Why Hire Us?

School guidance counselors provide much of the help students need. However, school-based counselors are often burdened with other duties and simply do not have the extra time they would like to spend on college placements. Independent educational consultants can be a welcome resource for families who recognize they need more help than school counselors are able to provide.

Educational consultants bring to the family the knowledge and skills of an experienced professional, coupled with a commitment to assuring that the child's best interests are met. Independent consultants spend hours with the child and parents getting to the heart of a student's personality, interests, and aspirations. They work with the entire family to help identify what's best for the student and what options are available.

Educational consultants interview each student to find the best college "fit." By learning as much as they can about the student and family, the consultant can help identify the most suitable learning environments. Not tied to any institution, consultants can provide unbiased help in wading through the myriad of letters, brochures, videos and catalogs that students collect in their search.

The consultant provides a complete search of appropriate colleges. Consultants pride themselves on extensive first-hand knowledge of colleges, big and small, around the country. Because consultants are familiar with a multitude of colleges, they can present students with a wider selection of possibilities.

An educational consultant brings to the family the knowledge and skills of an experienced professional, coupled with a commitment to assuring that the child's best interests are met.

An educational consultant can act as a student's guide, interpreter, and facilitator for the entire college selection and application process.

Consultants assist with the application and admissions process. Having someone who understands the system can help ease this stressful time. Consultants regularly attend conferences and workshops to stay current on developments in their field. They have experience in college admissions and know the intricacies of test preparation, applications, essays and financial aid. Consultants can even help students decide which high school courses to take to best prepare for success in college.

With colleges getting more expensive and competitive, families feel increased pressure to make the right college choice. Consultants serve as a student's personal resource in identifying colleges that fit his or her individual preferences.

They work with colleges, universities, academic medical centers, public and private schools, educational providers, corporate universities, and for-profit providers of educational services.

Determining which of the hundreds of colleges will best meet your child's needs and abilities has become a highly complex, costly, and often stressful process for many families. Selecting the right academic courses, taking the appropriate entrance exams, developing interesting activities and skills, planning summer experiences, and writing outstanding essays, which have taken on a significant role in admissions decisions, can all make a major difference in gaining admission to the institution of your choice.

Educational counseling is a personal relationship between our staff members and students and their families, and we will work with you on an individual basis. Our professional, experienced consultants work together as a team to provide you with a high level of support, insight, and guidance.

Ms. Oyedokun is not affiliated with any particular educational institution and therefore, can provide an unbiased resource for families struggling with critical educational decisions. She can point out the common mistakes to avoid when making recommendations for placement.

The process involves communication with the student and family in various different formats in order to accomplish the goals for each student: She will meet with the family in person, as well as communicate by phone, email and fax, in order to make sure her clients stay informed during the entire search process. Additionally, Ms. Oyedokun serves as an advocate for your child, monitoring your child's progress, receiving written or verbal updates from the schools to let her know how that student is doing.

In working with high school students, while researching colleges, typically for a year or more, Ms. Oyedokun develops a close relationship with that student, allowing them to trust her judgment, enabling that student to accomplish his goals faster and more efficiently.

Ms. Oyedokun accepts no fees, commissions or remunerations from educational institutions for placing students.

Fees are paid by the client in exchange for services rendered; they are based on the specific needs of that individual.

Ms. Oyedokun respects the integrity of the consulting relationship and all relevant information is held in the strictest confidence.