Applying to Grad School? Personalized Advisor & Essay Editor - JD, MBA+ (Westwood)

About This Service

If you are planning to begin your advanced studies in a graduate program next year, now is the moment to submit your applications. As a professional academic advisor and editor, I am prepared to assist you with applications for law school, business school, art school, Master\'s, or PhD programs. My services range from comprehensive guidance to focused essay editing.

Services Offered

• Developing a strategy for school selection, application timing, and content emphasis.
• Managing schedules and task lists to maintain organization and reduce stress.
• Securing compelling and comparative Letters of Recommendation.
• Creating and refining resumes and portfolios.
• Choosing and revising additional writing samples or supplementary materials.
• Brainstorming, drafting, editing, trimming, and proofreading personal statements.
• Addressing potential weaknesses in your background and framing them as opportunities for growth.
• Proficient with CAS applications and experienced across diverse PhD and Master\'s disciplines, from biology to theology and beyond.

I am pleased to assist with any single phase of the process or provide support from beginning to end. My approach offers a more personalized and affordable alternative to large application consulting services—delivering precisely what you need without unnecessary extras. Please reply to this advertisement to initiate contact.

About Me

• MFA in Writing; BA in Pre-Law.
• Experience teaching English at both Ivy League and state universities.
• Previously served as a Writing Advisor for Graduate Applications at Columbia University.
• Advised students applying to JD, MBA, MFA, MA, MPH, and PhD programs, including joint degrees.
• Twelve years of experience as an editor and writing consultant for undergraduate, Master\'s, and PhD students.
• I genuinely enjoy collaborating with applicants and helping to alleviate the stress and anxiety of the application process.

About My Approach

• I do not attempt to manipulate the system or chase admissions trends. I do not promote mythical secrets that promise guaranteed acceptance, as they do not exist.
• My goal is to help you perform at your best. This results in more engaging work for an admissions committee to review and better prepares you for interviews while clarifying the strengths and uncertainties within your overall application.
• You choose your preferred method of guidance. We can review essays together during an online conference or phone call with direct feedback, or I can provide detailed typed comments via Microsoft Word or Google Docs. A combination of both methods is also available.
• Ethical Standards: I do not utilize AI in any part of my process, and I do not write essays on your behalf. When you work with me, you craft your own essay with integrity and pride.

About My Rates

• $90-$115 per round within multi-session packages for comprehensive application support. This requires a minimum of three sessions, each approximately one hour, and includes feedback and follow-up.
• $125 for one round of feedback on a single essay or up to three double-spaced pages of other writing, such as activity sections or short responses. This includes full editing for content, grammar, and structure, plus a conference to discuss ideas and strategies for expansion, reduction, organization, and enhancing impact.
• $75 for one 60-minute brainstorming session. If you have not yet begun writing or have only a brief outline, I will interview you to generate ideas and provide interactive writing exercises to help you produce a first draft.
• $50 for one round of proofreading and polishing only, for one essay or up to three double-spaced pages. This covers grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, word choice, sentence structure revisions for flow, and trimming for clarity or to meet word count limits. It does not include content feedback or conferencing.