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Frequently Asked Questions

Why hire an Independent Educational Consultant?

  • With over 4000 two-year and four-year colleges in the United States, it is overwhelming to navigate the college exploration and application journey without some type of expert guidance.
  • In addition to GPA and test scores, there are many other important admission decision factors to consider.
  • The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommends that schools strive to maintain a 250:1 student-to-counselor ratio. Many states have a much higher student to counselor ratio. Based on 2019-2020 data, Indiana's student-to-counselor average ratio is 486:1. 
  • Given that school counselors are responsible for assisting students in all areas of academic curriculum, career planning, social/emotional development, mental health issues, and general teenage angst, most public school students receive about one hour of personal college counseling from freshman to senior year. 
  • Independent Educational Consultants provide personalized guidance and expertise and are available to work with students outside of school hours. 
  • For more information about what an IEC is and how they can best help, please visit: https://www.iecaonline.com/quick-links/parents-students/what-is-an-independent-educational-consultant/

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