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[quote=Anonymous]Used a reputable local person (found on Yelp, not in DC area) for number one who I very much liked. Very familiar with the high school and could help our child navigate its peculiarities in terms of course selection and the like. My daughter was if anything too ambitious, and the counselor helped us advise her how to effectively manage her time and not do too much (or stress too much). Great hand holder, especially as school counselor was awful and stressed my kid out. Results were excellent, would have been anyway, but counselor was a lovely supportive presence.

For number two, I used a former AO who works remotely. No handholding but excellent understanding of how the process is evolving, very good understanding of the differences between schools and fit and great advice on course selection and essay topics (child already a strong writer). Set firm early deadlines which were a lifesaver, as the child is a terrible procrastinator. Child accepted EA to a top choice and has other results pending.

Both cost somewhere between $5-$10k, both worth it for different reasons. Both fit the kids well. I’ve seen the Ivy Wise blog and thought advice was poor. Save your money. [/quote]

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