Laila Hilfinger
College admissions counselor in Bellevue and Seattle, Washington
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Bellevue, Washington, United States |
| Credentials | Degrees from Brown and Columbia; Member, SACC; Member, HECA |
| Practice | Medina College Counseling |
Laila Hilfinger is an independent college admissions counselor who helps high school students and their parents. She runs Medina College Counseling in the Bellevue and Seattle area. She holds degrees from Brown and Columbia. She worked as an alumni interviewer and leader for Brown Admissions for more than twenty years. She works with students locally, across the country and abroad, from 9th grade through senior year.
What Laila helps with
Laila helps families plan for college and cut the stress of applying. She guides students from early high school planning to choosing and applying to colleges that fit.
- Finding colleges that fit the student
- Choosing courses for sophomore, junior and senior years
- Picking summer programs, volunteer work, internships and jobs
- Drafting and editing college essays
- Preparing for college interviews
- Deciding on SAT and ACT test prep
- Building a student resume
- Handling teacher recommendations and scholarships
Who Laila works with
Laila works with high school students and their families. Some start as early as 9th grade and others begin in senior year. She works with students in her local area, around the country and in other countries.
How Laila works
Laila builds each student's counseling plan around that student's needs, abilities and goals. Families can pick comprehensive counseling packages or hourly counseling. Support covers academic and extracurricular planning through high school, then the search and application process.
Background and qualifications
Laila graduated from Brown University and also holds a degree from Columbia. For more than twenty years she served as an alumni interviewer and leader for Brown Admissions. After helping friends and family with the admissions process, she launched Medina College Counseling to help other parents and students. She is a member of SACC and HECA. She has been interviewed by King 5 TV and featured in Points Living Magazine.
Laila Hilfinger pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive counseling packages
- Hourly counseling
- Initial consultation
Laila Hilfinger reviews
The CoachVouch take
Laila spent more than twenty years as an alumni interviewer and leader for Brown Admissions.
Best for high school students and parents who want a plan built around the student, from early high school or later.
Common questions
How much does Laila Hilfinger charge?
Coaching with Laila runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Laila from this page for an exact quote.
What does Laila Hilfinger help with?
Laila Hilfinger helps with finding colleges that fit the student, choosing courses for sophomore, junior and senior years, picking summer programs, volunteer work, internships and jobs and drafting and editing college essays.
Is Laila Hilfinger certified?
Laila Hilfinger lists: Degrees from Brown and Columbia; Member, SACC; Member, HECA.
Does Laila Hilfinger work with international students?
Yes. She works with students locally, around the country and with international students.
When should a student start working with Laila?
Students can begin as early as 9th grade or as late as senior year.
How do I contact Laila Hilfinger?
Send Laila a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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