Lisa Hillhouse
College admissions consultant in Atlanta and the SF Bay Area
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students, Parents, Athletes and Creatives |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Practice | Hillhouse College and Career Advising |
Lisa Hillhouse is a college admissions consultant who helps students and their families with the college process. She started her own consulting business in 2014, after 20 years working in college admissions. She held roles from senior admissions counselor to director of adult and graduate admissions. She worked at three SF Bay Area colleges and one service academy. She meets families in person in Atlanta and the SF Bay Area, and online across the country.
What Lisa helps with
Lisa helps students plan for college and build the skills that support their applications. She also works with students aiming for military service academies and ROTC scholarships.
- Applying to military service academies
- Pursuing ROTC scholarships and officer opportunities
- Building leadership skills
- Resume building for students
- Interview preparation
- Planning for engineering programs
- Planning for healthcare specialties
Who Lisa works with
Lisa works with students and their parents. Her special groups include students aiming for military service academies and ROTC scholarships, engineering students, and students interested in healthcare specialties. She also works with families of multiples, athletes and musicians.
Background and qualifications
Lisa spent 20 years in college admissions before starting her own business. She moved from senior admissions counselor to director of adult and graduate admissions. She worked at three SF Bay Area colleges, both public and non-profit, and at one service academy. She also mentored and trained new admissions advisers. In early 2014, she launched her independent consulting business, Hillhouse College and Career Advising.
Lisa Hillhouse pricing
Programs and services
- In-person meetings in Atlanta and the SF Bay Area
- Video sessions over Zoom for families nationwide
Lisa Hillhouse reviews
The CoachVouch take
She worked inside college admissions for 20 years, including at a service academy, and now guides students toward academy and ROTC paths.
Best for families whose student is aiming for a service academy, ROTC scholarship, engineering or a healthcare field.
Common questions
How much does Lisa Hillhouse charge?
Coaching with Lisa runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Lisa Hillhouse help with?
Lisa Hillhouse helps with applying to military service academies, pursuing ROTC scholarships and officer opportunities, building leadership skills and resume building for students.
Does Lisa Hillhouse coach online?
Sessions are online and in person.
Does Lisa Hillhouse work with families outside Atlanta and the SF Bay Area?
Yes. She works with families around the country over Zoom video calls.
Does Lisa Hillhouse help with military service academy applications?
Yes. Military service academies and ROTC scholarships are special student groups she works with.
How do I contact Lisa Hillhouse?
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