Alison Hildenbrand

College Admissions Consultant

Former Admissions Officer Fairfield University (CT)

Former Admissions Officer Salesianum School (DE)

My Background

I began my admissions career at Fairfield University where I served in a variety of roles, including Director of Admission. During my time at Fairfield, I oversaw the enrollment initiatives for the university, recruited students from more than a dozen states across the country, read applications to all of Fairfield’s undergraduate colleges—Arts & Sciences, Dolan School of Business, Egan School of Nursing, and School of Engineering—and served as liaison to Fairfield’s Division I athletics office. Most recently, I served as College Counselor and Counselor for Athletic Recruitment at Salesianum School in Wilmington, DE, supporting approximately 90 students each year as they each navigated their unique path to college. It was a privilege to accompany students as they discovered their best fit institutions. From small liberal arts colleges to large state flagships, from service academies to Ivy league, my students explored and enrolled in a wide variety of institutions around the world.

The ability, knowledge, kindness, and guidance of… College Coach is invaluable… [our coach] took the stress away from the college application process and gave her extensive knowledge in every step: from course selection, EC choices, and summer planning, laying the foundation for my son feeling confident that he put forth his best application.

Parent of a University of Michigan student

Why I Joined College Coach

When I started my own college process, I was terrified by the enormity of the path in front of me. My own college counselor was an important mentor and helped me find my best-fit school. I entered college with the intention of becoming a teacher, but when I became a tour guide in college and connected with the admission staff, something clicked for me. Higher education is an incredible opportunity and experience, and being able to play a role in helping students access higher education is both a privilege and a vocation for me. I am often reminded of my own college counselor and her influence on my journey. With experience at the college and high school levels, I wanted to join a community of admission professionals who impact the lives of so many students with diverse backgrounds, interests, and plans for their future.

Get to Know Me

My Education

Fairfield University Bachelor of Arts, Politics and American Studies

I have worked with students interested in:

Accelerated medical - BS/MD
Aerospace
Architecture
Art
Aviation
Biochemistry
BS/DO (doctor of osteopathic medicine)
Business
Communication
Computer science
Conservatories (Music/Fine Arts)
Data science
Economics
Engineering
Film
Game design
Government
Graphic design
HBCUs
Hispanic serving
Honors programs
Humanities
International relations
Ivy league
Journalism
Large State Schools
Marine biology
Mathematics
Military/Service academies
Music
Nursing
Physical therapy
Political science
Pre-dentistry
Pre-law
Pre-med
Pre-veterinary
Psychology
Religiously affiliated schools
Religious Studies/Theology
Research universities
ROTC
Science
Small liberal arts colleges
Social Sciences
Sports analytics
Teaching/education certification
Technology
Theater
Two year colleges
Visual and performing arts
Women's colleges

I have also worked with:

Athletes
First-generation students
Gap year students
Home schooled students
IB program
LGBTQIA+ students
Non-traditional students
Students with learning differences
Transfer students

Some of my favorite pastimes

My free time is spent on a variety of activities – most of them outdoors! I run (slowly!), and I’m learning to golf. Hiking and beach time with my nieces and nephews is something I look forward to and plan for as often as possible. I also love to read and travel. I’m well on my way to visiting all 50 states – only about a dozen to go! It’s important to me to give back to my community, and I do that most often at St. Patrick’s Center in Wilmington, DE.

Interested?

Interested in learning more about how our college admissions counseling services can help your student succeed?

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