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No school ties or commission. Pay per question, not a retainer.
Independent advice · no retainer
Without Houseroom
Advice with strings attached
Traditional consultants cost thousands and may have school ties. Chat groups are anonymous and often out of date.
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What's different
Independent
No school affiliation, commission or sponsorship. Paid the same whatever they advise.
No commission
Pay per question
See the price before you book. No retainer.
No retainer
Briefed in advance
With your consent, they start from your shortlist, profile and tracker.
Context from your account
Benefits
What you get
Clear advice on a big decision
Pay only for the question you have
No school paying for the recommendation
Price shown before you book
Steps
How it works
Tell us the question
A shortlist, an appeal, competing offers or timing a move.
See the price and book
One question or a longer engagement.
Decide
Talk it through and leave with a clear next step.
Who it's for
Parents facing one big admissions decision who want independent advice without a retainer.
FAQ
Common questions
How much does it cost? Is it a big retainer?
No retainer. You pay per question or engagement and see the price before booking.
Are the consultants really independent?
Yes. No school affiliation, referral commission or sponsorship. Houseroom pays them the same whatever they recommend.
What can I get help with?
Shortlists, competing offers, appeals, in-year moves and whether a school is a realistic target.
Does the consultant see my profile and shortlist?
Only with your consent. It saves time on background you've already entered.
How soon can I speak to someone?
You book on demand, subject to advisor availability.
Isn't the free AI advisor enough?
For research and general questions, often yes. Book a consultant when getting it wrong would be costly.
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