Cammie @ Campus Direction is the GOAT. I mean it. Seriously. A kinder, more genuine, more helpful, more knowledgeable, more connected, harder working educational consultant you will not find, no matter where and how hard you look. Her service is invaluable. Is it pricey to hire an educational consultant? Yes. But with Cammie, do you get your value x infinity? Also yes! I truly don’t think I could have navigated the boarding school application process for my daughter without her. I was a typical stressed and clueless “first timer” and I felt like I was in over my head and had no idea where to even begin. Enter Cammie. She knows everything about every school, and if you happen to have a question she doesn’t already know the answer to, she will use her plethora of contacts to find the answer before you can blink twice. I was, I’m pretty sure, on the upper end of the “annoying” scale as far as clients go, but she never made me feel that way. For reference, we visited 10 schools and applied to 8, 3 of which we applied to AFTER THE DEADLINE, which we were only able to do because of Cammie, we saved nearly all of our essay writing for the last few weeks before the deadline (I do not recommend this tactic, lol), and had about 1.1 million questions about every single tiny little detail along the way. Yeah. And there’s more, but you haven’t got all day. Do it. Just hire her. You will not regret it. She will hold your hand as much or as little as you need, answer your zillions of questions, take the time to get to know you and your amazing kid, advocate tirelessly on your behalf, and see you across the finish line. Oh, and not for nothing, but my daughter got into all EIGHT schools that she applied to, most of which were really top schools. Coincidence? We’ll never know. ;)
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Cammie Bertram and Campus Direction provide educational consulting services to families looking for private educational options for their children. Cammie also serves families who are in crisis and need assistance for a child or young adult who is at risk.
In Cammie's words, "I am a matchmaker when it comes to students and boarding schools. I have spent decades building a knowledge base of schools and programs – I know what differentiates each school and program and the profiles of applicants that will succeed. Coupling the knowledge of schools and programs with my assessment of the student is very important and leads to a successful outcome for my candidate.
"For three decades, my profession and my career have always been based on TRUST – and developing trusting, interpersonal relationships with my colleagues in the schools and programs – as well as with my candidates and their families.
"I always look for the “goodness” in each of my students and establish solid trust through honest exchange and interaction. Having fun with my candidates is my favorite part of my job.
"I begin our initial conversation discussing hopes and dreams, followed by an inventory of favorite subjects, extracurricular activities, and any special interests or passions the students would like to continue - or pursue - in boarding school.
"We then talk about ideal geographical location, size, coed or single gender, urban or off the beaten track.
"Finally, I emphasize to the parents and their child how we will work as a team in order to instill confidence and trust as we embark upon an important and exciting journey together. I assure the parents that I will always serve as my candidate's personal ambassador and cheerleader. At the same time, I will teach their child self-advocacy skills, encourage self-discovery, and how to demonstrate their interest in specific schools that are the right match for them."
Cammie Bertram is a dynamic, inspirational leader within the educational consulting community as a result of the informed advice she provides her client families. For nearly thirty years she has worked with students at the junior, secondary, and college levels. She also has a well-deserved and respected reputation for her expertise in advising families with a child in need of a therapeutic environment.See more