Allyson Weaver
Private school admissions consultant for families in Washington, DC
| Hourly rate range | $170 to $310 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Parents and Students |
| Based in | Washington, District of Columbia, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member; Master of Education, University of Chicago; Bachelor of Arts, Miami University (Ohio) |
| Practice | Sage Educational Advisors |
Allyson Weaver is the Principal Consultant at Sage Educational Advisors in Washington, DC. She helps families find and apply to independent and private schools for students in grades PK to 12. Before starting Sage, she spent over two decades in independent school admissions. She directed admissions at Francis W. Parker School in Chicago and led both the Middle and Upper School divisions at Sidwell Friends School. She works with families in DC, Maryland, Virginia and across the country.
What Allyson helps with
Allyson helps families choose the right independent or private school and get through the application process. She supports families who are new to an area, thinking about a school change, or already in application season.
- Building a list of schools that match a child's learning style and interests
- Managing school events, applications and follow-up
- Preparing students for school interviews
- Playdate practice for younger applicants
- Presenting a child's strengths in the application
- Choosing between schools after acceptance
- Finding schools for athletic or artistic talents
Who Allyson works with
Allyson works with families applying to schools for students in grades PK to 12. Her clients include families in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia, and families elsewhere in the country. Some are new to an area. Some want to change schools. Some are just starting to explore options, and others are deep in application season.
Background and qualifications
Allyson has worked in independent school admissions for over two decades. She taught, led diversity initiatives, and directed admissions divisions at well-known schools. In Chicago, she was Director of Admissions for Diversity Outreach and Recruitment (PK to 12) at Francis W. Parker School. In Washington, DC, she was Director of Admissions for both the Middle and Upper School at Sidwell Friends School. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Miami University (Ohio) and a Master of Education from the University of Chicago. She is an IECA Professional member.
Allyson Weaver pricing
Programs and services
- School identification and personalized school list
- Application support including interviews and playdate practice
- Decision-making guidance after acceptance
- Free consultation
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The CoachVouch take
A former admissions director at Sidwell Friends School and Francis W. Parker School who has sat on the school side of the admissions table.
Best for families in the DC area or nationwide who want guidance from a former independent school admissions director on PK to 12 placement.
Common questions
How much does Allyson Weaver charge?
Coaching with Allyson runs $170 to $310 an hour. Message Allyson from this page for an exact quote.
What does Allyson Weaver help with?
Allyson Weaver helps with building a list of schools that match a child's learning style and interests, managing school events, applications and follow-up, preparing students for school interviews and playdate practice for younger applicants.
Is Allyson Weaver certified?
Allyson Weaver lists: IECA Professional member; Master of Education, University of Chicago; Bachelor of Arts, Miami University (Ohio).
Does Allyson Weaver work with families outside Washington, DC?
Yes. She works with families in DC, Maryland and Virginia, and with families across the country.
What grade levels does Sage Educational Advisors cover?
Sage helps families applying to schools for students in grades PK to 12.
How do I contact Allyson Weaver?
Send Allyson a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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