M.St., Oxford University,
M.A.R., Yale University

Certified Educational Planner

In 2003, Independent Educational Consultant Erin Croddick Avery founded Avery Educational Resources, LLC, a practice that specializes in counseling students and their families throughout the college and boarding school search and application process. A proponent of "Best Fit Decisions®", Avery works one-on-one with students and parents to target colleges or preparatory schools that best match a student's individual skills, needs and passions.

Avery received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Boston College and continued her education at Oxford and Yale Universities, where she earned two masters degrees. She then served as a boarding school chaplain and department head, and also as an administrator and adjunct professor at Georgian Court University. Avery is recognized as a Certified Educational Planner, a distinction earned by less than two hundred educational professionals worldwide.

Avery's numerous industry credentials also include membership in the Independent Educational Consultants Association, Professional Level (iecaonline.com); the National Association of College Admissions Counselors (NACAC); the New Jersey Association of College Admissions Counselors (NJACAC); the Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA); The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) and the Secondary School Admissions Board (SSATB). Avery was selected to participate in Columbia University's Klingenstein Summer Institute for exceptional private school educators and has presented at educational conferences, including The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS).

Respected for her thorough evaluations and compassionate approach, Avery advocates traditional "in-person" meetings, but also offers the latest technological enhancements. She recently launched CollegeApp® - an innovative, student-focused college search application for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. As a supplementary service, Avery Educational Resources organizes annual seminars and monthly workshops, including Operation Application, a small group tutorial that streamlines the application process for rising seniors.

Headquartered in Fair Haven, New Jersey, Avery Educational Resources also counsels students and families in New York City and abroad.

A life-long resident of Monmouth County, New Jersey, Avery resides with her husband Charles and their three children.

Avery Educational Resources

Many thanks to Erin for all the work she did with our daughter. She was the stabilizing force during this whole process! Our daughter has totally enjoyed working with Erin Avery and appreciates all the helpful information and support she provided. What a relief to get the big list out of the way! I also plan to work with Erin in reference to my son who is currently a freshman. Though we came towork with Avery Educational Resources in the eleventh hour, we have learned that starting early is key! Our son will be lucky enough to work with her in a less condensed timeframe!! Parent, Class of 2009 & 2012
Erin Avery is an identity guru with teenagers.
She helped my son to self-reflect and draw out brilliant insights for his college essays. Her peace and patience is palpable. Parent, Class of 2010
At the end of my seventh grade year, I was interested in pursuing a boarding school education. Erin helped guide me through the boarding school process. With her help, I felt confident with the quality of my applications and well prepared  for my campus interviews. My experience with Erin proved to be rewarding and positive for many reasons, but especially because I was admitted to all of my top-choice schools. Grammar School Graduate, Class of 2009
Erin女士是非常专业的教育顾问，她不但非常熟悉美国东部的Boarding School，我想更重要的是在整个申请过程中，她使我的孩子能够不断地挖掘自己，不断地发现自己的闪光点，从而使她变得更加成熟、自信。当然她也传授了 很多技巧，因为中美之间价值观的差异，有些我们追求的东西也许并不适应美式文化。 Parent, Class of 2011 Shanghai, China
Having Erin help us through the college admissions journey was, without question, one of the smartest decisions we could have made. Erin organized all of my son's applications and knows exactly what schools are looking for in a certain type of student. She was a great help to my son, especially when guiding him through his essay writing process. Erin makes you feel very comfortable and makes a sometimes nerve-wracking, overwhelming experience much easier to handle. One of the comforts I have when my daughter is ready for college is knowing that Erin will be there to help. Parent, Class of 2009
Erin's summer Operation Application course for college helped me gear up for   the busy admission process in the fall. Not only did I brainstorm ideas for my essay     earlier than most students, but with Erin's guidance, I was able to use a life     experience and incorporate it into a powerful college essay. Senior, Class of 2009
Throughout my meetings with Erin I found her extremely supportive and uniquely qualified to help with the daunting college search process! Senior, Class of 2009
If anyone can make the college application process seem effortless it is Erin Avery.
Her summer Operation Application course class helped prepare me to write college   essays and her continuing guidance throughout the process helped me make the   right decisions and enabled me to find the best fit for me. Senior, Class of 2009
Working with Erin Avery during my college application process was instrumental in my gaining acceptance to several top schools. Not only did she provide insightful feedback on my essays, keep me organized  throughout the entire process and help me articulate my "story" in an advantageous way, Erin also showed me how to make my unique voice shine throughout my entire application, giving me a significant advantage over other applicants. Erin's knowledge about the application process and her continued moral support, from the moment we started working together to the days when my acceptance letters arrived, was not only beyond what I ever expected, but a testament to her caring and nurturing character. Working with Erin was one of the most enjoyable and helpful experiences of my years in high school and I highly recommend her to any student who is applying to schools. Senior, Class of 2009
Before I met Erin I was very apprehensive of the college application process. I didn’t know what colleges I was interested in applying to and was overwhelmed with my choices. Erin helped me to make a list of compatible schools as well as worked with me on my essay from brainstorming at the beginning to editing
everything I completed. She made me realize hobbies and interests that I was  overlooking that were very valuable to my character. I was uncomfortable talking about my abilities without feeling like I was bragging, but Erin showed me how to write them on paper tactfully without feeling egotistical. Her friendly advice helped
me to remain calm and confident throughout the journey. I was really happy at  the college I chose and truly wouldn’t have been able to do it and really grow throughout the process without Erin! Senior, Class of 2004