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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Happy thanksgiving everyone and even the evil racist person who assumed the OP was Asian bc the poster didn’t have the sentence structure when posting in the early hours. Anyway, I think many others after the initial trolls gave good advice.

A unique path is important. I also had my first child who was hardworking and talented but didn’t have the right guidance. He got into UofV and did well, but his peer from HS got into UPenn but with lesser achievements. the disadvantage my son has compared to his friend for internships at the top tier opportunities are very apparent.

For my second, he is sophomore I am definitely looking to get advisor. While the points raised here are valid, if your child really is driven, it’s worth it for me to give that child best opportunity. Families with generational experience/networks (aka legacy) will not show their hidden weapons to help their kids. I know it’s there.

We prefer a small firm with real world work experience from its advisors. Harder to find than thought. Most are run of mill firms.

I have heard about Marks Education locally based in Bethesda. It has good reputation but pretty large group of students. Www.Markseducation.com

Another friend has their child with In Veritas Education. Inveritaseducation@gmail.com
Only had one call with their founder but it seems unique with their advisors all working in diverse “top tier fields” as leaders.

Last I’m interviewing is Command education. https://www.commandeducation.com 
Also pretty good reputation. This was recommended by a friend from NYC. I haven’t talked prices with this one but my friend dropped hints it was in 6 figures for a program, which is astounding but I guess the people with money in NYc and suburbs can pay and aren’t taking chances.

Good luck. I understand the stress but things will work themselves out.

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So you will spend 6 figures to increase your kid’s chance at an Ivy.  It goes from what 5% to 7%?  How much pressure is that on your kid that you spent that much money to increase their chances a tiny bit?  These counselor’a don’t have any magic (if they do, they are likely doing something illegal).  You can find a good one who can point your kid in the right direction for much less money.

Am I wrong?  I’d love to hear from someone who used a 6 figure counselor and what they provided.[/quote]

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