consultant? how much do they cost? are they worth it?

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[Anonymous]

Please check the archives. There are have been many many posts on this issue.

Re: fees, Georgia Irvin is probably at the top of the scale.

Fee Schedule per Child

Effective June 2008

Comprehensive Service
With Georgia
$4000
With Pam
$3600

If Comprehensive Service is requested within 10 days following the Consultation or Advisory appointment, $50 of the Consultation fee or the entire Advisory fee is credited toward the continuing service. Later requests are accepted if time permits, and the discount does not apply. International phone calls and faxes will be billed to the client at the end of service.

Advisory Service
With Georgia $2000
With Pam $1600
Review of options (after acceptance, wait-list, or denial letters are received) $650
Consultation Service $1000

Georgia and Pam collaborate on all clients. Although families make an appointment with one consultant, they benefit from the insights and advice of both.

Telephone Service is also available for $100 for the first 15 minutes and $50 for each additional 15 minutes or portion thereof for each call. This service is available only as a follow-up to recent Advisory or Consultation Service clients. Payable in advance.

http://www.gkirvin.com/services.html

[Anonymous]

We used Georgia's comprehensive service and were very happy with the results and believe she was worth the $$ though many on this board would disagree. It all depends on how far you want to push the boat out to get your kids into the schools you want them to attend. For us it was $4000 well spent!