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Expert Essay Coach | Writer | Emmy-nominated Docu. Filmmaker
Ali M.

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I graduated from Harvard in 2005 with high honors in Literature after attending Great Neck North HS in New York. I am an Emmy-nominated documentary filmmaker and published writer. I am currently at work on a memoir.

I bring my decades of experience telling true stories to my work as an essay coach. I am a skilled interviewer who gets people to reveal their most personal and compelling stories, a pro at narrative structure, and a patient mentor and advisor throughout the process of editing...

I graduated from Harvard in 2005 with high honors in Literature after attending Great Neck North HS in New York. I am an Emmy-nominated documentary filmmaker and published writer. I am currently at work on a memoir.

I bring my decades of experience telling true stories to my work as an essay coach. I am a skilled interviewer who gets people to reveal their most personal and compelling stories, a pro at narrative structure, and a patient mentor and advisor throughout the process of editing and revision.

I will work with you to find the aspect of your life story which will resonate most with admissions officers, help you get it down on paper, and work with you to polish your essay until it's ready to go. I look forward to accompanying you on your college application journey. It's a scary one, but I hope I can help make it fun and exciting, too!

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Education

(1) Harvard University
Literature

Additional Languages

Spanish

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  • Hourly Rate: $250
  • Rate details: Discounts available for BIPOC and first-gen students.
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

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  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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I have decades of experience telling true stories as a writer and Emmy-nominated documentary filmmaker. I have edited dozens of application essays for both undergraduate and graduate school. I know how to help people figure out their own most compelling life stories, get them down on paper, and mentor them through the process of revision until their essays are ready to submit.
Film

Film

I have produced more than a dozen documentary films and series for platforms such as HBO, Nat Geo, and Discovery. My most recent film was Fauci, which premiered at Telluride Film Festival in 2021. I have another documentary airing this fall on HBO.
Writing

Writing

I have decades of experience telling true stories as a writer and Emmy-nominated documentary filmmaker. I have edited dozens of application essays for both undergraduate and graduate school. I know how to help people figure out their own most compelling life stories, get them down on paper, and mentor them through the process of revision until their essays are ready to submit.
Grammar
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Great tutor

My Son had an outstanding experience with Ali. She has helped him write a great unique, and robust personal essay that kept his voice and authenticity. She was patient, understanding, and incredibly knowledgeable. We highly recommend her and we are looking forward to working with her on many supplemental essays.

Sidharth, 4 lessons with Ali
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