Hilary Lefitz
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Westlake Village, California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Westlake Village, California, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | The College Advisor |
Hilary Lefitz is an independent educational consultant who runs The College Advisor in Westlake Village, California. She helps students and parents find and apply to colleges that fit academically and personally and that families can afford. She works with students from 9th to 12th grade. Her services run from high school planning to college search, essays, summer programs and financial aid. She also writes a blog on final college choices and college majors such as artificial intelligence.
What Hilary helps with
Hilary helps students find colleges that fit them and that their families can afford. She also works to lower stress for families during the application process.
- Making the most of high school
- Searching for colleges that fit
- Applying to college
- Essay help
- Finding summer programs
- Financial aid and scholarships
- Choosing a college in senior year
Who Hilary works with
Hilary works with students from 9th to 12th grade and with their parents. Families come with different needs, and services are set up to match them. She serves as an objective third party, which can lower stress at home during the college process.
Background and qualifications
Hilary Lefitz is an independent educational consultant and a professional member of IECA. She leads The College Advisor, based in Westlake Village, California. She writes blog posts for families on topics such as making final college choices and choosing majors, including artificial intelligence. Her posts show how she guides students to rank what matters to them and compare schools against those priorities.
Hilary Lefitz pricing
Programs and services
- College search guidance
- Application support
- Essay assistance
- Summer program guidance
- Financial aid and scholarship guidance
Hilary Lefitz reviews
The CoachVouch take
Hilary is a member of IECA who supports students through all four years of high school, from early planning to the final college choice.
Best for families who want hands-on help from 9th grade on to find affordable colleges that fit.
Common questions
How much does Hilary Lefitz charge?
Coaching with Hilary runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Hilary from this page for an exact quote.
What does Hilary Lefitz help with?
Hilary Lefitz helps with making the most of high school, searching for colleges that fit, applying to college and essay help.
Is Hilary Lefitz certified?
Hilary Lefitz lists: IECA Professional member.
What grades does Hilary Lefitz work with?
Hilary works with students from 9th to 12th grade. Her services cover high school planning through the final college decision.
How do I contact Hilary Lefitz?
Send Hilary a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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