Why Hire an Independent Educational Consultant?

There’s no denying that the college search process can be nerve wracking. Your College Hunt aims to alleviate some of the mystery and anxiety of this process. To be honest, you may not need to hire an Independent Educational Consultant (IEC). Let’s also be realistic. High school counselors often have very large student caseloads. We suggest checking out your high school and making the determination if you feel your student will get the individualized and strategic advice you want and that  they need.  

IEC’s do not replace the high school counselor - in fact only the high school counselor can complete important information on the student’s application. Students will need to rely on them to write letters of recommendations, and submit transcripts as required by colleges. They are a student’s advocate for course selection and oftentimes have historical data on college admissions for your school. IEC’s should be seen as supplementing the school counselor.

Some reasons parents have shared with us as to why they have hired Your College Hunt include:

• We’re so swamped with work and other family obligations we’re afraid we will miss some important deadlines

• It’s been years since we went through the college admissions process and it’s nothing like it used to be

• We want to work with someone who can see my child as an individual and help us find the perfect school program and environment for them 

• We want to be able to enjoy their senior year without constantly “nagging” them to complete their applications

• We need help finding a college that we can afford without taking out mountains of student loans

By taking the step to hire an independent educational consultant who is a member of the  Independent Educational Consultants of America (IECA) you can be sure that you are trusting a professional with expertise, has been strictly vetted and one that adheres to the highest ethical standards.