From the Journal.
Practical guidance and reflections from inside Seattle admissions, written by Christy and Mina.
What Is College Consulting?
College consulting, also known as educational consulting or college admissions consulting, is a service provided to students and their families to assist them in navigating…
Read More →What does a college consultant do?
A college consultant like Mina Velamoor, also known as an independent college counselor or educational consultant, provides personalized guidance and support to students and their…
Read More →High School Sophomore
Applying to college isn’t what it used to be 10 years ago. The sad reality is that most people are stuck in the past, with…
Read More →Thank You Notes to Admissions Offices
https://beyondthebrochurela.com/should-you-send-thank-you-notes-to-admissions-directors/
Read More →How do you choose a private school during the coronavirus?
https://blog.lowellschool.org/blog/how-do-you-choose-a-private-school-during-the-coronavirus How Do You Choose a Private School During the Coronavirus? Posted by Liz Yee on 3/14/20 5:33 PM Your child has been accepted at more…
Read More →What going back to school could look like this year (Spoiler: Pretty different).
Nicole Fabian-weber May 29, 2020 Now that the 2019-2020 school year is — virtually — wrapping up, parents and students are wondering what lies ahead…
Read More →Mindfulness in Action
Last week I spoke on a panel at IECA–Independent Educational Consultants Association(http://iecaonline.com) in Chicago. Such a great experience and important topic. Mindfulness in Action Panel…
Read More →SSAT vs. ISEE
As a Seattle area Educational Consultant, I’m often asked by parents which standardized their child should take for admission to independent schools. This is a…
Read More →8 Important Reasons for Teaching Kindness in Schools
Are the schools you are interested in teaching Character Education? 8 Important Reasons For Teaching Kindness in Schools
Read More →Independent School Admission Parent Essay
The admissions season has begun! One aspect of the independent school admissions application process is the Parent Essay. This can be a…
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