Here are a few well-respected educational consultants who can help you with your private school search: 

Kasia Daum, contributor to Beyond The Brochure: An Insider's Guide to Private Elementary Schools In L.A., is a respected child and family psychotherapist and private school consultant. For the past 7 years, she has conducted admissions testing at the Hill School in Middleburg, VA. Kasia has 20 years experience working with kids, parents and schools. In her private practice in Northern Virginia, Kasia works with kids who have anxiety and behavior issues. She is available for phone consultation regarding general kindergarten readiness. She can be contacted at kasiadaum@yahoo.com

Kim Hamer, www.getintoprivateschool.com, private schools & financial aid expert

Sandy Eiges, M.S.W., LA School Scout,  877-877-6240 or 

Fay Levinson, Co-Author of the book, Choosing The Right School for Your Child

www.managingyourmind.com or 310-559-9087

Betsy Brown Braun www.justtellmewhattosay.com

Joan Klein and Associates, 5000 N. Parkway Calabasas, Suite 103, 818-222-8534 or joan_kleinedtherapist@yahoo.com

Sheila Becker, A Perfect Path Educational Consulting, Preschool-high school, located in Pacific Palisades, 310-413-0529, email: sbecker@aperfectpath.com, site: www.aperfectpath.com

National Association of Independent Schools (will help you find an educational consultant. First session is $140 for 40 minutes) www.nais.org/parents

Independent School Alliance for Minority Affairs of So. Cal (helps minority families with all aspects of application process) www.thealliance-la.org or 213-484-2411