Marci Schwartz
College admissions consultant for students with learning differences in Los Gatos
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | College admissionsCollege essaysStudents with learning differencesGraduate school and PhDStudents and college ADHDExecutive function skillsTime management and focusAutism and neurodivergenceNew grads and students |
| Works with | Students, Teens, Parents and Neurodivergent adults |
| Also coaches | ADHD coach and Career coach |
| Based in | Los Gatos, California, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member; Doctorate (Dr.) |
| Practice | Thrive College Counseling |
Marci Schwartz is an independent educational consultant who leads Thrive College Counseling in Los Gatos, California. She helps teens and their families plan the move to college. Her team focuses on students with autism, ADHD, and other learning differences. They build college lists, guide applications, and teach executive function and college readiness skills. The same team member who does a student's test prep stays on to provide the college counseling.
What Marci helps with
Thrive helps students find colleges that fit their strengths, needs, and goals. The team also builds the skills students need to manage college on their own.
- Building a college list with the right academic and support fit
- Understanding college accommodations versus high school support
- Guiding applications, from essays to interviews
- SAT and ACT preparation
- Career and major exploration
- Executive function support
- Building self-advocacy, time management, and independence
- Graduate school applications
Who Marci works with
Thrive works with teens and their families. Many students have autism, ADHD, learning differences, or other neurodiverse profiles. Families can book a one-time strategy session or ongoing support during the college and post-secondary process.
How Marci works
Each student gets a personalized plan based on academic, social, and executive functioning needs. The team member who handles a student's SAT or ACT prep also stays on as their college counselor, so the student works with one person throughout. Thrive also offers college readiness webinars and an introductory executive function and readiness package built with EF coach Sandy Reader.
Background and qualifications
Dr. Marci Schwartz leads Thrive College Counseling in Los Gatos, California. She is a Professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association and works as an independent educational consultant. Her team includes college counseling and executive functioning specialists who support students through college planning, test prep, and the transition to post-secondary education.
Marci Schwartz pricing
Programs and services
- One-time strategy session
- Ongoing college counseling
- SAT and ACT test prep
- Career and major exploration
- Executive function support
- Introductory EF and college readiness package
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The CoachVouch take
Thrive focuses on students with autism, ADHD, and learning differences, and one team member handles both test prep and college counseling.
Best for families of college-bound students with learning differences who want help with both applications and executive function skills.
Common questions
How much does Marci Schwartz charge?
Coaching with Marci runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Marci from this page for an exact quote.
What does Marci Schwartz help with?
Marci Schwartz helps with building a college list with the right academic and support fit, understanding college accommodations versus high school support, guiding applications, from essays to interviews and SAT and ACT preparation.
Is Marci Schwartz certified?
Marci Schwartz lists: IECA Professional member; Doctorate (Dr.).
Does Thrive College Counseling work with students who have ADHD or autism?
Yes. Thrive specializes in college counseling for students with autism, ADHD, learning differences, and other neurodiverse profiles.
Does Thrive help with test prep?
Yes. The team member who does a student's SAT or ACT prep also stays on to provide college counseling, so the student has one point of contact.
How do I contact Marci Schwartz?
Send Marci a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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