Frequently Asked Questions

This process can be overwhelming and emotional! We are here to help you and your family take a deep breath. Our educational consultants guide families through the complex process of investigating all available educational options. We create a tailored approach to best suit the educational needs of your student, saving you energy, time and valuable resources. We will provide you with insider information about each school/program to be sure we find the best fit for your student/young adult.

We will send you a pricing sheet when you inquire! 

We do offer payment plans as well! Families can pay via cash, check, wire transfer, debit card, and credit card. Some services may have additional costs (for example - traveling to schools/programs with families will be an extra cost to the family). Services and their associated prices will always be communicated prior to working together! 

We offer traditional boarding school placement, therapeutic boarding school placement (immediate if applicable), day school placement, college counseling, wilderness placement, and more!

Each student/client is unique and different. We all are! We are here to see the beauty in each client's profile. Our approach is to get a holistic picture of the student and work with them to identify their needs, challenges as well as strengths and capacities and tailor the approach and submit to the most appropriate school or program. This can be an overwhelming process at times. We are here to make this an full spectrum experience that is exciting and engaging. We get to know you like family! 

Absolutely! We work with students who have ADD, ADHD, ODD, LD, and many other disorders. This does not define who they are as a person; this is something we work with to help find the fit that will help them learn best and feel confident.

Yes! 

Yes!

If we had a dime for the number of times we have heard this...

It's our favorite myth to bust! NO - boarding school is an incredible opportunity for students to learn in an environment where they are challenged, nurtured, given independence, given global views, and more! It truly is one of the most incredible experiences to have in your life.

We always want to help! E-mail us to see what we can put together.

100% yes! There is an additional fee for the travel.

We wish we could! We cannot guarantee that your student will be accepted in traditional boarding schools However, we do work hard to give you the best chance possible. For those interested in therapeutic boarding school/wilderness/recovery programming, we will ensure these programs will accept the student before mentioning them as an option.

It's hard for a student to hear the word "boarding school" sometimes. For many, it is foreign. That's where we come in. We love talking to students about why they do not want to go to boarding school. Nine times out of ten they end of up wanting to go! 

Knowledge is power. If you have a gut instinct that something might be different, it is always wise to have your student tested. 

We would love to travel to meet with you all. Please e-mail Bowdre to set up a call.

Greenville, South Carolina. We have an office on the West Coast in Washington state as well.

We do! This is more common than you might think.

Absolutely!

You bet! We do not want to recommend any program or school without knowing that we have seen their campus and talked to their faculty, staff, and students! We are consistently traveling to visit programs/schools all over the US and Canada.

Yes, we can! This does include an additional fee. 

Absolutely! There are a number of fantastic boarding schools abroad. 

This is always a tough question! We will need a copy of the custody agreement and understanding of ALL parties. Schools and programs typically will not move forward if this is not set in stone.

Bowdre Consulting often attends conferences, meet ups, and webinars to stay up to date with educational trends and information. We are a part of IECA as well. 

Be Joyful Company is our parent company!