Independent Educational Consultants Association - Personal guidance in your school, college, or therapeutic program search

Personal guidance in your school, college, or therapeutic program search.

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Learn About IECA Member Educational Consultants

The process for finding the right school, college, or program for your child is one of the most important decisions your family will make.

Working with an IECA member educational consultant means having individual attention, flexible scheduling, and a commitment to finding the right fit. IECA members are professionals who have proven expertise, are fully vetted, and demonstrate the highest standards in education, training, ethics, and experience.

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IECA Member-to-Member Winter Forum

Online • February 4–5, 2025

Registration is now open for this online event, open to all IECA Associate and Professional members. The Forum is a great opportunity to connect with your peers, with content driven by members' voices. The program will feature presentations and discussion-led sessions across all specialties as well as the business/marketing of an IEC practice. You'll come away from the two-day program with scores of ideas to implement in your IEC practice right away.

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Featured Event

Online • Jan. 23–Feb. 27, 2025

IECA Business Growth Institute

Registration is now open for the inaugural IECA Business Growth Institute (BGI), an online professional and business development opportunity exclusively for IECA Professional members. This new certificate program will be offered as a six-week online course focused on strategies, tools, and tips for growing your IEC practice. Participants will meet each Thursday afternoon for six weeks.

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What Is an Independent Educational Consultant?

An independent educational consultant is a skilled professional who guides students and families through the process of finding, selecting, and applying to a college, school, or program that is a good personal match.

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Resources for Students
& Parents

Explore our free resources for students and families, including college visit tips, insight on what colleges look for in high school students, and more.

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Types of Advising Available

IECA member consultants specialize in different types of advising: school, college, graduate school, and therapeutic. They also have expertise in learning differences/neurodiversity and international education options.

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