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[quote=Anonymous]I think it helps to think about the areas in which you specifically need support, then hire for that. The process is easier if your kid knows what they want to pursue in college or what type of college they want. (Many don’t though.) Ask senior parents at your school in which areas were the high school’s counselors were most helpful—if they are great at narrowing down a school list and your kid knows their major and type of school they like, maybe you don’t need help with that. If your child is all over the board on where to apply, an outside counselor might be a good second opinion. If your child will be applying to 10+ schools and isn’t a prolific writer, having outside essay help is great as the counselors do get a ton of essays to read (now that kids are having to answer 20+ prompts even just editing for typos is a lot). If you as a parent need overall process support, an outside counselor can be helpful for that too (school can only do so much hand holding for everyone). 
Good luck![/quote]

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