Scott Hamilton
College admissions counselor for students and parents in Sacramento
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
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| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Sacramento, California, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | Member, Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA); Past board member and President, HECA; Member, Western Association of College Admission Counselors (WACAC); Degree in Psychology, Rutgers University |
| Experience | 25 years coaching |
| Practice | Future Stars College Counseling |
Scott Hamilton is an independent college admissions consultant who helps students and their parents through the application process. He runs Future Stars College Counseling in Sacramento, California. He has worked with students for 25 years and has helped thousands of them. He served as national President of the Higher Education Consultants Association. UC Davis chose him to help build its College Counseling Certificate Program, and he was the lead instructor.
What Scott helps with
Scott helps families handle a complex and competitive admissions process with less stress. He guides students from early planning through finished applications.
- Choosing the right courses
- Building a college list
- Picking summer programs
- Planning SAT and ACT testing
- Tracking admission steps and deadlines
- Proofreading application essays
- Finishing applications correctly and early
- Understanding what different colleges consider
Who Scott works with
Scott works with students and their parents. Families are guided together, so both the student and the parents learn how admissions works. The contact form asks for the student's current grade level, so students can start at different points in school.
How Scott works
Families start by getting a detailed explanation of how college admissions works today and what different types of colleges look at. Learning continues in group forums and one-on-one meetings. Scott gives ongoing advice in person and by phone and email. Each student gets a personal SAT and ACT testing schedule and steady reminders of steps and deadlines. Students also complete applications during Application Labs.
Background and qualifications
Scott has a degree in Psychology from Rutgers University. He has guided students of many backgrounds and goals for 25 years. He served on the national board of the Higher Education Consultants Association and later as its President. He is also a member of the Western Association of College Admission Counselors. UC Davis selected him to help create its College Counseling Certificate Program, and he was the lead instructor.
Scott Hamilton pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one meetings
- Group forums
- Phone and email coaching
- Application Labs
- Personalized SAT and ACT testing schedule
- Essay proofreading
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The CoachVouch take
Scott is a past national President of HECA and helped create the UC Davis College Counseling Certificate Program.
Best for families who want a step-by-step admissions process with guidance tailored to the student.
Common questions
How much does Scott Hamilton charge?
Coaching with Scott runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Scott from this page for an exact quote.
What does Scott Hamilton help with?
Scott Hamilton helps with choosing the right courses, building a college list, picking summer programs and planning SAT and ACT testing.
Does Scott Hamilton coach online?
Scott is based in Sacramento, California, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Scott Hamilton certified?
Scott Hamilton lists: Member, Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA); Past board member and President, HECA; Member, Western Association of College Admission Counselors (WACAC); Degree in Psychology, Rutgers University.
Does Scott Hamilton help with completing college applications?
Yes. Students finish their applications during Application Labs, so they are done correctly and ahead of time.
Are parents part of the process?
Yes. Advice goes to both the student and the family, and parents join the group forums and meetings.
How do I contact Scott Hamilton?
Send Scott a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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