F.A.Q.

What is an educational consultant?

Independent Educational Consultants (IEC) help students and their parents successfully navigate the college admission process by advising, informing, teaching, encouraging, and empowering students to find the college match that will best suit them as individuals. Educational Consultants do not get students in to college, per se; rather, they teach students about colleges and about admissions. By doing so, they help students better understand decision making, consumerism (and being a good researcher), and being independent. Most importantly, IECs help students learn more about themselves and how to maximize their potential.

Why should you work with CLC College Prep Services?

Many families choose to work with us for the individualized, personal attention we offer. Our goal is to help students maximize their time and effort in researching and applying to prospective colleges. With the competitiveness of college admission at an all-time high, the time and effort students are now required to put towards the college application process can be overwhelming. We offer guidance and resources to help students plan ahead and stay on course. Hiring us helps alleviate stress and tension, and frees students up to enjoy their memorable high school years. We build on the work that guidance counselors begin. Due to the nature of their jobs, most counselors are able to spend only a small portion of their time devoted to college planning and counseling. In contrast, college planning and readiness is our sole priority. We work with a small group of students per year, allowing ample time devoted toward one-on-one guidance. We spend several weeks out of the year visiting colleges, attending conferences and researching current admission trends to better serve our students.

What kinds of students work with us?

All kinds! We work with students who pursue very competitive college options, along with students who prefer less competitive schools. Regardless, we enjoy working with students from all walks of life and at all academic levels. From student-athletes, to students with learning differences, our goal isn’t solely to help you get into college. We develop students as individuals and enjoy playing a small role in helping them mature in to successful adults.

When should I begin working with an independent consultant?

We believe the most ideal time to begin working with us is in the sophomore or junior year of high school. Planning ahead provides students and families plenty of time for college research, standardize test preparation and timely completion of college applications. However, we gladly work with senior students in their first and second semesters, as well as transfer students and non-traditional students.