Hillary Hewins
College admissions counselor for US and global universities
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Experience | 18 years coaching |
Hillary Hewins is a college admissions counselor who helps students with US and global university applications. She has 18 years of experience and has guided over 600 students. She has led college counseling at Hunter College High School and Léman Manhattan Preparatory School in New York City. She has visited over 100 US campuses to talk with admissions committee members. She also speaks at admissions conferences in the US, Europe, and Asia.
What Hillary helps with
Hillary works on the full college search and application process, from early planning to final essays.
- Choosing courses and extracurricular activities
- Building a college list
- Writing college essays
- Application strategy and editing
- Applying to Ivy and other elite colleges
- Applying to universities outside the US
- Early planning in Grade 11
Who Hillary works with
Hillary works with students who take both AP and IB curricula. She has advised over 500 college clients. Her work covers students aiming for Ivy, Ivy+, and other elite colleges, as well as students applying to universities around the world.
How Hillary works
Hillary offers set packages and hourly coaching. A Grade 11 program focuses on early preparation for applications. She also offers a short power session of 2 hours. Hourly sessions cover application strategy, editing, and more. Clients can message her before they start.
Background and qualifications
Hillary has 18 years of experience as a college counselor. She started at Hunter College High School in NYC. She then helped found the college counseling program at Léman Manhattan Preparatory School. She has served as Director of College Counseling at several elite schools and has overseen the process for over one thousand students. She has personally led over 400 students to Ivy, Ivy+, and other elite admissions. She has also led college counseling departments at international schools. She works as a college admissions interviewer and writes for admissions platforms.
Hillary Hewins pricing
Programs and services
- Application power session, 2 hours
- Grade 11 focus program
- Custom hourly coaching
- Free chat before starting
Hillary Hewins reviews
Hillary Hewins has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 5 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
She has visited over 100 US college campuses to learn how admissions committees make decisions.
Best for students aiming for elite US or global universities who want help from early planning through final essays.
Common questions
How much does Hillary Hewins charge?
Coaching with Hillary runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Hillary from this page for an exact quote.
What does Hillary Hewins help with?
Hillary Hewins helps with choosing courses and extracurricular activities, building a college list, writing college essays and application strategy and editing.
Does Hillary Hewins have reviews?
Hillary Hewins has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 5 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Does Hillary Hewins help with universities outside the US?
Yes. She works on both US college admissions and global university admissions.
Does Hillary Hewins work with students in IB programs?
Yes. She has overseen college counseling for over one thousand students in both AP and IB curricula.
How do I contact Hillary Hewins?
Send Hillary a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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