The Cost of Advice

If you eliminate the high profile counselors, many counselors do not generate obscene bills. I’ve talked to wonderful counselors who only charge a few hundreds dollars. And when you think what colleges cost, being pointed in the right direction can be well worth the price.

For those who’d love the advice of a counselor without writing a check, I’d urge you to visit AdmissionsAdvice.com. This Web site, created by Carolyn Z. Lawrence, is an incredible font of information on any topic related to choosing and evaluating schools. Spending time browsing the Web site’s archives will provide you with a tremendous education. Lawrence also maintains discussion boards on her site where you can pose questions, as well as get the viewpoints ...

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