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RECOMMENDED PROVIDERS
Our recommendations for excellent providers who will complement the Andersen Education experience.
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS
Dr. Deborah Bedor, CEO, College Admissions Central
Dr. Bedor, a nationally renowned college admissions advisor, specializes in helping high-achieving students gain acceptance to their dream schools. With 30+ years of experience in the field and an extraordinary admissions record, she knows what it takes to get accepted to the most competitive colleges in the country. Dr. B, who graduated Phi Beta Kappa from The University of Pennsylvania and has lectured at Harvard and Columbia Universities, has also authored two must-read books on how to stand out to college admission officers. She offers both hourly and comprehensive annual coaching packages to build students from 8th to 12th grade into the most differentiated and compelling applicants. Please let her know we sent you!
Premium Prep College Counseling
Premium Prep is comprised of a seasoned team of college counselors located throughout the U.S. Each counselor has an average of 15–20 years of experience as a college counselor in a high school setting. As former school-based counselors, Premium Prep understands the nuances of the college admissions process across hundreds of universities around the world. They offer programs that meet students where they are and provide the support they need most. Each Premium Prep student is matched with a primary counselor and writing specialist while also benefiting from the full team’s collective knowledge. Premium Prep’s counselors are collaborative, intentional, and student-centered — they offer comprehensive Signature Programs for grades 9–11, and Senior Programs for 11th–12th graders. Premium Prep is committed to ensuring that students and families feel confident, well-informed, and empowered throughout the college application process. Please let them know we sent you!
Miller, College Admissions Consultant
Miller Liberatore is a professional college admissions consultant, which is just a fancy way of saying that they help people apply to college. Miller totally works with all kinds of students, while also offering specialty expertise for theatre students who need help with prescreens, auditions, etc. They graduated cum laude with two degrees from Barnard of Columbia University: a sociology degree with a thesis in gender & sexuality, and a theatre directing degree. In both of those studies, Miller focused on the intersection of sociology and theatre, and has taken that niche focus into everything ever since: during their professional C.A.C. certification at U.C. Berkeley and especially throughout their professional practice. Miller is on the Advocacy/DEI committee for HECA; in a nonprofit group called IECs for Human Rights (a group of IECs who work to uplift human rights issues in the context of college admissions); and on the board of a new nonprofit organization called Campus Q (which seeks to promote safety and wellbeing for LGBTQIA+ college applicants/students). We appreciate their gentle and kind approach to what can be a stressful and chaotic experience. They offer both hourly and comprehensive packages. Please let them know we sent you!
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ADMISSIONS
The Admissions Plan: Julie Rosenberg and Sharon Decker
As dedicated educational consultants, Julie Rosenberg and Sharon Decker help place students from Nursery through High School at top independent schools in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Riverdale, Westchester, Connecticut, and New Jersey. They help families find the best-fit schools, stand out with successful applications, essays, interviews, and recommendations, create personalized strategic plans, advocate for their children, and help them stay organized, calm, and confident throughout the entire admissions season. Together, they bring decades of combined experience in education and admissions consulting. Julie holds a Master's in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from NYU. She has taught in top private and public schools and served on multiple admissions committees. Sharon, with a PhD in English Literature and post-doctoral training from Harvard, has guided countless students through essays, interviews, and strategic school planning. Please let them know we sent you!
BOARDING SCHOOL ADMISSIONS
Holly Brown at Dunbar Consultants
Holly Brown works with families helping them navigate the secondary school and boarding school admissions processes. Holly grew up in Greenwich, CT where she attended Greenwich Academy and then earned a B.A. in Psychology with a focus on Child Development from Lake Forest College. Upon graduation, Holly pursued a career in education holding teaching positions at St. David’s School in New York City and Mt. Tamalpais School in Mill Valley, CA. She has navigated the admissions process successfully with her own 3 children at the elementary, secondary and college levels. She has been actively engaged as a parent and volunteer at each of her children’s independent schools and in her greater community; she is an involved member of St. Matthew’s Church in Bedford, NY, where she has served as a Sunday school teacher, fundraising chair, member of the vestry and a founding member of their school board. She has been successfully guiding students through the boarding school process for 10 years. Her client roster includes students not only from her local Fairfield County area, but from all of the United States as well as Asia, Europe South America, and Bermuda. By design, she maintains a small roster of students each year in order to deliver a personalized service. Holly continues to visit school campuses allowing her to maintain strong relationships with school admissions teams. Holly is the lead consultant for boarding school guidance at Dunbar Consultants. Please feel free to email her at HBrown@Dunbarconsultants.com and let her know we sent you.
Rachel Krisbergh
Rachel Krisbergh, M.Ed., is an educational consultant and trusted advisor who guides families through every stage of the independent school admissions process — from the first conversation about school fit to the final enrollment decision. She works with families seeking day and boarding school placements, providing both personal and professional support that helps families feel clear and confident at every step, while keeping the focus on finding the school where each child can truly thrive. Rachel takes time to build a complete picture of each child before any applications are submitted — reviewing records and evaluations, consulting with teachers and specialists, and developing a customized school list tailored to the child's profile and the family's values. She brings deep knowledge of each school's culture, teaching philosophy, and admissions process, and prepares families to present themselves with confidence at every stage — from parent statements and applications to child interviews and final enrollment decisions. Rachel has over 15 years of experience in education, including seven years as an elementary school classroom teacher and several years working directly with families as an educational consultant. Her background spans general education, learning support, and school leadership, giving her a nuanced understanding of both how children learn and how schools evaluate and place students. Rachel holds a Master's degree in Special Education and General Education from New York University and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Lafayette College. She is a professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association and the Independent Schools Admissions Association of Greater New York. Rachel lives in Westchester, NY with her husband, two children, and their dog, Ollie.
Michelle Smith, Founder of Independent Education Group
Michelle Smith is an education consultant and founder dedicated to helping families navigate the often complex world of private school admissions. With extensive experience working with pre-K through grade 12 families throughout New England, New York and the Mid-Atlantic, she understands both the emotional and strategic sides of the process. Michelle has guided students to a wide variety of independent day and boarding schools, helping them present their authentic strengths while aligning with each school’s unique culture. Known for her thoughtful, hands-on approach, she partners closely with parents and students to reduce stress and bring clarity to every step of the journey. She believes that finding the right school is not just about acceptance—it’s about fit, growth, and setting a foundation for lifelong success.
OTHER SERVICES
Jenna Regan, speech pathologist
Jenna is a New York State licensed and nationally certified Speech-Language Pathologist with a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech Hearing Association (ASHA). She also holds a permanent certification as a Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD). Jenna has experience working in public and private educational settings, with a background in special education. She has worked with clients diagnosed with Speech Language Impairments, Learning Differences, Intellectual Disability, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and students exhibiting difficulty with self-regulation. Jenna believes in student centered individualized therapy sessions that encompass a collaborative approach involving parents, teachers and other team members. She enjoys creating a therapy plan that is unique to each client in order to help each child advance to their full potential. A critical component of therapy is building confidence and pride for students who may feel discouraged by their current academic progress. This approach creates an encouraging and positive learning environment to help clients achieve their functional and academic goals.
Dr. Katherine Eiges, clinical psychologist
Dr. Katherine Eiges is a clinical psychologist who specializes in the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and adults with learning challenges and psychological difficulties. She has been practicing for over 15 years and works with clients beginning around age six through adulthood. Dr. Eiges sees patients in her Upper West Side office. Dr. Eiges provides comprehensive neuropsychological and psychoeducational evaluations when there are concerns about learning differences, educational planning, attention, or social-emotional functioning. Rather than focusing solely on diagnostic labels, she emphasizes understanding a student’s individual learning profile—how they think, process information, and respond to challenges. Her approach is highly process-oriented, focusing on identifying practical strategies and supports that make academic and daily tasks more accessible. Following evaluations, Dr. Eiges collaborates closely with families, schools, and our instructors to help students receive appropriate accommodations and interventions. In therapy, she tailors her work to each client’s needs and aims to create a supportive environment where clients feel empowered with practical tools to address their challenges. Please tell her we sent you!
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