Ranna Patel

Ranna Patel is the founder of Ranna Patel Consulting, an independent educational consultancy she established in January 2010 in the San Francisco Bay Area. For over 16 years, she has dedicated her career to helping high school students navigate the complexities of academic planning and college admissions with a focus on mindful and emotionally intelligent counseling. She provides personalized support to students and families, guiding them to make informed decisions about their academic and collegiate futures through process-oriented planning and student-centered advising. Her work emphasizes college readiness and long-term success beyond acceptance letters, ensuring students develop confidence and self-reliance throughout the admissions journey.?

Ranna launched "Unveiling the Road Ahead," an online college prep course designed to support students in their admissions journey while reducing stress and bringing clarity to the process. Through this initiative and her one-on-one consulting work, she partners with families to provide strategic guidance that has resulted in students gaining admission to top-tier institutions. Her approach centers on helping students understand not just what colleges are looking for, but how to authentically present themselves while managing the emotional demands of the college application process. She works remotely, allowing her to serve families across the Bay Area and beyond with flexible, accessible counseling services.?

Ranna holds a Certificate in College Admissions and Career Planning from UC Berkeley Extension, specializing in Counselor Education, School Counseling and Guidance Services. Her professional training, combined with her extensive experience, positions her to provide comprehensive support that addresses both the practical and emotional aspects of college admissions. Her commitment to mindful counseling ensures that students not only achieve their college goals but also develop the skills and confidence needed for long-term academic and personal success.?