Featured Review:
Kelsey is simply the best!
Ying, 8 lessons with KelseyKelsey has been an incredible help to my daughter in preparing for her SAT verbal over the past month. She quickly identified the areas that needed focus and provided countless tips and strategies that are spot-on. She also makes each lesson engaging and fun, which is super helpful for a rising senior. She is supportive, knowledgeable, and professional. In a short month, my daughter’s practice test scores have improved by more than 130 points, just in time for her official test this week. We...
Hi! I'm Dr. Kelsey R., and I'm a writing coach, tutor, and award-winning researcher with a PhD from the University of Chicago and a BA from Brown. For 12+ years, I have taught hundreds of high school, college, and graduate students how to think critically and write effectively. If you want help reaching your goals, whether by maximizing your test scores or crafting an exceptional personal statement, please contact me to schedule a free consultation.
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Kelsey is simply the best!
Kelsey has been an incredible help to my daughter in preparing for her SAT verbal over the past month. She quickly identified the areas that needed focus and provided countless tips and strategies that are spot-on. She also makes each lesson engaging and fun, which is super helpful for a rising senior. She is supportive, knowledgeable, and professional. In a short month, my daughter’s practice test scores have improved by more than 130 points, just in time for her official test this week. We are so grateful - this progress would not have been possible without Kelsey!
Ying, 8 lessons with Kelsey
Clear and Knowledgeable Tutor
Ms Kelsey was a great tutor because she helped me break down difficult SAT R&W questions into blocks of information that made it easy for me to process. She always gave me clear steps to go through the types of questions and was very knowledgeable about what each question wants from you. I used her method to confidently approach each question with a system. I was also able to improve my time management by saving the questions I struggled with for the end. I was able to score a 750 on my latest test which I am super happy with!
Michael, 4 lessons with Kelsey
Personal statements and supplementals
Before working with Kelsey, I was so lost with writing my personal statement and supplementals. Kelsey helped me find my voice, craft authentic essays, and improve my overall writing. Her one-on-one guidance and numerous personalized feedback made such a difference! Now, my essays feel strong and unique!
Sathish, 83 lessons with Kelsey
Truly invests in her students
Kelsey’s insight and guidance is invaluable. Kelsey was able to pull thoughts and feelings out of her head and beautifully lay them out on paper. Her patience and guidance kept my daughter focused and motivated, and her caring heart was greatly appreciated. Her passion for writing and her desire to see her students succeed is apparent. Thank you, Kelsey! We will keep you updated!
Anonymous, 5 lessons with Kelsey
Thoughtful and Knowledgeable
Kelsey is extremely knowledgeable and has a very engaging approach. She is accessible and goes above and beyond to help her students construct meaningful and authentic essays. We are extremely pleased with the final result.
Anonymous, 5 lessons with Kelsey
Insightful and patient
Kelsey has engaged my daughter with thought-provoking dialogue in an effort to help my daughter find her authentic voice. She is patient, engaging, and encouraging. Her edits/suggestions are on point. She is accessible and her sincerity makes her even more special. She truly is invested in my daughter and her success. She is a top notch tutor and a wonderful source of guidance and support.
Anonymous, 5 lessons with Kelsey
Insightful and patient
Kelsey has engaged my daughter with thought-provoking dialogue in an effort to help my daughter find her authentic voice. She is patient, engaging, and encouraging. Her edits/suggestions are on point.
Anonymous, 5 lessons with Kelsey
Exceptional writing coach for vet school personal statement & essays
Kelsey served as a writing coach for my daughter during her veterinary school application process, guiding her from initial brainstorming through theme development and final editing. She played an essential role in helping Shannon discover and convey her authentic voice, resulting in a personal statement that truly stood out. After reviewing the final draft, my daughter’s supervisor—a practicing DVM—remarked that it was among the strongest personal statements she had ever read. Given the incredible competitiveness of veterinary school admissions today, we felt fortunate to have Kelsey’s expertise and support throughout this stressful process. While we don’t yet know the final outcome of this application cycle, my daughter has already been invited to several interviews, which speaks volumes about the strength of her materials. We are deeply grateful to Kelsey for her partnership and guidance during such an important journey.
Jennifer, 19 lessons with Kelsey
Responsive and great to work with.
Recently Mrs Robbins helped me with my college application essay. She was able to work around my schedule to ensure that we got finished the essay on time and she offered great insight on how to keep the personality in my writing while also making it more professional. Her time as a college admissions officer guided my writing to make it fit what the colleges are working for. Overall she was very helpful.
Aaron, 11 lessons with Kelsey
Excellent SAT and college essay tutor!
We started working with Kelsey after my daughter scored lower than expected on the verbal section of her SAT. She was feeling discouraged and unsure of how to move forward. Kelsey immediately put her at ease. She has a warm, supportive presence and a real ability to explain complex grammar concepts in a way that finally made sense. In just two months, my daughter’s verbal score went from a 600 to a 760. We’ve continued working with Kelsey on college essays, and that’s been just as valuable. My daughter says she feels like Kelsey really understands her voice and has helped her see parts of her story she hadn’t recognized before. It’s been a genuinely empowering experience. We feel lucky to have found her.
Clara, 40 lessons with Kelsey
