What to ask when looking for Independent College Consulting An increasing number of students and their parents have turned to resources outside the school environment to aid them in their search for appropriate colleges and universities and admission counseling information. This is still an unregulated field and any one can hang out a sign saying College Counseling .
Certification programs are available through several universities.
The ideal independent counselor will have a minimum of five years working in a high school as a college counselor or in a college or university as an admissions offices. This is vitally important to keep current. Admissions information changes rapidly. Just as with people trying to sell you scholarship services or financial aid assistance, remember Let the buyer beware . Before spending one dime, do your homework.