Do you need guidance with choices for your child’s K-12 education?

My name is Sandhya Sabhnani. The students have always called me “Mrs. S”. I am here to support your child’s education journey. I collaborate with your family to understand and meet your child's unique learning needs. With years of experience and a passion for nurturing young minds, I offer personalized guidance to ensure your child's academic journey is both successful and fulfilling. Whether you're exploring school options, seeking curriculum advice, or looking for strategies to support your child's learning, I'm here to provide expert insights and tailored solutions. Let's work together to find the right environment for your child!

  • K-12 Advisor

    Do you want help with K-12 planning? Are you confused where to start? What is play based? What is Montessori? What is character education?

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  • Tutoring

    We offer tutoring services for Middle School Math, Test-Taking Skills, and Entrepreneurship Skills.

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  • Resources

    Coming soon: Parent guides, videos, webinars, and teacher resources

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 Common Parent FAQs

  • It depends on the family goals, child and the type of education you are selecting for your child. It is important to know that you do not need to make the decision prior to Kindergarten. There are families who have had success with making the decisions further down the line like 6th grade or 9th grade. Please continually look in the resource section for more information to come. If you have an immediate need, please book some time to speak with Sandhya.

  • Montessori education has worked very well for our family. It is important to know that there are two different Montessori education accreditations, AMS and AMI. Montessori provides individualized learning, hands-on learning, child-led exploration, focus on practical life skills, and holistic development.

  • The answer to this is highly indidualized and depends on so many factors such as family goals, distance, cost, child’s needs, community and much more. Please look out in the resource section on how to determine your family’s education phillosophy.

  • You need to decide if your chid needs an “interventionist” or “homework helper”. If you are looking for a tutor to help your child advance beyond on-level math, then you will need to decide If your goal is for the child to “perform” versus to “learn”. Please book an appointment with Sandhya to determine your needs. Resource documents coming soon.

  • This really depends on your goals and your current situation. This is an over $2 billion industry, and 30% of families do seek support from resources outside of those provided by the school. Parents who hire an independent counselor often start between the 8th and 10th grade to assist with course and activity selection. Those who hire a consultant later in high school are seeking assistance with college application strategy the admissions process.

  • Many of our children today need executive functional skills support to be successful in academic achievement. The key is to start young by assigning duties and asking them to plan their goals for the day. The greatest success comes when parents are working with their children on a daily basis. They are checking planners, helping with binder and locker organization, logging into learning management systems and if needed, hiring third party support.

  • It is hard to accept when your child is qualified and did not get into their school of choice. The offer of admission depends on so many variables that are not in our control. It could be the school needs more boys and they do not have a spot for your daughter, or maybe the number of qualified students exceeds the number of spots available. Remember, schools are not looking for a well rounded person but a well rounded class.

  • Two highly recommended resources are “Art of Problem Solving” and the “Key To” series by Key Press Curriculum. More resources coming soon.

Client Testimonials

  • We didn’t realize how involved choosing the right high school for our child was going to be. The unwavering support and guidance provided by Ask Mrs. S’s owner, Sandhya Sabhnani, helped us find the right high school for our son. What we really liked about Sandhya was how much she believed in our son’s abilities. Her experience as an educator and her extensive network in our region’s educational institutions are an asset for any parent looking for guidance on school choice for their child. Our son also greatly benefited from the ISEE tutorial sessions provided by her son, Avi. He learned from Avi that test taking strategies are just as important as knowing the subject. We are truly grateful for their help and support. Will highly recommend Ask Mrs. S' counseling services for private and public school admissions in the Greater Houston area.

    Gina & Ram

  • I have consulted with Sandhya multiple times over the last 10 years. Her knowledge about the school programs around Houston runs deep. She is very well connected and in the weeds of knowing changes within the school programs and or their challenges. She takes the time to understand the child's needs and recommends options with all the pros and cons. She is a great partner to have to help with any short term resources such as tutors and or counselors. As parents we try to find the best fit through the complex education system and Sandhya can help in guiding through this complexity.

    Ranjeeta

  • Sandhya is passionate about education and has a fund of knowledge built on years of analysis and interpretation of multiple indicators of student success. Her unique approach hinges on an understanding of each child and family’s goals and preferences and tailors her advice accordingly. Last year during a particularly stressful and pivotal moment regarding a dilemma involving our son’s middle school transition, she imparted much-needed advice and analysis which aided us in moving forward with a decision that we have all been grateful for and pleased with. I cannot recommend her services highly enough!

    Pooja

  • “Thank you so much for meeting me! You’ve helped me so much throughout the years, first for getting into my current school and now college - and I really appreciate that. I love my school so much and without you I would never have been able to go. Thank you for everything.”

    Anjali, 10th grade student

  • "Expertise and Heart That Made All the Difference"

    Working with Sandhya was one of the best decisions we made for our family. From the very first conversation, it was clear that she brings not only a deep well of experience in K-12 admissions, but also a rare combination of empathy, insight, and care that made us feel seen and understood.

    What stood out most was how she asked thoughtful and challenging questions that encouraged us to reflect deeply on our family’s core values and educational philosophy. Rather than simply focusing on rankings or prestige, she helped us clarify what truly matters to us as parents—and what kind of school environment would allow our children to grow not just academically, but as whole people. 

    Sandhya's ability to listen carefully and translate our conversations into concrete recommendations was remarkable. Her recommendations and advice were not one-size-fits-all—they were thoughtful, specific, and clearly grounded in years of working with families and understanding the nuances of each school.

    Throughout the process, she was a calm, reassuring presence, guiding us with warmth and invaluable perspective through every decision and deadline. Thanks to Sandhya, our children are heading into schools that feel like true extensions of our family's values and hopes for their future. We are so grateful for her wisdom, kindness, and unwavering support. 

    We wholeheartedly recommend Sandhya to any family looking for an experienced, thoughtful, and deeply human approach to K-12 admissions."

    Teresa and Stephen