The International Boarding Student Experience
When families think about sending their child to a boarding school, there are a lot of things to consider. Here are some tips to help in the decision-making process and how to make the first few weeks at boarding school enjoyable. Families often ask us about what the international student experience is like at a…
Read MorePotential Pitfalls of High School Authorship
While no university expects a high school student to have published a peer-reviewed research paper, a growing number of students and their parents believe that a substantive research publication can elevate a college application. Yet, this endeavor can be risky. Publishing in the wrong journal or accidentally misrepresenting one’s role in a published work can…
Read MoreI Want Your Help, Not Your Recommendations!
How can therapeutic independent educational consultants and therapeutic programs work with parents who say they want help but resist recommendations? Wanting help only implies having an interest, whereas following recommendations requires engaging in behavior(s). Think of how people may be interested in wanting help to get into better shape or in taking diligent care of…
Read MoreDEIA in Therapeutic Programs
The principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are values espoused by most therapeutic schools and programs. At the same time, mechanisms for attaining the goals inherent in pursuing these values are complex. Therapeutic programs, schools, and young adult transitional living situations are faced with affirming these values, developing plans to achieve the goals…
Read MoreDiversifying College Consulting: Nurturing Holistic Growth
As a college consultant navigating the landscape of admissions, my journey involves not only brainstorming and choosing schools, but also developing an awareness of the ever-changing needs of students. This page is restricted to IECA members only. To get the full benefits that IECA has to offer, sign in or inquire how you can become…
Read MoreDeciphering State-Based Financial Aid
Many independent educational consultants (IECs) understand federal financial aid and some IECs understand state-based financial aid in their home state, but IECs frequently do not understand state-based financial aid in other states. Thanks to Zoom, many of us are working with clients throughout the United States and now need to understand financial aid in multiple…
Read MoreThe Money Tree: Parent FAQs, Comments about College Costs, and How IECs Can Respond
IECA’s Subcommittee on College Affordability (SOCA) continues to dissect common parental questions and misconceptions and suggest potential answers. This page is restricted to IECA members only. To get the full benefits that IECA has to offer, sign in or inquire how you can become an IECA member. Login Join IECA
Read MoreHow IECA Members and International School-Based Counselors Can Work Together
Many of us work with clients who also have school-based counselors, a scenario common in both domestic and international markets. However, in the international market, there is a growing influx of agents, which sometimes leads to trust issues between IECs and school-based counselors. This page is restricted to IECA members only. To get the full…
Read MoreNext Steps for a Thriving Consulting Practice
This article features an interview with four experienced IECs who conducted a breakout session of the same name at the IECA 2023 Spring Conference. This page is restricted to IECA members only. To get the full benefits that IECA has to offer, sign in or inquire how you can become an IECA member. Login Join…
Read MoreBuilding and Maintaining Relationships with Schools, Districts, and Educators
New independent education consultants (IECs) can diversify their private practice revenue and serve more diverse students by developing and maintaining relationships with schools. This page is restricted to IECA members only. To get the full benefits that IECA has to offer, sign in or inquire how you can become an IECA member. Login Join IECA
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