The process begins with a 30 minute complimentary consultation in which we explain our philosophy and how we do our work on your behalf.  And, you have the opportunity to ask questions on any topic relative to the boarding school search process. Following this call we will share an outline of our services and our pricing sheet so that you have facts in front of you as you consider which hockey advising firm is best for you.  

 

When you decide to engage us by signing a letter of agreement and making payment, a launch meeting takes place as soon as possible. At that launch meeting we will discuss your priorities and your son or daughter’s hopes and dreams.  We will go through the entire process and leave that meeting with the information we need to then provide you with two critically important documents:  Our Monthly Action Plan (the MAP) and List #1 of recommended schools. We will adjust the list a number of times before we reach the final application list. Trusted relationships with admissions and financial aid directors, as well as hockey coaches, are leveraged in an effort to arrive at an appropriate short-list of target schools.

 

Securing video of the player becomes critical. Discussions with current and former coaches, combined with video review, helps to determine a course of action and leads to an initial target list of schools. The player's video is then utilized as a tool to introduce clients to prep school coaches. We arrange in-person scouting and start to narrow the search to schools that are properly aligned with the player's ability and potential - both on the ice and in the classroom.

 

At our second meeting we go through the entire MAP which outlines the complete application process, the action steps to be taken, assigning ownership of each task and providing a clear timeline for achieving each step.  

 

We will meet as regularly and as often as the process demands, and depending on how efficiently each student handles their responsibilities. Throughout the process we are communicating with coaches and admission directors about our clients. Advocating on behalf of our clients with our extensive network is central to our value. Because of our experiences, they trust our assessment and our word.     

 

We guide you through the entire process as agreed upon. We communicate with you regularly and have a firm policy of responding to emails, voicemails and texts within 24 hours after receipt. We stay with you until your son or daughter has enrolled in school. And, often we continue to work with our clients in various support roles or in college planning once your child has matriculated to a boarding school.