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Maggie H.

College Essay + Personal Statement Expert; Internat'l Scholarship Alum

College Essay + Personal Statement Expert; Internat'l Scholarship Alum

$65/hour

5.0 (18 ratings)

  • 49 hours tutoring

About Maggie

Bio

As an alum of highly-ranked universities and a recipient of both university-level and nationally competitive merit-based scholarships, I can help you craft an application that will open doors for you in competitive academic admissions processes.

I can help you with:
- college essays (Common App essays & supplements)
- transfer essays
- scholarship/fellowship essays and applications (both undergrad & grad)
- personal statements (for summer programs, grad school, etc.)
- scholarship...

As an alum of highly-ranked universities and a recipient of both university-level and nationally competitive merit-based scholarships, I can help you craft an application that will open doors for you in competitive academic admissions processes.

I can help you with:
- college essays (Common App essays & supplements)
- transfer essays
- scholarship/fellowship essays and applications (both undergrad & grad)
- personal statements (for summer programs, grad school, etc.)
- scholarship interviews

I earned my B.S. in physics and religious studies from UNC-Chapel Hill, and I have two master's degrees from UK universities - one in theology (from a global top 20 department), and another in sociology (global T5). I currently work in academic research at a global T5 university.

I’ve provided admissions advising since 2020, working with students to develop application plans and strategies, draft and edit their college essays and personal statements for graduate school, and prepare for interviews. I have additional specialized expertise in elite university and scholarships/fellowships admissions (e.g., Rhodes, Marshall, or Fulbright).

I’ve assisted students with applications for a diverse range of schools and fields of study, and I would love to help you with your next application! I prioritize supporting students in finding their best-fit path forward while maintaining integrity and authenticity in the admissions process.

As an experienced writer and editor, I also provide writing tutoring and proofreading for academic assignments. In addition to my experience with personal essays in the admissions context, I’ve written an undergraduate thesis and two master's dissertations, all of which were awarded highest honors.

I'm available both for one-off sessions and for longer-term tutoring, and I provide both asynchronous and synchronous essay reviewing. Contact me to learn more and to schedule a session!

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Education

UNC-Chapel Hill
Physics, Religion
University of Edinburgh
Masters
London School of Economics and Political Science
Masters

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $65
  • Rate details: I must be informed of any cancellations or changes via Wyzant messages at least 12 hours before the scheduled start time of our session. Late notice will incur a $25 cancellation or no-show fee.
  • Lesson cancellation: 12 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 12/16/2021

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Subjects

Business

Career Development

Career Development

I can help with applications and interviews for educational and research opportunities that will advance your career. I've completed a bachelor's and two master's degrees across several fields of study, and I currently work as a full-time research fellow in an academic lab. I've also provided competitive scholarships admissions advising since the summer of 2020. I can assist with aspects of career development that fall under an academic umbrella - whether it's returning to school after full-time work, continuing your education in pursuit of additional qualifications and skills, or applying for academic research positions as a bachelor's or master's student/graduate. I have particular expertise in essays and personal statements for applications.

Corporate Training

Career Development,

Career Development

I can help with applications and interviews for educational and research opportunities that will advance your career. I've completed a bachelor's and two master's degrees across several fields of study, and I currently work as a full-time research fellow in an academic lab. I've also provided competitive scholarships admissions advising since the summer of 2020. I can assist with aspects of career development that fall under an academic umbrella - whether it's returning to school after full-time work, continuing your education in pursuit of additional qualifications and skills, or applying for academic research positions as a bachelor's or master's student/graduate. I have particular expertise in essays and personal statements for applications.
Proofreading

Proofreading

I'm a skilled writer with postgraduate degrees in writing-heavy subjects (theology and political sociology). I have a track record of producing exceptional written work at the undergraduate and graduate levels, where my research thesis and dissertations all earned highest honors, as well as in highly competitive academic admissions processes. I have experience editing and proofreading both academic and personal writing, and I focus on helping my students produce high-quality written work.

English

Proofreading,

Proofreading

I'm a skilled writer with postgraduate degrees in writing-heavy subjects (theology and political sociology). I have a track record of producing exceptional written work at the undergraduate and graduate levels, where my research thesis and dissertations all earned highest honors, as well as in highly competitive academic admissions processes. I have experience editing and proofreading both academic and personal writing, and I focus on helping my students produce high-quality written work.
Writing

Writing

I have substantial post-secondary experience in academic and research writing across multiple disciplines: I earned degrees in the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences. My undergraduate thesis in astrophysics and my master's dissertations in theology and political sociology were all awarded highest honors. I also currently work in a publication-oriented academic research setting. Additionally, I have specialized experience in essay/statement writing for college, graduate school, and highly competitive scholarship applications, both through my own experiences in these admissions processes (and as an alum of these programs) and through my work with students as a writing tutor. I've also provided assistance for high school applications and for parent statements for elementary/middle/high school applications.

History

Religion

Religion

I earned a B.S. in religious studies and an MSc in theology. My undergraduate work was generally wide-ranging but focused primarily on Christian texts and history. As a graduate student, I specialized in science and religion, and I wrote a dissertation on religious health care ethics.

Homeschool

Physics,

Physics

I earned a B.S. degree in physics (with an astrophysics concentration) with highest distinction. My honors thesis on computational astrophysics received highest honors, and during my junior and senior years of college, I was awarded the top departmental prizes for excellence in physics.
Writing

Writing

I have substantial post-secondary experience in academic and research writing across multiple disciplines: I earned degrees in the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences. My undergraduate thesis in astrophysics and my master's dissertations in theology and political sociology were all awarded highest honors. I also currently work in a publication-oriented academic research setting. Additionally, I have specialized experience in essay/statement writing for college, graduate school, and highly competitive scholarship applications, both through my own experiences in these admissions processes (and as an alum of these programs) and through my work with students as a writing tutor. I've also provided assistance for high school applications and for parent statements for elementary/middle/high school applications.

Math

Physics

Physics

I earned a B.S. degree in physics (with an astrophysics concentration) with highest distinction. My honors thesis on computational astrophysics received highest honors, and during my junior and senior years of college, I was awarded the top departmental prizes for excellence in physics.

Most Popular

Physics,

Physics

I earned a B.S. degree in physics (with an astrophysics concentration) with highest distinction. My honors thesis on computational astrophysics received highest honors, and during my junior and senior years of college, I was awarded the top departmental prizes for excellence in physics.
Writing

Writing

I have substantial post-secondary experience in academic and research writing across multiple disciplines: I earned degrees in the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences. My undergraduate thesis in astrophysics and my master's dissertations in theology and political sociology were all awarded highest honors. I also currently work in a publication-oriented academic research setting. Additionally, I have specialized experience in essay/statement writing for college, graduate school, and highly competitive scholarship applications, both through my own experiences in these admissions processes (and as an alum of these programs) and through my work with students as a writing tutor. I've also provided assistance for high school applications and for parent statements for elementary/middle/high school applications.

Other

College Counseling,

College Counseling

I attended UNC-Chapel Hill on a full-tuition merit scholarship as an undergraduate, and I then won a nationally competitive scholarship that fully funded my graduate degrees in the UK. I've personally been through and succeeded in highly competitive admissions processes at the undergraduate and graduate level, through which I’ve learned how to craft successful applications that advance compelling, cohesive narratives. I've provided mentorship and advising for competitive scholarship admissions since the summer of 2020, assisting students with program selection, essay drafting and revisions, and interview prep. In addition to general college application and scholarship application assistance, I can offer specialized knowledge related to the application processes for regionally, nationally, and internationally competitive scholarships/fellowships. I have particular expertise in application essays - both from my own application processes and from my experiences assisting others.
Religion

Religion

I earned a B.S. in religious studies and an MSc in theology. My undergraduate work was generally wide-ranging but focused primarily on Christian texts and history. As a graduate student, I specialized in science and religion, and I wrote a dissertation on religious health care ethics.

Science

Physics

Physics

I earned a B.S. degree in physics (with an astrophysics concentration) with highest distinction. My honors thesis on computational astrophysics received highest honors, and during my junior and senior years of college, I was awarded the top departmental prizes for excellence in physics.

Summer

Physics,

Physics

I earned a B.S. degree in physics (with an astrophysics concentration) with highest distinction. My honors thesis on computational astrophysics received highest honors, and during my junior and senior years of college, I was awarded the top departmental prizes for excellence in physics.
Writing

Writing

I have substantial post-secondary experience in academic and research writing across multiple disciplines: I earned degrees in the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences. My undergraduate thesis in astrophysics and my master's dissertations in theology and political sociology were all awarded highest honors. I also currently work in a publication-oriented academic research setting. Additionally, I have specialized experience in essay/statement writing for college, graduate school, and highly competitive scholarship applications, both through my own experiences in these admissions processes (and as an alum of these programs) and through my work with students as a writing tutor. I've also provided assistance for high school applications and for parent statements for elementary/middle/high school applications.

Test Preparation

Career Development,

Career Development

I can help with applications and interviews for educational and research opportunities that will advance your career. I've completed a bachelor's and two master's degrees across several fields of study, and I currently work as a full-time research fellow in an academic lab. I've also provided competitive scholarships admissions advising since the summer of 2020. I can assist with aspects of career development that fall under an academic umbrella - whether it's returning to school after full-time work, continuing your education in pursuit of additional qualifications and skills, or applying for academic research positions as a bachelor's or master's student/graduate. I have particular expertise in essays and personal statements for applications.
College Counseling

College Counseling

I attended UNC-Chapel Hill on a full-tuition merit scholarship as an undergraduate, and I then won a nationally competitive scholarship that fully funded my graduate degrees in the UK. I've personally been through and succeeded in highly competitive admissions processes at the undergraduate and graduate level, through which I’ve learned how to craft successful applications that advance compelling, cohesive narratives. I've provided mentorship and advising for competitive scholarship admissions since the summer of 2020, assisting students with program selection, essay drafting and revisions, and interview prep. In addition to general college application and scholarship application assistance, I can offer specialized knowledge related to the application processes for regionally, nationally, and internationally competitive scholarships/fellowships. I have particular expertise in application essays - both from my own application processes and from my experiences assisting others.

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Great Tutoring Session

Maggie helped me a lot with my personal statement for my graduate school application. She is incredibly insightful and helped me think of several ways to further strengthen my writing. I definitely feel more confident in continuing building up my personal statement thanks to her.

Jessica, 1 lesson with Maggie

Knowledgeable and Patient Tutor

Maggie helped me with a personal statement and was very kind. She was very patient and friendly. She walked me through each paragraph and explained how to improve. Her advice is very valuable. After taking a lesson from Maggie I felt more confident with my writing! Would highly recommend her!

Ravi, 1 lesson with Maggie
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