We’re in this together.

Independent Education Consultants

Relationships don’t have to be adversarial. In fact, they can be collaborative.

During my years in college admissions, I could often sense a tension in the room at conferences and meet ups. Fundamentally, I think there was a lack of understanding of IEC roles among the college counseling community.

That’s why I took a different approach. I met with IECs. I attended the IECA conferences. I included IECs in my counselor outreach, travel plans, and coffee meetings. I spoke to consultant crowds during their campus visits. And I found some fantastic partners on “that side of the desk.”

At the end of the day, aren’t we all just trying to help students and families?

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That’s why I’m working in partnership with IECs.

IECs come in all shapes and sizes. Some have admissions backgrounds. Others were parents or guardians of children who successfully navigated the process. And others are either former (and sometimes, current) college and school counselors.

Listen, I’m not here to tell you how to be an Independent Education Consultant — there are courses, conferences, and seminars on that topic, and you might have a lot of experience on this front yourself. Instead, I’m all about admissions content. Spending fifteen years at Swarthmore and Vanderbilt in the committee room gave me a unique perspective. And I’d like to share it with you.