Whole Student Consulting

Whole Student Consulting

Discover your best-fit university with personalized, expert guidance through the entire application process

Transitioning from secondary to post-secondary education—especially across international systems—brings both exciting opportunities and unique challenges. Finding the right university fit is key to long-term success. I offer expert guidance to help students and families make informed, confident decisions at every stage of this important journey.

From the very first steps

  • Taking stock of academic history, current courses, and future plans
  • Clarifying goals for life after graduation and how different post‑secondary paths might support them
  • Mapping out a realistic timeline for testing, applications, and major milestones

Exploring who they are and where they want to go

  • Helping students articulate their interests, strengths, and values
  • Brainstorming experiences that have shaped their perspective, both inside and outside the classroom
  • Connecting emerging college and career ideas to concrete programs, schools, and opportunities

Through the development of the full application

  • Supporting college list building and strategy (reaches, matches, likelies)
  • Guiding students as they complete activities lists, honors sections, and short answers
  • Clarifying the goals of personal statements and supplemental questions, and how they fit into the larger application story

Supporting authentic writing and self‑presentation

  • Encouraging students to trust their ideas and make space for their own voice to shine
  • Shaping essays and short responses that remain true to their expression and personality
  • Using interactive editing and revisions to strengthen clarity, structure, and impact

With flexible options for pricing, availability, contact time, and editorial support, all collaboration can take place with a sense of confidence, transparency, and comfort for students and families alike.

 

Newly added: Fully customized multi-university tours in your choice of more than nine countries. These tailored experiences give students and families the opportunity to visit a diverse selection of campuses, explore different academic environments, and gain firsthand insight into student life in cities they are considering for study. Each tour is designed to match your academic interests, preferred locations, and personal goals—ensuring you make informed decisions about your future. Let us help you discover the possibilities and find the university that feels like home.

Book a free consultation to see how I can support you here.

Because of her deep knowledge in the area, working with Amanda helped me to gain a deeper understanding of US History beyond what I could read in my textbooks. She also guided me on my college applications and essays. She is obviously an excellent writer herself, and was able to help me bring out my own voice in an eloquent way. When Amanda was my tutor in high school, I loved the way she added life to learning mundane topics. I didn't feel like she was teaching me facts on the whiteboard, rather we would have discussions that made the content more memorable for me. I looked forward to my sessions with her. After I graduated high school, she continued to keep in touch and support me when I was in college, and after that with my career. No matter how busy she is, she always makes time for her students. I would hands-down recommend any student to work with Amanda.

Nathalie GL, age 25
University of Southern California (Viterbi School of Engineering)

AMANDA LEVIN
2017-06-19T04:07:22-07:00

Nathalie GL, age 25
University of Southern California (Viterbi School of Engineering)

Because of her deep knowledge in the area, working with Amanda helped me to gain a deeper understanding of US History beyond what I could read in my textbooks. She also guided me on my college applications and essays. She is obviously an excellent writer herself, and was able to help me bring out my own voice in an eloquent way. When Amanda was my tutor in high school, I loved the way she added life to learning mundane topics. I didn't feel like she was teaching me facts on the whiteboard, rather we would have discussions that made the content more memorable for me. I looked forward to my sessions with her. After I graduated high school, she continued to keep in touch and support me when I was in college, and after that with my career. No matter how busy she is, she always makes time for her students. I would hands-down recommend any student to work with Amanda.

Ms. Levin was an incredible resource in High School because she challenged her students to critically think beyond the surface. Through humor, insightful conversation, and intelligent research, she brought relevance to every class subject. Above all, Levin inspired me to be curious, to question, and to research - life skills that I have carried with me into my professional career.

Elizabeth T, age 35
Dominican University of California

AMANDA LEVIN
2017-06-19T04:08:06-07:00

Elizabeth T, age 35
Dominican University of California

Ms. Levin was an incredible resource in High School because she challenged her students to critically think beyond the surface. Through humor, insightful conversation, and intelligent research, she brought relevance to every class subject. Above all, Levin inspired me to be curious, to question, and to research - life skills that I have carried with me into my professional career.

Ms. Levin taught me to approach issues from a multitude of angles rather than one and she is always very responsive when you need help, whether you know it or not. I learned this the hard way sophomore year, when I wasn't applying myself fully and she let me know that I would need to complete extra credit to help me get a grade above a C. She definitely won't force you to do anything, but she is extremely motivating. She holds you accountable.

Emma S, age 20
University of California, Berkeley

AMANDA LEVIN
2017-06-19T04:08:59-07:00

Emma S, age 20
University of California, Berkeley

Ms. Levin taught me to approach issues from a multitude of angles rather than one and she is always very responsive when you need help, whether you know it or not. I learned this the hard way sophomore year, when I wasn't applying myself fully and she let me know that I would need to complete extra credit to help me get a grade above a C. She definitely won't force you to do anything, but she is extremely motivating. She holds you accountable.

Amanda was my basketball coach and also my teacher and she always helped me see things from different perspectives and taught me not to give up when things get hard. Amanda never compromised her demeanor: she taught and treated us all the same. No one was ever babied or given sympathy, you held up to high standards and challenged us to be more responsible individuals not only with our school work but in life.

Brandi B, age 28
University of Nevada Reno
University of Nebraska (MS)

AMANDA LEVIN
2017-06-19T04:09:36-07:00

Brandi B, age 28
University of Nevada Reno
University of Nebraska (MS)

Amanda was my basketball coach and also my teacher and she always helped me see things from different perspectives and taught me not to give up when things get hard. Amanda never compromised her demeanor: she taught and treated us all the same. No one was ever babied or given sympathy, you held up to high standards and challenged us to be more responsible individuals not only with our school work but in life.

As my teacher and coach Amanda taught me that skating by with minimum work wasn’t going to get me to where I needed to be.  I should push myself past my “limits” to achieve my goals. Sometimes it was really hard but she pushed us because she cared. That plays a huge part in my current career I learned to keep pushing myself out of your comfort zone. So many good things happen when you do.

Lauren M, age 32
University of Nevada, Las Vegas

AMANDA LEVIN
2017-06-19T04:10:12-07:00

Lauren M, age 32
University of Nevada, Las Vegas

As my teacher and coach Amanda taught me that skating by with minimum work wasn’t going to get me to where I needed to be.  I should push myself past my “limits” to achieve my goals. Sometimes it was really hard but she pushed us because she cared. That plays a huge part in my current career I learned to keep pushing myself out of your comfort zone. So many good things happen when you do.
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