A d m i s s i o n s + S e l e c t i o n s

Comprehensive College Planning and Placement Education Solutions provides a myriad of college counseling services expertly tailored to the unique needs of each family. Some students simply need a professional opinion on a college list that includes two “reach,” two “probable” and two “safety” schools. Other students want to find a list of colleges that will provide financial assistance through merit-based scholarships. Still others want to explore schools in geographic locations that are unfamiliar. In all cases, the Education Solutions staff stresses goodness of fit, more concerned about where a student will prosper academically, emotionally and socially, than simply where an acceptance can be secured. Sophomores and Juniors often come to Education Solutions for help in picking courses that are necessary for acceptance at the colleges of their choice.

Students who need more hands-on services especially benefit from working with the staff at Education Solutions. Certified teachers, school and college administrators and school psychologists work with parents and students to make the entire process less stressful.

Essay and Application Guidance: Students write essays in our office under the supervision of experienced high school and college English teachers. Still others need assistance with the entire application process from filling out and printing applications to writing and stamping envelopes for teacher recommendations and assembling information for high school guidance counselors.

SAT, SAT II and ACT Test Preparation: We work closely with student to help them prepare for standardized college entrance exams.

Coordination With School Personnel: We also work closely with Guidance Counselors to insure that every aspect of a student’s record and needs are taken into consideration.

Interview Preparation: Mock interviews are also set up with college Deans and Professors to give our students much needed experience in interviewing at highly competitive liberal arts institutions.

Planning for Students With Learning Disabilities: Our learning disabled students greatly benefit from working with our experienced staff members to set up college programs for students with learning differences.

Our goal is to make the entire process calm and organized while still insuring that each STUDENT – and not a parent or professional – takes responsibility for his or her own college process.

Adjustment to College: Our work with our college counseling students does not end with high school graduation. We often work with our students once they are in college, helping them to pick courses, choose a major or acting as a sounding board for the transitional problems that often occur during the initial months of a post-secondary experience. This often includes discussion with college Deans and learning specialists in college resource centers. The Education Solution staff also works with new students who may want to transfer from a college or university.

Graduate School Placement: We offer the same set of services tailored for graduate school placement. Our graduate school counselors have advanced degrees and have successfully navigated the competitive graduate school admissions process.

NACAC Membership: Education Solutions is a member of NACAC – National Association of College Admissions Counselors. We also participate in yearly conferences sponsored by The College Board.

Independent School Placement
Comprehensive Independent Day and Boarding School Counseling and Placement including:

• Learning Disability Planning and Placement
• Updated Openings in Independent Schools
• Interview Techniques
• Essay Preparation and Coaching
• SSAT Preparation [link to Test Preparation]
• Individual SSAT Administration

Our staff is comprised of a large percentage of teachers and administrators who are certified in the public sector, however, most have also worked in independent boarding and day schools as teachers, Directors of Admission, administrators and Trustees. When considering an independent school option, it is essential that the needs of an entire family be considered. Therefore, a school psychologist and an academic counselor work with families to explore the possibility of independent schools and look for the “right” school for every student. As specialists in curriculum, our staff is able to quickly determine an appropriate level of institution and assist with course selection.

As with our college process, we provide both minimal and extensive services to our families. We are available to simply provide a school “list,” or work with students in a hands-on way, overseeing the writing of applications and essays and offering mock interviews. Again, we believe that it is our major responsibility to insure that the student “owns” his or her process and takes responsibility with appropriate support.

Our staff at Education Solutions participates in a variety of organizations and conferences for independent schools, included those sponsored by CAIS Connecticut Association of Independent Schools, NAIS National Association of Independent Schools, NELMS New England League of Middle Schools, and ISM Independent School Management.