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Why select Dr.Hagerman and Ms. Young over others?
Knowledge + Experience + Connections = Value
Knowledge of independent schools: Both have served decades on the campuses of highly selective schools. They understand how and why admissions committees make decisions.
Admission Experience: They have worked in the admissions trenches reading and assessing applications, deliberating and discussing candidates during committee meetings, and ultimately being responsible for the shaping of classes and schools.
Established Connections: Their reputation, based on their years of experience and tenure, has clout with admissions professionals at independent schools.
Ultimate Value: Their first-hand knowledge and experience in the art & science of secondary school admissions is invaluable to students and families in submitting the strongest applications possible for position outcomes.
Dr. Hagerman and Ms. Young are excited to independently counsel families on finding the right fit school because they know how transformational the boarding school/independent day school experience is. They simplify and guide families through what can be an overwhelming process.
Knowing schools as they do from 85 years of combined experience, they can give you the best advice to maximize a student’s potential and help find that school that will encourage a passion which will define your child for the rest of his/her life. While no one can guarantee that a student can achieve admission to “dream schools”, good consultants with experience such as theirs can dramatically improve your chances.
Secondary and Middle School Admissions Consulting
The admissions process can be complex and overwhelming, but with their guidance and support through every aspect of the application process, the tasks will be simplified and you will embrace and enjoy the journey.
Lee and Parny astutely assess a student’s abilities, goals, and interests to determine which schools would be a strong fit to help the student find success. This information will help them to understand how and what a student should highlight in an application to improve their chances of admission at a desired independent school.
In today’s competitive market, it is all the more challenging for students to stand out, and applicants need to hone their strategic approach early in order to do so. It’s not necessarily about working harder—signing up for more clubs, growing a flashier passion project, or participating in more competitions, though these are all good things. It’s ultimately about working smarter—crafting a compelling narrative through unique, creative, and original extracurriculars, initiatives, and summer activities. In a landscape where everyone has access to the same “insider” knowledge, it’s no longer about having the playbook. It’s about executing it with a more unexpected and original perspective than anyone else.