Pathfinder Counseling LLC

Pathfinder Counseling provides expert individualized guidance to help students and families navigate the college bound path with sound choices leading to future success

Finding the right college match is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. It's not only about being accepted by a college. More importantly it's about finding a fit that provides the best environment for your educational and personal growth where you can thrive and be successful.

With colleges becoming more expensive and competitive, families and students feel increased pressure to make the right college choice. Today the college process represents a significant family investment of time and financial resources. Pathfinder Counseling will optimize your investment while making all phases of the college search and application process as stress free as possible. You can rely on the unbiased help and expertise of Pathfinder Counseling to get to the heart of your student's aspirations and empower them to be ready for the next step in life.

Pathfinder Counseling Offers

  • College matches uniquely suited to each student.
  • Organization with 24/7 online college planning and application management tool.
  • Help to simplify complex financial aid and scholarship options and paperwork.
  • Tests to explore learning styles, interests, majors and careers.
  • Coaching to write effective college essays.
  • Advice to plan and make the most of campus visits.
  • Practice to build confidence for college interviews.
  • Guidance with course selection, standardized tests and summer programs.
  • Assistance with gap year, two year, technical, military, transfer and graduate options.
  • Strategies for academic achievement and time management.
  • Services for international students and families.
  • Convenient hours to fit your busy schedule.
  • Face to face and video consultation available.
  • A variety of packages starting as early as the summer prior to 9th grade.
  • Peace of mind knowing the college process is under control.
  • Complimentary initial inquiry.

 A Message From Francine

Francine Schwartz, M.A., LPC, NCC, Founder and President of Pathfinder Counseling LLC

Welcome to Pathfinder Counseling LLC.  As a counselor, educator and parent, I understand that at times the transition to college can feel equally rewarding and overwhelming. With the explosion of information out there, your busy schedule, the desire to find the right school, not to mention today's college costs, where do you begin? I founded Pathfinder Counseling to serve as your mentor and guide, helping you manage the entire college process from exploring  potential careers and majors to applying for financial aid and scholarships. My goal is to ensure that each student finds the best possible college match, one where they can fulfill their potential. Experience  peace of mind knowing that you will receive expert guidance and the individual attention necessary to make informed decisions. 
  
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Testimonials

Francine Schwartz combines intelligence, a warm personality, and great enthusiasm for helping young people. She is rare, special and worthy of your serious consideration

- Superintendent/Head of School

Thank you so much for your assistance in my college search. Your comments advice and handouts were useful and understandable. I appreciate your time and effort in helping me. Again, thank you so much.

- High School Sophomore 

Thank you. You just received a high complement from our son on the way home tonight: “ I liked talking to Mrs. Schwartz." Thank you again.

-Parent of Eighth Grade Student

She is a great resource to the counselors who have students who need individual support to get into a particular college. She has the expertise and the determination to work with these students to help them achieve their highest aspirations. Fran is very proactive and focused. She is not afraid to look at new and better ways of doing things.

- High School Guidance Director

Your students and families are lucky to have you take such initiative in college preparation and the search process.

- Admissions Representative Undergraduate Admissions, Pennsylvania State University

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