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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Two kids at Ivies. No private consultants. Small sample but parents of kids at Ivies - from privates in DC, DMV publics, top privates in NYC, etc.- also no private consultants. Used available resources online, podcasts, etc. [/quote]

I know at our NYC private many kids getting into ivies have private consultants. I have an older kid and only learnt about this in senior year. Once in college many probably dont want to discuss or admit to having private consultants. Also, many parents dont have the time to go through podcasts etc and decide to outsource. In the end, its either the parent or a consultant helping with the process.[/quote]
I agree. I had the time and interest, so i was the fully engaged parent and guided my own kid. But all of my kid's friends at our private hired private counselors. The kids all know. Friends would tell my kid  "my counselor recommended this summer program, recommended this research,...etc". Just be aware that private counselors dont have any super powers and tips/strategies can be easily found through free resources. My kid got into an ivy and we did it on our own, but we were involved. We also have an easy going kid who is receptive to guidance/feedback so it wasnt difficult.  I do get the appeal of hiring third party to drive the process, but I think parents know their kids best. 
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