How to find a college admissions consultant?

I’m not looking for a referral, but would love to know what channels you’ve found your CAC’s through, particularly independent ones. I’ve been trying to find one for my daughter, but Google seems to pull up the same big companies each time I look (IvyWise, Empowerly, etc). Where do you find good, independent CAC’s that don’t have massive marketing budgets? I know word of mouth is a big one, but that sadly hasn’t worked for me yet. Would love to hear more about your experiences!

You can look on the IECA association website for some names, either locally to you or remote. You should choose some one who is floated with professional associations. Like IECA, HECA, NACAC.

Good. Because to be clear, that’s not allowed here.

The best way is by personal referral. If you know any folks who have used consultants…and have liked them, ask for the names.

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