Educational Consultant * Recruiting Adviser


Ronald Vrana

Over 30 years experience in education and college recruiting

             

As an educational consultant, Ron Vrana works with parents and prospects concerning school selection, athletic recruiting, specific college information, financial aid, and other areas related to the college selection process. His services include:

 

Consultant Services

Expert guidance from your initial consultation until you sign with a college.  Parents and prospects have unlimited telephone and email consultations to address your specific questions. 

   

Academic Services (Including home-school and IEP students)

  1. Transcript review at the end of each academic term
  2. Curriculum planning tailored for your high school
  3. Analysis of your standardized test scores
  4. Research colleges to create a list of schools meeting your academic qualifications, desires and goals
  5. Assist you in marketing to these colleges your academic and athletic qualifications
  6. Assist in choosing where and how to apply for college admission and financial aid
  7. Analysis of each college of interest regarding the following:

        *  Does the college meet your academic level and standards

        *  Academic support services offered

        *  Academic Progress Rate in your sport

        *  Transfer rate for students and student athletes

        *  Graduation rates for students and student athletes

        *  Placement and starting salaries of graduates in your major

  

Athletic Services

  1. Assistance with drafting and marketing your athletic resume
  2. Assist parents and prospect in compiling an evaluation video of the prospect's ability
  3. Assistance with the NCAA and NAIA Eligibility Center registrations
  4. National Letter of Intent preparation
  5. Personalized education regarding recruiting rules
  6. Questions to ask coaches and how to keep coaches in contact with you
  7. Provide and understanding of and preparation for unofficial and official visits
  8. Education regarding scholarship availability in your sport
  9. Analysis of college programs and coaches showing interest in you regarding the following:

        * Coaching staff tenure and demeanor

        * Coach recruiting practices and interests

        * Recruiting needs of the college

        * Team composition

        * Your opportunities of playing for a particular program

 

 In accordance with NCAA regulations, consultant is not allowed to place a prospect at a particular institution nor is he allowed to negotiate or guarantee scholarships. Consultant does not attempt to market a prospect; just provide information and guidance through the college admissions and recruiting process.