Do You Need an Educational Consultant?

Finding the right school, college or program can be a rewarding
process, but for some families the experience is challenging,
overwhelming and at times frustrating. Few decisions have as great
an impact on a student. Families may find themselves at a loss
to properly evaluate their options and make appropriate choices.
Seeking the services of an independent educational consultant can be
the wisest investment a family can make. And, the fees involved may
be less than 3% of a four-year college tuition bill.
Hiring an independent educational consultant can give families
objective advice, access to reliable information, and the kind of
individual attention necessary to make an informed decision.
The reasons families hire independent educational consultants
vary. Families considering a secondary school typically lack
knowledge or familiarity with what the options are. In addition
to traditional day schools, there are boarding schools, Learning
Disability programs, and public charter schools. While a tremendous
amount of information is available on the Internet, an independent
educational consultant can provide qualitative analysis for the
selection. Consultants have not only visited these schools, but
undoubtedly have placed many students there. Consultants are also
knowledgeable about the admission process and can advise families
every step of the way.
For families considering college, the main reason to hire an
independent educational consultant is individualized attention. Most
public school guidance counselors would like to assist students
individually with the college process but they have too many
students to offer much in the way of individual attention. And, they
often have many more responsibilities than college counseling: They
are responsible for scheduling as well as other social and emotional
issues that face teenagers today. Independent consultants can take
much of the stress out of the process and be an objective, third-party,
helping a family through the process of transitioning from high
school and living at home to going off to college and living away
from home.
Employing the services of an educational consultant may be the
best investment families can make. Tapping into the knowledge and
expertise of a consultant who has extensive experience to guide
families in making this important decision can make the difference
between a really good match and a less than successful experience.

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