This directory lists educational consultants that offer placement services in college-preparatory and special-needs boarding schools. Consultants can guide families through the details of the admissions process, save them significant amounts of time in researching schools, and increase the likelihood of a successful boarding school search. Consultants are professionals that charge a fee for their services.
Note that consultants often advise families throughout the country or internationally - feel free to contact consultants outside of your region. Consultants seeking to get listed, please
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| Ken Davis |
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MA Ed CTRS |
Site member since: May 2007 |
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| 886 North Cofo Center Court Suite 1097, Phoenix, AZ 85008, USA |
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Ken is a educational consultant addressing special needs students from K-12 grades. He is owner of Educational Planning and Counseling Services. and partner consultant with College Match. Parents can retain his services, which will include: discussing options for parents seeking placement in boarding, junior boarding. day, and private schools. Ken’s specialism is in special needs placement and boarding schools. His experience includes therapeutic school placement for students struggling with educational challenges such as emotional growth and behavioral or learning differences. Parents will find his services most helpful when they are looking boarding school placement or with special needs students that requiret election in school with the help of a professional specialized in this area of placement. Ken’s work in this area to help parents obtain critical academic support and the best learning environment to suit a student’s specific needs will be invaluable. This requires meeting with parents to discuss these options.
Ken visits a minimum of 50 programs and schools across the country each year to match students with the right learning environment. As a therapeutic recreation specialist and former special education teacher, Ken is familiar with the options that exist for parents wth special needs is very helpful.
Ken earned his Master of Arts in Education from Pepperdine University and holds a Bachelor of Science from Abilene Christian University. Graduate studies University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Wayne State University. He is also a anticipated professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association, and affiliate of The National Therapeutic Schools and Programs Association, and member of The Higher Education Consultants Association and anticipated member of Small Boarding School Association and recently a member of the Society of Educational Consultants based in London, England.
Ken is featured in past publication for Raising AZ Kids, and written for other publications. He also appeared on local television in Phoenix with Stewart Cyment of the Parent Resource Guide. Ken addressed special needs placement in this featured program. Ken also recently completed a Parent Manual which is available to new clients and existing parents. Most parents will find his services very diverse and bridging the gap for K-12 placement for students. Parents can learn more his work with College Match. |
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| Dr. Mark Burdick |
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Site member since: September 2003 |
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| 415 Cambridge Ave. Suite 15, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA |
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A licensed and credentialed psychological and educational resource center offering reliable, ethical, and thorough placement and assessment services in the Bay area. Background includes clinical, school, forensic, and health psychology, with over 25 years of private, public school and clinic experience. Dr. Burdick serves as the Vice Chair of the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, and sits on a number of other state & national professional boards. He is also an international educational consultant. His other websites include: http://www.worldeducationalconsulting.com. |
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| Tom O'Dell Educational Consulting LLC |
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Site member since: February 2007 |
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| 215 Milton Road, Goshen, CT 06756, USA |
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Tom O'Dell has worked in the independent school business for close to 30 years. Over the years, he has guided many families in placing their children in boarding schools throughout the country. Tom is a former boarding school Headmaster, Director of Admissions, Director of Placement, and teacher/coach/advisor.
His consulting services range from a general assessment of the student's educational needs to a comprehensive analysis with recommendations on appropriate placements and a full range of follow up services. He specializes in placing students with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Learning Disabilities.
Tom is a member of the Independent Educational Consultant Association (IECA) and the Vice-President of the Small Boarding School Association. |
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| Emilie Hinman |
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Educational Consultant, Member of IECA |
Site member since: April 2004 |
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| 181 Elm Street, New Canaan, CT 06840, USA |
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Emilie Hinman, is a consultant with Dunbar Educational Consultants of Greenwich and New Canaan, CT. Mrs. Hinman provides services to families of boarding school and college bound students to find the best academic and social environment for each individual student. During the process we will capitalize on the student's strengths, special talents and interests, developing appropriate lists based on individual records, interests and needs. By working together the application process will likely be a positive one - one that encourages students and offers parents peace of mind. Emilie Hinman is a member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association, IECA, a member of the Secondary Schools Admission Test Board, SSATB, and of the Small Boarding Schools Association.
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| Judi Robinovitz |
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M.S., C.E.P., I.E.C.A. |
Site member since: September 2003 |
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3010 N Military Trail Suite 220, Boca Raton, FL 33431, USA
6250 Coral Ridge Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33076, USA
2513 Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410, USA
23008 South Shore Blvd, Suite 105, Wellington, FL 33414, USA |
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(561) 626-2756 ( Palm Beach Gardens )
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Judi Robinovitz is a Certified Educational Planner with more than 30 years of experience in education. Specializing in educational planning for boarding school, college, and graduate school, she is also the author of numerous books, articles, and software on test preparation and educational planning. To keep pace with current educational trends, Robinovitz continually travels across America to assess colleges, boarding schools, therapeutic schools, and wilderness intervention programs.
Robinovitz’s independent-school expertise ranges from Florida private schools to boarding schools throughout the country, including therapeutic boarding schools and schools with comprehensive support programs for students with learning or attention challenges. She carefully guides families through the school selection and application process, supporting them with follow-up consultations throughout the term of placement.
As an active member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association, the National Association for College Admission Counseling, and the Secondary School Admission Test Board, Robinovitz is part of a professional network of admission directors, educators, psychologists and other educational consultants. She is also a member of the National Learning Disabilities Association and the Orton Dyslexia Society.
Fully committed to quality education for a broad spectrum of students, Robinovitz owns three learning centers in South Florida. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools, the centers' professional tutors provide the highest quality academic support services as well as courses for academic credit and homeschooling in grades 1 through 12. A testing site for the SSAT, PSAT, and AP exams, Robinovitz and her staff also offer test preparation for the SSAT, ISEE, SAT, ACT, FCAT, and all other standardized tests.
Robinovitz studied at Harvard University, Rutgers University, and the University of Connecticut. She holds graduate and undergraduate degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science, all with highest honors. She is also a member of Phi Beta Kappa.
True to her mission statement, "Promoting educational excellence to help students score at the top of their potential," Robinovitz does just that! |
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| Shropshire Educational Consulting, LLC |
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Site member since: December 2004 |
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| 3079 1/2 Royster Road, Lexington, KY 40516, USA |
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Jane Schoenfeld Shropshire, an educational consultant since 1996, helps students and families with school and college searches of all types. She brings a valuable perspective on college admission to the boarding school search: previously, she served on admission committees at Tufts and Brandeis universities, as assistant provost at Brandeis and as associate dean of admission at Washington University in St. Louis. Throughout her years on college admission committees, she visited hundreds of boarding and day schools nationwide and overseas, and she has since continued to visit and learn about additional schools and colleges in order to help families identify the best match for their children. Ms. Shropshire is a graduate of Tufts and has completed graduate coursework at Tufts, Brandeis and Washington universities. She is a past president of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) and a Certified Educational Planner (CEP).
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| Amanda McMullen |
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Site member since: January 2006 |
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| 264 Beacon Street, Suite 1R, Boston, MA 02116, USA |
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Ben Mason and his associates, Maureen Brennan, Kathy Meyer, and Amanda McMullen, are experienced educational consultants providing parents, their advisors, businesses and schools a tightly-focused array of educational placement services at reasonable cost.
Founded more than 20 years ago, we operate offices in Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, Utah and Vermont, but have clients in Canada and worldwide. We will travel anywhere to meet with students and their families. |
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| The Goldberg Center for Educational Planning™ |
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M.Ed., CEP, M.S., M.A., L.M.H.C., N.C.C., L.I.C.S.W., IECA |
Site member since: January 2005 |
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| 25 Braintree Hill Park – Suite 406, Braintree, MA 02184, USA |
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Leslie S. Goldberg & Associates, LLC created The Goldberg Center for Educational Planning™ as a multidisciplinary approach to more sophisticated educational consulting. This concept, one of the first of its kind in the world, introduces a comprehensive range of integrated services designed to address the unique educational planning needs of each individual student. This center brings together the disciplines of educational consulting, advocacy, intervention and family supports into a central hub for addressing educational, social, emotional, behavioral and environmental drivers in the educational planning process. The professionals at The Goldberg Center bring to the educational planning process decades of experience working both in admissions offices and in private practice and are highly credentialed in a wide range of disciplines covering the many aspects of truly comprehensive educational planning. The Goldberg Center is an authorized test site for the ISEE and SSAT.
(Offices also in Connecticut and New York)
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| AQ Educational Consulting |
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Site member since: October 2007 |
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| 86 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA |
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Marylou Marcus & Tom O'Dell lead AQ Educational Consulting. Tom and Marylou know that understanding each unique student and family provides the key to every successful placement. They draw on their 25+ years of combined experience as admission directors to provide outstanding expertise and perspective when guiding a family through the boarding school search process.
Contact AQ Educational Consulting to learn more about how we can help you find the right boarding school for your child.
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| Heather A. Johnson |
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M.Ed., Member of IECA |
Site member since: November 2006 |
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| 196 Main Street, Easthampton, MA 01027, USA |
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Heather Johnson is an educational consultant specializing in boarding school and college guidance. After identifying the specific needs of an individual student, Heather will work closely with the student and the family to guide them through the process. Heather has a B.A. from Carleton College and an M.Ed. from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She is the product of boarding school and has spent fourteen years in boarding school admission, and the past few years in college placement and financial aid. Heather is a Member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association and a member of NEACAC. |
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| Renee LeWinter Goldberg and Marvin A. Goldberg |
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EdD, IECA, CEP, MSW |
Site member since: September 2003 |
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Offices in Newton and Worcester, MA
The Riverside Center, 275 Grove St., Building 2, 4th Floor, Newton, MA 02466, USA |
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We are experienced educational planners with more than 30 years experience combined. We assist students with college-preparatory boarding schools as well as special needs schools and programs. We tailor our services to meet the unique needs and strengths of each client. We are patient, professional and prepared. Our approach is student-focused and we are committed to our clients successfully reaching their educational goals. Member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA), American Institute of Certified Educational Planners (AICEP), National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), Learning Disabilities Association (LDA), Learning Disabilities Worldwide (LDW). We have an affiliation with the Hallowell Center in Sudbury, MA. We see Hallowell Center clients for school and college planning at the Hallowell Center offices - we continue to see clients in our own practice as well.
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| Starr & Chapman, Inc. |
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Educational Consultants |
Site member since: May 2005 |
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| 1073 Long Pond Road, Plymouth, MA 02360-2637, USA |
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Starr & Chapman, Inc. is an educational consultant service aiding
families in search of the best educational match. Samuel and Christine Chapman work with traditional students aged 9-21 seeking placement at independent schools and colleges. Starr & Chapman, Inc. has guided over 1,000 families through this process and offers a range of services for both domestic and international families, including educational programs, boarding school & college placement, and student management services for parents who live far from their children during the school year and require added support. We offer full placement packages in addition to individual menu services.
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| Peter W. Stevens |
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Site member since: January 2007 |
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| 270 S. Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, MA 01370, USA |
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Peter Stevens offers consulting and placement services for traditional and therapeutic boarding schools, and colleges. Lifetime in independent school work including teacher, counselor, and 25 years as headmaster in three countries and three states. Seven years in therapeutic schools. Located in heart of New England; national/international clientele. Associate Member IECA. Member NEACAC, NACAC. Board of Directors, Small Boarding Schools Association. |
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| DK Associates |
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Ed Consultants |
Site member since: August 2004 |
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| PO Box 36, Cherryfield, ME 04622, USA |
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Peter Duston, Erika Sprague in Maine, Hitomi Kawasaki in Japan assist international students finding boarding school, summer school and college placements in New England. DK provides host family guardianship, visits students and provides family-like support for vacations. DK assists schools and families with difficult placements, suspension services for schools and students and second chance placements for dismissed students. DK offers 35 plus years of educational experience at all levels.
In Japan, please contact Duston Ryugaku Center, Vertex Iizuka co., Ltd at tmiizuka@gaia.eonet.ne.jp. Please also visit our Japanese web site: http://www.ryugaku-d.com. |
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Independent School Placement Service of St. Louis, LLC
Rosalyn Lowenhaupt, CEP |
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Site member since: September 2003 |
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| 7710 Carondelet Avenue, Suite 101, St. Louis, MO 63105, USA |
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Rosalyn Lowenhaupt helps students and families with school and college searches of all types. In 1981, Ms. Lowenhaupt saw the need for such a service following nine years of teaching in day and boarding schools. Ms. Lowenhaupt holds an A.B. from Radcliffe College and an M.A. from University of Michigan. Ms. Lowenhaupt is a member of IECA and a Certified Educational Planner. |
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| Ross Blankenship |
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Director, Educational Consultant |
Site member since: April 2008 |
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| 4954 West Pine, Suite 303, St. Louis, MO 63108, USA |
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Miro Advantage offers prep school and boarding admissions school counseling and ensures that your student gets into the best schools in the nation. The co-founders attended both Phillips Exeter and Northfield Mt. Hermon, respectively, and have years of qualified experience in boarding school and prep school admissions. For a free consultation, http://www.miroadvantage.com/consultation.php. |
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| Robert Knox Kennedy & Associates |
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Site member since: April 2005 |
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| 1061-303 Wirewood Drive, Raleigh, NC 27605, USA |
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Robert Knox Kennedy offers professional assistance with choosing the right private high school for your child.
A graduate of McGill University and a diplomate of the Royal College of Organists, Kennedy draws on his more than 35 years of experience in music education to give you and your child sound, practical solutions. Kennedy has lived in Montreal, New York, London, Litchfield County in Connecticut, Nassau (Bahamas) and Miami. His four children attended private schools. He was co-founder and vice-principal of a private day school in Nassau.
Kennedy has been the Private School Guide for About.com (a New York Times company) since 1997. Based in Raleigh, NC, he also is available by appointment in Savannah, GA and Toronto, Ontario. |
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| Summit Academic Advisors |
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Kristin White - Director |
Site member since: August 2004 |
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| 323 Main Street, Chatham, NJ 07928, USA |
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We specialize in boarding school consulting, visiting many campuses and meeting with admissions directors to stay up to date on changes in school environment. We work with families in helping them to find several “good match” schools. Whether your child is a high-achiever looking for a greater challenge, or a student who is struggling and in need of more support, we will find appropriate schools.
We then help students to put their best foot forward in the competitive admissions process. A special consulting program is offered for “long distance” families outside of the NY/NJ area. Also, we have experience working with 11th grade and PG placements, and with families who start the process in the spring or summer, after many deadlines. Our rates are reasonable.
Kristin White, director, is an associate member of IECA, a member of the SSAT Board, the Small Boarding Schools Association, and the NJ Association for College Admission Counseling.
For detailed information, please visit: http://www.summitacademicadvisors.com. |
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| Summit Academic Advisors |
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Kristin White - Director |
Site member since: March 2005 |
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| 23 West 73rd Street, New York, NY 10023, USA |
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We specialize in boarding school consulting, visiting many campuses and meeting with admissions directors to stay up to date on changes in school environment. We work with families in helping them to find several “good match” schools. Whether your child is a high-achiever looking for a greater challenge, or a student who is struggling and in need of more support, we will find appropriate schools.
We then help students to put their best foot forward in the competitive admissions process. A special consulting program is offered for “long distance” families outside of the NY/NJ area. Also, we have experience working with 11th grade and PG placements, and with families who start the process in the spring or summer, after many deadlines. Our rates are reasonable.
Kristin White, director, is an associate member of IECA, a member of the SSAT Board, the Small Boarding Schools Association, and the NJ Association for College Admission Counseling.
For detailed information, please visit: http://www.summitacademicadvisors.com. |
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| Benjamin L. Mason |
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Site member since: April 2008 |
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| 117 W 72nd St., Suite 310, New York, NY 10023, USA |
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Ben Mason and his associates, Maureen Brennan, Kathy Meyer and Amanda McMullen, are experienced educational consultants providing parents, their advisors, businesses and schools a tightly-focused array of educational placement services at reasonable cost.
Founded more than 20 years ago, we operate offices in Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, Utah and Vermont, but have clients in Canada and worldwide. We will travel anywhere to meet with students and their families. |
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| Stephen Migden, Ph.D. and Sherry Henig, Ph.D. |
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| 142 Mineola Ave., Ste. 2I, Roslyn Heights, NY 11577, USA |
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We specialize in boarding school and PG placements for students with learning differences and/or special needs. We work with a very wide range of students, and we have considerable experience helping college-bound students with dyslexia, ADD and similar learning differences find challenging yet supportive schools. Stephen Migden, Ph.D., ABPP is a professional member of IECA. Sherry Henig, Ph.D. is an associate member of IECA. |
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| Diane Rapp |
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Site member since: September 2003 |
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| 85 River Road, Scarborough, NY 10510, USA |
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20 years of experience placing students in boarding schools and summer programs. Specializing in international students. Having lived in Asia for 10 years I understand the needs and backgrounds of students coming from thousands of miles away. Very personalized approach. |
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| Chris Clarke |
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| 9d Surrey Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590, USA |
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The Vel School, Inc. is a private company that has sustained excellence in obtaining school grants for over 16 years. This company has specialized in getting students financial aid for college, boarding, private, and professional school. The Vel School, Inc. is happy to announce that over our tenure we have maintained our record of 100% school placement and our promise of at least 5,000 dollars grants. Our company is built on the founding purpose that school should be affordable. Our goal is to make school as inexpensive as possible, so you or your child can achieve your educational goals. |
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| Marla Simon |
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Site member since: June 2004 |
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| P.O. Box 24931, Cleveland, OH 44124, USA |
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Change starts with the first step.
Educational Options provide day/boarding school, therapeutic programs/schools and crisis intervention placement for students across the country. Teenagers or Young Adults may desire a more challenging academic environment or they may face special challenges including: ADHD, LD, NVLD, emotional or psychiatric issues, Family Conflict, Addictive Behaviors, and other such special needs.
Ms. Simon brings her extensive knowledge of programs and is dedicated to matching the individual needs of your student with the appropriate program/school. Since 1991 Ms Simon has worked with families and adolescents with a variety of gifts and challenges.
Ms. Simon is continuously traveling across the country to serve families and keep up to date with the latest school information. She is a member of and attends local and national conferences of: the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA), National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP), Small Boarding School Association (SBSA), Learning Disabilities Association (LDA), International Dyslexia Association (IDA), and Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (CHADD). |
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| Andrew Erkis |
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Site member since: February 2005 |
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| 1706 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43209, USA |
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Dr. Erkis has over 15 years of experience with teenagers and families in crisis. His experiences and training, along with his inside knowledge of the national out-of-home placement industry, allow him to match programs and students and to provide appropriate educational plans. Dr. Erkis has worked in several settings including long-term residential treatment centers and a short-term wilderness therapy program. He is a licensed psychologist and holds his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from The Pennsylvania State University. Dr. Erkis specializes in helping families find the most appropriate and effective options for struggling teens and young adults. Dr. Erkis works with families nationwide. |
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| Andrew Bryan |
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Educational Consultant |
Site member since: February 2004 |
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| 1915 Main Street, Baker City, OR 97814, USA |
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Educational Consulting and College Advising. Planning and problem solving for students of all ages: - Parent support and advising
- Placement options for boarding schools and therapeutic programs
- Providing advising for college selection and application
- Specializing in serving students with learning disabilities, attention deficit disorders, health impairment, and psychiatric disabilities
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| AFG & Associates |
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MS Ed, PhD, LLD |
Site member since: August 2007 |
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| 1513 Scalp Ave. Suite 260-112, Johnstown, PA 15904, USA |
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The professionals at AFG & Associates bring to the educational planning process decades of experience working both in Academia and in private practice. Associates are highly credentialed in a wide range of disciplines covering the many aspects of truly comprehensive educational planning.
Our consulting services range from a general assessment of the student's educational needs to a comprehensive analysis with recommendations on appropriate placements and a full range of follow up services.
Dr Ganzy studied at Duquesne University, Nova South Eastern University, and the College of Law of England and Wales. He holds graduate and undergraduate degrees in Theology, Education, Computer Science and International Law.
AFG & Associates is an authorized test site for the SSAT. |
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| Suzanne F. Scott, Ed.M. |
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CEP, PA Licensed School Psychologist |
Site member since: September 2003 |
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| 370 Fox Hound Drive, Lafayette Hill - Suburban Philadelphia, PA 19444, USA |
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Making the right educational choice can make all the difference in a child’s life. Having professional guidance in this often overwhelming process can reduce anxiety and insure the best possible match of student and school. Since 1977, Suzanne F. Scott has steered countless families through the school and college admission maze. Her expertise, acquired in part by visits to countless school and college programs, sees to it that each client has sufficient knowledge to make informed decisions with confidence.
Consultation is always individualized. It includes a thorough study of the student, to make sure they set realistic goals and plan in a timely fashion. Fees are determined by the nature of service desired. Suzanne graduated cum laude from Wellesley College, has advanced degrees in business from Harvard U., in counseling & guidance and school psychology from Temple U. She has worked in non-profits, industry, private, public and special schools, advised Freshman in a college setting. She has also taken part in many community and professional organizations. She is a Certified Educational Planner, PA Certified / Licensed School Psychologist, Member IECA, NACAC, APA.
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| Joseph Dobson |
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Site member since: September 2003 |
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| 8238 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118, USA |
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Jody Dobson has worked with kids and schools for over 40 years as a teacher, school administrator and educational consultant. He places children and young adults in day schools, boarding schools, post-secondary programs, and special needs programs of all kinds.
Jody holds a BA from Williams College and a MA from Columbia University. He is a member of IECA (Independent Educational Consultants Association) and has served on their Board of Directors, Membership Committee, and Schools Committee, as well as on the IECA Foundation Board of Trustees. He is a member of SBSA (Small Boarding Schools Association) and SSATB (Secondary Schools Admision Test Board) in addition to other memberships, and he provides independent administration of the SSAT.
The placement process for his clients is highly individualized. Through in-depth conversations with the child or young adult and the parents, thorough review of testing and school records, and consultations with other professionals in the client's life, Jody is able to recommend schools and programs that are well suited to each client's individual needs. He spends an average of one week each month attending conferences and visiting schools and programs - local, national, and international - in order to provide his clients with current, first-hand knowledge of the most appropriate educational opportunities. |
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| Maureen Brennan |
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Site member since: November 2007 |
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| 16 High St., Ste. 7, Westerly, RI 02891, USA |
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Ben Mason and his associates, Maureen Brennan, Kathy Meyer, and Amanda McMullen, are experienced educational consultants providing parents, their advisors, businesses and schools a tightly-focused array of educational placement services at reasonable cost.
Founded more than 20 years ago, we operate offices in Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, Utah and Vermont, but have clients in Canada and worldwide. We will travel anywhere to meet with students and their families. |
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| William S. Dingledine, Jr. |
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Site member since: September 2003 |
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| P.O. Box 5249, Greenville, SC 29606, USA |
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Bill Dingledine is a Certified Educational Planner with 30 years experience in education. He received his B.A. from the University of Virginia and his M.S. in education from Johns Hopkins University. As Assistant Headmaster and Upper School Director at Christ Church Episcopal School in Greenville, S.C. from 1985-96, he oversaw school admissions and college guidance. His broad range of experience and knowledge gives him particular insight into the needs of middle and high school students and the types of educational experiences available throughout the country. He holds membership in the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), the Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC) and the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA).
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| Lindy Kahn Associates, Inc. |
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M.A., CEP, Member IECA |
Site member since: September 2003 |
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| 6717 Vanderbilt, Houston, TX 77005, USA |
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Lindy Kahn, M.A., is a Certified Educational Planner, with more than 20 years of experience in the field of education. She brings her skills, extensive knowledge and compassion to the field of educational consulting. Ms. Kahn maintains an independent practice, since 1995, advising families on day schools, boarding schools, college guidance, summer enrichment, post-secondary options, as well as special schools for students with learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD. Additionally, she specializes in placing students facing behavioral, psychiatric or neurological challenges in therapeutic schools, wilderness programs and residential treatment centers. She has helped guide hundreds of families choose the best educational option for their student.
Ms. Kahn is a member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA), National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), Texas Association for College Admission Counseling (TACAC), National Association for Therapy Schools and Programs (NATSAP), and the Secondary School Admission Test Board (SSATB). Ms. Kahn attends conferences and organizational meetings yearly to stay abreast of current trends in the industry. She prides herself on her firsthand knowledge of educational facilities, spending some 30 percent of her time visiting schools, special programs and colleges throughout the year.
Ms. Kahn is truly “Committed to students and families”. Because her clients are students of varying abilities and needs, she welcomes their individual differences, and enjoys the distinctive qualities that each one brings to the process. Students served, range in age from elementary school, (6+) through post-secondary, (18-28). |
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| Deborah Ann Spagnoletti |
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M.A.,CEP, IECA |
Site member since: January 2004 |
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| 2202 Dunraven Lane, Houston, TX 77019, USA |
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Educational consultant in Houston, Texas. Helping families since 1999. Specializing in helping families to find an appropriate boarding school, including Junior Boarding and PG Programs. Will take overseas clients. Teaching experience in both USA and UK schools. Member IECA, and serving on the IECA national committee for schools.
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| Kathy Meyer |
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MSW |
Site member since: April 2008 |
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| PO Box 682985, Park City, UT 84068, USA |
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Ben Mason and his associates, Maureen Brennan, Kathy Meyer and Amanda McMullen, are experienced educational consultants providing parents, their advisors, businesses and schools a tightly-focused array of educational placement services at reasonable cost.
Founded more than 20 years ago, we operate offices in Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, Utah and Vermont, but have clients in Canada and worldwide. We will travel anywhere to meet with students and their families. |
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| Benjamin Mason |
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CEP |
Site member since: November 2007 |
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| PO Box 59, Charlotte, VT 05445, USA |
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Ben Mason and his associates, Maureen Brennan and Amanda McMullen, are experienced educational consultants providing parents, their advisors, businesses and schools a tightly-focused array of educational placement services at reasonable cost.
Founded almost 20 years ago, we operate three offices in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Vermont, but have clients in Canada and worldwide. We will travel anywhere to meet with students and their families. |
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