“We had the pleasure of working with Natalie at Live Oak Educational Consulting during our son Brodhi’s kindergarten application process. Natalie was instrumental from the beginning, skillfully coordinating all aspects of the journey—including school tours, functions, and student interviews.

Her insights were invaluable, providing expert feedback on our Parent essays and preparing us for the in-person Parent interview and Student exam with precision. Natalie was consistently accessible and prompt in her responses, ensuring we were well-informed and prepared every step of the way.

She offered honest assessments about which schools would be the best fit for our son, reflecting her deep understanding of and connections with the educational institutions involved.

We wholeheartedly recommend Natalie to any family navigating the complexities of school admissions!”

“Natalie was incredibly helpful for our family during an extremely busy time. We relied on Natalie to stay on top of crucial tasks, such as narrowing down schools, creating key points for essays, reviewing parent interview preparations, and preparing for assessments.

She was instrumental in helping us make many difficult decisions, particularly in determining which schools would be the best fit for our family. Natalie created a structured framework for the entire process, providing a much-needed support system for our busy family.

We are thrilled with our application results and highly recommend Natalie to anyone seeking guidance and support throughout the school admissions journey.”

“Natalie was a tremendous asset during every step of our school selection and application process. She possesses deep understanding of each school’s offerings, and knows how to find the right fit for each family/child. Her guidebook was essential in planning and preparing for school visits, interviews, etc.

One of her greatest contributions was in ensuring our essays demonstrated a rich picture of our child strengths, development areas, and our family’s values. Our daughter was accepted to every school and we couldn’t be more delighted.“

“Navigating the K–12 independent school admissions process is intense—highly competitive, emotionally charged, and full of details most people don’t even realize matter. That’s where Natalie came in. She was not just our consultant; she became our guide, strategist, and sounding board throughout the entire journey.

From evaluating schools to crafting compelling applications and preparing for interviews, Natalie brought a wealth of insight and experience to every step. Her advice was always thoughtful, tailored, and strategic. 

But more than that, she offered the kind of calm, empathetic support that’s priceless when you’re losing sleep over your child’s future.

Thanks to Natalie, we felt confident and prepared throughout a process that can easily overwhelm even the most organized and motivated families. 

We wholeheartedly recommend Natalie to anyone considering independent schools for their children. She’s not only a trusted advisor—she’s a true partner.”

“Navigating kindergarten admissions for the first time left us completely overwhelmed until we found Natalie.

She took the time to really get to know our child and pinpointed strengths that matched to specific schools, and helped us identify the most compelling stories to highlight in each application.

Her quick feedback and willingness to personally advocate for our child made all the difference. Thanks to Natalie’s expertise, our little one got into our top-choice school—one we never thought possible without her support!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​”

“We would definitely recommend Natalie to anyone who is seeking an expert in school selection and consulting. Natalie’s communication with us is always efficient and professional, offering insightful, actionable solutions. The preparation process helped us realize many precious values we possess.

We particularly appreciate her help in guiding us toward the best way to highlight our child’s unique qualities in the application. Working with her has been such a pleasure, relieving much of the pressure along the way.”

“We’re so grateful to Natalie for guiding our family through the school admissions process. From the very beginning, Natalie took the time to truly listen to what we were looking for in a school for our son. She then created a thoughtful, detailed list of potential fits and helped us narrow down which ones felt right for our family.

Her guidance throughout the admissions process was invaluable. She provided helpful resources that walked us through every step, offered insightful tips on how to communicate effectively with schools, and was always available to answer our many questions with clarity and care. 

Natalie’s support was not only practical but also reassuring. We felt confident and well-informed every step of the way, and we couldn’t have done it without her.”

‘“Natalie was an incredible thought partner for our family as we went through private school admissions for our child.

She went above and beyond to help us identify schools that would be a great fit and guided us through the detailed intricacies of admissions.

We are grateful to have worked with Natalie, and would highly recommend her!”