Hilary Lehn
Independent college admissions consultant in White Rock, British Columbia
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $220 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | White Rock, British Columbia, Canada |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | H.R. Lehn Educational Consulting |
Hilary Lehn is an independent educational consultant in White Rock, British Columbia. She helps students and parents with college and university admissions in Canada, the United States and abroad. She has worked on both sides of the admissions desk for thirty years. Her career includes admissions work at US universities and counselling in US and Canadian independent schools, dating back to 1994. She works one-on-one with each family and has helped hundreds of students.
What Hilary helps with
Hilary helps students and parents plan the path to college or university. She supports families from early preparation through the final choice of school.
- Choosing which colleges and universities fit best
- Building a timeline for the application process
- Assessing grades, activities, goals and values
- Comparing multiple admission offers
- Comparing financial aid awards
- Judging the return on investment of each school option
- Helping international students apply to US colleges
- Knowing when to start the planning process
Who Hilary works with
Hilary works with students who feel overwhelmed or unsure how to find their way to post-secondary school. She also works with parents who want to know where to start and how to avoid missed steps. Her clients include international students applying to US colleges.
How Hilary works
Hilary uses a structured approach in three stages. In Preparation, she reviews academic results, extracurricular activities, goals and values. In Application, she helps clients set their key criteria, find schools that fit, and follow a planned timeline. In Decision, she helps compare offers and financial aid awards. The consulting is one-on-one and personal for the student and family. Group sessions are used only to cover the basics.
Background and qualifications
Hilary Lehn has thirty years in the education industry and over 30 years of consulting experience. She has worked on both sides of the admissions desk. Her history includes admissions at US universities and admissions and university counselling in US and Canadian independent schools, dating back to 1994. She knows colleges and universities in Canada, the United States and abroad. She is an IECA Professional member and has helped hundreds of students.
Hilary Lehn pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one admissions consulting
- Group sessions covering the basics
- Free consultation
Hilary Lehn reviews
The CoachVouch take
The only educational consultant in Canada with a career history in admissions at US universities as well as in US and Canadian independent schools.
Best for Canadian families and international students who want one-on-one help applying to colleges in Canada and the United States.
Common questions
How much does Hilary Lehn charge?
Coaching with Hilary runs $80 to $220 an hour. Message Hilary from this page for an exact quote.
What does Hilary Lehn help with?
Hilary Lehn helps with choosing which colleges and universities fit best, building a timeline for the application process, assessing grades, activities, goals and values and comparing multiple admission offers.
Is Hilary Lehn certified?
Hilary Lehn lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Hilary Lehn help with US college applications?
Yes. She has worked in admissions at US universities and knows colleges in the United States, Canada and abroad.
Does Hilary Lehn help compare financial aid offers?
Yes. In the decision stage she helps families compare admission offers and financial aid awards and weigh the return on investment.
How do I contact Hilary Lehn?
Send Hilary a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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