Personalized Approach

What to consider when choosing an educational planning practice:

1. Does the practice accept fees from any schools, programs or other sources?

Be careful of a conflict of interest! Consultants should only work in your best interest!!

2. Are all of the professionals in the practice properly credentialed and qualified?

Do your due-diligence before entrusting professionals with your child's future.

3. Do the professionals spend quality time up-front to best understand your needs?

You should expect a comprehensive intake before even engaging services.

4. How often do the consultants in the practice visit/revisit schools, programs, colleges, etc.?

The best practices amass a travel ratio of 30-60% and over 150 visitations per year!

5. What is the client engagement structure outlined by the practice?

In this sensitive work, you should expect a multidisciplinary team approach for best results. Needs change constantly and it helps to have all bases covered within one practice.

6. What is the style or method of communications espoused by the practice?

You may want a more compassionate, handholding experience as you navigate uncharted territory. You should be put in a position to make the best-informed choices, not have choices made for you.

7. Is the practice well networked in the educational, legal, medical & therapeutic domains?

Your team of professionals should play the role of general contractor, helping to align all key resources.

8. Is the practice willing to give industry references in addition to parent references?

You should be encouraged to call at random any independent/boarding school or program for a reference! Ethics records within key associations can be a leading indicator as well.

9. Does the practice offer multiple services to meet your needs?

Again, it is important to mitigate risk by having college, independent/boarding school, special needs placement, advocacy, intervention and family coaching expertise all under "one roof."

10. Is the practice on the cutting edge?

Your team of professionals should always be improving processes, tracking the latest research and trends, creating new tools, seeking further professional development and innovating to stay ahead!