Boarding School Consulting

This is a comprehensive service priced at $7,000 and includes the following:
 

GOAL IDENTIFICATION

• Review and evaluate academic performance to date, highlighting areas of success as well as offering suggestions and creating an approach for (potential) areas in need of support 

• Determine specific objectives for a good school fit: academic, extracurricular (e.g., athletic, artistic, community service), social, financial, size, location, culture, single-sex vs. co-ed

• Evaluation of the SSAT (Upper Level & Lower Level), ISEE, or ERB test scores in the admissions process

• Utilize the Myers-Briggs Strong Interest Inventory® for interest exploration

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BOARDING SCHOOL LIST DEVELOPMENT

• Research potential boarding schools based on detailed and individualized intake process with student and family

• Develop, monitor, and continually revise (if necessary) list of boarding schools

• Ensure all school suggestions meet as many objectives as possible 

• Determine affordability and explore both financial (need-based) aid, and merit-based aid opportunities

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APPLICATION ASSISTANCE

• Develop application timeline where all materials are received by the individual schools well in advance of published deadlines

• Utilize shared Google documents/spreadsheets to track activity, progress, deadlines, and requirements

• Provide consultation on letters of recommendation (how many, by when, and from whom) and “brag sheets” to assist those letter writers

• Provide Standard Application Online (SAO) guidance and support (this is the equivalent of the "CommonApp" for boarding schools)

• Provide concrete advice for getting accurate and authentic information from each school during your on-campus visit

• Conduct mock interviews to build confidence and deliver a positive impression 

• Provide guidance to ensure the Parent Statement is clear, objective, and impactful.

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PERSONAL ESSAY ASSISTANCE

• Ensure student understands the purpose and impact of the Personal Essay

• Brainstorm Personal Essay ideas that reflect student’s character, values, challenges, accomplishments, experiences, uniqueness, and writing ability

• Determine the best structure (narrative, montage, etc.) for presenting student’s Personal Essay

• Ensure a high impact and authentic voice shines through

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ASSISTANCE WITH MAKING THE DECISION

• Evaluate offers of admission/financial aid/merit aid with care and sensitivity, with a particular focus on the student’s and family’s specific goals