Guidance for Sound Choices.
In Education
Sound Consulting provides concierge-level service to families searching for unique counsel in making strategic decisions for their children’s best educational choices - whether it’s prep-school or boarding school placement, college admissions, athletic scholarships, or finding the best fit for students with learning differences.
Christine Pape and David Beecher have the professional and personal front-line experience to provide their clients with superior advice, strategic counsel, and compassionate service.
For Nonprofits
Our Advisors are seasoned in strategic planning & execution, governance audits & reform, and fundraising. Their assessments and counsel provides the confidence leadership needs to make the decisions needed for nonprofits to succeed in our current climate.
Christine Pape and David Beecher have the professional and personal front-line experience to provide their clients with superior advice, strategic counsel, and compassionate service.
Prep & Boarding School Placement
Private schools can be selective in which students they accept. The more prestigious or elite the school, the more selective they will be. Likewise, selecting the right school is a very personal choice for families. For parents who decide to pursue a prep or a boarding school education, our guidance gained from experience will be invaluable to making the best decision for your family.
Athletic Recruiting
We are uniquely prepared to assist student athletes and their families face the challenges of securing admission to college or prep school, earn athletic scholarships and make the tough decisions to choose the best athletic opportunity. Sound Consulting founders, David Beecher and Chrissie Pape, are decorated former college athletes. Mr. Beecher has also been an NCAA Division 1 coach and athletic administrator, as well as having spent 9 years as a Director of Admission.
College Planning
Today, college planning is a team effort that involves students, parents, and school professionals. There are many reasons families need the extra support: College costs are skyrocketing, admissions are increasingly competitive, and schools set high expectations in terms of essays, test scores, and extracurriculars. Our advisors are experts at navigating these processes and can help guide families to make smart choices to prepare for the future.
Learning Differences
We are uniquely prepared to assist students and their families face the challenges of securing admission to prep school or college that best meet their educational, social, and emotional needs. Sound Consulting founders, David Beecher and Chrissie Pape, have worked for decades with students with learning differences. Mr. Beecher has tutored students and was the Director of Admission for three schools and Headmaster for a boarding school with comprehensive LD support programs. Ms. Pape has served as an LD family advocate for over 15 years. They provide full scale consulting services for students with learning differences.
Concierge Care
Sound Consulting recognizes that all boarding schools and many colleges and universities require international students to have a “local” guardian on record. We provide comprehensive concierge care in a family centered way to help students settle into a new school or college, and thrive thereafter. By giving this level of expert care to the student we give parents a peace of mind that is critical.
International Students
Sound Consulting principals have worked with hundreds of students from abroad to find just the right match boarding school and/or college. Our team has on-the-ground experience working with international students in boarding schools and colleges that provides them with first hand experience in understanding the needs and goals of students from abroad.
“My son’s admissions journey, during this stressful high-school-to-college year, was made smooth by this terrific team.”
— L. Watkins