Jill Hall
Independent college admissions consultant in Oregon
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Oregon, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | HECA member |
| Practice | Hall College Consulting |
Jill Hall is an independent college admissions consultant who helps high school students and their parents plan the college search, applications and final choice. She runs Hall College Consulting in Oregon. Before consulting, she spent 10 years as a college advisor at a public college-prep high school. She started there as a parent volunteer. She also worked 25 years in marketing, public relations and market research.
What Jill helps with
Jill helps students plan where to apply, how to apply and where to enroll. She works with families from the first ideas about college through the final decision.
- Building a final list of colleges to apply to
- Planning applications and essays on a stress-reducing timeline
- Preparing for standardized tests and application materials
- Making the most of in-person and virtual college visits
- Preparing for college interviews
- Choosing between offers based on academic and financial fit
- Knowing what to expect once on campus
- Keeping the college process from straining the parent and child relationship
Who Jill works with
Jill works with high school students and their parents. Families can come to her at the start, when they are just beginning to think about college. They can also come later, when they need help choosing among admissions offers.
How Jill works
Jill starts college research with self-analysis, so students know what they want before they pick schools to explore. She then works with them until they have a final list. Her application help follows a timeline built to reduce stress and leave room to enjoy senior year. She meets in person or virtually, and also helps by email and phone. New families get a free 30-minute consultation.
Background and qualifications
Jill Hall spent 10 years as a college advisor in a college-prep public high school. She began as a parent volunteer and became the primary college and application advisor, serving in that role from 2011 to 2016. In fall 2016 she left the school to become an independent college consultant. She gives one-on-one help with college search and applications. Before that, she worked 25 years in marketing, public relations and market research, in both paid and pro bono roles. She is a HECA member.
Jill Hall pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one college search and application advising
- Free 30-minute intro consultation for new families
- In-person and virtual meetings
- Email and phone consultations
- College visit and interview preparation
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The CoachVouch take
Jill worked 10 years as a high school college advisor, and 25 years in marketing and public relations before that.
Best for families who want one-on-one help with the college search, applications and final decision.
Common questions
How much does Jill Hall charge?
Coaching with Jill runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Jill from this page for an exact quote.
What does Jill Hall help with?
Jill Hall helps with building a final list of colleges to apply to, planning applications and essays on a stress-reducing timeline, preparing for standardized tests and application materials and making the most of in-person and virtual college visits.
Does Jill Hall coach online?
Jill is based in Oregon, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Jill Hall certified?
Jill Hall lists: HECA member.
Does Jill Hall help with college visits and interviews?
Yes. She helps students look at colleges with a critical eye on in-person or virtual tours. She also helps them prepare for interviews.
How do I contact Jill Hall?
Send Jill a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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