Lindsey Valente, M.A.

Lindsey Valente, M.A. is dedicated to easing the stress of families navigating the sometimes murky waters of independent schooling options for their children. She thrives on honest communication and building authentic relationships with her clients. Lindsey believes the key to success lies in tailoring each search to a student's individual strengths, interests, and learning styles.

 

Lindsey graduated from Teacher's College at Columbia University with her MA in Psychology of Education with a specialization in School Counseling and holds a BS in Finance from The Carroll School of Management at Boston College. She served four years as Board Member and Board President of Bowen Cooperative Preschool and six years on the Board at The Chestnut Hill School. Lindsey has worked in Admission Offices and as an Admission Director at independent schools throughout the US and London.

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Currently, she chairs the IECA Boston Area Day School group, reflecting her active leadership and deep engagement in the independent school community.

 

With two decades of professional admission experience in cities including Boston, Chicago, New York, Dallas, and London, Lindsey has personally reviewed hundreds of applications and built lasting relationships with school admissions offices. As a parent of three children currently enrolled in independent schools, she brings both professional expertise and personal insight to every family she works with, helping students stand out for the right reasons.