Grad Central Station is an independent college admissions consulting practice providing personalized college admissions counseling for high school students and families. We help students with college planning, college selection, application strategy, personal essays, financial aid guidance, scholarships, and career exploration. Our individualized approach helps students—including first-generation and underserved applicants—reduce stress, strengthen applications, and gain admission to colleges where they can thrive.

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Grad Central Station is an independent college admissions consulting practice providing personalized college admissions counseling for high school students and families. We help students with college planning, college selection, application strategy, personal essays, financial aid guidance, scholarships, and career exploration. Our individualized approach helps students—including first-generation and underserved applicants—reduce stress, strengthen applications, and gain admission to colleges where they can thrive.

Jose Ramos is the founder of Grad Central Station. He is a first-generation college graduate from a low income background who is passionate about helping students with similar lived experience achieve their higher education goals. Jose went on to graduate with two bachelor degrees in engineering from UC Davis, a Master of Business Administration degree from Stanford University, and studied college counseling at UCLA. With over two decades of marketing experience, including two Chief Marketing Officer roles, Jose believes that developing an authentic, personal brand is an essential part of developing a student profile that maximizes chances for admission. Jose has also held board of director roles with one of America's most recognized non-profit organizations.

Specialty Areas

General Ed Counseling, Transfer Planning

Students Enrolled