About Us

Becca Arnold, President

Becca Arnold comes to Nashville Education Consultants with twenty-two years of experience in the educational admission field, seventeen of which have been as the Director of Admission at an independent school in Nashville. With a background that includes working with families and students from PreK - college age, serving as president of the Nashville Consortium of Independent Schools, and working on the design teams for the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) and for ERB’s preschool assessment, Becca brings a wealth of knowledge about Nashville independent schools, the city’s educational landscape, admission testing, and how assessment outcomes can aid parents in determining the best fit school for their child. With endorsements from the Educational Records Bureau and Gesell Institute of Child Development, Becca Arnold is every local and relocating family’s guide to confidently navigating the Nashville independent school market.

Testimonials

We have the privilege of living in an area zoned for one of Nashville's top elementary schools. While it was the perfect fit my daughter, it wasn't for my son - he was struggling and unengaged. Navigating options was completely overwhelming to me - I was ill-equipped to make good decisions for my son. Enter Becca Arnold. She is THE expert on Nashville's independent schools, the admissions process and testing. With deep knowledge and compassion, she helped us through a difficult (and scary!) process, and now my son is thriving. And as he matriculates, I will continue to engage Nashville Education Consultants to ensure his success.

Elizabeth Pagano McGuire

We recently moved to Nashville and are so lucky to have hired Nashville Education Consultants. Becca Arnold is a gifted consultant and seasoned education professional with over two decades of experience with Nashville’s best independent schools. Her experience in admissions, her deep relationships with Nashville schools and educators, and her uncanny ability to assess a child’s personal educational needs is remarkable. We found the perfect schools for our both our very different children and cannot recommend Nashville Education Consultants highly enough!

Amy Hughes

My son took the ISEE at Nashville Education Consultants and they managed to turn a scary, nerve wracking experience into a positive one. Becca Arnold made him feel comfortable instantly and he managed to complete the entire test on the computer without any issues. We would wholeheartedly recommend the experience to any families seeking an individual testing environment.

Frank Santora

Becca Arnold has been such a valuable resource for our three sons. They have completely different needs and learning styles, and she has the uncanny ability to analyze the best options for each one. She understands the admissions process as well as knows the personality and particular offerings of each school. She advised us on how to apply to the best schools for them and develop a plan for our long-term education goals. I highly recommend her at Nashville Education Consultants to parents for their peace of mind and for finding the best fit for their children.

Bessie Gantt

Moving both our children from their local schools was a daunting process, especially in the middle of the pandemic. We are so thankful to have found Becca Arnold and Nashville Education Consultants. Becca’s expertise was spot on, beginning to end. From assessing our children’s needs to testing, to the admissions process, Becca advised us every step of the way. We could not have made such educated, informed decisions without her.

Silas Davenport