Choosing an independent college counselor: did you go with a company or an individual?

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07/21/2025 22:20

Subject: Choosing an independent college counselor: did you go with a company or an individual?

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Anonymous

Our private consultant heavily pushed DC to ED to a LAC she liked but wasn't absolute #1 and we regret that. Felt like the private consultant wanted a "win" for herself rather than what was best for our child.

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07/21/2025 22:34

Subject: Choosing an independent college counselor: did you go with a company or an individual?

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Anonymous

Get a good essay coach.
Consultants are a waste if you’re so invested that you are here.

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07/22/2025 08:51

Subject: Choosing an independent college counselor: did you go with a company or an individual?

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Anonymous

Anonymous wrote:Our private consultant heavily pushed DC to ED to a LAC she liked but wasn't absolute #1 and we regret that. Felt like the private consultant wanted a "win" for herself rather than what was best for our child.

That’s unfortunate. Is your child still there?

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07/22/2025 09:17

Subject: Choosing an independent college counselor: did you go with a company or an individual?

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Anonymous

Anonymous wrote:Our private consultant heavily pushed DC to ED to a LAC she liked but wasn't absolute #1 and we regret that. Felt like the private consultant wanted a "win" for herself rather than what was best for our child.

I know someone whose consultant pushed their DC to ED at Elon! Come on, Elon has, what, an 80% acceptance rate? They clearly just wanted to take their fee and run.