Natalie Ashcroft — Austin Education Consultant

Family packages

My Services

Choose the level of support your family needs. You can start with a one-hour strategy call, get a custom school match report, or work together through the full admissions process.

Most common starting point

Austin Schools Strategy Call

$250

A one-hour paid consultation to review Austin's education options and answer your family's specific questions.

Best for

  • Families who are early in the school search
  • Parents weighing a specific school decision
  • Families who want expert guidance before choosing a larger package

What is included

  • A focused one-hour call
  • Review of your child's needs, priorities, timeline, and constraints
  • Discussion of Austin public, private, charter, magnet, and transfer options as relevant
  • Follow-up email summarizing recommendations and next steps
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Custom written recommendations

School Match Report

$1,500

A personalized school shortlist and written report for families who want me to do the thinking, synthesis, and fit analysis.

Best for

  • Families who want a tailored list of schools to seriously consider
  • Parents who can manage applications but want expert school-fit guidance
  • Families who need more than a call, but not full admissions support

What is included

  • In-depth parent consultation
  • Student meeting when applicable
  • Customized shortlist of 3-4 good-fit schools
  • Written report with rationale, fit notes, and pros and cons
  • Follow-up call to review recommendations and answer questions
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End-to-end partnership

Full Admissions Support

$4,500

Comprehensive support through the school search and admissions process, from school list to application strategy and final decisions.

Best for

  • Families who want guidance through the full admissions season
  • Parents applying to multiple private or selective schools
  • Families who want ongoing support, accountability, and peace of mind

What is included

  • Full family intake and student meeting
  • Customized school list and comprehensive report
  • Tour and admissions-event logistics support
  • Application deadline reminders
  • Parent statement advice and revision support
  • Parent interview preparation
  • Application-materials review
  • Enrollment decision and waitlist advice
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Schools & organizations

Need a parent education session?

I also work with schools, preschools, community groups, and parent organizations that want to help families understand Austin's PK-12 school options.

These are custom engagements, usually built around an interactive parent session, Q&A, or school-selection workshop.

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Common questions

Learn more about Austin school consulting.

Applying to private schools? Read about private school admissions support.

Can the Strategy Call fee be applied to a larger package?

Yes. If you decide the School Match Report is the right next step, your Strategy Call fee can be applied toward that package.

What is the difference between the Strategy Call and the School Match Report?

The Strategy Call is a focused conversation. The School Match Report includes offline synthesis and a custom written shortlist of schools with rationale, fit notes, and pros and cons.

Which package should I choose if I am not sure where to start?

Start with the Strategy Call. It is designed to help you understand the landscape, ask specific questions, and decide whether you need a custom report or full admissions support.

Do you help with public, charter, magnet, and private schools?

Yes. My work is not limited to private schools. I help families understand Austin public, charter, magnet, transfer, and private school options so they can choose the best fit for their child.

Can you help if we are moving to Austin?

Yes. I work with relocating families who need to understand Austin neighborhoods, school options, admissions timelines, and how school fit should factor into a move.