Lets not turn this into another educator/union -bashing thread, toptier. I think you’ve missed OUR point. Regardless of what is ideal in the grand scheme of things, the reality is that the admissions process is getting increasingly competitive, and students and families can and should turn to resources to help them with this process. And before you suggest that this is only available to those who can afford it, many, including myself, offer volunteer services to those who might otherwise not have assistance from family familiar with the process or get sufficient assistance from their overstretched school resources