Anonymous
07/22/2025 09:17
Subject: Choosing an independent college counselor: did you go with a company or an individual?
Anonymous wrote:Our private consultant heavily pushed DC to ED to a LAC she liked but wasn't absolute #1 and we regret that. Felt like the private consultant wanted a "win" for herself rather than what was best for our child.
I know someone whose consultant pushed their DC to ED at Elon! Come on, Elon has, what, an 80% acceptance rate? They clearly just wanted to take their fee and run.
Anonymous
07/22/2025 08:51
Subject: Choosing an independent college counselor: did you go with a company or an individual?
Anonymous wrote:Our private consultant heavily pushed DC to ED to a LAC she liked but wasn't absolute #1 and we regret that. Felt like the private consultant wanted a "win" for herself rather than what was best for our child.
That’s unfortunate. Is your child still there?
Anonymous
07/21/2025 22:34
Subject: Choosing an independent college counselor: did you go with a company or an individual?
Get a good essay coach.
Consultants are a waste if you’re so invested that you are here.
Consultants are a waste if you’re so invested that you are here.
Anonymous
07/21/2025 22:20
Subject: Choosing an independent college counselor: did you go with a company or an individual?
Our private consultant heavily pushed DC to ED to a LAC she liked but wasn't absolute #1 and we regret that. Felt like the private consultant wanted a "win" for herself rather than what was best for our child.