Tom O’Dell and Marylou Marcus draw on their 65+ years of combined independent school experience when working with a family. Their 25+ years as admission and financial aid directors provide outstanding expertise and perspective when working to find the best school for each unique student. Tom and Marylou expertly provide complete assessment and support to families seeking guidance and insight for the school search process.

We encourage you to read more about Tom & Marylou and send questions about our educational consulting practice.

Tom O’Dell

My educational consulting practice is rooted in my thirty-plus years experience as an independent school teacher and administrator. I focus on helping families and students considering boarding schools for both regular and special needs students.

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Marylou Marcus

As a professional educational consultant and mother of two college graduates, I am intimately acquainted with an educational system that has grown far more complex, competitive, and costly. As an educational consultant, I see my role as threefold…

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