who are we?

Blue Birch College Consulting offers flexible, hourly consultations for college-bound students. Our holistic approach ensures that the student's academic and social needs and the family's financial situation are carefully considered.

our mission

We aim to ease the stress of the college application process, empowering students to confidently tackle every step, from the early stages of college planning to the final decision.

  • hourly consultations

we provide

why choose us? benefits and results

Hiring an Independent Educational Consultant (IEC) means receiving expert college planning and application support through:

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    Reviewing academic records for course selection

    Recommending standardized testing plans

    Exploring careers and selecting majors

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    Providing college search tools and software

    Exploring academic programs and requirements

    Identifying the values of each college

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    Recommending college visit strategies

    Identifying college criteria

    Creating a balanced college list

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    Determining a college application strategy and timeline

    Assisting with the management of deadlines for testing, recommendations, applications, and financial aid forms

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    Supporting essay brainstorming, drafting, and editing

    Assisting with activity list development

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    Explaining the financial aid process

    Interpreting and comparing financial aid offers

    Providing waitlist and deferral strategies

    Sharing the latest admissions process changes

Blue Birch College Consulting supports students and families through all aspects of the college application process, aiming to find colleges where students will thrive academically and socially and that are aligned with the family’s financial situation.

testimonial

"Kathleen's knowledge and expertise made the overwhelming college search process easy. She shared financial information and educated us on our options, making us feel equipped and confident. My daughter is very happy with the results!"

less stress, more success

Talking with a college consultant is a big step toward beginning the college planning process. Schedule a 30-minute phone consultation with Kathleen today to determine your next best step.

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flexible college consulting support

Blue Birch College Consulting is ideal for families needing dependable, expert guidance to ensure their student finds the right school. Our hourly consultations ensure we offer a college consulting plan that works for your family.