A Uniquely Personalized Approach to the College Selection Process

WHY HIRE A COLLEGE CONSULTANT?

College choice is a major decision for the entire family. Independent Educational Consultants bring knowledge, skills and personalized attention to students and families as they navigate the college admissions process. Working with you every step of the way, an IEC reduces stress on the family, working towards a successful outcome.

COLLEGE CONSULTING SERVICES

Services typically begin early in the junior year, but more and more families want to begin as early as 9th or 10th grade and I welcome those opportunities. Helping your child understand early how her choices in high school impact upon her college pursuits is one reason to start before the junior year. Making the best academic and extracurriular decisions over four years is key.

APPLICATION RESOURCES

The Internet is filled with resources, from college search engines to financial aid and summer enrichment and Gap year programs, that can help you begin the process. There is much you can do to gain a good perspective on what higher education has to offer you today and how you can start to think about your options. Your exploration should be fun!

FINDING THE RIGHT SCHOOL

There is never only one right school for a student. With over 2,000 four-year colleges and universities to choose from, your child will find numerous institutions that are attractive possibilities. Consideration of academic programs, size, location, and social offerings are only the start of personalizing your child's college search. Let's find the best fits for your child's unique personality and goals.

"Every student deserves a unique experience suited to his or her own personal goals. I provide the opportunity for each of my clients to realize that experience."

- Linda Cohen Turner

Client Testimonials

"Linda was an absolute joy to work with throughout the often nerve-wracking whirlwind of the college process. I learned so much, not only about choosing a place to spend the next four years, but also about choosing a path for the rest of my life. She is kind, thoughtful, insightful, and so devoted to each student--even when both of us were almost vibrating with stress, she managed to make me laugh and give me exactly the advice I needed. I can't thank her enough, and I'm so excited to attend a school I've totally fallen in love with this September!"

Graduate of Evanston Township High School, Class of 2016
Brown University, Class of 2020

"From the moment we met Linda, we knew that she was the perfect fit to work with our family, because of her thoughtful, experienced, and focused approach. Our daughter left every working session feeling upbeat, confident, and on track with her search and application process. Linda always made herself available for appointments or spontaneous questions, and was especially valuable with the pacing, organization, and editing of application essays. As parents, we also valued the direct relationship between Linda and our daughter, which fostered an ownership and independence that encouraged our daughter to truly embrace and enjoy all aspects of the search."

Parent of New Trier Township High School Graduate, Class of 2016
McGill University, Class of 2020

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Early Admission Results

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