Recently, the “Varsity Blues” scandal has resurfaced in the news as Netflix promotes its docudrama about the college admissions scandal that resulted in over 50 arrests. All of us at College Matters are keenly aware of how this scandal has further tainted college admissions and how it highlights the competition and anxiety surrounding admission to highly selective institutions.
We would like to reassure our clients and prospective clients that we adhere to the strictest ethical standards and best practices within our profession. All four independent educational consultants at College Matters are members in good standing of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA), one of the most well-respected national organizations that work to uphold these standards.
Below is a link to the statement published by IECA in response to the new Netflix program, “Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal.” We urge you to read this statement to gain insight into our longstanding commitment to address each student and family’s needs and goals and to identify the student’s authentic talents, abilities, and interests to guide them to colleges where they will thrive. We are committed to IECA’s Principles of Good Practice which bring professionalism, expertise, and competence to the process.