. Select "Counseling - Elite (customized plan)" under "College Admissions Counseling."
  5. Add a message in the text box requesting a consultation.
  6. Submit your request and wait for our team to contact you.

Our team will reach out promptly to schedule your session. We look forward to helping your student take this important step — and making the road to college clearer, less stressful, and far more successful.

Fee Details:

Counseling - Advanced Package Tuition One-time $1,400.00
Counseling - Consultation (30 Min) Tuition One-time $50.00
Counseling - Elite (customized plan) Tuition Hourly $100.00
Counseling - Premium Package Tuition One-time $1,950.00
Counseling - Standard Package Tuition One-time $750.00

Disclaimer: Branch may opt to add additional fee due to location specific expenses. Your final fee amount may slightly vary.

Academic & Extracurricular Evaluation Form

The evaluation form below gives your counselor the detailed background they need to make your initial consultation genuinely productive — not a generic overview, but a focused, personalized conversation about your student’s unique strengths, goals, and opportunities.

  • The initial consultation provides 30 minutes of expert, personalized insights — concrete strategies your family can act on immediately.
  • Your counselor will review your responses before the session and use them to provide recommendations tailored specifically to your student — not a one-size-fits-all pitch, but a real conversation about what your child needs to reach their goals.
  • Whether your student is aiming for a career in medicine, engineering, business, the arts, or anything else — your counselor will walk you through exactly how our program supports that specific path and what the next steps look like.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the College Admissions Counseling program?

It is a fully personalized, end-to-end college admissions support program for high school students. Your student works one-on-one with an experienced counselor from the very first college search all the way through to admissions decisions — covering strategy, essays, interviews, financial aid, and everything in between.

Which package is right for my student?

The Standard Package (10 hours) is best for students who have already hit their target ACT/SAT score and are ready to focus on building and submitting a strong application. The Advanced Package (20 hours) is ideal for students who want to strengthen their entire profile — including essays, resume, volunteer work, and scholarship applications. The Premium Package (30 hours) is the right choice for students targeting highly selective or competitive universities, adding mock interviews, full-length SAT practice tests, and letter of recommendation guidance.

What services are included in every package?

All three packages include: Academic & Extracurricular Evaluations, Application Strategy, College Search & Selection, Financial Aid & Scholarship Guidance, High School & Career Planning, college and scholarship application assistance, career advice, and continuous student progress tracking. These are the foundational services every student needs — regardless of which tier they choose.

Can I choose how to use my package hours?

Absolutely. Package hours are fully flexible — you allocate them across any services within your package based on what your student needs most. If essays need the most attention, put more hours there. If scholarship research is the priority, shift accordingly. Your counselor helps you make the most strategic use of every hour.

How competitive are the universities your students get into?

Our counselors have guided students into prestigious colleges and universities across the country. The Premium Package is specifically designed for students targeting highly selective schools that require a polished, complete, and deeply compelling application package.

How do I get started?

Create a parent account, log in, click “Add Program,” scroll to “High School Planning & College Counseling,” select “Counseling — Elite (customized plan)” under “College Admissions Counseling,” add a message requesting a consultation, and submit. Our team will reach out to schedule your session.

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