A S S O C I A T I O N
C O N S U L T A N T S
E D U C A T I O N A L
Independent Educational
Consultants Association
10 Important
Ways IECA
Members Are
Unlike Other
Independent Educational Consultants
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EXPERIENCE
IECA members are serious
PROFESSIONAL INTEGRITY
IECA members sign an annual pledge
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TRUTH IN ADVERTISING
As a criterion for membership, IECA
professionals. They must have at
that governs their interactions with
educational consultants must submit
least three years of qualifying experience
schools, colleges, programs, students,
their marketing materials so that we can
and have worked with scores of students
and parents. They agree to avoid any
ensure no false promises are made to
before we will consider their applications
action that distorts or misrepresents
prospective clients. When communicating
for membership. Each application is
a student’s record or interferes with
with students and parents, IECA
reviewed by a committee of respected
admission personnel’s ability to get
members emphasize finding a great
peers, assuring professionalism
an accurate picture of a student. IECA
match, rather than merely “getting in.”
and competence.
members affirm yearly that they will
They do not exploit family anxieties.
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accept no compensation from any
Some in the consulting field who are not
institution in exchange for placement
members of our association do make
or referral.
outlandish promises to win over potential
CAMPUS KNOWLEDGE
IECA members have, on average,
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clients. IECA’s stringent Principles of
visited and evaluated more than 150
Good Practice discourage such promises
campuses each (annually about 20%
and we bar those who make them
of their time) to stay knowledgeable
from membership.
and up-to-date.
their commitment to students’ welfare
and professional standards by providing
professional references. Given their
EDUCATION
IECA members don’t stumble into
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it’s not surprising that IECA members are
SERVICES FOR
routinely tapped for national and regional
ALL STUDENTS
boards, presentations, and lectures.
Although independent educational
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independent educational consulting. We
consultants are hired by families with
require a master’s degree in counseling or
the ability to pay for their services,
an appropriate field, or similar experience
IECA members are different in two
and training. Those who specialize must
ways: First, over 90% of our members
demonstrate additional knowledge and
provide significant pro bono work,
violates the spirit of our Principles of
credentials to earn the designation.
either individually or through charitable
Good Practice. When that happens, the
community or national organizations. In
member is removed from IECA. Those
addition, IECA’s Foundation has served
removed from membership are ineligible
COMMITMENT TO
over 750,000 students in the last 17 years
to rejoin our association. This is the only
KEEP CURRENT
and has contributed over $800,000 in
way we can assure you that when an
direct support and free programming to
independent educational consultant is
emphasis on professional training.
help school-based counselors and parents
an IECA member, it means something.
IECA leads conferences and workshops
better meet the needs of all students.
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No association places a greater
that feature the very latest trends in
admission, learning theory, and adolescent
behavior. Our seminars are led by
well-known experts in the field, and have
become so popular that local school
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STRINGENT
ETHICAL STANDARDS
Rarely, but occasionally, a member
DEDICATION TO REDUCING ANXIETY
Every member of IECA understands
IECA members
are unique among
counselors and admission directors vie
his or her important role in the application
with our members for these ‘standing
process. Members immediately seek
room only’ learning opportunities.
to reassure students and parents that
consultants. They offer
there are great options for everyone,
a level of expertise,
and commit to help reduce anxiety for
both parents and students. Success is
judged not by gaining admission, but
by a successful experience wherever
a student chooses to attend.
Independent Educational Consultants Association
3251 Old Lee Highway • Suite 510 • Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone: 703-591-4850 • Fax: 703-591-4860
[email protected] • www.IECAonline.com
independent educational
competence, and
professionalism that has
been unequalled since 1976.
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extensive knowledge and experience,
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Members in IECA must demonstrate
C O N S U L T A N T S
RESPECT OF COLLEAGUES
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