Chris Holzwarth
College admissions and career consultant working remotely with students across the US
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Based in | United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | Certificate in College Admissions Counseling, 2008 |
| Practice | Beyond the Applause |
Chris Holzwarth is a college admissions and career consultant who helps high school students plan what comes after graduation. Chris runs Beyond the Applause and has done so since 2007. Before that, Chris coordinated the College and Career Center at a local high school. Chris works one-on-one with students remotely across the US and includes families in the process. The work starts in high school and continues through the first semester of college.
What Chris helps with
Chris helps students and families plan for life after high school. The work covers college choices, applications, and career direction.
- High school course planning
- Summer program and extracurricular advising
- Building a college list
- Application and essay support
- Career coaching
- Performing arts, design arts and health care professions advising
- Choosing between admissions offers
- Getting through the first semester of college
Who Chris works with
Chris works with high school students and their families. The work is student-centered and includes the family. It starts in high school and carries through the move to college. Students include those interested in performing arts, design arts and health care professions.
How Chris works
Chris uses a five-step process called IDEAL. First, identify the needs and criteria of the student and family. Next, develop a personal plan and build a college list. Then execute the admissions process through applications and essays. After that, achieve results and decide which offers fit best. Last, launch the student by helping them through the first semester of college. Assessment facilitation is also part of the work.
Background and qualifications
Chris started in school-based advising as coordinator of the College and Career Center at a local high school from 2004 to 2006. In 2008, Chris earned a certificate in college admissions counseling. Since 2007, Chris has been director and owner of Beyond the Applause, an independent educational consulting practice. The practice serves students and families across the US remotely and covers college planning and career planning.
Chris Holzwarth pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one remote sessions with students
- IDEAL five-step program
- College list building
- Application and essay coaching
- First semester college launch support
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The CoachVouch take
Chris follows students from high school course planning through their first semester of college.
Best for high school students and families who want one plan covering college admissions and career direction.
Common questions
How much does Chris Holzwarth charge?
Coaching with Chris runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Chris from this page for an exact quote.
What does Chris Holzwarth help with?
Chris Holzwarth helps with high school course planning, summer program and extracurricular advising, building a college list and application and essay support.
Does Chris Holzwarth coach online?
Chris is based in United States. Sessions are online.
Is Chris Holzwarth certified?
Chris Holzwarth lists: Certificate in College Admissions Counseling, 2008.
Does Chris Holzwarth work with students outside Georgia?
Yes. Chris works remotely one-on-one with students throughout the US.
Does Chris help after students are accepted to college?
Yes. Chris helps students decide which offers fit best and supports them through their first semester of college.
How do I contact Chris Holzwarth?
Send Chris a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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