Nancy Levonian
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Annandale, Virginia
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students, Parents and Teens |
| Based in | Annandale, Virginia, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Lives Under Construction, LLC |
Nancy Levonian is an independent educational consultant in Annandale, Virginia. She helps students and parents with college admissions. She runs Lives Under Construction, LLC. She leads a summer camp called Crafting Your College Application, where students finish their applications in August before senior year starts. She also offers fall application advising and individual consulting. Her programs cover students from pre-high-school through college and graduate age.
What Nancy helps with
Nancy helps students turn their own experiences into a clear college application. She also helps students who do not yet know what they want to study.
- Writing college application essays
- Finishing the college application before senior year
- Understanding what admissions officers look for
- Interviewing with poise
- Finding a direction when unsure what to study
- Turning school and activity experience into a clear message
- Planning steps in the high school years
Who Nancy works with
Nancy works with students at several stages: Pre-high-school, 9th to 11th grade, and college students and graduates. She also works with parents. Her clients include students who pursue artistic, intellectual, scientific or athletic interests. Some students work with her throughout high school. Others join for the summer camp.
How Nancy works
Nancy runs a summer camp called Crafting Your College Application. Students write the main part of their application there in August. Classes cover essay writing, marketing techniques, and the concerns and demographics of admissions officers. Discussions on values and personal message are part of every class. The setting is small and personal. She also offers fall application advising and individual consulting.
Background and qualifications
Nancy is an independent educational consultant and a Professional member of IECA. She runs Lives Under Construction, LLC in Annandale, Virginia. Her work includes college counseling and educational consulting for students at different ages. She leads a summer application camp with other instructors. Some students work with her through all of high school, using her coaching to build academic strength and pursue their interests.
Nancy Levonian pricing
Programs and services
- Crafting Your College Application summer camp
- Fall college application advising
- Individual consulting
- Classes and camps
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The CoachVouch take
Runs a summer camp where students complete their main college application in August before senior year.
Best for students who want to finish college applications early and find their own message.
Common questions
How much does Nancy Levonian charge?
Coaching with Nancy runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Nancy from this page for an exact quote.
What does Nancy Levonian help with?
Nancy Levonian helps with writing college application essays, finishing the college application before senior year, understanding what admissions officers look for and interviewing with poise.
Is Nancy Levonian certified?
Nancy Levonian lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Nancy Levonian help students who do not know what to study?
Yes. She helps students look at what they have already done and find ideas about where to go next.
When does the Crafting Your College Application camp happen?
It runs in the summer, and students finish their college application in August before senior year begins.
How do I contact Nancy Levonian?
Send Nancy a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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