Tali Levy
College admissions counselor for students and parents in Chicago
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | ADHD coach |
| Based in | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional Member |
| Practice | LectureBound |
Tali Levy is an independent educational consultant in Chicago who guides students and parents through college admissions. She runs LectureBound, a small practice that keeps each grade's roster small. Clients work directly with her from start to finish, and she does not count hours. She has advised families since 2016 and works with families across the country. She is a Professional Member of the IECA.
What Tali helps with
Tali helps students in grades 9 to 12 and their families find the right college fit and build a clear plan to get there.
- Building a college school list
- Course planning for grades 9 to 12
- Strategy for activities outside class
- Developing college essays
- Timing for Early Decision, Early Action, and Regular Decision
- Getting honest feedback on an application
- Finding a fit for gifted, twice-exceptional, or neurodivergent students
Who Tali works with
Tali works with students in grades 9 to 12 and their parents. Her clients include gifted students, twice-exceptional students, neurodivergent students, and students who are still figuring out what they want. She works with families of every income level and with families across the country.
How Tali works
Tali offers four-year guidance for grades 9 through 12 as one package built around the student, not a set of hours. Each grade's roster stays small. Clients work directly with her from start to finish. The work covers the school list, course planning, activity strategy, essays, and application timing. She keeps up steady communication with the family throughout.
Background and qualifications
Tali Levy has worked in college counseling since 2016, about ten years by her own count. She founded LectureBound, a small practice in Chicago, Illinois, and serves families nationwide. She is a Professional Member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA). Her work covers the full path from early questions in grade 9 through the final college decision.
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Programs and services
- Four-year college counseling package for grades 9 to 12
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The CoachVouch take
Tali keeps each grade's roster small and works directly with every student without counting hours.
Best for families who want one-on-one, honest guidance from grade 9 through the final college decision.
Common questions
How much does Tali Levy charge?
Coaching with Tali runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Tali from this page for an exact quote.
What does Tali Levy help with?
Tali Levy helps with building a college school list, course planning for grades 9 to 12, strategy for activities outside class and developing college essays.
Is Tali Levy certified?
Tali Levy lists: IECA Professional Member.
Does Tali Levy work with neurodivergent students?
Yes. Her practice serves gifted, twice-exceptional, and neurodivergent students, as well as students who are still figuring out what they want.
Does Tali Levy work with families outside Chicago?
Yes. She guides families across the country.
How do I contact Tali Levy?
Send Tali a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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