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College / Graduate School Application Essay Coach
Nathan A.

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Hourly Rate: $250
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Stressing over college application essays? Now is a great time to get started!

Over the past several years, I’ve helped hundreds of students write the personal statements and school-specific supplementals that got them into the colleges of their dreams (Harvard, Yale, Columbia, Stanford, among many others). These essays can be especially challenging for even the best writers: the stakes are high, and the task demands writing skills that are different from those taught in most English...

Stressing over college application essays? Now is a great time to get started!

Over the past several years, I’ve helped hundreds of students write the personal statements and school-specific supplementals that got them into the colleges of their dreams (Harvard, Yale, Columbia, Stanford, among many others). These essays can be especially challenging for even the best writers: the stakes are high, and the task demands writing skills that are different from those taught in most English classes.

As you might imagine, a little bit of coaching can go a long way when it's time to tackle this difficult task.

I can help at any stage of the writing process, from initial brainstorming to final revisions, and have experience with Common App and Supplemental essays, as well as the UC questions. What I'm *especially* good at is helping a student find the perfect voice to tell a story that reflects their unique personality and perspective on life.

Over the past few years, I've also helped people successfully gain admission to medical schools, physician assistant programs, nursing programs, dental schools, and MBA and PhD programs. My high school students have won awards and recognition in writing contests at the regional and national levels.


Education

University of California Santa Cruz
Literature
SUNY Buffalo
Masters
SUNY Buffalo
PhD

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College Counseling

College Counseling

Since 2017, I've helped students write the essays that have gained them admission to the colleges and graduate schools of their dreams. I can help at any stage in the process, from brainstorming ideas to revising early drafts to proofreading the final draft.
English

English

I've been teaching college English and writing courses since 2005 and tutoring students in those subjects since 2008.
Literature

Literature

I've taught literature at the college level since 2005, and have tutored students needing help with this subject since 2008. I have a bachelor's degree in Literature, and my doctoral dissertation deals with American literature and poetry.
Proofreading

Proofreading

I've tutored students in college-level writing for 9 years, and been an English professor since 2005. I've also worked as a proofreader for a top international law firm.
Writing

Writing

I've taught writing at the college level since 2005, and tutored writing since 2008. I can help at any stage of the writing process, from brainstorming a topic to proofreading and polishing a final draft.
Grammar
Reading
Vocabulary
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Amazing College Essay Tutor!

Nathan is wonderful! He helped my son tremendously with his college application essays. From the Common App personal statement to the supplemental essays for the Ivies to the safety schools, Nathan provided expert guidance with brainstorming ideas, writing, proofreading, and polishing. He’s a gifted wordsmith! He is smart, kind, sincere and knowledgeable about what colleges are looking for. My son enjoyed working with him and was impressed with his writing guidance and editing skills. We couldn’t have gotten through all of the applications without him! It was truly a blessing to find him when we did, and I wish that we had found him sooner. We highly recommend Nathan!

Kathryn , 10 lessons with Nathan

Incredible Essay Assistance

Nathan is incredible! He is an insightful and unimaginably helpful essay guide and editor; I am so grateful we found him here. He has taken a lot of the stress out of navigating the college essay-writing process, and my child is moving forward with more complete and polished essays because of Nathan's patience and insightful guidance.

Kris, 4 lessons with Nathan

Extremely helpful!

Nathan has been working with my son this summer on his college essays. He helped my son identify a focus that is uniquely him and has been offering feedback and advice during the drafting and editing process. Highly recommended!

Innessa , 39 lessons with Nathan

Best tutor online.

Nathan is extremely skilled and thoughtful. Has been helping my son through almost two dozen applications. Absolutely best decision we made as a family for the college process was hiring Nathan.

Marsha, 26 lessons with Nathan

Best tutor online.

Nathan is extremely skilled and thoughtful. Has been helping my son through almost two dozen applications. Absolutely best decision we made as a family for the college process was hiring Nathan.

Marsha, 26 lessons with Nathan

Developed wonderful writing

Thank you, Nathan, for supporting my daughter to develop her story and messaging. We are grateful for your guidance.

Melinda, 2 lessons with Nathan

Writing tutors don’t get better than this!

It’s either Nathan or it’s nothing. When it comes to putting words to paper it does not get better than Nathan. He is truly an artist with words. He helped me craft an A++ personal statement. Nathan is just a totally awesome tutor.

Aaron , 21 lessons with Nathan

Highly Recommend

My daughter has worked with several professionals for help with essays. This was her best experience. Thanks so much, Nathan!

Lisa, 1 lesson with Nathan

Developed my LinkedIn profile!

Thank you to Nathan for helping me develop my LinkedIn profile!! My profile is so much better now - really appreciate.

Melinda, 2 lessons with Nathan

great teacher!!!

He is so nice and super patient when I can’t figure out what to talk about. He is an insanely good writer and If I could recommend him to everyone I would. I appreciate the time and effort he has put in to help me. He makes the conversations flow and he’s very easy to talk to and understanding when you can’t fully think of what to say. 100% choose him as a tutor, you’ll have the best essay and writings. He makes you feel comfortable and always checks in on how you are doing which especially helps with mental health.

Eva, 17 lessons with Nathan
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