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[quote=Anonymous][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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Why not start a non-profit or connect with the Boys and Girls Club to continue the fulfilling work you are doing? If you start charging, you’re going to have to deal with unreasonable demands from rich people. They are paying you to “get their kids in” top schools and to tell them it’s possible after ignoring their private CCO. When they don’t get in, it will be your fault. Thats far from the fulfillment you are describing. [/quote]

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