Robin Levi
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Oakland
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Oakland, California, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Robin Levi Consulting |
Robin Levi is an independent educational consultant in Oakland, California. She helps students and their parents find the right college and get through the application process. She has worked with hundreds of students, and they have been admitted to colleges across the United States. Her work covers building a college list, application support, and essay editing. She looks at fit in three ways: Academic, social and financial.
What Robin helps with
Robin helps students work out what they want in a college and then guides them through applying. She also supports families with financial aid and scholarship applications.
- Building a strong list of colleges through research and discussion
- Preparing for college interviews and campus visits
- Highlighting accomplishments and skills in applications
- Artistic and athletic supplements
- Financial aid and scholarship applications
- Writing essays tailored to each college
- Finding colleges that fit academically, socially and financially
- Guidance for first generation college students
Who Robin works with
Robin works with students and their parents through the whole college application process. Her clients include first generation college students and students from all income brackets. Her students have applied to and been admitted to colleges across the United States, including liberal arts colleges.
How Robin works
Robin works one student at a time and starts with what the student wants in a college. She builds the college list through focused research and discussion with the family. She then walks the student and family through each step of the application. Essay work happens through in-person meetings and online editing, so each essay fits the specific college.
Background and qualifications
Robin Levi is a member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) and runs Robin Levi Educational Consulting in Oakland, California. She is a college counselor and a parent. She has helped hundreds of students identify the right colleges and complete their applications. Her work includes essays, interviews, financial aid, and scholarship applications. She has worked with first generation students and with families across income levels.
Robin Levi pricing
Programs and services
- College list development
- Application support
- Essay advice and editing
- In-person meetings
- Online essay editing
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The CoachVouch take
Robin is an IECA member who has guided hundreds of students, with a focus on matching each one to colleges academically, socially and financially.
Best for students and parents who want hands-on help finding a good-fit college and completing applications, including first generation families.
Common questions
How much does Robin Levi charge?
Coaching with Robin runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Robin Levi help with?
Robin Levi helps with building a strong list of colleges through research and discussion, preparing for college interviews and campus visits, highlighting accomplishments and skills in applications and artistic and athletic supplements.
Does Robin Levi coach online?
Robin is based in Oakland, California, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Robin Levi certified?
Robin Levi lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Robin Levi help with financial aid and scholarship applications?
Yes. Her application support includes managing financial aid and scholarship applications. She also looks at financial fit when building a college list.
Does Robin Levi work with students who are recruited athletes or artists?
Yes. Her application support covers artistic and athletic supplements when they are relevant to the student.
How do I contact Robin Levi?
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