We believe that understanding a child's strengths, interests, and learning style is the key to selecting a school where the student will flourish. That is why, in addition to meeting you, we spend time getting to know your child. This personal involvement enables us to work effectively on your behalf throughout the application process.

Our dedication to placing students in environments where they are both successful and happy has endeared us to thousands of students and their families. This dedication also has earned us the respect of school administrators who trust our ability to identify the students who will succeed in their programs.

While no guarantee of enrollment is implied, our reputation for insightful, thoughtful assessment makes our recommendations valuable to admissions officers.

Georgia K. Irvin, a Certified Educational Planner (CEP), was Director of Admissions and Financial Aid at The Sidwell Friends School in Washington, DC for fifteen years. She has served on the faculty of the National Association of Independent Schools Workshop for Admission Officers, participated on numerous local and national education committees including the Secondary School Admission Test Board (SSATB), held membership on the Board of the School and Student Services for Financial Aid (SSS), and the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA). She has appeared on the Today Show and is a frequent lecturer and director of seminars on admissions. She is a recipient of the SSATB's prestigious William B. Bretnall Award for her "exemplary contribution to the field of independent school admissions."

Pamela M. Tedeschi, Associate, is a Certified Educational Planner (CEP) and has taught in public and independent schools, including the McLean School of Maryland. Previously, she founded a resource class for students with learning disabilities and behavior disorders, and directed a local pre-school. She is experienced in education evaluation and diagnosis. Her expertise includes teaching gifted children, developing educational materials, and mentoring science teachers. She is knowledgeable about options in local public schools and provides tutoring to our clients, as schedules permit.

Jennifer M. Gucwa, Associate, has been the Associate for Administration at Georgia K. Irvin and Associates for two years. She has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Princeton University and assists Georgia and Pam in a variety of capacities. She administers the SSAT in our office on Mondays and Fridays, as schedules permit.