Business Details
23 Years
experience
Trusted Education Consultants for PS-12 School Admissions
Founded in 2003, Little and Molligan has dedicated over two decades to providing personalized school admission consulting services. Our team combines 60+ years of collective experience to guide families through the complex landscape of preschool, public, private, and boarding schools. We prioritize understanding each family's unique values and educational goals, offering tailored support that includes school selection, application guidance, and interview preparation.Our concierge services ensure continuous support throughout the admission process, while our developmental screening assessments and mock interviews empower students to present their best selves. With a track record of assisting over 2,500 families and maintaining deep connections with 100+ schools, we transform the admission journey into a structured, stress-free experience.
Services
School Selection
Application Guidance
Interview Preparation
Developmental Screening
Concierge Support
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer 60+ years of combined experience in school admissions consulting.
- Our personalized approach tailors recommendations to each family's unique values.
- We provide concierge support throughout the entire admission process.
- We have successfully guided over 2,500 families to ideal school matches.
- Our team maintains direct connections with 100+ educational institutions.
What people say
Invaluable guidance
Personalized approach
Stress-free process
Expert knowledge
Successful placements
Services
School Selection
We identify schools aligned with your child's learning style and family values through personalized assessments. Our expertise spans preschool to boarding schools across multiple regions. With insights into 100+ institutions, we create tailored shortlists that maximize student success and satisfaction.
Application Guidance
Our consultants provide comprehensive support for application essays, recommendation requests, and timeline management. We help families navigate complex processes while highlighting each student's unique strengths. This includes strategic planning for testing, summer programs, and extracurricular engagement.
Interview Preparation
We conduct mock interviews to build student confidence and communication skills. Our team teaches effective techniques for presenting personal qualities during school interviews. This service helps applicants articulate their strengths and interests clearly to admission committees.
Developmental Screening
Our experts analyze student records and learning patterns to identify optimal educational environments. This assessment helps determine whether traditional, progressive, or specialized learning approaches would best suit the child's academic growth and personal development.
Concierge Support
Clients receive unlimited guidance throughout the admission season. We manage timelines, coordinate campus visits, review applications, and provide decision-making support. This comprehensive service allows families to focus on finding the ideal educational match without process-related stress.
People
Aaron Whitmore
Admissions Consultant
21-year independent school admissions veteran with 7,000+ applications reviewed. Former director of admission at Crystal Springs Uplands School. Holds MA in Educational Leadership from Boston College.
Betsy Little
Admissions Consultant
Former Bay Area Directors of Admission member with 20 years of developmental screening experience. Co-author of four editions of Bay Area private school guides. Holds MA in Special Education.
Paula Molligan
Admissions Consultant
12-year secondary school placement counselor with former head of Marin private school experience. Specializes in learning differences and high school admission testing strategies.
Questions
What age groups do you work with?
We assist families with children from preschool through 12th grade, including boarding school placements for older students.
Do you work with international families?
Yes, we help families relocating from other countries and those seeking international educational opportunities through our global network.
How do you match schools to families?
We use personalized interviews, developmental assessments, and our extensive institutional knowledge to create tailored school shortlists based on learning styles and family values.
Can you help with waitlist situations?
Yes, we provide strategic guidance for waitlist navigation, including communication strategies and alternative placement options.
What geographic areas do you cover?
Our primary focus is the San Francisco Bay Area, with nationwide boarding school expertise and international placement capabilities.
