
Hillary H.
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Expert College Advisor & Interviewer: 18 years & 100s of Elite Acceptances

Studied at New York University
Worked at Yokohama International School
Available Sunday at 11:00 PM UTC
Usually responds within 14 hours
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Hillary's Coaching Offerings

Personalized Application Power Session: Maximize Your Opportunities!
$5072h of coaching

Grade 11 Focus: Maximize Opportunities + Prepare Early for Applications
Starting at $1,2305h+ of coaching

Get Into Your Dream College — Complete Package
Expert help on your applications, including essays, activities, and more
Starting at $6,50020h+ of coaching
Custom hourly · $259/hr
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.
I'm glad you're here! With over 18 years of experience as a college counselor, I've guided 600+ students to success in their college admissions journeys with hundreds of acceptances to elite colleges. 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 possess the knowledge and experience to help you craft an exceptional application that showcases your strengths and ultimately leads to you being the one chosen among all the others. My international experience includes leading the college counseling department at elite international schools in Tokyo (IB) and Shanghai (IB/AP), where I supported students from diverse backgrounds while exploring the world. Three years ago, I pivoted to private practice to support students in this process, taking on only a handful of clients each year. 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
General Exploration
Supplementary Materials
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 several elite schools, I have overseen this life-changing process for over one thousand students taking both AP and IB curricula. I have developed and led college advising programs in highly selective schools such as Hunter College High School (NYC) and Léman Manhattan Preparatory School (NYC), and have personally led over 400 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.
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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