Hilary Sullivan
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Delray Beach, Florida
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Delray Beach, Florida, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Affirm Educational Planning, LLC |
Hilary Sullivan is an independent college admissions consultant in Delray Beach, Florida. She helps students and parents plan the college process, from freshman year through senior year. She founded Affirm Educational Planning and limits her practice to 12 students per grade. She uses conversations, exercises and several assessments to learn each student, then builds a balanced list of best fit colleges. She also works with transfer students.
What Hilary helps with
Hilary helps students and parents handle the college admissions process, starting as early as 9th grade.
- Building a balanced list of best fit colleges
- Choosing high school courses as a freshman or sophomore
- Building a strong activity resume
- Planning summers and school breaks to explore new interests
- Guiding seniors through the admissions process
- Supporting transfer students
Who Hilary works with
Hilary works with students in grades 9 to 12 and their parents. She also works with transfer students. Most clients start with a full package, and she encourages families to begin as freshmen or sophomores.
How Hilary works
Hilary uses conversations, exercises and multiple assessments to understand each student. She then matches the student with a balanced list of best fit colleges. She keeps her practice small, with no more than 12 students per grade. Full packages run at one set rate and can start in freshman year and continue through senior year. She also offers 4, 10 or 15 hour packages when space allows.
Background and qualifications
Hilary Sullivan is the Founder and Principal of Affirm Educational Planning, based in Delray Beach, Florida. She is an independent educational consultant and a Professional member of the IECA. Her practice is boutique in size, with no more than 12 students per grade. Nearly all of her clients choose the comprehensive packages.
Hilary Sullivan pricing
Programs and services
- Free 30 minute initial consultation
- Comprehensive packages from freshman through senior year
- 4, 10 or 15 hour packages when space allows
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The CoachVouch take
Hilary keeps her practice to no more than 12 students per grade, so each family gets close attention.
Best for families who want to start college planning early and work with a small practice.
Common questions
How much does Hilary Sullivan charge?
Coaching with Hilary runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Hilary from this page for an exact quote.
What does Hilary Sullivan help with?
Hilary Sullivan helps with building a balanced list of best fit colleges, choosing high school courses as a freshman or sophomore, building a strong activity resume and planning summers and school breaks to explore new interests.
Is Hilary Sullivan certified?
Hilary Sullivan lists: IECA Professional member.
How early can students start with Hilary Sullivan?
Students can start as early as 9th grade. Hilary encourages freshman or sophomore starts because spaces fill quickly.
How do I contact Hilary Sullivan?
Send Hilary a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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