Hillary H.

Hillary H.

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Expert College Advisor: 18+ years & 500 Elite College Acceptances!

Studied at New York University

Worked at Yokohama International School

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Hillary's Coaching Offerings

Get Into Your Dream College — Complete Package

Expert help on your applications, including essays, activities, and more

Starting at $6,50020h+ of coaching

Write Powerful College Essays

Expert help to brainstorm, draft, and polish winning college essays

Starting at $1,2605h+ of coaching

Complete UC Application Support

Expert help on your UC applications to make you stand out.

Starting at $2,75010h+ of coaching

Custom hourly

Get help with Financial Aid & Scholarships, Editing, and .

Hillary’s College Qualifications

Coaches professionally

500+ people coached for College

Open to working with clients outside the U.S.

Hillary has helped clients get into these schools:

I'm glad you're here! With over 15 years of experience as a college counselor, I've guided 600+ students to success in their college admissions journeys. My career began at Hunter College High School in NYC, where I helped students achieve their dreams of attending top-tier universities. I was instrumental in founding the college counseling program at Léman Manhattan Preparatory School, leading to exceptional college acceptances. As a professional college admissions interviewer and a contributing writer for admissions platforms, I have the knowledge and experience to help you create an incredible application that highlights your strengths and leads to YOU being the one chosen among all the others. My international experience includes roles at Yokohama International School and Shanghai American School, where I supported students from diverse backgrounds while exploring the world. Let's work together to showcase your strengths and navigate the college admissions process with ease and confidence!

Hillary can help with:

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Editing

Recommendations

Interviews

Waitlist Strategy

School Selection

Secondary Review

Application Strategy

Essays

Resume

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About Hillary

I am a highly skilled college counselor with 18 years of experience advising students as they reach for their college dreams. As a Director of College Counseling in multiple schools, I have overseen this important process for nearly a thousand students taking both AP and IB curricula. I have counseled and advised students at highly selective schools such as Hunter College High School (NYC) and Léman Manhattan Preparatory School (NYC), and have led over 600 students to Ivy, Ivy+, and other elite college admissions. I specialize in both US college admissions and global university admissions. I have visited over 100 college campuses in the United States, speaking with admissions committee members about their decision-making processes and what makes a student truly stand out in an application. My expertise encompasses all aspects of the college search and application process, from helping students to choose courses and extracurricular activities to building college lists and writing powerful essays. I am a regular speaker and presenter at college admission conferences in the US, Europe, and Asia.

Why do I coach?

At the heart of my approach is developing a deep understanding of each student’s unique interests, abilities, and values. I encourage students to identify and leverage their strengths so that they can engage in meaningful learning experiences and share powerful stories. Let's highlight be best elements of your intellect, experiences, and personality and turn your application into one that stands out among others! By working with me, students to develop strong interpersonal and self-advocacy skills so that they are capable of taking on challenges that help them to grow. With a background in mental health, I truly understand the connection between well-being, developing passion and purpose, and achieving one’s goals. I am passionate about counseling and coaching students through the process of applying to college because it is the role where I can use my skills of empathy, curiosity, and social intelligence to best support the ambitions of young people and empower them to pursue their dreams.