Individual attention

IECs can provide personalized attention outside of school hours that school-based counselors may not be able to provide. 

Knowledge of institutions

IECs have in-depth knowledge of colleges, including their academic programs, cultural environments, and sports and arts programs. 

Current information

IECs are knowledgeable about the latest trends and changes to admission policies, testing, financial aid, and more. 

Guidance through the process

IECs can help with the college application process, test strategy, and school visits. 

Help with the right fit

IECs can help identify schools that are a good match for a student's academic, social, cultural, and personal interests. 

Help with communication

IECs can help with communication between parents and students. 

Help with organization and time management

IECs can help with organization and time management. 

Help with stress

Working with an IEC can help reduce family stress and provide peace of mind. 

99% of our meetings will take place over Zoom in 50-minute sessions. Students self-schedule and can meet as often as they like. Parents are also invited to schedule meetings for themselves, or to attend an occasional meeting with their student.

FRESHMEN and SOPHOMORES Depending on the time of year or start date, I usually meet with younger students 1-2 hours per week to get started. Areas of work for students at this point include leadership and resume building, summer planning, course selection planning, testing strategy, values and personal interest inventories, learning styles assessment, basic college knowledge and guided research, and some college visit planning.

JUNIORS Depending on the time of year or start date, I typically meet with Juniors 1-2 hours per week to get started. After 4-6 meetings we are well into list building and research; resume writing; essay discussions/brainstorming; senior year courses; test strategy; and summer planning. Winter of junior year is heavy on list refinement and visits; essay drafting; and recommendation requests. Summer between junior and senior year is the prime time for final list making, finalizing personal statements and resume; drafting supplements as soon as they are available in August; and finalizing an early action (EA) or early decision (ED) strategy.

Once senior year starts it's all about the process of getting remaining essays done, and application pieces sent out correctly and on time.

SENIORS If you start working with me at the start of senior year, you may have a lot of catching up to do! Depending on your preparation and needs, we might be working together several hours a week, with essay writing feedback in between.

TRANSFER STUDENTS should begin working 3-6 months ahead of their intended term of enrollment. We cover list building, strategy, document collection and organization, and all essays. Several initial meetings of one hour will establish a foundation for research and data collection, and for understanding the “push and pull” of the decision to transfer. Subsequent meetings are scheduled by the student. We will work together to determine the best timing of meetings. For some it is three times per week–for others weekly meetings.

SPECIAL CASES Students with poor records, unusual personal circumstances, disciplinary action, or health concerns are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. We may need to meet often.

I do not bill by the hour but offer comprehensive packages that cover all of your needs from the date of hire until the day you enroll at the college of your choice (including any waitlist activity). Book a free initial conversation to learn more.