Doug Hundley
College admissions counselor for US and international college applicants
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
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| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Credentials | BA in English Literature, University of Georgia; MA in Theater and Cultural Performance, University of Exeter; PhD in Theater and Cultural Performance, University of Exeter; College counseling certified in the US and UK; Certifications in secondary education, AP and IB |
| Practice | Encore |
Doug Hundley is a college admissions counselor who helps students find and win admission to colleges in the US and around the world. He founded Encore after working with international students and creative thinkers. He has spent over 25 years as a university and high school educator. He has also served as an external examiner for both the College Board and the International Baccalaureate Organization. He holds a PhD in Theater and Cultural Performance.
What Doug helps with
Doug helps students choose colleges that fit them and get admitted, in the US and abroad. He also guides students on college and career goals.
- Finding best-fit colleges and universities worldwide
- Applying to US and international colleges
- Planning for college and career goals
- Connecting personal passions to an academic path
- Support for international students
- Support for creative students
Who Doug works with
Doug works with students who want to attend college in the US or abroad. Many of his clients are international students and creative thinkers who felt overlooked in traditional college advising.
Background and qualifications
Doug has worked internationally for over 25 years as a university and high school educator. He earned a BA in English Literature from the University of Georgia. He then earned an MA and PhD in Theater and Cultural Performance from the University of Exeter in the UK. He has published work in performance studies and received scholarship recognition. He has served as an external examiner for the College Board and the International Baccalaureate Organization. He holds certifications in secondary education, AP, IB, and college counseling in both the US and UK.
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Programs and services
- Comprehensive college admissions counseling
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The CoachVouch take
He is a certified college counselor in both the US and UK who has also served as an external examiner for the College Board and the IB.
Best for international students and creative students who want US or international college options.
Common questions
How much does Doug Hundley charge?
Coaching with Doug runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Doug from this page for an exact quote.
What does Doug Hundley help with?
Doug Hundley helps with finding best-fit colleges and universities worldwide, applying to US and international colleges, planning for college and career goals and connecting personal passions to an academic path.
Is Doug Hundley certified?
Doug Hundley lists: BA in English Literature, University of Georgia; MA in Theater and Cultural Performance, University of Exeter; PhD in Theater and Cultural Performance, University of Exeter; College counseling certified in the US and UK; Certifications in secondary education, AP and IB.
Does Doug Hundley work with international students?
Yes. He started Encore after years of working with international students and creative thinkers. He guides students toward both US and international colleges.
How do I contact Doug Hundley?
Send Doug a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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