Hillary H.
5.0
Studied at New York University
Worked at Yokohama International School
Available Sunday at 11:00 PM UTC
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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. My experience spans the globe, as I have counseled and advised students at Hunter College High School (NYC), Léman Manhattan Preparatory School (NYC), Shanghai American School (China), and Yokohama International School (Japan). 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. I have also visited over 30 universities in the UK, the Netherlands, Spain, France, Australia, Canada, South Korea, Hong Kong, Japan, China, and Singapore. 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?
I truly love the process of teaching and learning. 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. 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. I encourage 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.
Work Experience
Director of University Counseling
Yokohama International School
August 2017 - July 2022
College Counselor, K12 Counseling Coordinator
Shanghai American School
August 2014 - July 2017
Director of College Counseling
Léman Manhattan Preparatory School
August 2010 - July 2014
College Counselor
Hunter College High School
January 2004 - July 2010
Education
New York University
MA, Psychology
2001 - 2003
Humboldt State University
BA, Psychology, Anthropology
1996 - 2000
Hillary was also personally admitted to
Boston University
Northeastern University
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