Why should you hire an IEC?

First and foremost, post-secondary planning can be a very stressful and overwhelming process. Not only are the processes constantly changing but it is nearly impossible to stay up to date and be aware of every option that is available. Very few decisions have as great of an impact on students than post-secondary planning. Hiring an IEC can be one of the wisest investment decisions a family can make. The cost of hiring an IEC may be less than 3% of a four year college tuition bill. In the end it could potentially save you time and money by assisting you in making the best decision and plan for your future (www.iecaonline.com).

The reasons that families hire IEC’s vary but the main reason is to receive individualized attention. Many high school counselors would love to assist students on an individual basis, but they simply have too many students on their caseload to offer as much individualized attention as they would like. High school counselors also have many more responsibilities besides post-secondary planning, such as scheduling and working with the social and emotional needs of students. Independent educational consultants have extensive experience in post-secondary planning, are aware of the admissions processes and have visited multiple college campuses, both locally and nationally. So their training and expertise directly relate to college and career planning.

Regardless of their background, students and parents can be reassured that there are great choices for everyone, and an IEC can help identify these choices and reduce anxiety and stress for both the parents and students. In the end it is the student, not the parent or consultant, that is responsible for driving the application process. This is where the individualized work comes into play. Success is not measured by gaining admission into a school or a program, but instead it is measured by a successful experience with whatever the student chooses to do.

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