Chris Holzwarth
College and career admissions consultant working with students online
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | College admissionsArts and portfolioFinancial aid and scholarshipsCareer clarity and purposeNew grads and students |
| Works with | Students, Parents and Creatives |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Based in | Georgia, United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | HECA member |
| Practice | Beyond the Applause |
Chris Holzwarth is an independent college consultant who helps students and their families choose a college and plan a career. Chris uses a process called IDEAL to match each student's strengths and talents to schools and careers. Chris was a classical ballet dancer before moving into this work. Chris also gives talks at national conferences and partners with other consultants on arts admissions and assessments. Sessions run online, so students across the country can work with Chris.
What Chris helps with
Chris helps students find a college and career path that fits their talents and personality. The work covers the whole process, from early planning to choosing a school.
- Finding colleges that fit a student's strengths and personality
- Building a short list of schools
- Planning activities, summer programs and testing
- Comparing offers from schools that accept you
- Arts portfolios and art-specific admissions
- Mapping a career path alongside the college plan
- Deciding whether to go straight to college
Who Chris works with
Chris works with students who are ready to explore college paths and careers that match their aptitudes, personalities and talents. Parents and families take part in the process too. Students come from all over the US. Chris also works with creative students in fine arts, performing arts and design.
How Chris works
Chris uses a process called IDEAL for educational planning and career mapping. It starts with finding a student's strengths and talents. Next comes a custom game plan that lists the activities, summer programs and testing needed for a short list of schools. After acceptances arrive, the student weighs the pros and cons of each school. Campus tours, college life research and internships in the student's field help confirm the final pick.
Background and qualifications
Chris is an independent college consultant and a member of HECA. Before this work, Chris spent youth and early adulthood in classical ballet. When that career ended, Chris had to find a new path that matched personal talents and aptitudes. That experience shapes how Chris guides students today. Chris also gives seminars for other consultants, counselors and teachers, and talks on creativity at national conferences. Chris partners with other consultants on arts careers, portfolios and assessments.
Chris Holzwarth pricing
Programs and services
- IDEAL college and career planning program
- Virtual sessions for students nationwide
- Arts career consultations for other consultants
- Assessment services for partnering consultants
- Seminars and conference talks
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A former classical ballet dancer who offers arts admissions and assessment support to other college consultants.
Best for students who want a college and career plan built around their own strengths, including creative and arts students.
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 finding colleges that fit a student's strengths and personality, building a short list of schools, planning activities, summer programs and testing and comparing offers from schools that accept you.
Does Chris Holzwarth coach online?
Chris is based in Georgia, United States. Sessions are online.
Is Chris Holzwarth certified?
Chris Holzwarth lists: HECA member.
Does Chris Holzwarth work with students outside Georgia?
Yes. Chris works with students and families across the US through virtual sessions.
Does Chris help with arts college applications?
Yes. Chris gives consultations on arts careers, portfolios and art-specific admissions in fine arts, performing arts and design.
How do I contact Chris Holzwarth?
Send Chris a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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