Tali Nesher
College admissions consultant for students and families, Los Angeles and online
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | ADHD coach |
| Based in | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | College Counseling Certificate with Distinction, UCLA; IECA member; HECA member; WACAC member; Directors Guild of America member |
| Practice | UCollege Consulting |
Tali Nesher is a college admissions consultant who helps high school students and their families through the application process. She has guided students for nearly a decade. Her practice, UCollege Consulting, is based in Los Angeles and works with students across the United States. She has a focus on film, arts and creative majors, and she is a member of the Directors Guild of America. She also reviews film portfolios.
What Tali helps with
Tali helps students find the right colleges and build strong applications. She also supports families through the move from high school to college.
- Building a college list based on grades, interests, goals and personality
- Planning an academic and activity resume
- Choosing topics and outlining college application essays
- Preparing for college interviews
- Reviewing film portfolios
- Getting through each step of the application
- Supporting students with learning differences and neurodivergence
- Adjusting to the move to college
Who Tali works with
Tali works with high school students and their families across the United States. She supports students who want to study film, arts and creative majors. She also works with students who have learning differences or are neurodivergent.
How Tali works
Tali builds a custom school list from a student's grades, interests, goals and personality. For essays, she runs creative workshop sessions where students find their own point of view, then learn to outline and write. She also reviews each student's academic history and activities to find strengths that tell their story. She offers an all-inclusive guidance package.
Background and qualifications
Tali Nesher has guided students through college admissions for nearly a decade. She earned her College Counseling Certificate with Distinction from UCLA. She is a member of several professional groups, including IECA, HECA and WACAC. She is also a member of the Directors Guild of America, which connects to her work with film and creative students. Her practice, UCollege Consulting, is based in Los Angeles and serves families nationwide.
Tali Nesher pricing
Programs and services
- College search and selection
- Academic and activity resume planning
- College application essay services
- College application guidance
- Interview preparation
- Film portfolio review
Tali Nesher reviews
The CoachVouch take
A college consultant and Directors Guild of America member who reviews film portfolios for students applying to creative programs.
Best for students and families who want help with applications to film, arts and creative programs.
Common questions
How much does Tali Nesher charge?
Coaching with Tali runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Tali from this page for an exact quote.
What does Tali Nesher help with?
Tali Nesher helps with building a college list based on grades, interests, goals and personality, planning an academic and activity resume, choosing topics and outlining college application essays and preparing for college interviews.
Does Tali Nesher coach online?
Tali is based in Los Angeles, California, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Tali Nesher certified?
Tali Nesher lists: College Counseling Certificate with Distinction, UCLA; IECA member; HECA member; WACAC member; Directors Guild of America member.
Does Tali Nesher work with students outside Los Angeles?
Yes. She works with students across the United States, in person in Los Angeles and online.
Does Tali Nesher help students with learning differences?
Yes. She offers support for students with learning differences and neurodivergent students.
How do I contact Tali Nesher?
Send Tali a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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