From IB English preparation to college application essays, I work closely with students at every stage of the academic writing journey. Small cohorts, rigorous feedback, and results families can point to.
Fully managed essay support from first brainstorm to final submission. Premed, BS/MD, PharmD, finance, and competitive programs across every major.
A 3-week intensive for students entering or navigating the IB English curriculum. Maximum 6 students per cohort. Summer 2026 cohorts now open.
A selective, small-cohort virtual course designed for high school students entering or navigating the IB English curriculum. Taught by a Columbia University MFA candidate in Creative Writing, the terminal degree in literary writing, with 5 years of elite tutoring experience.
I bring an unusual combination of literary depth and analytical rigor to IB English preparation. Whether we're close-reading Atwood or structuring a literary commentary, I help students develop the precise, confident voice that IB examiners reward.
Three weeks of focused instruction covering the full range of what IB English requires. Each session is a workshop, not a lecture, and every student's writing gets real attention.
Students practice Paper 1 unseen text analysis from scratch, learning how to identify what a text is doing and write about it with confidence and structure under timed conditions.
We go deep into the prescribed works, building the kind of layered understanding that makes Paper 2 comparative essays feel natural rather than forced.
Students learn to articulate ideas about literature with clarity and purpose. We practice structured discussion, forming defensible positions, and expressing analytical thinking out loud.
From building a thesis to closing an argument, students learn the frameworks that make high-scoring essays repeatable, not accidental.
Students read assessment rubrics the way examiners do. Once you understand what the marks are actually rewarding, the whole exam starts to look different.
Small cohorts mean every student's writing gets read and discussed. Feedback is specific, honest, and given in a format that students can actually act on.
Given the small cohort size and personalized attention, each student receives a level of instruction comparable to private tutoring at a fraction of the cost.
One student per cohort may be awarded a full scholarship based on demonstrated financial need. We believe access to strong instruction should not depend on means. Applications are reviewed confidentially, separately from standard enrollment.
From students and parents who have worked with the same instructor through private tutoring and college essay consulting.
My daughter's analytical writing changed in a way I genuinely did not expect so quickly. She went from generic observations to producing the kind of close reading that earns top marks. We noticed the difference after just a few sessions.
I used to dread Paper 1 because I never knew where to start. Now I have a process I actually trust. My scores jumped two full bands and I feel like I can walk into any unseen text without panicking.
We worked together on college essays and the experience was exceptional. The same care and rigor shows up in every tutoring session. Our son came away with sharper thinking and real confidence in his writing.
Each cohort has room for six students at most. With four cohorts running across the summer, seats go quickly once word gets out. Early applications secure preferred cohort dates.
The college application process is time-consuming, high-stakes, and easy to get wrong. Between demanding careers and being at a point in the college application process where the essay is often what tips the decision, most families benefit from having an expert handle the essays entirely.
I am an MFA candidate in Creative Writing at Columbia University, one of the most selective graduate writing programs in the country, with five years of results. I take the essay work off your plate and give it back submission-ready.
My approach prioritizes writing that sets applicants apart; not by being clever, but by relaying a compelling, specific narrative about who they are and centering their potential to succeed in their program of choice. Admissions officers read thousands of essays. The ones they remember are the ones that feel real.
A strong personal statement isn't a resume in prose form. It's a window into the person behind the GPA, the specific experiences, habits of mind, and ways of seeing the world that make a student genuinely worth knowing. That's what I help students find and put on the page.
Over five years working with students across the country, I've found that the best essays come not from telling students what to write, but from asking the right questions until the real story surfaces. My job is to be a rigorous, honest collaborator; someone who pushes back when needed and builds confidence where it counts.
All packages include the Common App personal statement, a 72-hour draft turnaround guarantee, and a 24-hour response guarantee on all communications.
Book before July 31 and lock in current pricing permanently. You choose when to start: work begins whenever you're ready, from August through October.
A $500 reservation deposit holds your spot and locks in current pricing. If you decide not to continue, the deposit is non-refundable. If you do continue, the $500 is credited toward your package, and the remaining balance of your 50% booking payment is due before your introductory call. The rest of the balance is split into two monthly payments.
The Full Suite is designed for families who want the process completely off their hands. From the first call through the last submitted essay, every piece of writing is handled with the same attention.
Unlimited calls and texts means your student is never stuck, but all calls are scheduled in advance so both sides can prepare. Async messages are answered within 24 hours, guaranteed.
Waitlist support (LOCI) is included at no additional charge. If your student is deferred or waitlisted at a priority school, a strategically crafted letter is part of the package.
One student per cycle may receive the Guided Package (5 schools) at no cost, based on demonstrated financial need. Applications are reviewed separately and in complete confidence. Note your interest in the inquiry form below.
The Guided Package gives you four defined calls and complete essay coverage; one supplemental per school plus the Common App. It's designed for students with a clear sense of their school list and a focused application strategy.
The main difference from the Full Suite is scope: supplementals are covered at one essay per school rather than all of them, and calls are defined rather than unlimited. For most applicants, this is more than enough.
Additional supplementals beyond the included count can be added at the per-essay rate.
One student per cycle may receive the Guided Package (5 schools) at no cost, based on demonstrated financial need. Note your interest in the inquiry form below.
For students who are strong independent writers or are working on a tight budget, and for any family facing a hard deadline. The school selector above does not apply to these options.
From parents who handed off the essay process and got their student to the finish line.
We worked together on college essays and the experience was exceptional. The same care and rigor shows up in every session. Our son came away with sharper thinking and real confidence in his writing.
I didn't know what I wanted to write about. After one session I had a direction and a draft outline. By the time I submitted, I actually felt proud of what I'd written. That hadn't happened before.
The feedback was always direct and specific; here's why it works, and here's exactly what to fix. My daughter felt supported, not overwhelmed. That balance was very hard to find elsewhere.
Send me a note with your student's grade level, target schools, and timeline. I'll follow up within 24 hours to discuss which package fits best and confirm availability.
I am an MFA student at Columbia University and writer in New York–I spend most of my time writing, reading, and sipping on a good cup of coffee! My hobbies include trying new restaurants and cooking food in batches too large for my own good (news flash: I cannot eat six people's worth of food in two days!)
As a writer, I've helped high school students across the country craft their personal statements for the past five years, with my former clients admitted into many of their top choice schools, including Penn State University Schreyer Honors College, George Washington University, Drexel University, the University of Pittsburgh, Temple University, Rutgers University, and the University of Texas, Austin.
My path to writing instruction wasn't a straight line, and I think that's part of what makes me good at it. I started out studying accounting at the University of Pittsburgh, with a creative writing minor that I treated as a serious pursuit even then. After graduating, I went to work as a tax accountant at PwC, where I spent years working directly with clients, understanding their needs, and delivering work that actually made a difference in their lives.
Something about that work, the precision of it, the accountability to another person, stuck with me. I eventually left to pursue writing full-time, and I'm now completing my MFA candidacy in Creative Writing at Columbia University in New York.
Along the way, I discovered that teaching and writing aren't as different as they look. Both require you to listen carefully, to find the right word for something, and to believe that clarity is worth working for. Over the past five years, I've worked with high school students across the country, helping them write college essays that reflect who they actually are, and helping younger students build the analytical and writing skills that open doors for years to come.
The students I work with tend to be ambitious and thoughtful. My job is to meet them where they are and help them do their best work, whether that means untangling an IB commentary or finding the story at the center of a college application.
Whether you're navigating the IB English curriculum or preparing a college application, I work closely with students to help them write with more confidence, precision, and voice.