<p>So it's been a big trend where I'm from to re-market yourself for the Ivies (or whatever your dream school is) through the use of a college counselor. </p>
<p>One particular kid (either the valedictorian of my class or the salutatorian) had acquired the help of a college counselor due to the parental fear that, despite getting a perfect score on his SATs and holding many leadership positions, he may end up in a similar fate as his older brother (i.e. rejected from all Ivies and MIT, only accepted to his safety, NYU).</p>
<p>While I myself have no plans in getting a college counselor, I am curious to know whether or not getting a counselor works. Does it help your chances because you've changed the way you've marketed yourself? Any good/bad experiences? What opinions do you have on this?</p>