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

Kim Hamer, www.getintoprivateschool.com, private schools & financial aid expert (See our June 8, 2010 Q&A blog interview with Kim at www.beyondthebrochure.blogspot.com)

Sandy Eiges, M.S.W., LA School Scout,  877-877-6240 or www.LASchoolscout.com ( See our Q&A blog interview with Sandy on June 3, 2010 at www.beyondthebrochure.blogspot.com)

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

www.managingyourmind.com or 310-559-9087

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 (See our 6/26/10 blog interview with Sheila Becker at www.beyondthebrochure.blogspot.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

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