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Private College Counseling Profession Grows Despite Economy (NEW!)
With the country in a recession, pervasive economic uncertainty, and unemployment on the rise, it might be surprising to hear that families are turning to educational consultants more than ever to help with school and college placements.

Source: IECA press release
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The Value of Hiring an Educational Consultant (NEW!)
IECA executive director Mark Sklarow talks about the value of hiring an educational consultant, even during tough economic times, including how a consultant can ultimately save families money. The podcast can be accessed through AdmissionsQuest.

Source: The Boarding School Podcast is a publication of AdmissionsQuest (AQ). AQ serves as community hub for families asking questions and learning about boarding schools.

Parents And Educational Consultants: Partners In The School Search
Teamwork is necessary to make a good school choice. Educational consultants know schools and can help you understand their differences so you can make an informed decision about which is most appropriate for your child.
Source: Steven R. Antonoff, Ph.D., CEP (Article republished with permission of The VincentCurtis Educational Register, Falmouth, MA)
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Where in the World Is the Ideal Boarding School?
Examining the synergies between schools and the communities in which they live.
Source: Brian R. Wright, M.P.A., M.A., Ph.D. (Article republished with permission of The VincentCurtis Educational Register, Falmouth, MA)
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Independent School Accreditation: A Guide To School Choice
New England Association of Schools and Colleges Accreditation testifies that a school's program is what it purports to be and that the school is living up to high standards, including a commitment to its own pursuit of improvement. It may also help families identify questions and establish parameters concerning the appropriateness of a school for their child.
Source: William M. Bennett, B.A., M.A. (Article republished with permission of The VincentCurtis Educational Register, Falmouth, MA)
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Choosing an Independent School
Parents have an obligation to visit several and assess first-hand the climate and culture of each school, how teachers teach, students learn and everyone treats one another
Source: Patrick F. Bassett, M.A. (Article republished with permission of The VincentCurtis Educational Register, Falmouth, MA)
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Testing for Admissions to Independent School
Certified Counselor Individually administered testing provides information that can be used by parents, students and schools to satisfactorily determine the most appropriate educational program for the student.
Source: Dr. Bernice W. Munsey, Ed.D., LPC (Article republished with permission of The VincentCurtis Educational Register, Falmouth, MA)
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International Student Advising: A Primer for Undergraduate Admission Consultants
by Theresa Leary M.ED., IECA Associate Member (Massachusetts)
Source: "Insights"
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Private Educational Counselors, a New and Growing Resource
A new and dramatic shift in how and where high school students and young adults receive post-secondary educational counseling has been quietly underway for the past decade, reaching a fast pace that is transforming counseling.
Source: Career College Association’s magazine, "The Link"
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College Consulting: A Transformed Profession
Last fall I offered a presentation with this title at the conference of the National Association for College Admission Counseling. As attendees filed in to the room...
Source: "Insights"
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