Testimonials
Any parent with a neurodivergent child knows that we are always hopeful to work with people who care deeply and understand the complexities of our amazing children. From the moment we connected, I knew that Elizabeth would be that person for us; her warmth and wealth of knowledge was truly incredible and very comforting. She made the entire process manageable; giving us pertinent options to explore, fully preparing us for interviews and always checking in to provide guidance, feedback and answers to all of our (many) questions. She was a wonderful advocate for our family. I highly recommend Elizabeth and her team and am grateful to have had the opportunity to work with her.
-Parent of 9-12th grade day student
We were referred to Hall Educational by friends who had engaged Elizabeth in the past and were very happy with the process of finding a school and being accepted to a school that was a great fit for their daughter. We would be happy to recommend Hall Educational Resources, LLC, to other families because they truly care. We felt they cared about our child and the right fit for a secondary school for him. Steffany was always on our side in an effort to find the best school for our son.
-Parent of 9-12th grade day student
In one short session, Elizabeth completely changed the course of our search process. She steered us to a school with a culture and educational philosophy that was a close to ideal choice for our son. We visited shortly thereafter and our son will attend the school in the Fall.
-Parent of 9-12th grade day student
We are eternally grateful for Elizabeth’s invaluable guidance, support and direction. Elizabeth was friendly, thoughtful, compassionate, and instrumental in steering us in the right direction.
- Parent of 9-12th grade day student
We highly recommend Hall Educational Resources, LLC because of their unwavering commitment to support families through the educational process. We truly and deeply appreciated their help!
- Parent of 9-12th grade day student
Elizabeth was thoughtful in her approach with our situation because academics were important, but not our priority. We were looking for a school that was also a fit socially and provided sports, theater, music and a host of other options to engage and challenge our son in different ways.
-Parent of 9-12th grade day student
Elizabeth was able to get a strong sense of what we were looking for in a school and what our son needed to succeed and thrive. She sees your child quickly and clearly, knows the schools from the inside out and is able to make strong matches. As a mother of a kid with a lot of academic potential but also with ADHD and attendant challenges, I never really thought an educational consultant was a thing we would benefit from. Now I understand that an educational consultant can be invaluable for their knowledge of which schools are going to fit your neuro-divergent child’s profile.
-Parent of 9-12th grade day student
We wanted to find a school for our son that would meet his specific needs and could help him develop social and executive function skills, while being academically strong. We had no idea how to discover and evaluate those qualities in a school from their standard marketing materials and campus tours. Elizabeth clearly had deep knowledge in the cultures and relative strengths of all the schools we were considering which we found essential to the process.
-Parent of 9-12th grade boarding student
The admissions process reminded us of our own college applications and was a bit overwhelming. We were grateful for Hall Educational’s guidance and feel as though we would not have been able to navigate it as successfully and confidently without them.
-Parent of 9-12th Grade Boarding School Student
Elizabeth knows the schools extremely well, works hard to get to know her student clients and their parents, and is dedicated to getting the right fit for the student and school.
-Parent of 9-12th grade boarding student
We learned how much behind the scenes work Elizabeth did with the admissions teams at various schools to make sure that the school knew our son--his learning style, social needs, extracurricular as well as what he was looking for in a secondary school.
-Parent of 9-12th grade day student
We were searching for the right school for our very bright and socially unconventional 15 year old with ADHD. We thought we had narrowed it down to two schools and wanted Elizabeth to help us choose. She re-introduced a third school we originally dismissed and convinced us it was worth exploring. She even got in touch with the head of school to let him know we would be calling. It turned out to be the perfect fit for our kid and I’m so glad we scheduled the session.
-Parent of 9-12th grade day student
Hall Educational Resources uses a whole child approach which was very important to us after a difficult time during the pandemic fr our teen. We knew somewhere there would be a holistic fit for our daughter’s academic and emotional growth. We felt that among all of the consulting agencies we interviewed, Hall Educational Resources felt like the best fit.
-Parent of 9-12th Grade Boarding School Student
Our daughter had a tender year from having done the entire 7th grade on her computer in her room virtually. In addition to becoming a teenager, she had missed an entire year of socialization and her confidence had suffered from that. Hall Educational helped my daughter remember her strengths and gave her the reassurance she needed to continue on her journey towards selecting the best boarding school.
-Parent of 9-12th Grade Boarding School Student
We were so pleased at how thoughtfully Elizabeth got to know our son and suggested schools that she thought to be a good fit and why she thought so. She had an understanding of what the "target student" was at various schools, how they defined their student community and whether our son would be a good fit there, and whether that school would be able to provide our son with what he needed. It gave us a lot more confidence to hone down our list, knowing that our impressions of a school were backed up by her years of experience with the faculty, admissions and former students.
-Parent of 9-12th grade boarding student
After performing a nationwide search, we chose Hall Educational Resources as our consultant for boarding schools. They have a wealth of personal relationships with multiple schools in the area. We were very pleased with the personalized service and in-depth knowledge of all the schools that were recommended. This past year was a very competitive year for boarding school admissions and we were ecstatic that our daughter had her choice of admissions to several top notch schools. We feel the school that we chose was by far the best fit for our daughter and we couldn't have done it without them.
-Parent of 9-12th Grade Boarding School Student
In addition to having a holistic approach towards the student, Hall Educational Resources had a holistic approach to us as a family. The decision to send your child off to boarding school was a life-changing one for the entire family and it was so important to have someone to trust through the process. We will forever be grateful for their patience and steady hand and guidance.
-Parent of 9-12th Grade Boarding School Student
We felt supported through every step of the process, including email and telephone communication. We could not have hoped for a better relationship or outcome.
-Parent of 9-12th Grade Boarding School Student
As parents, it was an emotional journey and Hall Educational was ever so patient and supportive as we traveled this new territory and oftentimes felt unsure or nervous about which way to turn. We would never have been able to find such a perfect fit without their guidance.
-Parent of 9-12th Grade Boarding School Student
The decision to have him attend a boarding school was emotional and stressful for us. After coming from a school that did not work at all for him, we felt such joy and relief when we dropped him off at his new school knowing we found a place where he felt thrilled to go and would meet his needs. We felt very confident that we found the very best fit for our son.
-Parent of 9-12th grade boarding student
We chose to work with Hall Educational Resources, LLC, because we had heard great things about them from other families in our community. After an initial consultation with Elizabeth, we felt very comfortable and reassured that our needs would be met by working with them. Elizabeth and Steffany were both lovely to work with.
-Parent of 9-12th Grade Day School Student
We would be happy to recommend Hall Educational Resources, LLC, to other families because of their thoughtful and comprehensive approach. They were also quick in their turnaround and helped us to understand the various options that best fit our child's needs.
-Parent of 9-12th Grade Day School Student
We needed guidance on how to best support our daughter. Fast forward to two successful independent schools later, and ready to take a big step forward to boarding school for 9-12! Our daughter wasn't just accepted to one or two schools, but all five. Elizabeth has been with us through the entire journey whether it was to kindly answer a quick question or to support us side-by-side through the high school search. Elizabeth has been with us through the entire journey whether it was to kindly answer a quick question or to support us side-by-side through the high school search. Her knowledge, thoughtfulness, professionalism, and flexibility have made stressful processes feel a little bit easier.
-Parent of 9-12th Grade Boarding School Student
What we have appreciated the most is Elizabeth’s keen ability to provide us with a safe, receptive, and wise sounding board - even with indecision, a salty teenager, or the inevitable parent meltdown. We have recommended Elizabeth and her colleagues to many of our friends - they are the best!
-Parent of 9-12th Grade Boarding School Student
We chose to work with Hall Educational Resources because they were so highly recommended by a family friend. We could not have been happier with our experience or with the results!
-Parent of 9-12th Grade Day School Student
We chose to work with Hall Educational Resources, LLC because we were incredibly overwhelmed and uninformed about the private school process. They are very warm, personable and easy to partner with. I would work with them again in a heartbeat.
-Parent of 6-8th Grade Day School Student
Working with Elizabeth was absolutely spectacular; not only was the process and its outcome, but we genuinely feel like we’ve gained a friend in the process.
-Parent of 9-12th Grade Day School Student
I can't tell you how helpful our conversation was with Elizabeth. Really and truly lifted such a weight off my shoulders. My husband and I were feeling so lost and confused and you gave us so much good information in our Parent Strategy Session. We are both so relieved that I was able to get so much valuable information from our short time together.
-Parent of Post-Graduate Student
We would recommend Hall Educations Resources, LLC to other families in a heartbeat. They are amazing to work with. We appreciated their open dialogue and partnership working style. They are well seasoned and bring years of experience to an extremely overwhelming and daunting process for many families. From start to finish we were highly impressed by their professionalism, kindness and their deep knowledge.
-Parent of 6-8th Grade Day School Student
Working with Elizabeth was like working with a dear and trusted friend. She was thoughtful about every aspect of the process, with a special focus on our son's unique (or nearly unique) needs. From the beginning, she made us feel confident in the process and the eventual outcomes….we were able to approach this whole process with confidence that our son would end up somewhere that is a good fit for him—and we very much feel he has ended up in the right kind of place.
-Parent of 9-12th Grade Day School Student
Hall Educational Resources…focused on finding the right school for our son. That was exactly what we were looking for and exactly what we got. His school outcome is an excellent fit.
-Parent of 9-12th Grade Day School Student
Elizabeth was fantastic to work with. She cared deeply and sincerely about your child, their growth and long-term interests…..a coach and a cheerleader, and always brimming with enthusiasm and insight. We all learned a tremendous amount about ourselves and our family through the process and are better for it.
-Parent of 6-8th Grade Day School Student
Elizabeth and her team are the epitome of professional and committed educational consultants. I always know that when they reach out to refer a student to our school, that what they are sharing is honest, transparent and that they have done their due diligence in getting to know the student AND the family so that I can trust the student is a good fit for our school. Hall Educational is a firm we have high regard for and love working with for so many reasons.
-Dean of Enrollment at Day & Boarding School
Before working with Hall Educational Resources, I was overwhelmed with choosing a consultant who would be a good fit, but as soon as I spoke on the phone with Elizabeth I knew she was the perfect fit for my son’s school search. In prior years we had used another consultant and we made the right decision switching to Elizabeth. Her services and expertise far surpassed our previous consultant.
- Parent of Boarding School Student
Our experience with Hall Educational quite literally opened doors that we did not even know existed prior to working with them. The team at Hall helped us take a fresh look and offered input to our “list”. They educated us to the possibility of mid year admission/enrollment and shepherded us through that very different process and accelerated time frame. We were thankful to have a “tough choice” by ultimately being offered admission at all 3 schools applied to and ultimately accepted a mid year enrollment where my son is thriving. At every step, it was clear that our experience was fully tailored and designed for our specific and unique situation, but fully reflective of the accumulated knowledge and expertise of years of work with many families and a deep understanding of many schools and admissions teams.
- Parent of Boarding School Student
We were late to the process of applying to schools, and wildly unclear on exactly what we were looking for. Our daughter is complicated, and we didn't have any idea of what she needed. Elizabeth skillfully and gently helped us hone our focus, while also helping us access other resources that proved immensely helpful. She guided us through the process, but was never pushy, and always met us where we were. We couldn't have been more pleased with both the process and the outcome. We simply can't recommend her highly enough.
-Parent of 9-12th Grade Boarding School Student
There were so many positive aspects of working with Elizabeth. First of all, we were so impressed with her ability to relate to our teenage son so she could find the best school options. She also had extensive knowledge about the culture of schools and knew key staff members such as heads of school, admissions personnel, counselors and learning support staff. She was also readily available to answer any questions and provide us with feedback from our calls with school personnel. We feel so thankful to have had Elizabeth guiding us in our son’s next step in his educational journey.
-Parent of 9-12th Grade Boarding School Student
Elizabeth is wonderful to work with and was there for us every step of the way through this long and daunting process. We are so thankful for the advice and enthusiasm she gave, the meticulous way she kept us on track, and the thoughtful list of schools she guided us through. Our son grew tremendously through the process and her interview prep was exactly what he needed.
-Parent of 6-8th Grade Day School Student
From our first phone call I knew Elizabeth was the best fit. During the school search she gathered lots of information about our son and spoke with numerous school personnel and others to gain a better understanding of his academic and social needs. Elizabeth had extensive knowledge about each school’s culture and this information was invaluable in helping us select our top choices.
-Parent of Boarding School Student
Wow! I didn’t know what an educational consultant was or how they could help, and my friend encouraged me to work with Elizabeth as we were struggling with helping our daughter. Elizabeth’s compassion, care, commitment and her incredible insights and intuition were exactly what we needed. She was patient and took the time to understand our needs as well as what our daughter wanted, and we are all the stronger and better thanks to her involvement. I would encourage anyone who is on the fence about hiring an educational consultant or spending the money to reconsider, as Elizabeth saved us so much time and got us back on track. She is wonderful and we will always be grateful!
-Parent of 9-12th Grade Boarding School Student
When we first sought an educational consultant, we were simply looking for someone who could recommend a set of schools that fit our unique need, primarily related to learning support. Elizabeth provided so much more and completely adjusted our understanding of what an educational consultant can do. She certainly has a broad awareness of the landscape of independent schools. But her greatest contribution for us came in getting to know our family as a step to understanding the best educational placement(s) for our child. After spending appropriate time in this area, she recommended a large set of options and prioritized them, so we knew her expert opinion. In subsequent discussions, it was clear that Elizabeth is very familiar with the key admissions people at so many schools and can provide insight into what they look for in candidates. Throughout the process she provided invaluable guidance re: what each school would look for, the likelihood of our child's prospects at each school, how best to manage interviews and written applications and how to work with our child to make a decision that everyone supported. I will forever strongly recommend Elizabeth to anyone who asks me for an educational consultant.
-Parent of Day and Boarding School Student