Why hire an independent college consultant? You're really busy. Your high school's guidance counselor is really busy. You want to say "No!"​ to stress between you and your teen, particularly during their last year at home. And, last but not least, college is expensive. An additional independent pair of eyes on the process can be very useful on what could be a $300,000 investment. Read my posts to get a handle on the changes in higher ed due to the global pandemic. A+ offers a full range of college search and placement services. Whether you are exploring private or public universities, 2-year or 4-year colleges, MOOCs or GAP year programs, or you would simply like your teen to have a personal assessment and evaluation, A+ would be honored to help. New: A+ conducts workshops on all aspects of the college adventure including: college search, essays, timelines and financial aid. This service is useful for: small, independent schools with no full-time college counselors; service organizations; community or church youth groups. Call A+ for information on pricing and how a workshop can be customized to your organization's needs.