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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I feel a better use of parental money is hiring tutors over the years to get their kids to a place where they can take challenging courses and get good grades; and if needed, address as much of their learning disabilities, ADHD, or whatever as possible. If on top of that a parent feels the need for a private college counselor, by all means, go for it!

I have a kid in college and one in high school. I debated hiring a private college counselor for both, and decided against it. My first had a complex academic profile and is twice exceptional (gifted with learning disabilities), and I felt that I understood him better than anyone else, and should be the person to guide him through college apps. And since I did that for this especially difficult kid, I think I can do the same for my second.

It was a HUGE effort on both our parts. He initially was very reluctant to think about college, make a list, visit or write essays. Finally I pushed him into writing the essays, which were by far the most laborious part of the apps. He wrote several drafts, I edited, he rejected most of my suggestions, had some great ideas and ultimately did accept a few of my edits to smooth out his disjointed paragraphs. I don't think any counselor could have cajoled him into making his best effort like this. There is no way.

Both my kids have had tutors to stay ahead in their advanced courses, and had or will have test prep. My oldest also had a psychiatrist for his mental health issues and my husband and I were his round-the-clock executive function coaches. It was not possible to hire an executive coach: he mostly needed help (cough-nagging) outside of business hours, in the morning and evening.

It all worked out. Right now he's studying abroad and doing well.[/quote]

Hi PP - where did your kid go to school for college? I feel like you are describing my life with my DD.  Your description of your role has validated what I have been informally doing for my high school junior. Thank you for sharing your experience.[/quote]

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