- experience less anxiety in the process, both parent & child, as they have a professional to guide them through the process
- have fewer issues or tensions with their kids. They can be parents while the consultant holds their kids’ feet to the fire
- increase the odds that the child will make wise college choices
- pay less for college in many cases. This is true particularly if expensive private colleges are on the student’s college list. How? Wiser college choices. Most professional educational consultants travel year around visiting schools and meeting with admissions directors to learn all that they can about the particular school’s personality, teaching methods, financial aid practices, etc. It helps them to be better able to recommend schools that are a good fit for your kid. And, conversely and importantly, avoid applying to schools that are a poor fit.
- I work with many of the local educational consultants to assist families in choosing colleges that are a good fit – academically, personally and financially. (My assistance is focused on the financial part)
The services and advice offered by a qualified Independent Educational Consultant are invaluable to a family during the high school years when it comes to planning for college. If you’re not sure what they do or how they help your family, I encourage you to read this sampling of articles:
https://jlvcollegecounseling.com/2019/01/09/do-you-need-an-educational-consultant/
https://hecaonline.org/consultant_help
https://www.iecaonline.com/quick-links/parents-students/
www.forbes.com/sites/christeare/2015/10/11/when-and-how-to-hire-an-independent-educational-consultant/amp/
These local consultants help students with the academic side of college planning. For specific information on their services, you should visit their websites or contact them directly. They are not the only educational consultants in the area. (Alphabetically)
Best Fit College Counseling Jessica Olamit www.bestfitcollegecounseling.net 831/234-4891
CollegeAdvisory Valerie Deutsch valerie@collegeadvisory.com www.collegeadvisory.com 831/ 427-2279
College Bound JoAnn Schaper http://www.collegeboundmonterey.com/ 831/ 655-2400
College Counseling Pathways Melanie Nazareth mnazareth555@gmail.com 831/206-5622
College Entrance Solution Sabra Cossentine https://a-college-entrance-solution.business.site/ 831/345-5690
College Pathfinders Lauren Lindstrom http://www.collegepathfinders.com/
College Planning Academy Jennifer Decker Wade collegeplanningacademy@gmail.com 831/824-4838
College Sense Elizabeth Simms www.college-sense.com Elizabeth@college-sense.com 831/428-4100
DesignWorlds for College Frona Kahn www.designworlds.com/college/ 408/252-2285
Duffy Grant duffygrant@gmail.com www.duffygrant.com 831/818-2492
Freedom Test Prep. Jerilyn Kass. https://www.freedomtestprep.com/
Heidi Lewin HeidiLBruce@gmail.com
Karen Gill kgillx5@gmail.com
College Retriever Kathryn Pierno http://www.collegeretriever.org/ kathryn@collegeretriever.com
Kim Sammet College Counseling Kim Sammet kimsammet@gmail.com 831/247-3104
LK Consulting Laurie Kiguchi Advising for Higher ED LKiguchi@sbcglobal.net www.lkeducationalconsulting.com 831/421-9754
Maggie Paul, College Writing Instructor/Editor Support in writing the college application essay https://myessaycoach.com 831/234-5266
Maureen Casey, MA, MFTi Casey Educational Consulting caseyedconsulting@gmail.com 408/398-0010
Options Educational-Career Counseling Pat Moore www.options@cruzio.com 831/685-8100
Sara Jane Otis Test Prep and Editing Sara Jane Otis www.sjotutoring.com and www.sjoediting.com Text: 831/600-5313
Sea Change College Consulting Laura Penvenne https://www.seachangecc.com/ 805/748-2579 Note: Laura is in San Luis Obispo, CA
Your College Hunt Patricia Hunt https://www.yourcollegehunt.com/ 831/237-7950
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