Phyllis Levine
Independent college admissions consultant in Seattle, Washington
| Hourly rate range | $130 to $300 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Seattle, Washington, United States |
| Credentials | PhD |
| Practice | Education Maven |
Phyllis Levine is an independent education and college consultant in Seattle. She guides students and their families through college planning and admissions. Before starting Education Maven, she spent three decades in education and special education research and policy. She holds a PhD. Her clients range from gifted students to students with learning challenges. She focuses on essay coaching, college selection, and support through the full application process.
What Phyllis helps with
Levine helps students plan for college and move through the admissions process, from high school course choices to finished applications.
- Planning a high school course load
- Student-based assessments
- Finding best-fit college matches
- Guiding the full college application process
- Developing strong college essays
- Finding a personal narrative for applications
- College planning for students with disabilities
Who Phyllis works with
Levine works with students from many backgrounds and their families. Her clients include students with neuro-developmental and learning challenges. They also include students who are academically gifted.
Background and qualifications
Levine has a PhD and three decades of work in education and special education research and policy. Her focus was the transition from youth to adult life. She has written or co-written more than 75 publications, including book chapters, project reports, and peer-reviewed journal articles. Her talks on college planning and postsecondary outcomes for students with disabilities, based on 10 years of longitudinal data, were accepted at NACAC conferences three years in a row. She has also presented for groups including CEC, the MacArthur Foundation, and the Federal Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs. She created Education Maven in Seattle.
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The CoachVouch take
She brings three decades of education and special education research to college admissions, including 10 years of longitudinal data on college outcomes for students with disabilities.
Best for students with learning challenges or academic gifts who want help with essays and choosing colleges.
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 course load, student-based assessments, finding best-fit college matches and guiding the full college application process.
Is Phyllis Levine certified?
Phyllis Levine lists: PhD.
Does Phyllis Levine work with students who have learning challenges?
Yes. Her practice includes students with neuro-developmental and learning challenges. She has also presented on college planning for students with disabilities.
How do I contact Phyllis Levine?
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