Services
Every family is unique—and your school search should reflect that. I’ve thoughtfully designed these services to give you the clarity, confidence, and support you need at each step. Whether you’re looking for a quick consultation, more in-depth guidance, or detailed relocation support, you’ll find options that meet you where you are. The fees for these consultation services range from $225-900. And if you’re not sure what’s best for your situation, I’m always happy to create a plan just for you. Simply reach out—I’m here to help.
School Landscape Orientation
Perfect if you:
- Are overwhelmed at the number of school choices
- Want quick, affordable clarity to help you feel confident in your school choices
You will leave with an understanding of:
The public schools in your area and how to evaluate them
Magnet school options and the application procedures
Charter school options and their lottery timelines
Private school information, timelines, and financial aid
You’ll also leave with PDF materials of all that we covered so you can refer back to everything later
School Selection Consultation
Perfect if you:
Want a trusted partner to take the time to truly understand your family — your values, goals, and your child’s unique learning profile.
Are looking for a thoughtful, relationship-driven process that helps you make an informed and confident school decision.
Want to walk away with a curated list of schools that feel like the right fit for your family, not just good options on paper.
You’ll Receive:
- An in-depth intake meeting focused on understanding your child’s needs, your family’s values, and your educational goals.
- Full review of school data (IEP, report cards, testing data), if needed
- A follow-up meeting to review your personalized list of “perfect match” schools, selected based on what matters most to your family, with insight into why each school is recommended.
- Clear next steps for tours, applications, and timelines.
- All notes and materials summarized in a takeaway guide.
School selection is complex. I’d love to learn more about your child
Comprehensive Education Consultation
Perfect for you if:
- Want a trusted partner to guide your family through every stage of the school search and admissions process: from first conversation to final decision.
- Value a deeply personalized, relationship-driven experience where your child’s unique strengths and your family’s goals are at the center of every recommendation.
- Prefer ongoing support and expert advice throughout tours, applications, and decision-making, so you never feel alone or unsure of your next step.
- Are looking for a premium level of service that provides clarity, confidence, and peace of mind in even the most complex school decisions.
You’ll Receive:
Everything included in the School Selection Consultation, plus continued access to Sarah’s expertise and partnership throughout the full process.
Ongoing guidance as you navigate tours, applications, essays, interviews, and admissions timelines.
Strategic advice and feedback as new questions arise or circumstances shift, ensuring your plan evolves with your family’s needs.
Every child’s needs are unique
Relocation-based School Consultation
Whether you’re moving from out of state or from across the globe, selecting a great school while moving to a brand new area is a lot to manage. Sarah is there every step of the way.
Perfect if you need:
- Perfect for families moving to the area who could use a geographically broad school search or foundational education about the overall school landscape
- Support for the full timeline of your move when inevitable pivots need to happen because of concurrent house searching
You’ll Receive:
- In-depth intake with Sarah to clarify goals and assess your child’s needs, including geographic areas of interest
- Education about the entire school landscape in the Triangle so you can narrow down your choice
- Personalized school recommendations based on your family’s unique goals and priorities
- Ongoing support throughout the admissions process to ensure you stay on track and feel confident
Simplifying school choices so moving feels less overwhelming
Hourly Consulting
Just need an hour of my time?
- No questions are off-limits! Maybe you need advice about a certain school or just want to talk through your ideas before making your final decision