ForWord Consulting is a small academic consulting firm located in Northern Virginia. They work both remotely and in-person to service their clients. It was founded by Catherine Ganley in 2010, an individual with significant experience in writing/editing, the college admissions sector, and test preparation. For her clients, her team chooses colleges, creates a working resume, prepares clients for the SATs/ACTs, completes applications, educates clients on financial aid strategies, and assists in obtaining scholarships.
About Company
ForWord Consulting is particularly focused on admissions to Virginia’s top public and private universities, managing financial aid, and Northern Virginia test prep. It offers academic services to students, starting from the eighth grade, to prepare them for the college admissions process. For instance, it educates eighth-graders on which classes to take in high school so that they can get on the path to college admissions. Simultaneously, it provides guidance for 9th graders on how to make a 4-year college admissions plan. Also, ForWord Consulting provides traditional college admissions services, such as essay editing, preparing for interviews, letter of recommendation guidance, test prep assistance, and other personalized assistance to clients. In particular, ForWord’s website states that it takes a particular interest in assisting vulnerable demographics, including LGBTQ+ students, students with disabilities, undocumented students, low-income students, and minority students.
ForWord Consulting Review
ForWord gets a 3 in team size for its six consultants and a 3 in web presence for its sixth-page ranking in Google search. They get a 2 in results for not having data on student outcomes. A total of three reviews earns them a 1 in reputation, and they also get a 1 in the influencer category given their lack of Twitter and YouTube platforms. With no admissions officers on their team, they get a 0 in team quality and a 0 in combined experience. Total score for ForWord Consulting is 1.42.