DC private school consultant?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Exactly, and I'll echo that they absolutely speak with the consultants. There is an implicit "deal" where the consultants to not promote unqualified students and in exchange, seem to have a bit of sway when they actually recommend someone.

It’s pay to play and money talks. That’s how private works.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Exactly, and I'll echo that they absolutely speak with the consultants. There is an implicit "deal" where the consultants to not promote unqualified students and in exchange, seem to have a bit of sway when they actually recommend someone.

It’s pay to play and money talks. That’s how private works.

Yes, but applicant has to be qualified. The consultant will be able to assess which school is a better fit first.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:We liked working with Lindsay White.

+1

We did as well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Exactly, and I'll echo that they absolutely speak with the consultants. There is an implicit "deal" where the consultants to not promote unqualified students and in exchange, seem to have a bit of sway when they actually recommend someone.

It’s pay to play and money talks. That’s how private works.

Yes, but applicant has to be qualified. The consultant will be able to assess which school is a better fit first.

No, the applicant has to be able to afford the consultant. Then the consultant does the assessment and recommends schools. Money first and if you don’t have it, your qualifications won’t matter.

[Anonymous]

Perhaps said differently, the consultant may be in a position to help a qualified applicant stand out from a sea of other similarly qualified applicants.

If the kid isn't qualified, the consultant is not going to photoshop their head onto a coxswain and claim them to be a superstar.

[Anonymous]

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).

Can you please recommend someone like this? Do you know of any connected consultants in particular?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Exactly, and I'll echo that they absolutely speak with the consultants. There is an implicit "deal" where the consultants to not promote unqualified students and in exchange, seem to have a bit of sway when they actually recommend someone.

It’s pay to play and money talks. That’s how private works.

Yes, but applicant has to be qualified. The consultant will be able to assess which school is a better fit first.

No, the applicant has to be able to afford the consultant. Then the consultant does the assessment and recommends schools. Money first and if you don’t have it, your qualifications won’t matter.

Does it increase the chances of your child getting in? Having a consultant I mean?

[Anonymous]

Peter Braverman
Connected: https://peterbraverman.com/

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Exactly, and I'll echo that they absolutely speak with the consultants. There is an implicit "deal" where the consultants to not promote unqualified students and in exchange, seem to have a bit of sway when they actually recommend someone.

It’s pay to play and money talks. That’s how private works.

Yes, but applicant has to be qualified. The consultant will be able to assess which school is a better fit first.

No, the applicant has to be able to afford the consultant. Then the consultant does the assessment and recommends schools. Money first and if you don’t have it, your qualifications won’t matter.

Does it increase the chances of your child getting in? Having a consultant I mean?

As mentioned above, I think the best way to look at it is that a consultant will not help your unqualified kid get into a school that they would not have otherwise. However, a consultant with relationships in admissions can help your otherwise qualified applicant at least be seen versus other qualified kids. Take that for what it’s worth.

[Anonymous]

Theodra Washington

[Anonymous]

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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).

Can you please recommend someone like this? Do you know of any connected consultants in particular?

So I think it depends on the schools. Without naming anyone, one of the consultants mentioned above has good connections with GDS, BVR, NCS. I can’t speak for the other schools or other consultants. Again, your child has to be qualified. Working with a consultant might make a difference in case of a waitlist for example (she can sway the admission in your favor). It isn’t a magic bullet.

All consultants will help you with application process and honestly you don’t even need that (it’s not rocket science). The added value in my opinion is that the consultants really know the schools and can suggest a better fit for a specific child (on top of having relationships with (some) admission directors).
good luck

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Exactly, and I'll echo that they absolutely speak with the consultants. There is an implicit "deal" where the consultants to not promote unqualified students and in exchange, seem to have a bit of sway when they actually recommend someone.

It’s pay to play and money talks. That’s how private works.

Yes, but applicant has to be qualified. The consultant will be able to assess which school is a better fit first.

No, the applicant has to be able to afford the consultant. Then the consultant does the assessment and recommends schools. Money first and if you don’t have it, your qualifications won’t matter.

That’s worth a lot. It’s my understanding. A lot of qualified kids don’t get in because of the high numbers of qualified kids.

Does it increase the chances of your child getting in? Having a consultant I mean?

As mentioned above, I think the best way to look at it is that a consultant will not help your unqualified kid get into a school that they would not have otherwise. However, a consultant with relationships in admissions can help your otherwise qualified applicant at least be seen versus other qualified kids. Take that for what it’s worth.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Exactly, and I'll echo that they absolutely speak with the consultants. There is an implicit "deal" where the consultants to not promote unqualified students and in exchange, seem to have a bit of sway when they actually recommend someone.

It’s pay to play and money talks. That’s how private works.

Yes, but applicant has to be qualified. The consultant will be able to assess which school is a better fit first.

No, the applicant has to be able to afford the consultant. Then the consultant does the assessment and recommends schools. Money first and if you don’t have it, your qualifications won’t matter.

Does it increase the chances of your child getting in? Having a consultant I mean?

As mentioned above, I think the best way to look at it is that a consultant will not help your unqualified kid get into a school that they would not have otherwise. However, a consultant with relationships in admissions can help your otherwise qualified applicant at least be seen versus other qualified kids. Take that for what it’s worth.

That’s worth a lot. It’s my understanding. A lot of qualified kids don’t get in because of the high numbers of qualified kids.

[Anonymous]

From Peter Braverman’s website:
“Peter has a unique capacity to understand students’ core talents while considering their capacity for growth. He is able to help families convey these elements of a student’s profile to admission teams, in their own writing and conversation, in reassuring and persuasive ways. Peter’s deep knowledge of schools as settings for academic and personal growth allows him to tailor his support for students and families in ways that serve families and the school communities they join.

—Alexander Levey, former Director of Upper School Admission, Sidwell Friends School, Washington (currently Director of College Counseling, Maret School, Washington)”

[Anonymous]

+ I for Theodra Washington