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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Sorry for the rant, but it really feels hard to find teachers, coaches, counselors, or consultants who are genuinely invested in helping my child grow.
Am I asking for too much?[/quote]

What do you mean "helping your child grow?" If your kid works hard in school, takes classes that challenge them, is kind to peers and teachers, they will get in to at least one college that is the right level for them. For some, that means ivy/T15, for others that will be a non-flagship public or LAC that is a better fit. Yes the ivy/T15 expect deeper ECs: they want kids to care about something outside of school and be able to explain why they care. True ivy-level students can do this without any help from consultants, they are highly driven and independent. AOs do not want pay to play or curated they want genuine and most of the time they can tell, though there are not spots in the ivies for all who are super-top self motivated. These kids will succeed just fine at their flagship or a T21-40 private, in fact they may find it easier to stand out than if they had gone to a T10. 
There are no consultants or counselors needed, even for the top colleges. Your job is to accept the kid you have and encourage them to self-advocate and work their hardest in school without sacrificing sleep or sanity. Read MIT Applying Sideways. It applies to all students and colleges.[/quote]

+1.  Great advice all around.[/quote]

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