Susan Hamilton
College admissions and career coach in San Jose, California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Based in | San Jose, California, United States |
| Credentials | Graduated with Great Distinction, San Jose State University; Master Teacher status |
| Practice | SJH Development College and Career Coaching |
Susan Hamilton is a college admissions and career coach in San Jose, California. She guides high school students and their families through the college admissions process. She ran her own practice, SJH Development College and Career Coaching, from 2015. Before that she spent over ten years as an education and career consultant for San Jose Unified and Silicon Valley CTE. She also wrote the I'm Going to College Student Guide.
What Susan helps with
Susan helps students and families handle the college admissions process with less stress. She also helps students plan the steps after high school.
- Finding colleges that match a student's profile and needs
- Managing application requirements and deadlines
- Choosing high school classes
- Planning educational transitions
- Building individualized post-secondary plans
- Reducing stress for students and families
Who Susan works with
Susan works with students and their families during the college admissions process. In her school district roles she advised diverse student groups. These included students with IEPs and 504 Plans, English Language Learners and at-risk youth.
How Susan works
Susan reviews each student's admissions profile and recommends colleges that fit their requirements and needs. She gives clients a computerized platform to track application requirements and deadlines. She also uses her knowledge of local schools to advise on which high school classes to take.
Background and qualifications
Susan started SJH Development College and Career Coaching in 2015 in San Jose. From 2005 to 2016 she worked as an education and career development consultant for San Jose Unified School District and Silicon Valley Career Technical Education. She gave post-secondary and career advice, built marketing and recruitment plans, and trained outreach staff. She earned Master Teacher status within her first four years of teaching. She graduated with Great Distinction from San Jose State University.
Susan Hamilton pricing
Programs and services
- College admissions coaching for students and families
- Computerized application and deadline tracking platform
- High school class selection advice
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The CoachVouch take
Susan spent over ten years advising students in a school district and Career Technical Education programs before starting her own practice.
Best for San Jose area families who want help choosing colleges and managing applications.
Common questions
How much does Susan Hamilton charge?
Coaching with Susan runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Susan from this page for an exact quote.
What does Susan Hamilton help with?
Susan Hamilton helps with finding colleges that match a student's profile and needs, managing application requirements and deadlines, choosing high school classes and planning educational transitions.
Is Susan Hamilton certified?
Susan Hamilton lists: Graduated with Great Distinction, San Jose State University; Master Teacher status.
Does Susan Hamilton help with high school course choices?
Yes. She knows local schools and recommends which high school classes to take.
Has Susan Hamilton worked with students who have learning differences?
Yes. In her school district work she advised students with IEPs and 504 Plans.
How do I contact Susan Hamilton?
Send Susan a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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