Anonymous
Post 01/18/2026 23:19     Subject: Re:Did you use an independent college counselor for introverted kid? Please share your experience

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:It’s a DCUM thing to go off-topic, but so far none of the responses have actually answered the question posed.

If you don’t have a recommendation for an independent college counselor or experience supporting an introverted kid through college applications, could you please post elsewhere?


Did you read the title or op? They asked for experiences OR recommendations.


Did you read what was posted? Most of the posts did not discuss experiences with an introverted child or recommendations for a counselor.
Anonymous
Post 01/18/2026 14:46     Subject: Re:Did you use an independent college counselor for introverted kid? Please share your experience

Anonymous wrote:It’s a DCUM thing to go off-topic, but so far none of the responses have actually answered the question posed.

If you don’t have a recommendation for an independent college counselor or experience supporting an introverted kid through college applications, could you please post elsewhere?


Did you read the title or op? They asked for experiences OR recommendations.
Anonymous
Post 01/18/2026 14:42     Subject: Did you use an independent college counselor for introverted kid? Please share your experience

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I’ve got an introverted freshman and this is exactly why we hired a college counselor this year. Encourage ECs both in school and outside school. Long term commitment can be as important as leadership.


Assuming you’re having a good experience with your counselor, can you share their name?


Sorry, we’re nit in DC anymore. She keeps her client list small and does no advertising. I just happened to co-coach my younger kids’ rec sport with her husband.

I will say, as a preliminary step, my child had to fill out a pretty extensive q&a, provide writing samples, of course her transcript and take a personality test. We also had to fill out a 2 page q&a for our goals on what we want from her services before our first meeting.