About
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.
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
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.