Theodra Washington
Independent educational consultant for school placement, preschool to 12th grade
| Rate | $350 to $400 per session |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Parents and Students |
| Based in | Washington, District of Columbia, United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Metropolitan Educational Consulting Group, LLC |
Theodra Washington is an independent educational consultant in Washington, DC. Theodra runs Metropolitan Educational Consulting Group, known as MEC Group. Theodra helps parents find the right school for their children, from preschool through 12th grade. Theodra's team has over 30 years of combined experience with independent, public, parochial and charter schools and nonprofits. Theodra looks at the whole child and their support system before Theodra suggests a school type.
What Theodra helps with
MEC Group helps families sort out academic, social and emotional needs before choosing a school. It then guides them through admissions and placement.
- Finding the right school placement for a child
- Choosing between independent, public, parochial and charter schools
- Reviewing school applications
- Preparing students and parents for admissions interviews
- Making sense of school tours and visits
- Deciding what to do after acceptances, waitlists or denials
- Planning a child's education from preschool to 12th grade
Who Theodra works with
MEC Group works with parents and their children from preschool through 12th grade. Families come to find a school that fits their child's needs, whether those needs are academic, social, emotional, or a mix of all three.
How Theodra works
MEC Group starts with a free call of 20 to 30 minutes to learn the family's needs. The first paid session is an initial educational consultation by audio or video. After that, families can keep working with the team by the hour. Support includes reviewing applications, preparing students and parents for interviews, debriefing after school tours, helping with decisions on acceptances, waitlists or denials, and general Q&A sessions.
Background and qualifications
Theodra Washington leads Metropolitan Educational Consulting Group, LLC in Washington, DC. Theodra is a Professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association. Theodra's team has over 30 years of combined experience working with independent, public, parochial and charter schools and nonprofit organizations. The group provides consulting, educational planning and school placement for students from preschool through 12th grade.
Theodra Washington pricing
Programs and services
- Free 20 to 30 minute consultation call
- Initial educational consultation by audio or video
- Ongoing hourly educational advising
- Application review
- Student and parent interview preparation
- Decision-making support
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The CoachVouch take
MEC Group covers independent, public, parochial and charter schools, and serves students from preschool through 12th grade.
Best for parents who need help choosing and getting into the right school for a child from preschool to 12th grade.
Theodra's rate sits above the range most admissions consultants charge ($70 to $220 an hour).
Common questions
How much does Theodra Washington charge?
Theodra Washington's rate is $350 to $400 per session.
What does Theodra Washington help with?
Theodra Washington helps with finding the right school placement for a child, choosing between independent, public, parochial and charter schools, reviewing school applications and preparing students and parents for admissions interviews.
Does Theodra Washington coach online?
Theodra is based in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Sessions are online.
Is Theodra Washington certified?
Theodra Washington lists: IECA Professional member.
What grade levels does MEC Group work with?
MEC Group works with students from preschool through 12th grade.
Does MEC Group only help with private schools?
No. The team has experience with independent, public, parochial and charter schools.
How do I contact Theodra Washington?
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