Clarify your child’s direction
We take the time to understand your child’s strengths, interests, and personality, along with your family’s priorities. This allows us to identify schools where your child will thrive, not just fit.
Gain real insight into each school
We guide you through school visits and conversations with faculty and administrators, helping you understand each school beyond what is presented online or in brochures.
Support every step of the application process
We provide structured guidance throughout the application process, ensuring all materials are well-prepared and submitted on time. Our goal is to present your child in the strongest and most authentic way.
Choosing the right school for your child is a crucial decision that requires careful planning. Our approach & expertise empower you to make informed decisions and navigate the admissions process confidently.
We meticulously match your child with the ideal Independent/ Boarding school, considering factors such as academic rigor, co-curriculars , and community dynamics. Our team navigates the intricacies of the application process to maximize your child’s chances of admission.
Our college counseling services go beyond rankings. We focus on finding the right fit for students to thrive academically, socially, and personally.
We have developed a network in sports that includes owners, executives, agents, brands, athletes, and trainers. We leverage that experience and access to help families identify schools that align with their child’s athletic goals while also delivering the right academic fit, from the earliest years through postgraduate study.
We support students across a wide range of academic needs, from foundational literacy and executive functioning to world languages, advanced coursework, and standardized test preparation.
We help K–12 students find well-matched summer programs across academics, athletics, arts, STEM, leadership, and more.
We provide strategic support to help manage the transition smoothly and thoughtfully. We assess timing, fit, and availability while guiding each step of the process to minimize disruption and position your child for a strong start in a new school environment.
We help families monitor availability, prepare strong applications, and approach each step with intention so they can take full advantage of the flexibility within the process.
We help families pursue late application opportunities with clarity and focus. We identify schools still accepting candidates, prioritize strong-fit options, and move each step forward efficiently to secure the best possible outcome.
With over two decades of experience in education and admissions counseling, Jeff Knox is the trusted educational consultant for students and families, both in the DC Metro Area and around the globe.
Jeff founded Moxie College Counseling to help families manage each moving part of the admissions process. His resourceful and customized approach to high school planning and college admissions motivates students to boldly develop their plans and execute real action. Along with his team, Jeff continually monitors the ever-changing admissions landscape so that he is always ready to recommend accurate, effective, and meaningful guidance. Relying on his experience and continuous research of college admissions requirements, programs, and trends, he suggests colleges that will appropriately complement each student’s specific strengths and personal preferences.
Jeff has worked both in college admissions and as a high school and middle school English teacher. Through his previous work at the University of Pittsburgh’s Office of Admissions and Financial Aid, he has observed the college admissions process from the inside and uses that knowledge to help his students stand out in a compelling and genuine way.
His writing on admissions has been featured in the Washington Post and has been quoted in The Atlantic and Washington Monthly. Additionally, he is a former member of the University of Pittsburgh’s Admissions Advisory Board, serving as a consultant to help admissions officers understand what to look for in promising applicants. He is currently the chairman of the board for Story District, a Washington, DC nonprofit arts organization named the “gold standard” in storytelling by the Washington Post.
Jeff holds a Master of Art in Secondary Education, a Bachelor of Science in Public Health, and a Bachelor of Art in English Writing from the University of Pittsburgh. He subsequently completed post-graduate coursework in special education and holds an endorsement in gifted education from the University of Virginia. He is a voting member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA), and Higher Education Consultants Associate (HECA).
Henry C. Mulzac III is the Founder and Principal Education Consultant of Henry Charles Consulting. Established in 2018, his firm guides families through the complex private, boarding, international, and college-preparatory admissions processes. With over 18 years of experience, Henry operates at the intersection of independent school leadership, enrollment strategy, and student advocacy.
Henry began his career in independent education at The Potomac School in McLean, Virginia, where he spent a decade serving in multiple roles, including middle school history teacher, advisor, athletics coach, and Associate Director of Admissions.This multidimensional background allows him to expertly advise families on school selection, application strategy, and athletic placement, ensuring students find environments that transform their confidence and trajectory.
An active leader in education, Henry also serves on the Board of the Small Boarding School Association and holds professional affiliations with EMA, IECA, and NACAC. Beyond consulting, he is an invited speaker on leadership, identity, and family legacy. He draws deep inspiration from his family’s distinguished history, including his grandfather, a Tuskegee Airman, and his great-uncle, a pioneering merchant marine captain.
Holding a master’s degree from Georgetown University and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland, Henry remains dedicated to helping students make informed, values-driven decisions to help them thrive.
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