Virginia & Jennifer Bush & Associates
Independent educational consultants for boarding and private school admissions in Cary
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students, Parents, Athletes and Creatives |
| Based in | Cary, North Carolina, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Experience | 50 years coaching |
| Practice | Virginia & Jennifer Bush & Associates (VJB) |
Virginia & Jennifer Bush & Associates is an independent educational consulting firm in Cary, North Carolina. The team helps students and parents with boarding school, private school, and college placement. The firm has 50 years of experience and says it pioneered its field. Of the students who follow the VJB process, 97% are placed in one of their top three school choices. Consultants work with students from middle school through university.
What Virginia helps with
The firm helps families choose the right school and guides them through the full application process. It also supports students with academics and personal growth along the way.
- Choosing the right boarding or private school
- Junior boarding school placement
- College and university applications
- Finding summer programs
- Tutoring and class choices
- Building extracurricular activities
- Helping students gain independence and confidence
- Placing international students in United States boarding schools
Who Virginia works with
The firm works with students of all ages, from middle school through university. Clients include gifted learners, diverse learners, and talented student athletes, musicians, and artists. International families who want to send a child to a United States boarding school also work with the team.
How Virginia works
The firm uses a long-term process built around each student. Consultants get to know the student well and match them with schools that are the right fit. Families can also use academic mentoring and two named programs: VJB Edge: Successful Start for middle school students and VJB Edge: Resume Advantage for high school students. A team of specialized consultants is matched to each type of learner.
Background and qualifications
Virginia & Jennifer Bush & Associates has 50 years of experience in independent educational consulting. The firm says it pioneered the field. Its work covers junior boarding school, private day and boarding school, college and university, and summer program placement. The practice is an IECA Professional member. Its team of consultants is matched to students from middle school through university.
Virginia & Jennifer Bush & Associates pricing
Programs and services
- Academic mentoring
- VJB Edge: Successful Start for middle school students
- VJB Edge: Resume Advantage for high school students
- Junior boarding school placement
- Private day and boarding school placement
- College and university placement
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The CoachVouch take
The firm has 50 years in independent educational consulting and 97% of students who follow its process are placed in a top three school choice.
Best for families seeking boarding or private school placement, including international families and student athletes, musicians, and artists.
Common questions
How much does Virginia & Jennifer Bush & Associates charge?
Coaching with Virginia runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Virginia from this page for an exact quote.
What does Virginia & Jennifer Bush & Associates help with?
Virginia & Jennifer Bush & Associates helps with choosing the right boarding or private school, junior boarding school placement, college and university applications and finding summer programs.
Is Virginia & Jennifer Bush & Associates certified?
Virginia & Jennifer Bush & Associates lists: IECA Professional member.
Does VJB work with international families?
Yes. The firm helps international families who want to send their child to a boarding school in the United States.
How do I contact Virginia & Jennifer Bush & Associates?
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