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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Word of mouth in the right circles. The best individual counselors get booked quietly via word of mouth in my town.

Don't bother with the certificates.

This is an industry like selling real estate or being a headhunter--connections matter a lot and there are no barriers to entry if you are a fast learner, and know enough and they feel comfortable with you.  People don't want to hear that, but it's true.[/quote]

I have three friends who are graduates of various HYPS universities (for both undergrad and grad).  To spend more time with their kids, they took the off ramp of their demanding careers (doctor, lawyer and McKinsey consultant) and built lucrative practices on admissions counseling.  The doctor has a focus on helping students with admissions to medical school.  Lawyer and former McKinsey consultant have a broader focus, both deal a lot with international students who are willing to pay for guidance.  People see their resumes and assume they're good (and they are.)

One of my friends takes on just 20 students at a time (starting grade 10, til admissions season is over in grade 12), and seems to have no problem paying for her household.  [/quote]

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