Phyllis Levine
Independent college admissions consultant in Seattle, Washington
| Hourly rate range | $130 to $300 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Financial coach |
| Based in | Seattle, Washington, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | PhD; HECA member |
| Practice | Education Maven |
Phyllis Levine is an independent college consultant in Seattle who helps students and their families plan for college. She holds a PhD and spent three decades in education and special education research and policy. Her work covers high school course planning, finding college matches, and guiding the full application, with close attention to essays. She works with students across a wide range, from those with learning challenges to academically gifted students.
What Phyllis helps with
Phyllis helps students and families plan for college and get through the application process. She also helps with high school choices and career options.
- Planning a high school curriculum
- Assessing a student's needs and strengths
- Identifying colleges that match the student
- Guiding the full college application process
- Writing strong college essays
- Exploring career options
- Finding a college that fits the family budget
- Navigating education and policy systems
Who Phyllis works with
Phyllis works with students of varied backgrounds and their families. Her clients include students with neuro-developmental and learning challenges, and students who are academically gifted. She also helps students who want guidance on high school choices, college options and career paths.
How Phyllis works
Phyllis builds services around each student's grade level and needs. She starts by identifying the student's strengths, challenges and passions. Her work covers three areas: Academic, vocational and educational. Academic covers high school choices, course work and options after high school. Vocational covers career planning. Educational covers navigating education and policy systems. Every plan is fitted to both the college goal and the family budget.
Background and qualifications
Phyllis Levine earned a PhD and has worked for three decades in education and special education research and policy. Her research focus is the transition from youth to adult life. That background shapes how she helps students move from high school to college and work. She is a member of HECA, the Higher Education Consultants Association, and runs Education Maven as an independent practice in Seattle.
Phyllis Levine pricing
Programs and services
- Free initial consultation by phone or in person
- Individually tailored college planning services
- College application guidance
- Essay support
Phyllis Levine reviews
The CoachVouch take
She brings three decades of education and special education research and policy work to college planning.
Best for families of students with learning challenges or unique talents who want help with college planning within a budget.
Common questions
How much does Phyllis Levine charge?
Coaching with Phyllis runs $130 to $300 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Phyllis Levine help with?
Phyllis Levine helps with planning a high school curriculum, assessing a student's needs and strengths, identifying colleges that match the student and guiding the full college application process.
Does Phyllis Levine coach online?
Phyllis is based in Seattle, Washington, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Phyllis Levine certified?
Phyllis Levine lists: PhD; HECA member.
Does Phyllis Levine work with students who have learning challenges?
Yes. She works with students across a wide range, from those with neuro-developmental and learning challenges to academically gifted students.
Does Phyllis Levine offer a free first meeting?
Yes. She offers a free initial consultation by phone or in person to learn your needs and see if you are a good fit.
How do I contact Phyllis Levine?
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