Libby Elliott
Independent college admissions consultant and essay coach in Rhinebeck, NY
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Rhinebeck, New York, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | Independent Educational Consultant (IEC) |
| Experience | 7 years coaching |
| Practice | LHE College Consulting |
Libby Elliott is an independent educational consultant who helps students and their parents through the college admissions process. Libby has worked as a college essay coach for 7 years and later added college consulting. Libby has coached or counseled over 175 students. Since 2021, Libby has worked from Rhinebeck, NY with students in the Chicago and Tri-State areas. Libby meets clients in a hybrid or virtual format.
What Libby helps with
Libby helps students and parents work through the college admissions process. Libby keeps the student in charge of decisions and outcomes.
- Navigating the college admissions process
- Writing the personal statement and Common Application essay
- Writing supplemental essays
- Editing and reviewing supplemental essays
- College counseling for students and parents
- Making student-led college decisions
Who Libby works with
Libby works with high school students and their parents. Libby's clients come from many schools in the Chicago area and the Tri-State area, including public, private and prep schools. Libby has coached or counseled over 175 students during a career spanning decades.
Background and qualifications
Libby has worked as a college essay coach for 7 years. Libby later grew the practice to include college consulting. Libby is an Independent Educational Consultant. In 2021, Libby moved from Winnetka, IL to Rhinebeck, NY. Libby now works with Chicago and Tri-State area students on a hybrid and virtual basis. Coach Libby has coached or counseled over 175 students from many high schools, including New Trier High School, Loyola Academy, Latin School, Riverdale Country School, Greenwich High School and The Taft School.
Libby Elliott pricing
Programs and services
- College counseling
- Personal statement and Common Application essay coaching
- Supplemental essay coaching, editing and review
Libby Elliott reviews
The CoachVouch take
Has coached or counseled over 175 students from Chicago area and Tri-State area high schools, and keeps decisions student-led.
Best for high school students and parents who want essay help and college counseling that keeps the student in charge.
Common questions
How much does Libby Elliott charge?
Coaching with Libby runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Libby from this page for an exact quote.
What does Libby Elliott help with?
Libby Elliott helps with navigating the college admissions process, writing the personal statement and Common Application essay, writing supplemental essays and editing and reviewing supplemental essays.
Does Libby Elliott coach online?
Libby is based in Rhinebeck, New York, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Libby Elliott certified?
Libby Elliott lists: Independent Educational Consultant (IEC).
Does Libby Elliott work with students outside Illinois?
Yes. Since moving to Rhinebeck, NY in 2021, Libby works with Chicago and Tri-State area students. Libby meets them on a hybrid or virtual basis.
How do I contact Libby Elliott?
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