Services and Fees

All paid packages include:

• Expert guidance from a highly qualified, award winning teacher with years of experience navigating the schools in the greater Scottsdale area
• Break down and comparison of curriculum options and educational philosophies across schools
• Professional advice on specific programs for gifted, special education, high achievers, STEM/STEAM, the arts, and much more.
• Current Information from news sources and board meetings
• Considerations made for long term success to avoid ever having to switch schools
• The only school consultant business specializing in just the Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, and Arcadia areas, ensuring the most informed and personalized service available

🎓 Valedictorian Package $1000

This premium consultation package is designed for any family seeking expert guidance to navigate the overwhelming array of school choices, whether new to the area or contemplating a school transition. Families benefit from expert assistance from start to finish, including accompanying you on two school tours and one year of continued e-mail and phone guidance.

School Match will:

• Create up to five comprehensive school “biographies” tailored to your individual family
• Extend phone call and e-mail support for an additional year
• Accompany you on two school tours of your choice
• Provide assistance from a seasoned educator to ask pertinent and insightful questions during the tour tailored to your family’s needs
• Furnish a checklist of what to look for visually when on a school tour
• Assist in gauging the social and learning environment of the school
• Deliver an impartial analysis of a school’s strengths and weaknesses following the tour
• Reach out to school principals, directors of admissions, and/or teachers to ensure you receive the most current information about programming
• Research the most recent data on schools including teacher/student ratios, enrollment information, speciality programs, test score information, and teacher qualifications
• Extend assistance translating academic “language” such as growth mindset, whole child, PBL, and SEL to name just a few examples
• Review the needs of your family and child using over 30 unique data points from two School Match surveys
• Spend an exhaustive amount of time to research and identify schools that are viable options for your family to consider
• Obtain information regarding the open enrollment and/or application process of schools
• Learn specific facts about the PTO so you better understand what activities and events the school promotes
• Be available for phone calls and e-mail support to answer questions and offer guidance throughout the school selection process
• Host two comprehensive meetings to review survey data and customized school recommendation information

🏆 Principal’s List Package: $650

This package is perfect for families who are new to Scottsdale and the surrounding area, for those that feel overwhelmed with how to narrow down the myriad of choices available to families, or families who are contemplating a school move.

School Match will:

• Create up to three comprehensive school “biographies” tailored to your individual family
• Reach out to school principals, directors of admissions, and teachers to ensure you receive the most current information about programming
• Research the most recent data on schools including teacher/student ratios, enrollment information, speciality programs, test score information, and teacher qualifications
• Provide assistance translating academic “language” such as growth mindset, whole child, PBL, and SEL to name just a few examples
• Review the needs of your family and child using over 30 unique data points from two School Match surveys
• Spend an exhaustive amount of time to research and identify schools that are viable options for your family to consider
• Obtain information regarding the open enrollment and/or application process of schools
• Learn specific facts about the PTO so you better understand what activities and events the school promotes and what the community “feels” like
• Be available for phone calls and e-mail support to answer questions and offer guidance throughout the school selection process
• Host two comprehensive meetings to review survey data and customized school recommendation information
• Option to upgrade to a different service for the difference in cost at any time

🏅 Honor Roll Package: $350

This consultation is a good fit for those who have already taken the time to research and narrow down their school choices to their top picks (up to three) and are looking for a professional educator’s perspective to help weigh in on your options.

School Match will:

• Review questionnaire taken by the family to learn their priorities and needs of the student
• Conduct background research on schools to align with family’s needs
• Provide customized guidance during one 30-45 minute meeting to review which school best meets the needs of your child and family
• Option to upgrade to a different service for the difference in cost at any time

School Tours

• $250 each
• With the purchase of a package: $200