David Hawkins
University admissions consultant for students applying to the US, UK and beyond
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $220 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Parenting coach |
| Based in | London, England, United Kingdom |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | The University Guys |
David Hawkins is an independent educational consultant at The University Guys in London. He helps students and parents apply to universities in the USA, UK, Canada and Europe. The team has over 20 years of experience. Clients have received offers from over 200 universities. Work covers finding the right university, building the student's profile, editing essays, and managing documents and interviews. The practice focuses on UK students who want to apply abroad.
What David helps with
David helps students and families who want to study outside the UK. He guides them through unfamiliar application steps, terms and deadlines.
- Choosing the best university across several countries
- Learning the terms, timelines and steps of applying abroad
- Building a strong student profile
- Editing and polishing application essays
- Managing application documents
- Preparing for university interviews
- Deciding on a field of study when a student is unsure
- Getting a realistic view of chances at different schools
Who David works with
The University Guys work with students and their parents. Many clients are UK students who want to apply to universities in the USA, Europe and other countries. Some students are unsure about their subject or future path. Parents take part in the process alongside their children.
How David works
The team covers three stages: Finding which higher education options fit the student, building the best version of the student's application profile, and managing the applications, documents and interviews. Clients have described weekly meetings during the application process and long-term support that ran over two years. The team also offers self-paced online courses to help students explore and find their fit.
Background and qualifications
David Hawkins is an independent educational consultant based in Hackney, London. He is a professional member of IECA. He works with The University Guys, a practice with over 20 years of experience in helping families apply to universities beyond the UK. The team has helped students earn offers from over 200 universities in the USA, UK, Canada, Europe and other regions. Students have gone on to schools such as Harvard, Bates College, the University of Chicago and Bocconi.
David Hawkins pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one application support
- Self-paced online courses
- Free online resources and guides
- Free training for school staff
- In-school events for students
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The CoachVouch take
Helps UK-based students apply to universities across the USA, UK, Canada and Europe, with offers from over 200 universities.
Best for UK students and parents who want to apply to universities abroad and need help with the process.
Common questions
How much does David Hawkins charge?
Coaching with David runs $80 to $220 an hour. Message David from this page for an exact quote.
What does David Hawkins help with?
David Hawkins helps with choosing the best university across several countries, learning the terms, timelines and steps of applying abroad, building a strong student profile and editing and polishing application essays.
Is David Hawkins certified?
David Hawkins lists: IECA Professional member.
Does David Hawkins help with applications to US universities?
Yes. The University Guys support applications to the USA, UK, Canada and Europe. Students they have worked with have gone on to US schools such as Harvard, Bates College and the University of Chicago.
Can he help if a student does not know what to study?
Yes. The team helps students explore options and find the right fit, including students who are unsure about their field of study.
How do I contact David Hawkins?
Send David a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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