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.
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.
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.
Ideal for students who have achieved their target ACT/SAT score and are ready to focus on building a compelling, well-organized college application.
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.
The complete college admissions experience — designed for students targeting highly selective, competitive universities where every element of the application must be outstanding.
| 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 |
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.
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:
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.
| 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.