Francine Schwartz
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Tennessee and Connecticut
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Parenting coach |
| Based in | Brentwood, Tennessee, United States |
| Credentials | IECA member |
| Practice | Pathfinder Counseling LLC |
Francine Schwartz is a college admissions consultant who helps students and parents plan for college. Francine runs Pathfinder Counseling LLC from Brentwood, Tennessee. Francine works with families in Tennessee, Connecticut, across the U.S. and internationally. Francine's packages cover students from 9th grade through senior year. Francine also offers help with financial aid and scholarships, and Francine serves high school graduates and adults. Francine first step is a free 30 minute planning consultation.
What Francine helps with
Francine helps students plan for college early and finish applications on time. Francine also helps families choose colleges and pay for them.
- Planning for high school and college in 9th and 10th grade
- Finding, applying to and paying for the right fit college
- Staying on track to finish college applications as a senior
- Reducing stress during the application process
- Financial aid and scholarship help
- College planning for high school graduates and adults
Who Francine works with
Francine works with students and their parents. Francine's services are split by grade level: Freshmen and sophomores, juniors and seniors, and seniors who need intensive help. Francine also serves high school graduates and adults. Families come from Tennessee, Connecticut, other parts of the U.S. and other countries.
How Francine works
Francine offers three named packages by grade level. Pathfinder Compass is for 9th and 10th graders. Pathfinder Summit is an all inclusive package for juniors and seniors to find, apply to and pay for the right fit college. Pathfinder Search and Rescue is intensive help for seniors to stay on track with applications. Families can also book packages or hourly consultation. Every family can start with a free 30 minute consultation to map out needs and a plan of services.
Background and qualifications
Francine Schwartz runs Pathfinder Counseling LLC, an independent college admissions practice based in Brentwood, Tennessee. Francine is a member of IECA. Francine works with students and parents in Tennessee, Connecticut, across the U.S. and abroad. Francine's services range from early high school planning to senior year application help, financial aid and scholarship help, and support for high school graduates and adults.
Francine Schwartz pricing
Programs and services
- Free 30 minute college planning consultation
- Pathfinder Compass for freshmen and sophomores
- Pathfinder Summit for juniors and seniors
- Pathfinder Search and Rescue for seniors
- Financial aid and scholarship help
- Hourly consultation
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The CoachVouch take
Offers three named packages matched to grade level, from 9th grade planning to intensive senior year help.
Best for families who want a clear college plan starting in 9th grade or help finishing applications in senior year.
Common questions
How much does Francine Schwartz charge?
Coaching with Francine runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Francine Schwartz help with?
Francine Schwartz helps with planning for high school and college in 9th and 10th grade, finding, applying to and paying for the right fit college, staying on track to finish college applications as a senior and reducing stress during the application process.
Is Francine Schwartz certified?
Francine Schwartz lists: IECA member.
Does Francine Schwartz work with adults or high school graduates?
Yes. Francine offers services for high school graduates and adults in addition to current high school students.
Does Francine Schwartz offer a free first meeting?
Yes. Francine offers a free 30 minute college planning consultation to assess needs and outline a plan of services.
How do I contact Francine Schwartz?
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