What sets Kristi apart is how personalized her approach is. She took the time to truly understand our goals for our child—not just academically, but socially and long-term—and provided recommendations that aligned with our broader vision for her education and life. She is incredibly proactive, responsive, and well-connected, which made a meaningful difference in a highly competitive environment.
Beyond her expertise, Kristi is also a steady, reassuring sounding board. As a family navigating big decisions—including potential school transitions and even relocation—her guidance helped us take things one step at a time with clarity and confidence.
I would highly recommend Kristi to any family looking for a knowledgeable, thoughtful, and supportive advisor during the school search process.
Thanks to Kristi’s guidance and support, we're confident we've made the best possible choice for our daughter’s future. I would enthusiastically recommend Kristi to any family navigating similar circumstances.
APRIL 2026
Kristi was an incredible resource for us in navigating the school dynamics of Charlotte. She helped us to figure out the best fit for our family and guided us through the process of getting our daughter into the school of our choice.
APRIL 2026
As a transplant to CLT, choosing the right school for my kids seemed overwhelming with all the choices available to us. Kristi really helped my family and I navigate this process and held our hand through it. She is kind and patient which I really valued. She is extremely knowledgeable of CMS and the private school system. I would recommend her to any family going through the school process!
APRIL 2026
Kristi was amazing to work with! Her deep knowledge of the school systems was truly invaluable to our family. She guided us through multiple options with a level of expertise that only comes from real first-hand experience. Kristi was always available whenever we had questions or concerns, and that meant so much to us. We highly recommend her to anyone navigating the school system in Charlotte and the surrounding areas. Overall, it was an incredibly positive experience for us and we are so appreciative!
MARCH 2026
Kristi is wonderful! She helped make the entire process seamless and organized. I loved being able to reach out with questions and have help navigating all the visits. Huge help for full time working parents who want organization and support. Thank you for your help!
MARCH 2026
Kristi was so helpful in helping us navigate the best school options for our rising 6th grade daughter! Kristi took into consideration what we shared about her interests and strengths and applied it to the recommendations, and ultimately we found the type of curriculum and campus environment that we were looking for. Our daughter loves her new school and is excited to go every day! Not exaggerating :)
MARCH 2026
"Kristi was an incredible resource for our family while navigating the Charlotte-area school landscape. Her knowledge of the local schools is truly impressive - she seemed to know every detail, from application timelines and cut-off dates to the nuances of different programs.
What initially felt like an overwhelming number of school options quickly became manageable thanks to her guidance. Kristi helped us narrow our focus to the schools that our son would be eligible for due to his age and among those, which would be best fit for our son and our goals. She was thoughtful, organized, and extremely responsive throughout the process.
If you're trying to understand the Charlotte school system or make decisions about where to apply, we can't recommend Kristi highly enough. Her expertise and guidance made a stressful process so much easier for our family."
MARCH 2026
"Kristi was incredibly helpful in guiding us through the school application process for our kindergartner. She is extremely knowledgeable about both public and private school options and helped us understand the different paths available. Kristi kept us informed of important deadlines, reviewed private testing scores with us, and made sure we always felt prepared at each step.
What we appreciated most was how approachable and supporting she was throughout the process. Anytime we had questions, she was always available to provide clear and thoughtful guidance. Her expertise and reassurance made what can be a stressful process feel much more manageable.
We highly recommend Kristi to any family navigating school placement or admissions."
MARCH 2026
“Working with Kristi was one of the best decisions we made during our kindergarten search! We weren't familiar with the schools, so having her guidance was invaluable. She helped us navigate what felt like a a very complex and overwhelming process with clarity and confidence. Kristi took the time to really understand our family (and our son specifically) and provided personalized guidance so that we could find the best fit. We're so grateful for her expertise and highly recommend her to any family trying to find the right school fit.”
JANUARY 2026
“Kristi is such a stellar resource for school placement in the Charlotte area. We worked with her in the pre-K days to get a lay of the land, which gave us ample time to think about schools to consider. But what sets her apart is getting to know your child's individual circumstances to see what school(s) would be a good match, not a one-size fits-all “go to school A because it's the best.” Her guidance helps you to focus our school visits (whether public or private), how to prepare, and in our case, to help us think about ranking our magnet choices in CMS. We couldn't have landed on our final decision without her. Thanks, Kristi! Highly recommended!!”
NOVEMBER 2025
“A wonderful experience. Kristi made time in her schedule for our initial consultation on the same day. Her knowledge of the Charlotte school system and experience is second to none. Honest and insightful feedback on our application. Will Definitely recommend.”
JULY 2025
“Kristi was very supportive and helpful for us as we considered different schools in the Charlotte area. Her knowledge of the private school options is very thorough and she even provided great contacts to reach out to at each school we discussed...which was so helpful since we were in a mid-summer pinch. Thank you so much Kristi!”
MAY 2025
“Kristi was referred to us when we were navigating a difficult situation with the independent schools. She quickly stepped in and provided thoughtful guidance and recommendations on how to move forward. She recommended a school that is a great fit for our daughter and we’re so grateful for her expertise. We were accepted into the independent school and are thrilled at the outcome. We highly recommend Kristi to any family considering independent schools in Charlotte and will absolutely work with her again.”
APRIL 2025
“I cannot recommend Kristi enough! I reached out to Kristi after being waitlisted at the schools we had initially applied to. During our discussions she came up with a little broader list based upon what I told her about our daughter, her current testing and the feedback we were receiving. I'm happy to report my daughter has been accepted into one of those schools and this all would not have been possible without Kristi's help! My daughter is so excited to start at her new school this fall!”
MARCH 2025
"My wife and I moved from Arizona to Charlotte over the summer and we reached out to Kristi to help us find schools that are a best fit for our children. Kristi was immensely helpful in guiding us to both middle school and high schools that could meet our kids needs. While working with one of the schools it was obvious that Kristi both knows the school staff, and is also well thought of by the admissions staff. That was very reassuring while working through something like this in a new city.
We highly recommend Kristi for her knowledge and counseling while finding a school that works for you and your child!"
MARCH 2025
“Kristi is such a great resource for parents looking into independent schools. She has worked in the field for decades and brings so much wisdom to the table when you are deciding what is best for your family. She is so easy to talk to and so open minded about ALL schools - not just the select few that are the most known around Charlotte. I can't image going through this process without her! Definitely recommend her for all parents going down the confusing path of applying to schools!”
MARCH 2025
“Kristi is the absolute best. She helped my family navigate through the process of applying to independent schools in south Charlotte. We wanted somewhere with a Pre-K option for our son and close to our home. We found out 3 days ago our son got an acceptance at our top choice and the best fit for our family. The process was stressful and time consuming. Kristi answered every email and phone call and was so patient with us. I HIGHLY recommend Kristi to anyone navigating school placement for their child in the Charlotte area, she is outstanding!! THANK YOU Kristi!”
NOVEMBER 2024
“I am so glad that I connected with Kristi from NCSchoolScout! She was recommended by my son's psychologist and I could not have been more impressed with her knowledge of not only Charlotte area schools, but also schools in the Fort Mill/Rock Hill area where my family is based. We were given great advice and options for my son's educational journey and I feel confident in the next steps that we are taking for our family. I highly recommend giving her a call!”
OCTOBER 2024
“Kristi is absolutely, the best!! She listened thoughtfully to all of our concerns with our daughter's current school setting and what our hopes were for a future education setting. We weighed the pros and cons for multiple schools and she was a wealth of knowledge for each one!! I'm excited to share, our daughter is thriving academically and socially at her new school and we couldn't be happier. If you are struggling with the decision on what school will be best for your child, reach out to Kristi!! She will put your mind at ease and make you feel confident with your decision making.”
THANK YOU, Kristi!!
“I've been meaning to touch base with you. Our daughter is KILLING IT! She's doing extremely well academically and socially -- truly excelling beyond our wildest dreams.”
“She is doing great! She loves her teacher and is making friends. We, as parents, love it as well...so many ways to connect with other families and a wonderful community. We are so very happy here! Thank you again for helping us find the perfect fit :)”
“Kristi Boston was extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and kind while assisting us through our search for a private school. Before working with Kristi, we researched schools on our own and spoke to many parents from different schools for feedback but still didn’t feel informed enough to make a decision. Kristi’s guidance allowed us to confidently choose the right fit for our family. She then helped us navigate the entire application process and has continued to check in after our child’s acceptance to the school. I’m thankful for Kristi’s help and would highly recommend her services.”
APRIL 2024
“Kristi has been such a huge help over the past 2 years as we have navigated the process of applying to and deciding on the best school for our family - her advice and perspective have been so valuable!”
MARCH 2024
“Kristi was a wonderful advocate and trusted advisor during the entire school selection process.”
The decision to change Schools was one of the biggest and most pivotal decisions that I had to make by this point in my childrens' lives. Having Kristi's assistance was enormous. No amount of research that I could cimplete would lead me to a sound decision....then there was Kristi!
She gave me answers and clarity. Her connections at each school and answers to the questions that I had from research performed was impeccable. She also introduced us to a family with similar circumstances and grade levels to guide us. That direct connection kick started a confidence in my children's familiarity with their future class and teammates!
Kristi showed such care during the process and then provided what for me was like the family feel that Ive been missing since my mom passed away by even checking in after our first week to be sure that everyone was adjusting well.
SEPTEMBER 2023
“Kristi is incredibly knowledgeable about all aspects of the school admissions process. She knows the ins and outs of all of the Charlotte-area schools. She is well connected and leverages her network to support her clients. She is generous with her time and very responsive. Highly recommend!”
SEPTEMBER 2023
“If you're a parent with questions about the right school for your child, Kristi is just what you need. Of course she's professional, experienced and easy to work with, but she'll also exceed your expectations in terms of the care, guidance, and wealth of information she offers.”
SEPTEMBER 2023
“I wish I had talked with Kristi years ago. She gave me a whole new outlook about finding the right school for my children. She presented some options we hadn’t previously considered, and we learned a lot by keeping an open mind with her guidance. She helped us with a strategy and plan to improve the chances of my two sons (rising 3rd and rising 9th graders) getting into the school I thought would be the best fit for them. They have been accepted and are now attending that school, and I’m so grateful for her thoughts. But the most impactful part of my experience with Kristi was when we had an authentic mom to mom conversation. Kristi got me to realize that my rising high school student was responsible for accomplishing what he needed to be a solid applicant. She gave me the confidence to put the onus on him and take the stress off of myself. She also helped me understand that each child truly has unique needs and those needs can change over time. While I love the school my kids attend, and I hope they remain there until graduation…. I’m prepared to be flexible if for some reason it is no longer the best fit. Kristi and I only had a few conversations and exchanged a handful of emails - but she has had more of an impact on my parenting than she knows. It’s really about seeing your child for who they are - not necessarily who we as parents may want them to be. If you’re considering connecting with Kristi, you have nothing to lose - only lots to gain!”
JULY 2023
"Kristi is very knowledgeable about school choices in the Charlotte area. She is very insightful and replied to my email promptly. I really appreciated her candid opinion. She is a great resource should you have any questions about various school choices in Charlotte.
JUNE 2023 Kristi was so helpful when navigating the best elementary school for my rising kindergartner. She is very insightful to the strengths of each school and can discuss with you which ones best fit your family values. Highly highly recommend and will work with her again."
JUNE 2023
“Kristi helped me find the best schools for our boys, and she was very knowledgeable on all the pros and cons of the different schools in the area. She helped me understand the dynamics of the school application process-both public and private, and took the time to see what my child’s needs were. This helped me understand how to get them the best education. I would definitely recommend her to help navigate any challenging education decisions.”
MAY 2023
“I was referred to Kristi by one of our local psychologists after my daughter had her IQ test. Being a parent for the first time and returning back to Charlotte after many years, finding the right school for my 3 year old daughter at that time was beyond overwhelming given the choices. After speaking with Kristi who is very knowledgeable, patience and kind, she suggested multiple options which I did end up applying. After 2 years of applying, my daughter finally got accepted to a highly gifted program which are ecstatic and I still keep in touch with Kristi! Thank you for all your guidance and assistance and I hope you will continue to make huge impacts in our community!”
MAY 2023
“Kristi is very knowledgeable about the school environment and many school offerings in Charlotte. She helped us formulate plans for both of our children, who are of differing ages and have unique circumstances. We definitely feel more comfortable going into the coming school year with a game plan in place.”
APRIL 2023
“Kristi is knowledgeable of local and surrounding county schools. She is helpful in the decision making process.”
APRIL 2023
“Kristi was extremely helpful in navigating our school application and decision process. Before we even talked the first time she had done her homework and already had helpful information to share regarding our daughter. She has a vast network of resources and contacts at different schools in Charlotte that she was able to utilize the help us cross the finish line. I wish we had met Kristi earlier in the process because it would have gone so much smoother and less stressful! She is able to provide valuable information to ease any worries parents may have throughout the process. We will definitely be using Kristi in a few years for our son!”
APRIL 2023
“Living out of state and trying to navigate the NC school system for my gifted 5yr old has been challenging and confusing. After reading several Facebook positing of mom’s trying to decide on schools or educational path, someone mentioned Kristi. I quickly wrote down her information and emailed her immediately, around 10pm. She promptly wrote back the next morning and the following day we were on a call discussing the best schools and area for my daughter. Not only was she extremely knowledgeable about the schools and suggesting schools I’ve never heard of, but she was clearly interested in my child and what I wanted for her regarding her academic career. During our call Kristi’s wealth of knowledge was evident when she provided lists of questions I should be asking potential schools, what we should be looking for and paying attention to during tours, and what top three ideals should be our focus. We have just begun our school hunt but I’m happy to have stumbled across Kristi’s name and information, with her continued assistance I’m confident that we will find the school that is a great fit for our daughter.”
MARCH 2023
“Kristi was extremely helpful in navigating our school application and decision process. Before we even talked the first time she had done her homework and already had helpful information to share regarding our daughter. She has a vast network of resources and contacts at different schools in Charlotte that she was able to utilize to help us cross the finish line. I wish we had met Kristi earlier in the process because it would have gone so much smoother and less stressful! She is able to provide valuable information to ease any worries parents may have throughout the process. We will definitely be using Kristi in a few years for our son!”
FEBRUARY 2023
“Living out of state and trying to navigate the NC school system for my gifted 5yr old has been challenging and confusing. After reading several Facebook postings of mom’s trying to decide on schools or educational paths, someone mentioned Kristi. I quickly wrote down her information and emailed her immediately, around 10pm. She promptly wrote back the next morning and the following day we were on a call discussing the best schools and area for my daughter. Not only was she extremely knowledgeable about the schools and suggesting schools I’ve never heard of, but she was clearly interested in my child and what I wanted for her regarding her academic career. During our call Kristi’s wealth of knowledge was evident when she provided lists of questions I should be asking potential schools, what we should be looking for and paying attention to during tours, and what top three ideals should be our focus. We have just begun our school hunt but I’m happy to have stumbled across Kristi’s name and information. With her continued assistance I’m confident that we will find the school that is a great fit for our daughter.”
FEBRUARY 2023
“Thank you so much for your time. I’m amazed at the immensely helpful service you provide and so grateful to our friend for making the introduction.”
AUGUST 2022
“I was in need of an unbiased, professional consult and reached out to Kristi. I knew she had the experience as well as many resources in the Charlotte area, but wasn’t sure our family situation fit in her realm. We scheduled an hour call and by the end I had a plan, felt heard and was ready to move forward. Don’t wait, she’s the real deal and helped take the ‘scariness’ out of my mind and assured me that I was in control of my son’s schooling track. Forever grateful.”
AUGUST 2022
“NC School Scout has been very helpful in understanding both the public and private schools offerings in the area. Kristi provided our family A+ service and we look forward to using her services again.”
Kristi was incredibly helpful and insightful. She took the time to understand my family and our desires for our children’s education. She was kind and patient. Kristi is very passionate about education and remarkably knowledgeable about the schools in the area. She offered guidance in navigating the school admission process and great discernment regarding choosing the right school. This was very helpful to us as our oldest will be entering Kindergarten so we are new to the process, and we are not from Charlotte and thus unfamiliar with the local schools. Highly recommend!
Before meeting with Kristi regarding my children's educational path, I was lost. Trying to do my own research was frustrating - I was on all the school review sites, all the local moms pages, spoke to anyone and everyone I could about the different schools around Charlotte…but I still felt confused and uninformed.
After my first phone call with Kristi, I knew I was in the right hands. She took her time to get to know our family, my 3 children, our lifestyle, and our very specific situation. She educated me on all the schools in the area - some that I hadn’t even considered before in my initial search. Kristi helped us arrange tours, answered my many questions regarding each school, and stepped us through the entire process from initial interest through the application process and beyond. She spoke to my 3 young children as well, so they felt informed, confident, and prepared when they visited the schools we toured.
She takes everything into consideration - sports programs, commutes, student population size, whether or not you would like religious programs, theater, arts, etc etc. She helped us find a “home” in the school we ended up choosing, not just a school.
JUNE 2022
“If you are considering a private school education for your child in the Charlotte area, I highly recommend Kristi Boston NC School Scout!”
AUGUST 2022
“The school choices in Charlotte felt overwhelming to me and my husband, and an initial call with Kristi helped put us at ease for the next steps in the process. She answered our questions, had valuable insight into testing and application timelines, and was knowledgeable about the schools we are interested in. We look forward to working with her as we go through the application process with our children!”
AUGUST 2022
“The experience I had with Kristi and NC School Scout was amazing! Kristi not only exuded great communication when scheduling our consultation, but she was extremely knowledgeable. Although much of her expertise is focused around private schools, Kristi was also very familiar with the public school system in Mecklenburg County. I recommend her services to anyone interested in gaining a solid understanding of what our schools in the Charlotte area have to offer.”
There are so many options for parents with school age children that navigating the school selection process can be overwhelming. Kristi is an absolute expert and delight to work with when it comes to navigating the different options and offers unique insights that take each family’s unique needs and priorities into account. I would highly recommend Kristi as an invaluable resource for navigating the school decision process. She’s absolutely wonderful to work with and has been a tremendous resource to our family.
Jessica H.
Working with Kristi is a dream. She’s knowledgeable, honest and extremely helpful. I highly recommend anyone needing help to work with her. You won’t regret it!
Erin R.
"What a wonderful feeling, when you discover that ‘right fit’ school for your child. Our daughter is finishing 8th grade at a K-8 school, and we dreaded having to find the right high school for her. It felt overwhelming to sift through all of the greater Charlotte options in search of the school where she would continue to thrive. Thankfully, we found Kristi. She was fabulous, listening to our various wish list items and helping us target schools that would be good options. She kept us on track with the timelines, guided us through the process beautifully and always made sure our daughter had a voice in the conversation. We are absolutely thrilled with the outcome, and feel without Kristi, this school may not have been on our radar. If you are thinking of engaging a school consultant, I can only encourage that you do so, and that you do so specifically with Kristi." Dr. Beth C.
"As we wind down the school year we wanted to recognize and thank you for our incredible school experience this year. Your vote of confidence in our son and commitment to assisting our family with our move from overseas was a critical component to this success." Thomas B.
"Kristi will make an incredible private school consultant. It is such a highly sought after service in LA where we moved from and Charlotte could certainly use it. I know so many people who moved here only to be crushed by the private school process. I look forward to sharing her contact as she was the calm in the storm for us." Christina M.
"My husband had already taken a job in North Carolina and we debated whether I would stay back in Atlanta as our youngest was entering her junior year of high school and not excited about switching schools. Then COVID hit us all and her experience with virtual learning was less than impressive. We decided to drive up to the area, but knew the school's admissions cycles had passed and that we most likely wouldn’t have access to see campuses. That’s when we connected with Kristi. Not only did she encourage us to look at various schools, but she was able to get us in touch with Admissions directors after we had received generic email responses reaching out on our own. We knew where we planned to live and Kristi was instrumental in assisting us with a better understanding of Charlotte traffic, distance to and from schools and the overall ‘vibe’ of each school community. We had come from strong public schools and initially included those in our search, however we learned more about the Charlotte school market and felt like a smaller, independent was the best fit for our daughter. Moving is stressful enough and although my daughter took the reins and found the best fit for her, Kristi’s guidance and knowledge was reassuring along the way." Toby D.
"My boys couldn’t be happier! They began in-person learning this August. We met Kristi last fall, 2019, as I was beginning the school search for our family. By early January 2020, we had decided to put off both our move and school search for a year. However, after Covid came into our lives both for school and work my husband and I decided to reach back out to Kristi to see if it was too late to move forward for the 2020-21 school year. Her enthusiasm is contagious and she made what I feared would be the hardest part of our move, a seamless process. The admissions offers had already been sent out at all of the area schools, but Kristi was aware of openings at various grade levels and was able to get us back in discussions at our top choice school. They re-activated the boys applications and we had an admissions offer for our older two boys within 48 hours. Kristi was then able to steer me towards preschools in the area for our 3 year old. We feel like we got a bonus 2 for 1 deal with the Boston’s as Kristi’s husband Mike ended up as our real estate agent. Together they are both professional and flexible. We’ve now made friends for life and couldn’t be happier with our current situation."
Tyhler L.
Kristi Boston is an outstanding and well respected colleague! Throughout her career she has always placed the needs of students and families first. Of all the vast educational options available, she can help find the best schools for them. A priceless service!
Dr. Robert V.