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Choosing the right school is one of life's most important decisions.
Next to your house, your child's education may be the biggest investment you ever make. The current average four-year bill for in-state tuition at a public university is now $60,000. For private colleges, that figure nearly doubles, with total costs ranging from $100,000 to $120,000-- and tuition continues to rise yearly in excess of the rate of inflation!
In spite of the seemingly outrageous amounts schools charge for education, it would cost your child more not to go. Studies show that success in college is the single most important factor in securing a successful career and future.
Today, there are more college and secondary school options than ever before. Which will be right for your child? Will he be able to gain acceptance to the school of his choice? What about students who may need preparatory schooling? Or those with special needs? For many, the pressure-filled decision-making process concerning their child's future educational direction can be stressful and confusing.
An educational consultant can help.
At this critical time in your child's life, getting the right advice can be difficult. The typical high school guidance counselor today has a student caseload numbering in the hundreds, and is responsible for scheduling classes, vocational and other forms of counseling, in addition to educational guidance. As a result, it is nearly impossible for him or her to provide the quality of individual attention and comprehensive advice your family needs.
Expert help is readily available from a specialized, professional independent educational consultant. Educational consultants devote their full energies to school placement and related services. Their combination of expertise and personal attention can make an enormous difference in the quality of your child's future education.
Choosing the right consultant.
According to the National Association for College Admission Counseling, the best way to choose an educational consultant is on the basis of experience. At Hamilton & Associates, our staff has a background of over 50 total years in educational consulting, including placement in college and preparatory schools, remedial and summer programs and even special needs facilities like crisis intervention and therapeutic programs. Our company has spent the last 20 years helping over 1000 families find and gain admission to the right school or program for their student. We can help you get there, too.
The Hamilton Approach.
We offer a highly personalized process of matching students with their "best fit" school or program. It starts with an in-depth interview to assess interests, abilities, goals and needs. Academic records are analyzed, and then a timetable for testing, applications, tours and interviews is arranged. After consulting our extensive database of institutions and entrance requirements, we recommend a range to be further explored, and assist in the decision process. We help to prepare the student for every step of the application and admission process. We can follow up with students throughout the first year after acceptance. For secondary school students, we also provide long-term advising and planning to ensure that they present the strongest possible profile for future academic development.
An investment in your child's future.
In today's competitive job market, a top-flight education is no longer a luxury-- it's a necessity. The decision you make now can have huge implications later on. Don't you owe it to yourself to make the best one possible? For more information on the services that we offer, click on the appropriate link. |
