An Independent Educational Consultant (also known as a College Consultant or College Planner) helps students identify the criteria that will result in a successful college experience for them, and guides students through the process of applying to schools that match those criteria. 

 

This is accomplished by:

• Conducting personality and learning style assessments. Offering career considerations.

• Identifying best fit / success criteria.

• Helping plan high school classes, summer experiences and extracurricular activities.

• Providing high level information on NCAA and NAIA athletics requirements.

• Creating a good match College list.

• Providing support with essays, referral letters and extracurricular summaries.

• Helping plan and prepare for standardized tests   (SAT / ACT).

• Providing recommendations for researching and visiting campuses.

• Ensuring on-time submission of quality applications.

• Offering guidance on FAFSA applications, value considerations and scholarship searches.

• Assisting with responses to Acceptance and Deferral letters.

• Recommending resources to prepare for college.