Timothy O'Hair
College and film school admissions consultant for US and UK applicants
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Credentials | AB, Dartmouth College; MBA, Columbia University; UCLA college counseling certificate, with distinction; British Council UCAS and Oxbridge training certificate; Member of HECA, NACAC and WACAC; Associate member of IECA |
Timothy O'Hair is an admissions consultant who helps students and families apply to selective colleges in the United States, the UK and Ireland. He also guides film school and MBA applicants. Tim spent twenty years in the film business and uses that skill in storytelling to shape applications. He holds a UCLA college counseling certificate and British Council training in UCAS and Oxbridge applications. He visits campuses in the US, England and Scotland.
What Timothy helps with
Tim helps students find schools that fit them academically, socially, culturally and financially. He guides them from course choices through final applications.
- Choosing high school courses that show academic rigor
- Building a college application list
- Preparing and reviewing applications
- Fine tuning Common App and supplemental essays
- Preparing for admissions interviews
- Applying to UK schools through UCAS
- Understanding Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial entry exams
- Building film school portfolios
Who Timothy works with
Tim works with families and students who want to apply to selective schools in the US, the UK, Ireland and other countries. That includes international applicants. He also works with undergraduate and graduate applicants to film schools and with people applying to top MBA programs.
How Timothy works
Tim uses storytelling skills from his film career to help clients show their best selves in their applications. He starts with fit, checking schools for academic, social, cultural and financial match. His services include timetable management, recommendation requests and interview preparation. He also handles portfolio review for film schools.
Background and qualifications
Tim graduated from the Hotchkiss School. He earned his AB from Dartmouth College and an MBA from Columbia University. He also holds a college counseling certificate from UCLA, earned with distinction. He served for many years as an Ivy League admissions ambassador and regional alumni representative. The British Council trained and certified him on UCAS and Oxbridge testing and applications. He is a longtime entertainment executive and teaches film, producing, finance and business at film schools. He attends conferences and school tours through HECA, IECA, NACAC and WACAC.
Timothy O'Hair pricing
Programs and services
- College application consulting
- Film school portfolio review
- UCAS and UK application support
- Financial award comparison
Timothy O'Hair reviews
The CoachVouch take
Tim combines twenty years in the film business with British Council UCAS training, so he can guide both film school and UK applications.
Best for students applying to selective US or UK schools, or to film school, who want help telling their story.
Common questions
How much does Timothy O'Hair charge?
Coaching with Timothy runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Timothy from this page for an exact quote.
What does Timothy O'Hair help with?
Timothy O'Hair helps with choosing high school courses that show academic rigor, building a college application list, preparing and reviewing applications and fine tuning Common App and supplemental essays.
Is Timothy O'Hair certified?
Timothy O'Hair lists: AB, Dartmouth College; MBA, Columbia University; UCLA college counseling certificate, with distinction; British Council UCAS and Oxbridge training certificate; Member of HECA, NACAC and WACAC; Associate member of IECA.
Does Tim O'Hair help with UK university applications?
Yes. He is certified by the British Council to guide UCAS and Oxbridge processes. He also helps with entry exam information for Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial.
Can Tim help with film school applications?
Yes. He assists with film school applications at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including portfolio questions.
How do I contact Timothy O'Hair?
Send Timothy a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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