What is an educational consultant?
An educational consultant is a high school student’s coach, cheerleader, and advocate during the college selection process. With extensive knowledge of schools and colleges and expertise in helping students uncover their emotional, academic, and social needs, an educational consultant will be there to guide you through the college selection process, showing you options you might not have considered and eventually finding the right college fit for you. Because they are not tied to any specific school or college, independent consultants are there to help you at any time--to answer your questions and guide you through every aspect of your college selection journey--and not just during school hours during the school year.

Why hire an educational consultant?
Many students choose to work with an educational consultant because they find their consultant can provide them individualized, personalized attention within the context of extensive experience. An educational consultant is a resource to help guide you through the maze of college admissions: helping you plan ahead so you won’t miss deadlines, providing you with goals, and motivating you to keep going when you get frustrated or discouraged. A strong personal connection between student and consultant makes a tremendous difference during the college selection process. While professional expertise is critical, so is energy, humor and a solid rapport--especially when it comes to the high-anxiety college admission process. We therefore understand that hiring an educational consultant is NOT the right decision for every family. We consult with you before you choose to hire us to ensure that we’ll be a good fit and make a successful team.

What kinds of students work with educational consultants?
All kinds! Many students think that only their Ivy-bound peers are hiring educational consultants, but we work with students from all walks of life--from student athletes, to students with learning differences, to “C” students who are worried they might not have any college options. Our goal isn’t just to help you get into college. It’s to take a journey of self-discovery with you and help match you with the right college for you.

When should I begin working with an independent counselor?
Students can begin working with us whenever they become interested and engaged in the process. We frequently begin working with students during the freshman or sophomore year of high school to address pre-college planning issues before students might have access to their high school’s college counselor.

How many students do you work with each year?
We never take on more than 50 students from each graduating class. We prioritize developing a relationship with each of our clients, and by limiting the amount of students we work with, we’re able to provide each individual with the personal attention and accessibility he or she deserves.