Vince Ricci – College & Grad School Counselor
Since 1990, I have built on my Stanford improv training to coach hundreds of successful applicants, authors, and entrepreneurs.
VincePrep turned 15 in 2022
To celebrate, I am launching Games for Creative Living to help folks develop skills for a changing world.
I also expanded my counseling service to help high school students and their families gain admission to highly-selective admissions to US colleges and universities.
Education & Community
BA, History, Stanford University
Founding Education Director, Stanford Improvisors
Louisiana Distinguished Teacher Award and Non-Profit Program of the Year at prestigious private K-12 school in New Orleans, LA
Education Director, American Shakespeare Center
MA, Digital Media Design for Learning, New York University (NYU)
Former Lecturer Technical Writing for Engineers & Scientists, The University of Tokyo
Governance Chair, six-year Board veteran, and former President, The Association of Graduate Admissions Consultants (AIGAC)
Experience
As a lifelong educator, I have taught people how to find and tell their stories on paper, in person, and on camera since 1990
Since 2002, I have helped hundreds of applicants get admitted to the world's top graduate programs
In May 2020, I began teaching Improvisation online to children and adults in the UK, US, and Japan
In April 2021, I joined The Short List, where I help high school students and their families find their best-fit colleges and universities
Beyond helping people get admitted, I enjoy helping them succeed during and after completing their studies
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Thank you for your interest, and best wishes for your success!
– Updated by Vince on 1/29/2023