How an IECA member educational consultant can help find the college that’s right for you
IECA member consultants can be a welcome resource for families who recognize that they need more individual
attention than a school counselor may have time to provide. IECA member consultants bring to the family the knowledge and skills of an experienced professional, coupled with a commitment to meeting the student’s best interests. IECA consultants also have expertise in advising students with special circumstances such as learning or physical disabilities.
An IECA educational consultant spends hours with the student and family getting to the heart of the student’s personality, interests, and aspirations. A successful admission to college begins when a consultant learns as much as he or she can about you, then works to find the college that provides the best environment for your educational, social, and personal growth. It’s not only about being accepted by the college—more importantly, it’s about thriving the next four years at a college that is the right fit for you.
IECA member consultants provide a complete search of appropriate colleges
An IECA consultant spends 20% of his or her time on the road, meeting with 
admissions officers, touring campuses, and exploring the campus environment. Therefore, consultants have extensive, first-hand knowledge of colleges, big and small, around the country. This personal insight provides a student with a much deeper understanding of a college than a catalog or Web site can convey. Because consultants are familiar with a multitude of colleges, they can present students with a much wider selection of possibilities and provide vital help in weighing factors such as cost, location, and curriculum.
An IECA member consultant can act as your guide, interpreter, and facilitator for the entire college selection and application process
Working with someone who understands the system can be invaluable during this stressful time. IECAconsultants regularly attend conferences and workshops to stay current on developments in their field. They have experience in college admissions and know the intricacies of test preparation, applications, essays, interviews, and financial aid. IECA consultants can even help you decide what high school courses to take or summer programs to join to best prepare for success in college.
IECA member consultants provide unbiased help
They work for you, not the college. Not tied to any institution, IECA consultants willoffer objective help in wadingthrough the myriad of letters, brochures, videos, and catalogs that students collect in their search, and in evaluating the pros and cons of each college. With colleges becoming more expensive and competitive, families and students feel increased pressure to make the right college choice. An IECA educational consultant serves as a student’s personal resource in this important decision-making process.
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Downloads Available:
Social Tone: Managing the “Touchy Feely” Factors in College Selection, article
by IECA associate member Jill Bernaciak (Ohio)
Community Colleges: Take Another Look!
article by IECA associate member Heather Ricker-Gilbert (Connecticut)
How to Test Drive a College flyer
Top 10 Things Colleges are Looking for in a Student flyer
How to Find the Right College brochure
