Laila Hilfinger
Independent college counselor helping students with applications and essays
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Practice | Medina College Counseling |
Laila Hilfinger is an independent college counselor who runs Medina College Counseling. She helps students plan for college and build strong applications. She works with some students as early as freshman year. Most come to her in senior year. She helps with essays, school lists, test schedules and merit scholarships. Many of her students apply to the University of Washington, so she guides them through the rules for its competitive majors.
What Laila helps with
Laila helps students plan for college, from choosing high school classes to sending in applications. She also helps families find scholarship options.
- Choosing classes and activities starting in freshman year
- Finding summer programs, jobs and internships
- Picking test prep and building a testing schedule
- Building a balanced college list with financial safety schools
- Writing and revising application essays
- Finding merit scholarship opportunities
- Understanding admission rules for impacted majors at the University of Washington
Who Laila works with
Laila works with high school students and their families. Some start in freshman year to plan classes and activities. Most come in senior year, when they need help with essays and a balanced list of schools. Many of her students apply to the University of Washington.
Background and qualifications
Laila Hilfinger is an independent college counselor and the person behind Medina College Counseling. She guides students through the college search and application process. Early on, she helps them explore interests in school and outside of it. She points them to summer programs, internships and volunteer work in the community. Later, she helps with test prep choices, application strategy and essays. She has worked with many students who apply to the University of Washington and its impacted majors.
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Helps many students navigate competitive, impacted majors at the University of Washington.
Best for students who want help with essays, a balanced school list and merit scholarships, including those applying to the University of Washington.
Common questions
How much does Laila Hilfinger charge?
Coaching with Laila runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Laila Hilfinger help with?
Laila Hilfinger helps with choosing classes and activities starting in freshman year, finding summer programs, jobs and internships, picking test prep and building a testing schedule and building a balanced college list with financial safety schools.
Does Laila Hilfinger help with the University of Washington?
Yes. Many of her students apply there. She helps them understand the process and requirements for impacted majors.
When should students start working with Laila Hilfinger?
Some students start as early as freshman year. Most come to her in their senior year.
How do I contact Laila Hilfinger?
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