Howland, Spence & McMillan - Educational Planning Wisdom
Educational Planning Wisdom
What We Do
We guide families searching for schools, colleges, and graduate programs where the unique child, adolescent, or young adult can thrive.
How Do We Do It
We assess each student’s strengths, interests, needs, and potential to facilitate the best school, college, or graduate program fit.
Why We Do It
We are committed to helping students discover their potential through education.
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Testimonials
Hear the benefits of working with wise advisors.
Words alone cannot express my thanks for talking with Alex. He clearly liked you so much and felt so comfortable with you. Afterwards he said with fervor, “Mom, that wasn’t what I expected at all!” He was assuming that you would hammer him about school choices, and he felt good that you respected his feelings. I feel absolutely comfortable and certain that he has had the very best and truest advice and consel."
I don’t know how to begin or how to end. Thus, I will do neither as I know we will stay in touch. It has been amazing, from my first child through my fourth and last. What a journey, but one with amazing support, help, advice, enthusiasm, guidance, and extreme professionalism. Faith, you are awesome and it has been a pleasure! We can sit back knowing that we presented them with the best choices. Thank you thank you thank you!"
Thanks so much for helping my daughter find the right school. We will definitely recommend you to others for this thorough and wonderful service."
Just wanted to thank you as we have not talked in some time. The time and effort you spent with our son is greatly appreciated by him and his family. He cannot wait to attend school in September. He has been keeping in touch with the Hockey Coach who suggested and recommended playing in a fall league. Thank you again, as without you, he would not be attending a Prep School.”
Our son is doing very well at his new school . There is no way to adequately thank you for pushing us to consider the boarding option, matching him up so well and then helping him gain entry. It has made all the difference in the world to him."
Though my son attended an elite private school, I was still overwhelmed by the daunting process of understanding the best choices for my child. His school’s college counseling office was great, but I needed an understanding shoulder to grumble on, one to whom I could relentlessly ask ridiculous questions and not feel like I was the royal pain in the neck I knew I was. I knew I could call any time with questions. The suggestions and advice proved right on target.”
Thank You so much for everything you have done for me. I am so grateful and I hope I will be able to do something in return for you. I am so happy I was able to get into (name of school), I don't think I would have been able to do it on my own. I am really touched that you spent so much time convincing schools to give me a chance. You are the best educational adviser in the world! I look forward to seeing you this fall, lots of love, Francois.”