Carolyn Francis
Independent college admissions consultant in Englewood, Colorado
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Englewood, Colorado, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Carolyn Francis Consulting |
Carolyn Francis is an independent college admissions consultant in Englewood, Colorado. She helps students and parents find a college that fits the student. She was a volunteer and board member at a local private school for over 12 years. She visits campuses across the US and the world and talks with admissions counselors and students. She is a member of IECA.
What Carolyn helps with
Carolyn helps families with the college search and the application process. She looks for a fit that works for the student in academics, social life and cost.
- Finding a college that fits a student academically, socially and financially
- Searching for colleges when a student does not test well
- Applying when a student is not in the top 10% of the class
- Exploring highly selective colleges and universities
- Exploring post-high school programs
- Discovering lesser known schools that suit a student
- Building a plan for the college application process
Who Carolyn works with
Carolyn works with high school students and their parents. Her services cover students in their freshman and sophomore years and beyond. She works with families who look at highly selective colleges and families who want other post-high school programs. She also helps students who do not test well or are not at the top of their class.
Background and qualifications
Before that, she spent over 12 years as a volunteer and board member at a local private school. There she saw how much students differ in learning style and in how they approach subjects. Today she travels to college campuses across the US and the world. She talks with admissions counselors and students to learn about schools most families have not heard of. She is a member of IECA, the Independent Educational Consultants Association.
Carolyn Francis pricing
Programs and services
- Individualized college search and application services
- Services for freshman and sophomore students
- Free consultation
Carolyn Francis reviews
The CoachVouch take
She visits campuses in the US and abroad and knows many lesser known schools most families have not heard of.
Best for families who want a personal college search, including students who do not test well or are not in the top 10% of their class.
Common questions
How much does Carolyn Francis charge?
Coaching with Carolyn runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Carolyn Francis help with?
Carolyn Francis helps with finding a college that fits a student academically, socially and financially, searching for colleges when a student does not test well, applying when a student is not in the top 10% of the class and exploring highly selective colleges and universities.
Is Carolyn Francis certified?
Carolyn Francis lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Carolyn Francis only work with students applying to highly selective colleges?
No. She works with families looking at highly selective colleges and universities. She also helps those seeking other post-high school programs.
Does Carolyn Francis offer a free first meeting?
Yes. She offers a free consultation for families who want to get started.
How do I contact Carolyn Francis?
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