Sean Hawes
College admissions counselor for high school students in Bellingham, Washington
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Bellingham, Washington, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | Certified Educational Planner; IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Pathways to College Achievement |
Sean Hawes is an independent college admissions counselor in Bellingham, Washington. He helps high school students and their families prepare for, apply to, and graduate from a college that fits them. He founded Pathways to College Achievement in 2010. He meets students mostly in person across Whatcom and Skagit County.
What Sean helps with
Sean helps students plan their high school years, choose colleges, and finish applications. He also supports them once they are in college.
- Planning high school courses, including AP and Running Start
- Building study skills and time management
- Choosing majors and exploring careers
- Building college lists and planning visits
- Writing application essays and preparing resumes
- Applying for financial aid and scholarships
- Applying to athletic programs, academies, and ROTC
- Handling housing, orientation, and study abroad in college
Who Sean works with
Sean works with high school students and their parents in Whatcom and Skagit County, Washington. Counseling can start as early as 8th grade. He meets students where they are, including those who face obstacles along the way.
How Sean works
Sean offers a package that covers both high school and college. Work starts with getting organized, then finding direction, then setting goals and value, then applying, then succeeding in college. Meetings are mostly in person. Virtual packages are open when space allows. Families can start with a free intro call.
Background and qualifications
Sean Hawes founded Pathways to College Achievement in 2010. He is an independent educational consultant and a Certified Educational Planner. He is also a Professional member of IECA. They have enrolled at 120 colleges and universities and studied more than 90 majors. His students have gone to schools in 27 states, plus DC, Canada, and the UK.
Sean Hawes pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one in-person college counseling
- Virtual counseling packages
- Comprehensive high school and college package
- Free intro call
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The CoachVouch take
Sean guides students from as early as 8th grade through college graduation, not only through the application.
Best for families in Whatcom and Skagit County who want in-person help from early high school through college.
Common questions
How much does Sean Hawes charge?
Coaching with Sean runs $150 to $240 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Sean Hawes help with?
Sean Hawes helps with planning high school courses, including AP and Running Start, building study skills and time management, choosing majors and exploring careers and building college lists and planning visits.
Does Sean Hawes coach online?
Sean is based in Bellingham, Washington, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Sean Hawes certified?
Sean Hawes lists: Certified Educational Planner; IECA Professional member.
How early can students start working with Sean Hawes?
Counseling can begin as early as 8th grade.
Does Sean Hawes meet students in person?
Yes. Meetings are mostly in person across Whatcom and Skagit County. Virtual packages are open when space allows.
How do I contact Sean Hawes?
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