Personalized, Practical, Hourly Admissions Guidance for Boston-Area Families
How I Help
I offer families expert admissions advice on applying to Pre-K -12 independent schools. Whether you are exploring Boston-area schools for the first time or are polishing your applications before the deadlines, I am here to answer any questions you may have and to support you at any - or every - stage of the process. Ultimately, I empower your family with valuable information and tailored preparation, both of which help to reduce the stress of the process and to position your child for their greatest chance at admission.
Understanding the Independent School Landscape
Reviewing Student Essays and Parent Statements
Providing
Guidance on School Strategy and School Selection
Advising on and Interpreting Standardized Testing
Preparing
Families for Campus Tours and Interviews
Managing Application Platforms and Admissions Timelines
How I Work
I provide clear and practical advice, coaching, and guidance to families throughout the independent school application process on their own terms and at their convenience. Unlike a traditional educational consulting firm that requires a long-term commitment, I am available on an hourly (or half-hourly) basis.
It is important to note that I neither communicate directly with school admission offices on a family’s behalf nor guarantee placement at an independent school. Instead, I work directly with families to navigate the process and to put their best foot forward when they apply.
My services are simple and straightforward: no packages and no contract.
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The first 30-minute consultation is free.
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Every additional hour I spend either working directly with your family or preparing materials for your family is $150 (or $75/30-minutes).
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I create and maintain a shared tracker that logs our time and keeps us on task.
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I am available in-person (Greater Boston), by phone, or in a virtual space.
What Families Are Saying
Working with Allegra was an incredibly valuable experience for our family. She is someone I genuinely trust—thoughtful, honest, and generous with her time and insight. I leaned on Allegra not just once, but multiple times: first for kindergarten for my daughter, and later when navigating the right school fit for my son as he approached seventh grade. At each stage, she provided clear, tailored guidance, helping me think through the best environment for each of my children—who have very different personalities and learning styles. She also helped us understand the process and pros and cons of reclassing, which was truly invaluable. Having that level of clarity and perspective made what could have been a complex decision feel manageable and well-informed. What sets Allegra apart is her deep understanding of schools and what they truly offer. She has a unique ability to match a child to the right setting—not just academically, but socially and emotionally as well. Her background in admissions, combined with her perspective as a parent, makes her both highly knowledgeable and incredibly relatable. In an area with so many excellent options, having someone like Allegra to help navigate the process is invaluable. She brings clarity and calm to what can otherwise feel overwhelming and gave me real confidence that I was making the right decisions for my children. I am so grateful to have worked with her and would highly recommend her to any family going through the school search process.
-Kristina, parent of two children enrolled at Boston-area independent schools
About Allegra
Allegra Maletz is a highly-experienced and well-trusted admissions professional with deep roots in the Boston-area independent school community.
Over the course of more than two decades, Allegra has worked in independent schools as an admissions director, secondary school placement director, teacher, and advisor. Most recently, she served as Associate Director of Admission at The Fenn School, where she guided families through every stage of the admissions process—from inquiry to enrollment—and collaborated closely with admissions committees, faculty, and school leadership.
Allegra grew up in Brookline, MA, attended the Park and Winsor schools, and currently lives in Newton with her family. She is also a parent of two children who attend independent schools (one day, one boarding), giving her a personal, firsthand understanding of the admissions process from a family’s perspective.
Allegra holds a Master of Education in School Leadership from Harvard Graduate School of Education and a Bachelor of Arts in Classics from Brown University. Today, Allegra works collaboratively with families, offering clear, ethical, and experience-based guidance grounded in a deep understanding of how admissions decisions are made.
Get In Touch
I look forward to learning more about how I can partner with your family! Please reach out at any time of year; it's never too late or too early to begin the conversation.