Comprehensive Consulting for College and Independent School Admissions

Our most comprehensive educational consulting service offers families personalized support throughout the entire search and application process. As your dedicated educational consultant, we guide you from the initial search through decision-making and the transition to the new school. Our full-service consulting includes:

• Personalized Meetings: Engaging consultations with both parents and your child to understand their unique needs and preferences.

• Document and Testing Review: Thorough evaluation of all relevant school documents and educational testing results.

• School Recommendations: Expert recommendations for colleges and independent boarding/day schools that best match your child's needs.

• Admissions Process Support: Comprehensive assistance through every step of the admissions process, ensuring a smooth experience.

• Interview Preparation: Tailored preparation to help your child excel in interviews with prospective schools.

• Application Guidance: Support with all aspects of the application, including crafting compelling applications and essays.

• Athletic and/or Arts Evaluation: Assessment of ability and placement as well as introduction and communication with coaches/arts faculty throughout the application process. Advice on obtaining footage to share with colleges or schools and decisions about tournaments for exposure to coaches.

• Decision Review and Discussion: In-depth review and discussion of acceptance offers to make informed decisions.

Partner with Cairn Educational Consulting to benefit from our expert guidance and make your child's educational aspirations a reality.

Targeted Consulting Services

Targeted Consulting is designed for families seeking expert guidance on specific aspects of the college or independent school search and application process. This short-term consulting option is ideal for those who need focused support in particular areas, such as identifying the best colleges or independent schools for their child. Our Targeted Consulting services may include:

• College/School Identification: Expert assistance in researching and identifying colleges or independent boarding/day schools that align with your child's needs and preferences.

• Application Guidance: Support with specific parts of the application process, including crafting compelling applications and essays.

• Athletic Recruitment Guidance: Assessment of ability and placement as well as introduction and communication with coaches throughout the application process. Advice on obtaining footage to share with schools and decisions about tournaments for exposure to coaches.

• Strategic Advice: Tailored advice on specific challenges or questions related to school selection and admissions.

If you find that additional support is needed beyond the scope of Targeted Consulting, you can seamlessly transition to our Full Service Consulting package. This comprehensive option offers a complete suite of services from start to finish, ensuring thorough support throughout the entire school placement process.