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Columbia University · MFA Candidate · 5 Years of Experience

Expert writing instruction for students who aim high.

From IB and AP English preparation to college application essays, we work closely with students at every stage of the academic writing journey. Rigorous feedback, top-tier instruction, and results families can point to.

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Now Accepting 2026–27
College Essay Consulting

Get into your
first-choice school.

Fully managed essay support from first brainstorm to final submission. Premed, BS/MS, PharmD, finance, and competitive programs across every major.

Full Suite and Guided packages available
72-hour draft turnaround guaranteed
IB & AP Tutoring

Year-round tutoring
that builds real skills.

One-on-one and semi-private tutoring for IB and AP Reading & Writing students. Flexible scheduling, live essay practice, and real-time homework review, year-round.

One-on-one and semi-private group sessions
IB English and AP Reading & Writing
Middle and high school students
Monthly subscription model
8+Top-choice admissions
5Years of results
ColumbiaMFA Candidate
72hDraft turnaround
Former students admitted to
Penn State Schreyer — Pre-Medicine
Drexel BS/MS Biomedical Engineering
George Washington University
University of Texas, Austin
William & Mary
Temple University
Rutgers University
University of Pittsburgh
Year-Round Enrollment Open

IB & AP tutoring
that builds real skills.

One-on-one and semi-private tutoring for IB and AP Reading & Writing students, all led by a Columbia University MFA candidate — with a focus on building skills that last beyond the exam.

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1-on-1Private Sessions
SemiPrivate Groups
5yrExperience
Pranaya Ayyala
What We Offer

We meet students where they are, no matter what.

Live Timed Essay Practice

Students write under real exam conditions so they build confidence and pacing before it counts.

Real-Time Homework Review

We go through assignments together, not just correcting but explaining what the student needs to understand to do it themselves next time.

Flexible Scheduling

Sessions are scheduled around your student's school calendar, with consistency as the goal.

One-on-One or Group

Private sessions for focused individual attention, or semi-private groups where students can learn alongside friends.

Grade Improvement

Most students see meaningful grade improvement within 3 to 5 months. Skills compound, and the earlier a student starts, the more they benefit.

IB & AP Coverage

Pranaya covers the full range of high school English curricula, from IB English to AP Reading & Writing.

No commitment required
Try a free 30-minute trial lesson.

Not sure if we're the right fit? Book a free trial session and let your student experience the teaching before committing to a plan.

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Pricing

Monthly Pricing

You know exactly what you're paying before the month begins.

One-on-One
60-minute private sessions
4 sessions / month $280/mo
8 sessions / month $560/mo
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Semi-Private Group
Max 4 students per session
4 sessions / month $200/mo
8 sessions / month $400/mo

What Students and Parents Say

From students and parents who have worked with Pranaya through private tutoring and college essay consulting.

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Pranaya worked with me to improve my literary commentary and essay-writing skills. I noticed she was very methodical, identifying my weaknesses and helping me strengthen them. She taught me effective techniques for analyzing unseen texts and showed me how to turn my findings into clear, insightful writing. After just a few sessions, I noticed a significant improvement in my work, all thanks to Pranaya's guidance and support.

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Bhuvi P.Student · IB English tutoring
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From our very first brainstorming session, Pranaya made the process feel manageable. She has a real gift for drawing out what makes a student unique and turning it into something compelling on the page. The turnaround on edits was consistently fast, which made a stressful season feel much more under control. My daughter got into her top choice program, and I truly believe the work they did together made the difference.

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Sree V.Parent · College essay client
"

Pranaya has a calm, focused energy that made every session productive. She never made me feel rushed, but she also never let me get away with vague or surface-level writing. Her feedback was direct and honest, which is exactly what I needed. She always responded quickly, which took a lot of anxiety out of the process.

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Meena A.Student · Admitted to top-choice program
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Pranaya was extremely helpful in guiding me throughout the college essay writing process. From our very first session, she helped me brainstorm and find the story worth telling. She was extremely thorough with explaining what needed fixing and why. She has taught me writing skills that I continue to take throughout my college career!

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Lalitha V.Student · College essay client
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Let's find the right fit for your student.

The best place to start is a free 30-minute trial lesson. Come with a goal and let your student experience the teaching firsthand — no commitment required.

Free 30-minute trial lesson — no commitment
Response within 24 hours
IB and AP coverage available
One-on-one and semi-private group options
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Now Accepting 2026–27 Applicants

Students admitted. First-choice schools.

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.

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5Years of results
8+Top-choice admissions
Columbia UniversityMFA, Creative Writing
24hResponse guarantee
How every package works
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Introductory CallSchools, timeline, and what makes your student different.
2
Brainstorm SessionFinding the narrative only your student can tell.
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Draft & ReviseTracked edits, specific feedback, 72-hour turnaround.
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Submission-ReadyFinal polish. Every essay, every school, done.
72hDraft turnaround
24hResponse time
1-on-1Only
Every draft returned within 72 hours
Every email and text answered within 24 hours
All calls by scheduled appointment. Your time respected.
$500 due before intro call · balance split into monthly payments
Admissions Results

Former students admitted to their first-choice programs.

Five years of college essay consulting. Students admitted to competitive programs in pre-medicine, business, engineering, and the liberal arts, at institutions including:

Penn State University Schreyer Honors College — Pre-Medicine
Drexel University BS/MS Biomedical Engineering
George Washington University
University of Texas, Austin
William & Mary
Temple University
Rutgers University
University of Pittsburgh
My Approach

The essay that gets your student in sounds like your student.

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.

Outcome First
Every narrative decision is made with the admissions reader in mind. Literary craft in service of a clear, compelling result.
Your Student's Voice
The essay has to sound like the student. I edit for clarity and impact, never to replace their voice with something shinier.
Fully Managed
You hire me to handle it. Drafts come back with specific tracked edits and clear next steps; no ambiguity, no chasing.
Packages & Pricing

Choose the level of support that fits your timeline.

All packages include the Common App personal statement, a 72-hour draft turnaround guarantee, and a 24-hour response guarantee on all communications.

One Spot This Cycle
The Inked Admissions Merit Scholarship

Does your student have a 1550+ SAT or 35+ ACT, a 3.8+ GPA, and Ivy League ambitions? They may qualify for the Full Suite package at no cost.

No commitment required
Free college essay consultation

Not sure where to start? Book a free 25-minute consultation to talk through your student's goals and find the right package.

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Number of schools:
Full Suite
$3,200
5 schools - Common App + all supplementals
The fully-managed option. I handle every essay, every school, from first brainstorm to final submission, including a Letter of Continued Interest if your student is waitlisted.
  • Introductory strategy call
  • Dedicated brainstorm session
  • Unlimited async calls & texts (scheduled)
  • Common App personal statement
  • All supplemental essays included
  • Unlimited revision rounds
  • LOCI support if waitlisted
  • 72-hour draft turnaround · 24-hour response
What's included

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.

Guided Package
$2,200
5 schools - Common App + one supplemental per school
Structured support with defined calls and complete essay coverage. The right choice when you want high-quality guidance on a clear, predictable scope.
  • Introductory strategy call
  • Dedicated brainstorm session
  • 3 additional discussion calls
  • Common App personal statement
  • One supplemental essay per school
  • Multiple revision rounds per essay
  • 72-hour draft turnaround · 24-hour response
How it compares

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.

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.

Async Edit
$150
Per essay · Submit a completed draft
  • Submit a completed draft — no live session
  • Full edit returned via tracked changes
  • 72-hour turnaround · 24-hour response
  • One round of revisions included
Live Hour
$120
Per session · 60 minutes · Live only
  • One 60-minute live session with Pranaya
  • Use it however your student needs — brainstorming, outlining, working through a draft
  • Real-time, face-to-face support
  • Student's responsibility to come with a goal

Live sessions only. No async deliverable included.

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Why a flat rate beats hourly billing

Many consultants bill by the hour, which means costs can quietly escalate as the application season extends. A flat package rate means you know exactly what you're paying from day one.

What Families Say

Results that speak for themselves.

From parents who handed off the essay process and got their student to the finish line.

"

From our very first brainstorming session, Pranaya made the process feel manageable. She has a real gift for drawing out what makes a student unique and turning it into something compelling on the page. The turnaround on edits was consistently fast, which made a stressful season feel much more under control. My daughter got into her top choice program, and I truly believe the work they did together made the difference.

SV
Sree V.Parent · Daughter admitted to top-choice program
"

Pranaya has a calm, focused energy that made every session productive. She never made me feel rushed, but she also never let me get away with vague or surface-level writing. Her feedback was direct and honest, which is exactly what I needed. She always responded quickly, which took a lot of anxiety out of the process.

MA
Meena A.Student · Admitted to top-choice program
"

Pranaya was extremely helpful in guiding me throughout the college essay writing process. From our very first session, she helped me brainstorm and find the story worth telling. She was extremely thorough with explaining what needed fixing and why. She has taught me writing skills that I continue to take throughout my college career!

LV
Lalitha V.Student · College essay client
Frequently Asked Questions

Good questions deserve clear answers.

When should we start?
The summer before senior year is ideal; it gives us time to brainstorm without deadline pressure and produce the strongest possible draft. That said, I work with students at any stage of the process, including those already in application season.
Do you write the essay for the student?
No, and this is important: the essay has to sound like the student. Admissions officers read thousands of essays and can identify ghostwritten work. My job is to ask the right questions, push for specificity, and shape the student's own ideas into something compelling.
What does "unlimited calls and texts" actually mean?
All calls are scheduled in advance; I'm a full-time MFA candidate and this keeps both sides prepared. Texts and emails are answered within 24 hours, guaranteed. In practice, most students find that a handful of calls plus async feedback is more than sufficient.
What's included in the Full Suite vs. the Guided Package?
The Full Suite covers all supplemental essays for every school on the list, includes unlimited async communication, and adds LOCI support if your student is waitlisted. The Guided Package covers one supplemental per school with four defined calls. Both include the Common App personal statement.
My student is applying pre-med. Does that change the approach?
Yes, in a specific way. Pre-med applicants often default to writing about clinical experiences or academic achievements, which every other pre-med applicant also writes about. The strongest essays for these students are the ones that reveal who they are beyond the science. That's precisely what I help them find.
How does payment work?
After your free consultation and package selection, a $500 deposit secures your spot before work begins. The remaining balance is split into monthly payments. All deposits are non-refundable. Payment links are provided upon inquiry confirmation.
What is the MFA, and why does it matter?
The MFA, or Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, is the terminal graduate degree in literary writing. Columbia's program is among the most selective in the country. It means I approach every essay with the same standards a professional editor would, not just a good writer.
Do you offer hourly sessions?
Yes — the Live Hour ($120) is a 60-minute live session for whatever your student needs in real time: brainstorming, outlining, working through a prompt, or reviewing a draft together. Come with a goal; I'll bring the expertise. Book directly through the link on the College Essays page.
What is the difference between the Async Edit and the Live Hour?
The Async Edit requires a completed draft. You submit it, I return a full edit via tracked changes within 72 hours, and one round of revisions is included — no live session involved. The Live Hour is real-time and open-ended: your student brings a goal, and we work through it together in 60 minutes. There is no written deliverable beyond the session itself.
Get Started

Let's get your student's application handled.

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.

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    Submit your inquiryTwo minutes. I'll confirm within 24 hours.
  • 2
    Introductory callWe discuss your student, your schools, and your timeline.
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    Book and deposit$500 due before intro call. Balance split into monthly payments.
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    We get to workBrainstorm through final submission, fully managed.
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Response guaranteed within 24 hours.
About Inked Admissions

More than a tutor.
More than a consultant.

I started Inked Admissions to reach students where they are and to help create strong foundations for their future. In a quickly developing world where possibilities are infinite, reading, writing, and analytical skills are the foundations that drive and differentiate a successful student.

By working on these skills, we at Inked Admissions aim to make a lasting impact on the lives of every single one of our students. We are more than a casual tutor or quick consultant; we bring top-tier client service, undisputable credentials, and half a decade of experience working with parents and their students.

— Pranaya A., Founder

Columbia University MFA
BA Linguistics, University of Pittsburgh
5 Years Teaching Experience
Students Admitted Nationwide
The Team

Your Instructors

Pranaya Ayyala
Founder · IB English · College Essay Consultant

Pranaya Ayyala

MFA Candidate, Creative Writing — Columbia University

I am a writer and MFA student at Columbia University. I am incredibly passionate about education; over the past five years, I've been tutoring students middle through high school with a focus on creating long-lasting impact for my students, no matter what they choose to pursue in the future. 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. I spend most of my time writing, reading, and sipping on a good cup of coffee.

Background
  • MFA Candidate, Creative Writing — Columbia University
  • BSBA Accounting, Creative Writing Minor — University of Pittsburgh
  • Former Tax Accountant — PwC
Former Students Admitted To
  • Penn State University Schreyer Honors College — Pre-Medicine
  • Drexel University BS/MS Biomedical Engineering
  • George Washington University
  • University of Texas, Austin
  • William & Mary
  • Temple University
  • Rutgers University
  • University of Pittsburgh
Rohan Bruce
College Essay Consultant

Rohan Bruce

BA in Linguistics — University of Pittsburgh

I am a reader, writer, and lifelong lover of learning. I'm always reading, and I also enjoy baking and music. I have experience as a teaching assistant, and since graduating college in 2024, I've edited everything from Instagram captions to grant proposals. I am passionate about education and believe every student should receive the skills necessary to showcase their best self in writing.

Background
  • BA in Linguistics — University of Pittsburgh (2024)
  • Teaching Assistant Experience
  • Editorial Experience across academic and professional writing
Work With Us

Two ways we can help your student.

Whether you're navigating the IB or AP curriculum or preparing a college application, we work closely with students to help them write with more confidence, precision, and voice.

Pricing

In a quickly developing world where possibilities are infinite, reading, writing, and analytical skills are the foundations that drive and differentiate a successful student. We are more than a casual tutor or quick consultant; we bring top-tier client service, undisputable credentials, and half a decade of experience working with parents and their students.

Book a Free Tutoring Lesson → Book a Free Essay Consult →
College Essay Consulting

Stats get you considered. The essay gets you accepted.

Essay strategy from a Columbia-trained consultant who knows what admissions officers are actually looking for. Packages available for 5, 8, or 10 schools.

Package Rates

from $2,200

Guided Package through Full Suite, based on scope

Introductory strategy call
Dedicated brainstorm session
Multiple revision rounds
72-hour turnaround
Year-round support
Free consultation

Per Essay Rates

from $120

Live sessions and per-essay edits, no package required

Live Hour — $120 per 60-minute session
Async Edit — $150 per essay
No commitment or minimum
Great for a single essay or a second opinion

Async Edit from $150 per essay.

One Spot This Cycle
The Inked Admissions Merit Scholarship

Does your student have a 1550+ SAT or 35+ ACT, a 3.8+ GPA, and Ivy League ambitions? They may qualify for the Full Suite package — at no cost. One spot available this cycle.

IB & AP Tutoring

Year-round tutoring that builds real skills.

One-on-one and semi-private group tutoring for grades 7 through 12. IB English and AP Reading and Writing. Monthly subscription with flexible scheduling built around your student's calendar.

One-on-One

from $200/mo

4 sessions per month · 60 min each

Live timed essay practice
Real-time homework review
Flexible learning schedules
Grade improvement within 3 to 5 months
Discounts on future college essay services
Free trial lesson

Semi-Private Group

from $170/mo

per student · max 4 students per session

Everything in One-on-One, plus:
Facilitated group discussions
Socratic seminar practice
Students may form their own group
One Spot Per Cycle

The Inked Admissions Merit Scholarship

Now Accepting Applications

As the first in my family to attend an Ivy League institution, I understand the opportunities that it can open up—for an ambitious student who aims high, the chance to work with the best professors and engage with peers that share similar goals is life-changing. By offering the Inked Admissions Merit Scholarship, I hope to bring one student this cycle closer to being Ivy League bound and to being part of a prestigious community that will undoubtedly propel them into an incredibly bright future.

— Pranaya A., Founder

What the scholarship covers

The Full Suite college essay package for applications to 5 Ivy League or similarly ranked institutions, at no cost to the recipient.

Eligibility
1550+ SAT or 35+ ACT
3.8+ unweighted GPA
Willing to apply to 5 Ivy League or equivalent institutions (Stanford, Duke, MIT, Johns Hopkins, etc.)
Current high school senior (Class of 2027)
Apply for the Merit Scholarship →

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