We worked with a consultant who helped us analyze and narrow down school selections. She went on interviews and was good at helping me ask the right questions. She has different levels of involvement that you can hire her for, so she can certainly help."
  ~ A recommendation from a happy client to a friend

Application fees to schools can cost up to $225 per school. If a child enrolls at the wrong school, add in a year's tuition between $6,500 and $18,000, plus the emotional and educational cost of such a mistake. For a reasonable fee, families will receive my full attention, the value of years of good relationships with Houston private schools, and classroom and administrative experience that no other consultant in Houston can provide.

I would be happy to visit by phone about your child and your visions for his or her educational future to see if my services would be of value to your family. I can usually make appointments within two weeks of your initial call. Appointments for hourly consults can be made at a mutually convenient setting near your home or place of work or in your home.

When working with more than one child in the same family, the Guidance and Placement Plan fee is reduced approximately 20% for siblings.

Guidance and Placement Plans as described below may include additional services needed by the family as agreed upon during consultation.

HOUSTON PRIVATE SCHOOLS GUIDANCE PLAN ~ $1100                                                      This Plan provides the following services by the Educational Consultant: 
1. An initial meeting with the family and the student to identify the student’s academic, social and emotional strengths, learning styles, unique abilities, and extracurricular interests.
2. A thorough review of all available academic records, testing reports and relevant medical records.
3. Assistance for parents with arrangements for additional testing if considered         necessary. 
4. Interviews with school personnel and other professionals who work with the student. 
5. A subsequent meeting with the family to discuss a list of recommended schools.

HOUSTON PRIVATE SCHOOLS PLACEMENT PLAN ~ $2100
This Plan provides the following comprehensive services by the Educational Consultant:
1. An initial meeting with the family and the student to identify the student’s academic,
social and emotional strengths, learning styles, unique abilities, and extracurricular interests.
2. A thorough review of all available academic records, testing reports, and relevant medical records.
3. Assistance with arrangements for additional testing if considered necessary.
4. Interviews with school personnel and other professionals who work with the student.
5. Calls to schools to discuss the student as a candidate for admission.                         
6. A second meeting with parents and the student, as appropriate, to discuss a list of schools the consultant has prepared to consider for application.
7. Strategies for parents in making the most of open houses, school tours, and                   interviews. 
8. Guidance with entrance tests and visiting days. 
9. Assistance with completing applications and following up with admission offices to see that all necessary information for the admissions files is complete by the due dates.
10. Guidance in weighing options among schools which offer acceptance, wait-listing, or enrollment conditions; continued conversations with admission directors as needed with schools under consideration.
11. Follow-up with the student’s progress during the first term of enrollment per agreement with parents.

CONSULTANT HOURLY RATE ~ $250
The Consultant provides a specific service, generally of an advisory nature relative to Greater Houston private schools or broader educational guidance. Sometimes parents have done extensive research and only need an hour with the Consultant to get an objective view before committing to a decision for their child's education. Parents of toddlers often benefit from an hourly consult to help make decisions about public vs. private schools, Montessori vs. traditional methods, religious-based vs. independent schools. It helps to have an objective, knowledgeable consultant to talk to about the important decisions for their child's education. Under most circumstances, Mrs. Means does not typically discuss the merits of specific schools or suggest schools for a child during a hourly consult with parents. These services are offered under the School Guidance Plan. 

Consultant Plans can be adjusted to fit your needs. My goal is your student's success!

PAYMENT
Fees are to be paid in full by personal check or cash at the beginning of service and are non-refundable. If the client chooses to increase consulting services, fees paid at a lower level of service may be applied to a higher level.
The SCHOOL SOLUTIONS Educational Consultant will make every effort to secure an appropriate Houston private school placement for the student. However, fees are  payable whether or not school placement is accomplished.