Chris Holzwarth
College and career consultant using an IDEAL planning framework
Chris Holzwarth founded Beyond the Applause in 2007 after coordinating a high school College and Career Center, using an IDEAL framework to guide students through admissions, essays, and career planning.
Uses the IDEAL framework (Identify, Develop, Execute, Achieve, Launch) to guide students from high school through the first semester of college.
Chris Holzwarth pricing
Good fit if
- You want help with college admissions
- You want help with college essays
- You want help with arts and portfolio
- You want help with athletic recruiting
- You're a student (or the parent of one)
- You're a parent
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What to check before you hire Chris
- Lists these credentials: IEC; Certificate in College Admissions Counseling, 2008.
- Background: Coordinated the College and Career Center at a local high school from 2004 to 2006
- Ask Chris for 2 client references who had a goal like yours.
About Chris Holzwarth
| Focus areas | |
|---|---|
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | IEC; Certificate in College Admissions Counseling, 2008 |
| Practice | Beyond the Applause |
Background
- Coordinated the College and Career Center at a local high school from 2004 to 2006
- Founded Beyond the Applause in 2007
Common questions
How much does Chris Holzwarth charge?
Coaches like Chris Holzwarth typically charge $70 to $130 an hour.
What does Chris Holzwarth help with?
Chris Holzwarth focuses on college admissions, college essays, arts and portfolio, athletic recruiting and career clarity and purpose.
Does Chris Holzwarth coach online?
Sessions are online.
Does Chris Holzwarth have reviews?
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Is Chris Holzwarth certified?
Chris Holzwarth lists: IEC; Certificate in College Admissions Counseling, 2008.
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