Okay, let’s tackle this. So Hilary has 36 years of experience as an academic advisor, which is a long time. She also has a background in clinical psychology and sociology, which adds to her expertise. However, her experience is mostly in a self-employed or independent capacity, which can affect her earning potential. Considering her skills and experience, I would estimate her hourly rate to be around $75. This is lower than what I would expect for someone with her level of experience in a traditional industry. However, her expertise in higher education and academic advising is still in demand, and she can command a premium rate. Some academic advisors with similar experience can earn $100-$150 per hour, but Hilary’s self-employed status brings her rate down. I’ll stick with $75 for now.