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Connect with UsWhy Should You Hire an Educational Consultant?
High school counselors spend an average of 23 minutes working with their college-bound students on the college search and planning process. Most high school counselors work with more than 350 students. Few high school counselors are able to visit colleges or attend conferences because their schools do not have the budget for them to do so.
Here are five reasons why you need The College Lady:
- Less Stress: We have extensive experience working with teens and parents. We can help with college lists, essays and applications.
- First-hand Knowledge: We regularly visit a wide variety of private and public colleges and universities to stay current. See the list here.
- Save Time: The college admissions process changes every year. We are up-to-date on all the latest information and trends.
- Individualized Attention: Choosing a college is most likely the biggest decision a high school student will make. We get to know them well and can help personalize the college fit.
- Financial Considerations: Funding a child’s college education is likely the second largest expenditure after a home purchase for many families. Don’t do it without professional advice.
Testimonials
Thank you so much for helping me with this whole college process! It makes it much simpler, easier and I feel more educated making decisions on things, I really appreciate it!
Thank you for guiding me throughout the process of applying to colleges, going into this year I had very little real experience or an idea of where I could see myself thriving in college. You helped me so much from starting to find schools all the way up to getting in touch with all of the people I need to maximize my chances of being accepted. So thank you, because I wouldn’t be in the position I am without you. and that doesn’t even begin to describe what you did, but thank you!
The College Lady is an amazing listener. She does not give blanket advice; she gets to know every student, every story. She helped us explore what was best for each of us. She helped me get into my dream college and supported me through a rough period. She is so supportive; she is an invaluable resource.
I just wanted to let you know I got into my top choice today (Emory)! Thanks so much for all of your help, it made the process SO much less stressful.
THANK YOU so much for all of your help with our daughter. She really enjoyed working with you as well! I really appreciate you turning things around so quickly with her as she was not always the most timely. Thanks so much!
I am so grateful that you were willing to work with our son this fall. What a gift it has been for him (and us his parents) to have your empowering support and sharp editor’s eye. We also appreciated how flexible you were about giving quick feedback, especially when he decided to write three new essays in two weeks!
I just wanted to let you know that I GOT INTO WAKE!!!!! I am sooooooo excited! Thank you times a thousand for all your help with my common app essay and additional scholarship essay. You are awesome!
I GOT INTO YALE!!! I just wanted to thank you for everything! You really helped me get the ball rolling! Still haven’t heard from the other schools yet, but they don’t really matter! Thanks x 1000!
It seems like this whole adventure is coming to a close. Wash U really is the best choice. I’m quite happy with this, as are my parents. I really, truly, do thank you for your help. Without guidance, I would have been way in over my head.
You’re amazing. Thank you. He came home and told us all about your meeting. He is energized. I’m grateful for how you appreciate the kids for who they are. It’s so hard to not start comparing your kid to the kid next door. It’s a gift to remember how incredible your own kid is, whatever his grades are during this craziness….
Thank you for all of your help over the past four years. Whether or not I win this scholarship, I am beyond excited to be going to Kenyon!
My daughter is so happy at her college. We would not have considered the college if you had not encouraged us to apply. Every time she texts and calls about something exciting on campus, which is often–- I can only think of thanking you! We wish you continued success in all the good that you do.
The College Lady offered my daughter experienced, objective reviews of her college essays. She helped her focus on making her essay stand out among the thousands that college admissions officers have to read. I couldn’t believe how much better her Common App essay was after your guidance.
You have certainly made the path for the college process a smooth one, and relieved so much pressure on all of us. We are extremely grateful to you for your help and guidance. Needles to say, we are super proud of our daugher. Merci, gracias and all that.
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