Business Details
47 Years
experience
Expert Educational Consulting Services
The School Counseling Group has been partnering with families since 1979 to provide expert guidance in educational placement decisions. Our team of seasoned professionals brings decades of collective experience in school administration, counseling, and therapeutic consulting. We specialize in day and boarding school placements, college and graduate school advising, therapeutic programs, and gap year planning. Our collaborative approach combines personalized consultations with on-site school visits to ensure informed recommendations. We serve students from school-aged children to young adults, addressing both academic excellence and emotional well-being.Our consultants hold advanced degrees in education and psychology, with memberships in professional organizations like IECA and TCA. We maintain rigorous industry knowledge through regular program visits and stay current with admissions trends. Our commitment to ethical practices and client-centered support has earned us trust across Washington DC, Charlotte, and internationally. We prioritize transparency in our process, from initial consultation to final placement decisions. Our track record of successful placements demonstrates our ability to match students with environments where they will thrive academically and personally.
Services
Day School Placement
Boarding School Placement
Therapeutic Consulting
College Advising
Graduate School Consulting
Gap Year Planning
Coaching Services
Application Coaching
Special Needs Support
International Placements
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of experience in educational placement consulting
- Our team includes former school administrators and certified counselors
- We conduct regular on-site visits to recommended schools and programs
- We provide personalized support for students with diverse learning needs
- Our consultants maintain active memberships in professional education associations
What people say
Changed our lives
Excellent guidance
Thriving academically
Personalized support
Successful placements
Services
College Advising
Our college counseling service provides comprehensive guidance through the application process. We help students identify suitable institutions, prepare compelling applications, and develop effective strategies for admission success. With former admissions officers on staff, we offer insider knowledge of selection criteria and trends. Our approach combines academic assessment with personal development planning to maximize each student's potential.
Therapeutic Consulting
Specialized support for families seeking therapeutic placements addresses academic, emotional, and social challenges. Our consultants maintain current knowledge through monthly program visits and professional association memberships. We guide families through complex decision-making while prioritizing each student's unique needs and developmental requirements.
Boarding School Placement
We help families identify boarding schools that match students' academic goals and personal growth needs. Our consultants visit institutions regularly to maintain updated program knowledge. Services include application preparation, interview coaching, and personalized school matching based on academic profiles and extracurricular interests.
Gap Year Planning
Our gap year consulting creates structured experiences that develop skills and maturity. We help students design meaningful programs that align with future academic and career goals. Services include program selection, application support, and transition planning to ensure productive use of time before college enrollment.
Special Needs Support
We provide specialized guidance for students with learning differences through our neurodiverse education consultants. Our team includes former special education teachers who understand IEP processes and accommodation requirements. We identify schools with appropriate support systems and advocate for students' specific needs during placement.
People
Peter Sturtevant Jr.
Director
With over 35 years in education, Peter brings extensive leadership experience as former Head of School and college admissions consultant. He holds advanced degrees in English and Counseling Philosophy.
Brie Jeweler-Bentz
Director of College Counseling
A clinical psychologist with experience in university counseling centers, Brie specializes in reducing college application stress through personalized guidance and strategic planning.
Tom Harvey
Therapeutic Consultant
With 25+ years in mental health, Tom specializes in matching clients with therapeutic programs. He holds professional memberships in TCA and NATSAP and visits programs monthly.
Lindsay White
Day & Boarding School Consultant
An IECA member with 15+ years in school counseling, Lindsay combines admissions expertise with counseling experience to guide families through school selection processes.
Simone Anderson
Day School Consultant
A former assistant principal with special education expertise, Simone advocates for students with learning differences using her dual master's degrees in school counseling.
Questions
What age groups do you work with?
We support students from school-aged children through young adults seeking graduate school placements.
How do you help with college applications?
Our consultants provide essay guidance, interview preparation, and strategic application planning based on individual student profiles.
Do you work with international families?
Yes, we serve families globally with consultants familiar with international education systems and requirements.
What makes your therapeutic consulting unique?
Our therapeutic consultants visit programs monthly and maintain professional memberships in specialized associations.
How are school recommendations determined?
We combine student assessments with on-site school visits to create personalized placement recommendations.
Do you offer gap year program guidance?
Yes, we help design structured gap year experiences that align with long-term academic and personal development goals.
Reviews (1)
Michael Oberschneider
Dec 10, 2016
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The School Counseling Group is the premier educational and therapeutic placement group in DC and the surrounding area. I have been referring to them for over 10 years now and with amazing results. If your child or teen is struggling badly, and you are at a point as parents where you are considering an educational or therapeutic placement, this practice is the best of the best for your moment. It has truly been a pleasure to coordinate my efforts in supporting clients and families in Northern Virginia with the School Counseling Group over the years, and I will continue to refer parents and families
