Your child’s college education is one of the most significant investments your family will make. Just as you might hire a real estate broker, lawyer, or accountant for their expertise, an Independent Educational Consultant (IEC) provides specialized guidance in an increasingly complex and competitive admissions process. With application policies, academic programs, and financial considerations evolving more than ever, IECs stay on top of these changes to help families make well-informed decisions. By regularly visiting colleges and meeting with school representatives, they remain up to date on new offerings, campus culture, and student life. Most importantly, they ease the stress of applying to college by breaking the process into manageable steps while providing individualized support along the way.

Your high school counselor plays an essential role in the college planning process, responsible for submitting key elements of your application and managing other components and deadlines. Unfortunately, they can be spread thin and may not have a lot of time to devote to each student. The current student-to-counselor ratio in U.S. public schools is 408 to 1, and each student receives an average of 38 minutes of college counseling during their 4 years of high school. I work one-on-one year-round with a limited number of clients, providing a highly personalized and tailored approach to ensure each school on your college list is a strong fit academically, socially, and financially.

I work with a broad range of students with various academic profiles, interests, and backgrounds. Whether you’re seeking services and support for a learning difference or researching honors programs, each person’s educational journey and application strategy is unique.

The best time to start the college process is junior year, allowing for a well-paced approach that reduces stress as high school gets busier. That said, it's never too late to begin—I work with students at any stage of their journey.

I’m based in New York City and work with clients all over the country. Most of my meetings with students and families are held virtually over Zoom and occasionally in person.

Hiring a member of IECA ensures that you will work with a professional with proven credentials and connections to a network of experienced colleagues worldwide. Educational Consultants who are members of IECA are fully vetted and demonstrate the highest standards in education, training, ethics, and experience.