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| Getting Started and Overview |
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When is the best time to start college counseling and when do you begin working with students? |
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Ideally, college planning begins at the start of high school. However, our counselors start working with students at all stages in the process. A majority of families call us in tenth or eleventh grade. Please call us to discuss your specific needs.
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Do you only work with students interested in Ivy League colleges? |
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No. While many of our clients apply to highly selective and selective colleges, our counselors work with students from all academic backgrounds, including students with learning disabilities and/or attention issues.
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We have good counseling services at our school. Why use an independent counselor? |
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High school counselors have limited time during school hours to devote to a large number of students. In public schools the average student:counselor ratio is 250:1 and in private schools it's 65:1. In addition to college counseling duties, college counselors typically have other school and administrative responsibilities, as well. Dr. Norman knows from experience -- she was a college counselor in a high school.
As full-time independent counselors, our sole focus is college counseling, and we work extensively with each student. You'd never expect your school counselor to be available regularly on evenings and weekends or to spend several hours per week in the midst of application season with each student. That, however, is the norm at Expert Admissions.
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If I'm thinking of transferring, when is it best to begin working together? |
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We recommend getting in touch as early as possible to ensure that you are in the best possible position as a transfer applicant to other colleges. Course selection, grades, and outside involvements are all important when applying to transfer, just as they are when applying as a first-year -- though the process and expectations are somewhat different.
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When do you begin working with graduate school applicants? |
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It depends on what type of graduate program you're applying to, as the process for medical school versus law school versus master's and Ph.D. programs can vary signifcantly. We prefer to begin working with graduate applicants one year prior to application, though many of our graduate clients get in touch closer to application time.
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Do you work with international students? |
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Yes. We work with international students located all over the world, and use a variety of technologies to stay in close touch with our international clientele. In addition, our flexible appointment scheduling enables us to work with students across time zones.
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| Working with Expert Admissions |
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How are your services structured? |
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Expert Admissions offers a range of services to meet students' needs. We offer everything from comprehensive services that assist students with all aspects of the college preparation, search, and application process to hourly services that enable students to focus their time and energy on specific issues and needs.
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Are you able to work around the busy schedules of students? |
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Yes. We offer flexible appointment times on weekdays and weekends and are available in person, via phone, and via webcam.
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Do you work with students with learning disabilities/differences? |
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Yes. We work with students of all abilities, some of whom seek either coordinated or comprehensive disability programs in college.
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Where are your clients located? |
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Expert Admissions works with students who attend private and public high schools and universities located throughout the U.S. and internationally.
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Do Expert Admissions clients receive merit scholarships? |
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Yes. Expert Admissions' clients have been the recipients of numerous merit scholarships from a wide range of colleges, universities, and organizations. Take a look at our Acceptances page for more specific information on recent merit awards received by our clients.
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| About Our Director |
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What are Dr. Norman's qualifications? |
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Dr. Norman was a college admissions officer at Barnard College/Columbia University, where she rendered decisions on thousands of applications for admission, both domestic and international. Following the completion of her Ph.D. at the University of Pennsylvania, she served as the Director of Pre-College Programs and Director of Pre-College Admissions and Financial Aid at Barnard.
Dr. Norman also earned a Certificate in College Counseling from UCLA and completed the Harvard Summer Institute on College Admissions. In addition, she is a Certified Educational Planner, the most distinguished credential awarded in the college counseling field. She is also on the faculty at the University of California - Irvine for their Certificate in Independent Educational Consulting.
Annually, she makes visits to approximately 65 college campuses. She is also an active member in professional organizations specific to the field of college admissions.
In addition, her experience includes working as a high school guidance counselor, as a curriculum consultant at NYU, and as an academic advisor at the University of Pennsylvania. She is also a published author.
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Is Dr. Norman a member of any professional organizations? |
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Yes. Dr. Norman is board certified by the American Institute of Certified Educational Planners (AICEP). This is the highest credential in the college counseling field. She is also a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA), and the Overseas Association for College Admission Counseling (OACAC).
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Has Dr. Norman been featured in the media? |
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Yes. Dr. Norman is a nationally recognized expert in the field of college admissions, and has been featured on The Today Show, NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams, The CBS Early Show, and National Public Radio (NPR). She's also been quoted in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, US News and World Report, Newsweek, and other major national publications.
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