Yale Student Specializing in Admissions Essays + Writing

Joleen B.

Hello! My name is Joleen, and I am a Yale University student here to help with the ever-evolving college admissions process and writing. Having recently navigated the competitive elite admissions process with offers from Ivy Leagues and Top 20 Universities myself (Yale, UPenn, Duke, UC Berkeley, UCLA), I have up-to-date insight and realistic guidance.

I am passionate about supporting fellow students striving towards their dreams. As an award-winning creative writer, I have spent the last five years helping friends and family revise their essays, helping them matriculate to universities like Yale, Dartmouth, and UCLA. Lending my expertise to dozens of students and also receiving advice from 3 professional consultants, I have developed an in-depth, fresh understanding of what elite institutions look for and how to sensibly achieve their holistically high standards. The numerous criteria demanded can feel unreasonably complicated, but I am here to guide you in strategic planning and excellent execution.

I am here to offer my expertise in college planning, essay advice and editing, SAT preparation, and tutoring for students ages 6+. Unlike many private professional college consultants, I hold honesty at the forefront of my guidance. After all, I have recently done the whole process myself–from internships (UN Women, research) to prestigious awards to essays (5 years experience) to interviews (Harvard, Princeton, etc). I am also happy to help with non-admissions-related writing. As a top 0.05% SAT scorer, I can also assist with the Reading and Writing section. I am the oldest sister of 3, a babysitter for 7+ years, and a teacher (music and Mandarin Chinese) for 4+ years, so I am skilled in working with children and young adults.

Whatever your specific need, I am genuinely enthusiastic to help! I want to support you to achieve your goals. For more information/to schedule a session, feel free to write me! I look forward to meeting you soon.