Private school consultant?

[Anonymous]

We want to apply for DS to attend private middle schools. Not looking at the very top ones. Is it necessary to hire a consultant? If so, around how much does it cost?

[Anonymous]

A one-hour consult is totally worth it just to understand your options. You don’t necessarily need to use them for applications.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A one-hour consult is totally worth it just to understand your options. You don’t necessarily need to use them for applications.

This. Consultants’ value is in helping you understand the options, maybe suggesting schools you didn’t think of or warning you about possible concerns or issues, rather than in really shepherding the application process. And they can’t pull any strings to help you get in.

[Anonymous]

How much do they generally cost?

[Anonymous]

We used one for HS. I don’t think it’s particularly helpful, but your needs may be different.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We want to apply for DS to attend private middle schools. Not looking at the very top ones. Is it necessary to hire a consultant? If so, around how much does it cost?

Absolutely.

Call either Peter Braverman or Dr. Chloe Amore.

[Anonymous]

Useless. Its so easy to do your own research.

[Anonymous]

No, do your own research using Google and yes, DCUM. I found DCUM when I was researching schools. I also had meetings with several friends who had been through the private school application process. They gave me all of the info I needed. Child is at a Big 3 and got into all of the schools we targeted.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Useless. Its so easy to do your own research.

I know. Just read the Niche rankings. It's gospel, don't you know?

(seriously though, like PP said, talk to other parents who have BTDT)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We want to apply for DS to attend private middle schools. Not looking at the very top ones. Is it necessary to hire a consultant? If so, around how much does it cost?

NO, do not waste your money.

[Anonymous]

Depends how much time you have. If you have the time, DCUM can give u all the information you need.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Depends how much time you have. If you have the time, DCUM can give u all the information you need.

But that’s about local schools. If you will consider boarding options as well as the local day schools, maybe a consultations would be worthwhile.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Depends how much time you have. If you have the time, DCUM can give u all the information you need.

But that’s about local schools. If you will consider boarding options as well as the local day schools, maybe a consultations would be worthwhile.

You can also do research and tour the schools with your children.

[Anonymous]

Less than $5000

[Anonymous]

Talking to one now would help actually. They can walk you through the process (signing up early for tours, interviews, etc). You will also want to identify what schools you want to apply to and their requirements (such as tests, etc). A consultant would also help you identify what schools to apply to and give you a broad range and with hope, realistic expectations.