Carolyn Francis
Independent college admissions consultant in Englewood, Colorado
| Hourly rate range | $130 to $300 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Englewood, Colorado, United States |
| Credentials | Associate Member, IECA; Member, NACAC; Member, RMACAC; Member, HECA; B.A. in History, Colorado College; Executive MBA, University of Denver |
| Practice | Carolyn Francis Consulting |
Carolyn Francis is an independent college admissions consultant in Englewood, Colorado. She helps students and parents with college search, applications and post-high school planning. Before consulting, she worked in retail and manufacturing, then served on the board of the Denver Waldorf School. She started as an ad-hoc college counselor for its high school. She visits college campuses across the US and the world, and she has worked with international students, first generation students and students with learning differences.
What Carolyn helps with
Carolyn helps families plan the college search and application process from early high school through the move to college. She also works with families looking at post-high school programs.
- Building a college list balanced for low, medium and high chance of admission
- Writing strong college essays and activity resumes
- Choosing high school courses and summer activities
- Preparing for on-campus and alumni interviews
- Understanding Early Action, Early Decision and Rolling Admission
- Comparing financial aid options and strategies
- Evaluating college acceptances
- Getting ready for the move to college
Who Carolyn works with
Carolyn works with students and their parents, starting as early as freshman and sophomore year. She has experience with international students, first generation students and students with learning differences. She also guides students who want highly selective schools, students with a specific academic or career focus, and students in athletics and the arts.
How Carolyn works
Carolyn offers a full package that covers the whole admission process. It includes resume building, college research and list building, essay work, college visits and interviews, and the application itself. She starts with parent and student intake questionnaires and a student interest assessment. She also builds a timeline for the college planning process. Hourly options are available too.
Background and qualifications
Carolyn grew up in Princeton, New Jersey. She earned a B.A. in History from Colorado College and an executive MBA from the University of Denver. She worked in retail and manufacturing for many years. Then she joined the board of the Denver Waldorf School, where she later served as past co-chair. She began as an ad-hoc college counselor for its high school and trained as an Independent Educational Consultant. She belongs to NACAC, RMACAC and HECA, and she is an Associate Member of IECA. She takes continuing education and college tours to different regions.
Carolyn Francis pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive college admissions package
- Hourly consulting
- Free consultation
- Presentations for organizations and businesses
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The CoachVouch take
Carolyn led a school board through a major campus move and now uses that consensus-building skill with families in the college process.
Best for families who want a personal college search, including lesser-known schools, starting in early high school.
Common questions
How much does Carolyn Francis charge?
Coaching with Carolyn runs $130 to $300 an hour. Message Carolyn from this page for an exact quote.
What does Carolyn Francis help with?
Carolyn Francis helps with building a college list balanced for low, medium and high chance of admission, writing strong college essays and activity resumes, choosing high school courses and summer activities and preparing for on-campus and alumni interviews.
Is Carolyn Francis certified?
Carolyn Francis lists: Associate Member, IECA; Member, NACAC; Member, RMACAC; Member, HECA; B.A. in History, Colorado College; Executive MBA, University of Denver.
Does Carolyn Francis work with international students?
Yes. She has experience with international students, first generation students and students with learning differences.
How do I contact Carolyn Francis?
Send Carolyn a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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