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 | Professional member, IECA; MS, physical therapy, Duke University; B.A., San Diego State University; College counseling study, University of California San Diego |
| Practice | College Admission Navigation |
Pam Hastings is an independent educational consultant in San Diego who helps high school students and their parents with college admissions. She works at College Admission Navigation, a boutique practice with counselors in San Diego and Issaquah. Pam has a physical therapy master's degree from Duke and has experience with NCAA athletic recruiting. She has also interviewed Duke applicants as a volunteer alumni interviewer. She works with families in person and remotely across the United States.
What Pam helps with
Pam helps high school students plan for college and build strong applications. She also advises students who want to transfer.
- Planning high school courses
- Building a college list
- Completing college applications
- Editing college essays
- Navigating NCAA athletic recruiting
- Transferring to a new college
- General college advising
Who Pam works with
Pam works with high school students and their parents. She also helps students who plan to transfer colleges. Her practice serves families in San Diego and students across the United States through remote counseling.
Background and qualifications
Pam studied college counseling at the University of California San Diego. She holds a bachelor's degree from San Diego State University and a master's degree in physical therapy from Duke University. She is a professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association. Pam has experience with NCAA athletic recruiting. She has also volunteered as an alumni interviewer for Duke undergraduate admissions. She is based in San Diego and works with a small team of college counselors.
Pam Hastings pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one college counseling
- Remote counseling
- Complimentary first meeting
- College transfer counseling
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The CoachVouch take
Pam pairs college counseling training with NCAA athletic recruiting experience and time spent as a Duke alumni admissions interviewer.
Best for high school students and parents who want boutique help with applications, essays, and athletic recruiting.
Common questions
How much does Pam Hastings charge?
Coaching with Pam runs $130 to $300 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Pam Hastings help with?
Pam Hastings helps with planning high school courses, building a college list, completing college applications and editing college essays.
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: Professional member, IECA; MS, physical therapy, Duke University; B.A., San Diego State University; College counseling study, University of California San Diego.
Does Pam Hastings work with students outside San Diego?
Yes. Pam works with students locally and remotely across the United States.
How do I contact Pam Hastings?
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