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School Admission Services

individualized educational consulting services

Consult Schools guides and advises students and parents on how to navigate the complexities of the admissions process.

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Secondary and Middle School Admissions Consulting

The admissions process can be complex and overwhelming, but with either of our guidance and support through every aspect of the application process, the tasks will be simplified and you will embrace and enjoy the journey. Before we begin working with a student, we assess their abilities, goals, and interests to determine which schools would help them succeed. This information will help us cater to an individual’s needs to improve their chances of admission to a top private or boarding school. This means that 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 bespoke and compelling narrative through unique, creative, and original extra curriculars, 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.

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.

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.

Established Connections:

Their reputation, based on their years of experience and tenure, has clout with admissions professionals at independent schools.

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Meetings

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Leadership

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Strategic planning

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Our Advisors

Lee and Parny are dedicated to helping students find that perfect fit for their next few years of navigating the academic world. This is a personalized guidance process, helping parents and students evaluate schools and colleges which best align with their goals and objectives. It’s a total approach to admissions so students can confidently conquer this process with success.

Dr. Parnell Hagerman

Dr. Parnell Hagerman, founder of Consult Schools, is passionate about helping young people achieve their academic dreams and has devoted her life to advising and counseling students.

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Advisor Lee D. Young

Lee D. Young brings over 30 years of independent school experience working with prospective students and families as former Senior Associate Director of Admissions at Phillips Exeter Academy

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What We Do

Testimonials

We asked Parny to see us through a difficult period in our Admission office: no director and low enrollment numbers. Parny settled the office and knew exactly what to do to straighten out the enrollment issues. She settled the unsure office staff. Her guidance was direct, clear and reflected a depth of knowledge and insight about enrollment management that I had never before encountered. Quite simply, she is remarkable. Parny quickly became a trusted advisor to the members of the office. She suspended judgement and worked on rectifying the situation. She gave the team the confidence they were lacking, and Parny’s guidance and instruction elevated every aspect of our enrollment management program. Now, when there is a doubt to resolve, the first question usually is “What would Parny do?
Penny Townsend, Head of School, Kings academy, Jordan
Lee has been everything we could have asked for and more as an educational consultant. She meticulously guided us through the process, set realistic expectations, prioritized integrity, and leveraged her vast experience and professional network to give us bespoke counsel. She was extremely responsive to all our communication and was in tune with what we were going through practically and emotionally in the rigorous boarding school application process. Although she always reiterated there were no guarantees, we were accepted to our top-choice schools. Admission was a key goal, but Lee has made it clear it is not the end of our collective story. We are thrilled to have Lee as a lifetime partner in our children’s journey.
Tori & Stephen from Austin, TX
I first met Parny when she admitted me as an eleventh grader to The Hotchkiss School, class of 1996. From the moment I applied, Parny believed in my academic potential and encouraged me to become a successful student leader. Since then, she has remained a mentor and a friend, providing tremendous guidance and advice throughout my career.In my current role as Associate Head of School and Director of Admissions at Kent School, Parny continues to help identify students, like me, who could benefit from the boarding school experience and who would be an excellent fit for our community. I could not be more grateful for Parny’s continued support, and for the remarkable students, she has sent our way.
Brian Sullivan, Associate Head of School, Kent School, Kent, CT
From the moment that Parny walked into my office on her first day with us, I was able to take a meaningful sigh of relief. Her bright, sunny approach to this crucial work on enrollment strategy and data collection helped us to jump start a new path for our approach to admissions work. We could affirm low hanging fruit and things we should have been doing but had not addressed in the admissions process and funnel and also think about new and creative ways to address working with data to make informed decisions. Parny is that combination of deep knowledge and experience and attention to modernized approaches to energizing your admissions office. Plus, as a former head of school and head of admissions, she offers on the spot support every day she is present. Hire her and sleep better at night!
Dr. Jennifer Zaccaro, Head of School , Vermont Academy
Although my husband, daughter and I have known Parny for only a short time, we unanimously have been impressed by her level of professionalism, integrity and commitment to each child’s success. Parny has built trust and a rapport with my daughter that can only come with her true caring nature. Parny knows that every child is different which means that each child’s learning requirements will be different. Therefore, she works to find the best fit for each family and for each child. The bottom line is that Parny is a true pleasure, and we as a family, feel quite fortunate to have met her.
Leah Sparks, Dallas Texas, Parent, ‘21

Get In Touch

If you have any questions, or suggestions, please get in touch using the form. We’ll do our best to get back to you asap. You can also post something to our address.

Dr. Parnell Hagerman

9 Edal Heights Rd, Box 423
Bailey Island, Maine 04003
617-834-6602
parnypat@gmail.com

Lee D. Young

26 Greenleaf Drive

Exeter, N.H. 03833
603-498-8536
leedyoung20@gmail.com

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