Hillary H.
5.0
Expert College Advisor for Students Who Want to Show Their Best Strengths
Studied at New York University
Worked at Yokohama International School
Available Sunday at 11:00 PM UTC
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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:
My experience as a college counselor in several incredible high schools is complemented by my background in supporting student mental health and well-being. This allows me to create plans that will help you to manage even the most stressful moments of this process. Get organized, break a large process down into small tasks, and start moving forward, my friends :) I started my career as a counselor at Hunter College High School in New York City where students aim high (like, really high) and get in! HCHS also boasts a solid percentage of first generation college students gaining acceptance to highly selective colleges. I was a core part of the team founding the college counseling program at Leman Manhattan Preparatory School, leading to exceptional college acceptances. I have worked in international schools with students from dozens of countries, and have supported the development of counseling programs in the US, China, and Japan. I have also been a professional college admissions interviewer, and am a contributing writer for several incredible college admissions websites and platforms. I have presented at college admissions conferences in the US, Asia, and Europe, and I have also been a member of national college admissions organizations for more than 15 years. I have visited more than 100 US college campuses, meeting with admissions officers at each one, as well as visits to over 30 campuses in the UK, Canada, Japan, Singapore, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and more.
Hillary can help with:
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Editing
Recommendations
Interviews
Waitlist Strategy
School Selection
Secondary Review
Application Strategy
Essays
Resume
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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Hillary has helped clients get into these schools: