DC private school consultant?

[Anonymous]

I can see using one if you are completely new to the area. Otherwise, you know your child best and probably have your own set of criteria to begin with--cost, size, religious vs. secular, etc. The universe of schools is limited. Honestly, why spend thousands of dollars for a self-branded "expert" to do basically what you can do?

[Anonymous]

What happens if the school turns out to be a bad fit? Does the consultant give you a refund?

[Anonymous]

Yes, because the parent plays zero role and should follow everything blindly that the consultant advises.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes, because the parent plays zero role and should follow everything blindly that the consultant advises.

+1

[Anonymous]

So did your consultant speak on your child's behalf to the school? Do they have connections like that?

[Anonymous]

Yes, if they are good.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We liked working with Lindsay White.

+1

Another vote for Lindsay White.

[Anonymous]

Another (different) vote for Lindsay.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We liked working with Lindsay White.

+1

[Anonymous]

Mariana Parodi. Parodi Educational Consulting is beyond fantastic.

[Anonymous]

Chlöe Amore
https://www.amorelearning.com/about-chloe

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Mariana Parodi. Parodi Educational Consulting is beyond fantastic.

+1 Loved her and we are very pleased with our acceptances.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Mariana Parodi. Parodi Educational Consulting is beyond fantastic.

+1 Loved her and we are very pleased with our acceptances.

Any Big fives?

[Anonymous]

Who would you recommend for a kid with mild autism (no one would know but definitely can see things very black and white and misses how things sound to other people) but very bright and never a problem in school with teachers or anything. Who would know whoch schools have a kinder and more inclusive environment socially (kids and faculty)?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you end up deciding for a Consultant, I would look for someone that has relationships with current admission directors and willing to speak on your behalf to them (after meeting your child).

I would hope that most schools are not willing to do this.

I know from personal experience that most independent schools in this area are willing to do this very thing. If that surprises you, then there’s clearly a lot you don’t know about how the sausage is made.

This.

Someone willing to waste $5-10k for a top consultant is a very attractive target for schools looking for students...and donors.