What is an Independent Educational Consultant?

Independent Educational Consultants (IEC), also known as College Planners help students and their parents successfully navigate the college admissions process by advising, informing, teaching, encouraging, and empowering students to find the college match that will best suit them as individuals.  An IEC dos not get students in to college, per se; rather, they teach students about colleges and about admissions.  Most importantly, IECs help students learn more about themselves and how to maximize their full potential.

 

Why hire an Independent Educational Consultant?

Many students choose to work with an IEC/College Planner for the individualized, personal attention that consultants can offers.  As an expert of colleges, a consultant can help families maximize their time and efforts in researching and applying to prospective colleges.  With college admissions becoming more time-consuming, confusing, and competitive, the time and effort students are now required to put towards the college admissions process can be very overwhelming.  An IEC offers guidance and resources to help students plan ahead and stay on track during the application process.  The junior and senior years of high school can be some of the business times in a student's life.  Hiring a consultant will help alleviate stress and tension not only amongst the student, but for the entire family.  An IEC can help students and families enjoy the most memorable years they will have together.  Furthermore, guidance counselors carry many roles due to the nature of their jobs.  Most spend only a portion of their time devoted to college planning and counseling.  Edge Admissions works with a small group of students per year, allowing ample time to devote toward one-on-one guidance.

 

What kinds of students work with Independent Educational Consultants?

Every kind!  We enjoy working with students from all walks of life and at all academic levels.  From student athletes, to students with learning differences, to "C" students who are worried they might not have any college options.

 

Do you only accept students who are aiming for Ivy League schools?

No, absolutely not.  We work with every kind of student.  We look for students who are motivated and desire an opportunity to grow individually through the college admissions process.

 

When should I begin working with an Independent Educational Consultant?

We  believe the most ideal time to begin work with an independent educational consultant is in the sophomore or junior  year of high school.  However, we will gladly work with senior and transfer students to assure you that you're not "too late"! Planning ahead provides students and families plenty of time for college researching, standardized test-taking, visiting college campuses, and successful completion of college applications in a timely manner.

 

Do I need to live in the Boise area to become a client?

No, not at all.  Approximately half of our clients do NOT live in Boise.  They come from all over the United States.  Our consulting is similar to a college admissions office.  We evaluate students here in Boise, communicate by phone, email and fax, and guide our students to the best possible outcome.  Those who are not local or who are visiting the area are welcome to come to our office, but in practice, even our Boise-area clients still communicate with us primarily through phone, email, and fax, and are greatly satisfied with the level of service they receive.

 

Is Edge Admissions worth the investment?

You only have one chance to get into the best college possible.  It affects the rest of your life.  With Edge Admissions you have a personal consultant who guides you through the college admissions process to make certain that you shine amongst competing applications.  Edge Admissions truly aims to give students the edge throughout this process.

 

How do I become a client?

Please contact us and we will get back to you within 24 hours.