Frances Carhart
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Redmond, Washington
| Hourly rate range | $130 to $300 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Redmond, Washington, United States |
| Credentials | M.Ed.; IECA member |
| Practice | Frances Carhart Educational Consulting LLC |
Frances Carhart is a college admissions consultant in Redmond, Washington. She helps students and their parents find colleges that fit and build strong applications. She works with students applying to Ivy League schools, public flagship universities, private liberal arts colleges and specialized colleges. She began her career at Microsoft before moving into education. She holds an M.Ed. and is a member of IECA. She also offers academic planning and workshops.
What Frances helps with
Frances helps students pick colleges where they will do well and get through the application process with less stress. She also works on life skills that help young people become independent.
- Building a college list
- Completing college applications
- Applying to Ivy League and specialized colleges
- Academic planning and success
- Reducing stress during college prep
- Applying as a first generation student
- Learning about Historically Black Colleges and Universities
- Strategic planning and systems
Who Frances works with
Frances works with high school students and their parents. Her clients apply to a range of schools, including Ivy League schools, public flagship universities, private liberal arts colleges and specialized colleges. She also offers resources for first generation students.
Background and qualifications
Frances started her career at Microsoft right out of college. She then moved into education after finding that volunteering as a weekly lunch buddy for a third grader meant more to her than tech work. She holds an M.Ed. and is a member of IECA. She describes herself as an educational leader focused on equitable school systems. Her work today covers college application support, academic planning, presentations and workshops, and strategic planning.
Frances Carhart pricing
Programs and services
- College application support
- Academic planning and success
- Presentations and workshops
- Strategic planning and systems
- 15-minute introductory consultation
- Free college overview video
Frances Carhart reviews
The CoachVouch take
A former Microsoft employee turned educator who also offers free resources on Historically Black Colleges and first generation students.
Best for students and parents who want help finding a good college fit and want a personal working relationship.
Common questions
How much does Frances Carhart charge?
Coaching with Frances runs $130 to $300 an hour. Message Frances from this page for an exact quote.
What does Frances Carhart help with?
Frances Carhart helps with building a college list, completing college applications, applying to Ivy League and specialized colleges and academic planning and success.
Is Frances Carhart certified?
Frances Carhart lists: M.Ed.; IECA member.
What kinds of colleges does Frances help students apply to?
She helps with Ivy League schools, public flagship universities, private liberal arts colleges and specialized colleges.
Does Frances offer an intro call?
Yes. She offers a 15-minute introductory consultation to talk about fit and how she can help.
How do I contact Frances Carhart?
Send Frances a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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