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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We used Jean Baldwin too. She was great--she recommended schools based our family. Some of those were the usual suspects. Some weren't. And she helped us weed through which schools would have been a bad fit for our family too, so we didn't waste time.[/quote]

But given how much information you can find online with basic research, how are these people still relevant?  Unless you're completely new to the area or have a child with special needs, I'm not sure I understand how they're all that helpful.  As a parent, you still need to jump through all of the hoops- interviews, tours, basic application information.  I would worry that a consultant's opinion would mess up my head, making our family appear less real and authentic.   [/quote]

NP here. I agree the "top private school" part was off-putting and made it seem like the parent was going to be a Big 3 or bust type.

These advisors are still relevant because it's hard for parents to be objective about their own kids. A good advisor can look at the application as a whole and tell you what schools are a good fit, what are reaches, what would not be challenging enough etc. It's a good way to prevent being rejected everywhere or to make sure you choose the best fit when there are multiple acceptances.[/quote]

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