Stobie Fairfield
Educational Consultant
phone: 207-899-3101
email: academicoptions@gmail.com

  For Parents

• The climate for applying to college has changed dramatically: High school students are applying to college in record numbers, and the application pool is highly talented.
• College costs have soared. Over the past 5 years, college tuition at a public university has risen 35%. Now more than ever, it pays to be prepared to make informed decisions.
• Students and parents are busy and time is precious. The process is time consuming and can be challenging.

Panic about college admissions is being driven by a precious few colleges. With more than 3,000 colleges in the United States, chances are that there are several that would be an ideal fit for your student. There are also many lesser-known colleges that offer tremendous educational advantages.

• Every student has something valuable to offer colleges.
• Fewer students pay "sticker price" for college than many parents realize.
• About three-fourths of full time undergraduates receive some kind of financial aid.

We assist families in many ways:

• Encourage, challenge, and inspire students to explore their educational objectives and expand their academic options.
• Provide first-hand knowledge about the academic, cultura, and social environments at a wide range of colleges.
• Prepare an initial list of colleges uniquely suited to the student so they can start narrowing their list based on focused research.
• Explain admissions selectivity and financial aid to enable students to apply wisely and include affordable options.
• Help students narrow their list before spending time and money visiting colleges.
• Keep students focused and on track, allowing parents and students to maintain a positive relationship.