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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m a longtime poster here. Have 2 kids in college - both T20. I learned a LOT here and didn’t hire a counselor for them and they had very successful cycles (in last 2 years).

I really enjoy reading about this field, listening to a ton of podcasts etc. And, this past cycle I helped 3 (friends & family) get into T10/Ivies. Helped with narrative development, essays, EC development, Supp brainstorming- all the way to LOCIs.

Have undergrad and professional degrees from T10; semi-retired from a professional career.

Does anyone know how I would get into real private counseling? Should I go back to school for this (which seems kind of pointless)? Should I just get IEC certified? Hang up a shingle? What is the best way -besides word of mouth?

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I do this purely voluntarily so it not very applicable to you. After my child's admission, my child told me about a lower income kid who is a junior who cannot afford counseling and similar to my child's interests/activities. I told my child that I can help the kid if they are interested. I ended up helping that kid. Then that kid referred to me to three other juniors the next year. In the last 3 years I helped 7 kids that way and now I am helping 3 more kids this year.

All are lower income and really lacking in support. One of the kids is at a HYPSM and two others at T20 with full financial aid. If you can help even one lower income kid, I promise it is very satisfying.

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