How to Choose an Educational Consultant
by Mark Sklarow, IECA Executive Director
With the increased attention brought to the profession over the past week, many more parents are examining the benefits of working with an educational consultant to aid in their child’s school or college planning and application. At the same time, it is more important than ever to make sure that the person being hired is knowledgeable, competent, well-informed, ethical, and student-focused. IECA has laid out the top dozen question to ask an educational consultant before hiring, as well as a dozen signs that someone you are talking to may not have what it takes. These lists are available on the IECA Web site.
While this list will be of valuable assistance to consumers, parents can rest assured that working with a member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association is their assurance that all of these 12 conditions are met, as those seeking membership are fully vetted.
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