What is Educational Consulting?

An IECA member educational consultant is a skilled professional who provides counseling to help students and families choose a school, college, or other program that is a good personal match: one that will foster the student's academic and social growth. Independent Educational Consultants (IECs) can provide a student and family with individual attention, firsthand knowledge of hundreds of educational opportunities, and the time to explore all of the options.

With their extensive knowledge of schools and colleges, IECA member consultants can broaden the potential choices, and provide vital help in weighing factors such as cost, location and curriculum. With an IEC, your student has the opportunity to explore a wider variety of options and discuss possibilities in a meaningful way. Because they are not tied to any specific school or college, IECA member consultants are not burdened with unrelated duties, and are available at the family’s convenience—not just during school hours during the school year.

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IECA members are unique among independent educational consultants. They offer a level of expertise, competence, and professionalism that has been unequalled since 1976.
1. Experience…
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One way to ensure that an independent educational consultant is ethical is to hire an IECA member educational consultant who has been vetted through IECA’s intense application process.

1. Do you guarantee admission to a school, one of my top choices…

Finding the right school, college or program can be a rewarding process, but for some families the experience is challenging, overwhelming and at times frustrating…

The key role of the independent educational consultant (IEC) is to find the best possible match between a student’s educational, social community needs and desires, and what colleges offer…

A campus visit is the best way to evaluate whether a college suits you….

https://www.iecaonline.com/quick-links/parents-students/college-and-graduate-school-admission/10-tips-for-college-visits/

1. Write a generic admission essay. Applying for college can take up as much time as a regular class during senior year…

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This ranked list is based on a nationwide survey of IECA member Independent Educational Consultants. Just as every college is different, so too, are the criteria and priorities for evaluation in each college’s admission process…

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