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We’ll use a virtual meeting platform to connect you and your staff with talented professionals, award-winning advisers and experienced educators.<\/span><\/p>\n\n They will spend up to 1 hour on a specific topic, such as these:<\/span><\/p>\n\n Writing • Photography • Copy editing • Design The cost per consultation is $99. <\/span>Your consultant will contact you within two weeks to schedule when your session. The consultant will arrange for the session to be recorded for ACP, and a private link will be provided to you to share with your students.<\/p>\n\n Please contact us<\/a> <\/span>if you have questions about the consultation service.<\/p>\n\nGet some expert advice on a specific topic.<\/span><\/h1>\n\n
\nEditorial leadership • Staff management
\nSocial media • Video production • Podcasts\/audio production
\nAdvertising\/marketing<\/p>\n\n