Jeff Levy
Independent educational consultant for college admissions in Playa Del Rey
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Playa Del Rey, California, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | BigJ Educational Consulting |
Jeff Levy is an independent educational consultant who helps students and parents with college admissions. He runs BigJ Educational Consulting with Jennie Kent and works from Playa Del Rey, California. The team builds individual application plans for school, college, and university. They advise on best fit school lists in the United States, Canada, the UK, and Europe. They also help with film schools and programs, resumes, essays, and financial aid.
What Jeff helps with
Jeff and his team help students plan applications and pick schools that fit. They also help families sort out the cost of college.
- Building an individual application plan
- Choosing a best fit school list in the U.S., Canada, the UK, or Europe
- Applying to film schools and programs
- Writing and improving college essays
- Preparing resumes for applications
- Understanding financial aid and affordability
- Applying as an international student
Who Jeff works with
The team works with students and their parents. Families come from across the U.S. and around the world. Some clients are international students. Others are interested in film schools and programs.
How Jeff works
The team writes an individual advising plan for each student. The goal is to help students own their educational path. Families can choose flexible hourly plans that are set up for their needs.
Background and qualifications
Jeff Levy is an independent educational consultant and an IECA Professional member. He works with Jennie Kent at BigJ Educational Consulting. The practice serves families in the United States and around the world. It covers school, college, and university applications in the United States, Canada, the UK, and Europe.
Jeff Levy pricing
Programs and services
- Flexible hourly advising plans
- Individualized application plans
Jeff Levy reviews
The CoachVouch take
The practice advises on film schools and programs and on applications in the U.S., Canada, the UK, and Europe.
Best for families who want hourly help with applications, best fit school lists, and financial aid.
Common questions
How much does Jeff Levy charge?
Coaching with Jeff runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Jeff from this page for an exact quote.
What does Jeff Levy help with?
Jeff Levy helps with building an individual application plan, choosing a best fit school list in the U.S., Canada, the UK, or Europe, applying to film schools and programs and writing and improving college essays.
Is Jeff Levy certified?
Jeff Levy lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Jeff Levy work with international students?
Yes. International students are one of the listed specialties of BigJ Educational Consulting. The team advises families across the U.S. and the world.
Which countries do Jeff Levy and his team advise on?
They advise on schools in the United States, Canada, the UK, and Europe.
How do I contact Jeff Levy?
Send Jeff a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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