Independent School Admissions

Do you wonder whether there are educational options available that might better meet your child’s unique learning needs, but are unsure how to find out what opportunities exist? Do you feel overwhelmed at the prospect of trying to narrow down the number of educational choices to the ones that are most appropriate for your child? You are not alone.

Considering an independent school placement for your child? Now is the time to begin to discover your options and prepare for the application process. Call me to find out how I can help you pinpoint appropriate schools and guide you through the application process.

College Planning

It is never too early to start planning for college. If you have a high school freshman, sophomore, or junior who is considering continuing their education after graduation, consider calling me now for an initial consultation. I will help them begin to think about what they might want to study, what schools they might want to attend, and what they need to do now to reach their goals.

Need guidance on paying for your child’s college education? The following websites are just a few of many that provide free information on financial aid and scholarships.

• www.finaid.org: A comprehensive site that provides a wealth of reliable information on loans, scholarships, and savings plans.
• www.collegeboard.com: The College Board Scholarship Search link connects student profiles to a database containing over 2,300 scholarships, internships, and loans.
• www.fafsa.ed.gov: All students applying for financial aid need to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, more commonly known as the Fafsa. This site provides you with all the information you need to complete the process.

What Am I Up To?

Many families who would benefit immensely from help financing a college education cannot afford to pay for private financial aid counseling.

As a board member of The Fairfax Scholarship Fund, I work with local community leaders to raise funds to provide financial aid counseling services to those most in need in our public school system.

If you are interested in finding out how you can join me in helping support the efforts of The Fairfax Scholarship Fund, contact me at 703.817.0797 or by email at Emily @ KnowYourOptions.net.