“Most students pick a college the way people pick a restaurant they’ve never been to — based on how it looks from the outside.”
— Dr. Zed, Founder, Education Encompassed
Four Years. Wrong Direction.
Every year, thousands of students enroll in the wrong school, choose the wrong major, and take on debt for a path that was never theirs. Not because they weren’t smart. Because no one gave them a structured plan.
Education Encompassed exists to change that, with structured frameworks, financial intelligence, and expert guidance that gives every student a direction that actually fits.
Work With UsWhy Families Trust Dr. Zed
Harvard Alumnus
Elite academic background that parents immediately recognize as the standard of credentialed expertise.
Doctoral Degree
Dr. Zachariah Seiden brings advanced academic credentials and the discipline of structured, rigorous thinking.
Engineering Background
Trained to value systems, efficiency and measurable outcomes: an engineer's approach to education planning.
Published Author
How to Not Suck at Writing an Application Essay — a trusted guide that demonstrates expertise in action.
20+ Years Experience
A team of Experts spanning admissions, education planning, and career guidance — a combined 20+ years of field experience.
International Reach
Students guided through the education process from multiple countries — a globally trusted planning authority.
Meet Dr. Zed
Dr. Zachariah Seiden — known to students as Dr. Zed — is an engineer, educator, strategist, and Harvard alumnus. He founded Education Encompassed in 2016 after witnessing families make life-altering decisions without a clear plan.
“The issue is not intelligence. The issue is direction — and direction is something that can be taught, structured, and delivered at scale.”
- Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Higher Education Leadership
- Master’s Degree — Harvard University (Management)
- Licensed Professional Engineer — Environmental Engineering
- Published Author & University Instructor
- Programs impacting 1,000+ students nationwide
