The college process
doesn't have to feel
this hard.
The college process should be a time of empowerment and growth. It shouldn't feel this hard for students and families.
Admission Central is an exclusive virtual group. Its purpose is to support college-bound families by offering parents and students a safe space and a resource hub as they navigate the college admissions process. We aim to foster community and engender confidence in member families.
Admission Central offers a weekly email drop and a weekly virtual forum where parents can ask questions about the college process, address myths, receive advice, and access the expertise of the Chapman Education team.
In addition, Admission Central members have access to once-monthly student office hours, where students are free to ask questions and seek advice from our college admissions experts.
navigating admissions together
Admission Central
The college process
doesn't have to feel
this hard.
The college process should be a time of empowerment and growth. It shouldn't feel this hard for students and families.
Admission Central is an exclusive virtual group. Its purpose is to support college-bound families by offering parents and students a safe space and a resource hub as they navigate the college admissions process. We aim to foster community and engender confidence in member families.
Admission Central offers a weekly email drop and a weekly virtual forum where parents can ask questions about the college process, address myths, receive advice, and access the expertise of the Chapman Education team.
In addition, Admission Central members have access to once-monthly student office hours, where students are free to ask questions and seek advice from our college admissions experts.
navigating admissions together
THE REALITY
Families are
overwhelmed.
And they shouldn't be.
The college admissions landscape is more competitive, more confusing, and more expensive than ever before. Parents are inundated with way too much information and are not receiving enough direction.
Admission Central's goal is to change that.
It's a space built for parents who want to stay informed, ask questions in real time, and feel confident guiding their child through the college admission process without spending thousands of dollars on full-time private counseling.
Testing Policies Keep Shifting
Nobody explains what this actually means for your student. Should your student test or not? To which test optional schools should your student be submitting test scores?
AI Is Changing Everything
How students write. How officers evaluate. The rules are different now.
Competition Is Rising
What worked five years ago doesn't work now when so many more colleges have single-digit acceptance rates.
Costs Keep Climbing
And the financial aid process is anything but transparent.
You Have Questions. Honestly.
That's exactly what Admission Central was built for.
WHAT MEMBERS GET
Everything you need.
Every month.
Five member benefits. One monthly investment.
Weekly Drop-In Office Hours (for parents)
Bring your questions to Christine and her team at Friday afternoon office hours every week.
Monthly Student Office Hours (for students)
Once a month, your student drops in directly and gets guidance and answers from the team without booking a private session.
Expert Content & Resources
Weekly Admission Central Newsletters keep families grounded and apprised of real-time next steps. Plus curated articles, recordings, and programming — keeping you informed through every stage of the journey.
Substack & Chat Space
Chapman Education's robust Substack offers articles and insights — and remains free to all Admission Central members.
20% Off All Courses & Programs
Members save on every small group and virtual program, course, webinar, and workshop. One enrollment can cover months of membership.
— parent
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Christine is the first person who made this process feel human. After one session, my daughter had a plan, a timeline, and a sense of direction. The stress in our house went way down.
— Parent of a RISING SENIOR
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YOUR GUIDE
Meet Christine Chapman-Fierz
Christine has guided over 5,000 students through the school and college admissions process since 1991. She's served as a director, educator, and consultant to students from all over the world, and founded and ran The College Axis Project from 2021-2024 to expand access to guidance and support.
She studied at Skidmore College and completed graduate work at Harvard. Outside of work, she's a dedicated and newly remarried mom, wife, musician, writer, and yoga enthusiast, passionate about helping students find their path with clarity and confidence.
GETTING STARTED
Three steps. That's it.
Join the membership
Sign up for $40/month. Get immediate access to the private community and all member resources.
Drop into office hours
Show up weekly with your questions. Christine and her team are there — no prep needed, no formalities.
Save across the board
Use your 20% discount on any Chapman Education course, workshop, or webinar
Your family deserves a guide
who gets it.
Join the families who've stopped guessing and started getting real answers.