Pam Hastings
College admissions consultant in San Diego, California
| Hourly rate range | $130 to $300 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | San Diego, California, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member; MS, P.T.; Master's degree in physical therapy, Duke University; B.A., San Diego State University; College counseling study, University of California at San Diego |
| Practice | College Admission Navigation |
Pam Hastings is an independent educational consultant in San Diego, California. She helps high school students and their parents with college admissions. She works with the team at College Admission Navigation, a boutique practice. Pam has a physical therapy master's degree from Duke University. She has experience with NCAA athletic recruiting. She has also interviewed applicants for Duke undergraduate admissions as an alumni volunteer. She works locally and remotely with students across the United States.
What Pam helps with
Pam helps students plan for college and apply. She also advises students who want to transfer.
- Course planning for high school students
- College applications
- Essay editing
- General college advising
- College transfer counseling
- Finding a good college fit
- NCAA athletic recruiting
Who Pam works with
Pam works with high school students and their parents. She also advises students who want to transfer colleges. She works with students in San Diego and across the United States.
Background and qualifications
Pam studied college counseling at the University of California at San Diego. She has a B.A. from San Diego State University. She also has a master's degree in physical therapy from Duke University. She has experience with NCAA athletic recruiting. She has volunteered as an alumni interviewer for Duke undergraduate admissions. She is a professional member of IECA, the Independent Educational Consultants Association. She practices with College Admission Navigation, alongside two other counselors.
Pam Hastings pricing
Programs and services
- Remote college counseling
- In-person college counseling in San Diego
- Free first meeting
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The CoachVouch take
Pam has a physical therapy background and NCAA athletic recruiting experience, and has interviewed Duke applicants as an alumni volunteer.
Best for high school students and families who want boutique college counseling, including athletes going through NCAA recruiting.
Common questions
How much does Pam Hastings charge?
Coaching with Pam runs $130 to $300 an hour. Message Pam from this page for an exact quote.
What does Pam Hastings help with?
Pam Hastings helps with course planning for high school students, college applications, essay editing and general college advising.
Does Pam Hastings coach online?
Pam is based in San Diego, California, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Pam Hastings certified?
Pam Hastings lists: IECA Professional member; MS, P.T.; Master's degree in physical therapy, Duke University; B.A., San Diego State University; College counseling study, University of California at San Diego.
Does Pam Hastings work with students outside San Diego?
Yes. Pam works both locally and remotely with students across the United States.
Does Pam help with NCAA athletic recruiting?
Yes. Pam has experience with NCAA athletic recruiting.
How do I contact Pam Hastings?
Send Pam a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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