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NYU Tisch Professor, Disney Engineer, UC Berkeley CS Admissions Expert
Kadie J.

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Storytelling is my specialty, and I have helped dozens of students develop extraordinarily compelling personal essays. I hold a B.A. in Computer Science from UC Berkeley and an MFA in Dramatic Writing from NYU Tisch School of the Arts, where I now teach as an Adjunct Professor. I hold six degrees in total, including A.A.'s in Math, Physics, Chemistry, and Applied Sciences from Santa Barbara City College.

I have seven years of professional experience as a college admissions consultant,...

Storytelling is my specialty, and I have helped dozens of students develop extraordinarily compelling personal essays. I hold a B.A. in Computer Science from UC Berkeley and an MFA in Dramatic Writing from NYU Tisch School of the Arts, where I now teach as an Adjunct Professor. I hold six degrees in total, including A.A.'s in Math, Physics, Chemistry, and Applied Sciences from Santa Barbara City College.

I have seven years of professional experience as a college admissions consultant, following three years of informal coaching, for a combined decade working directly with high school students on the college application process.

My approach is grounded in narrative craft: I am a formally trained Dramatic Writer and spent six years at Disney Animation, where my job centered on storytelling. I apply my story chops to help each student find and articulate what makes their own story special. Your essay will sound distinct amongst a sea of students defaulting to generic essays that read like receipts.

My work has been almost entirely one-on-one, with students primarily ages 14–18 (high school freshmen through seniors), covering the full arc of the admissions process: essay brainstorming and drafting, extracurricular positioning, school list strategy, and interview preparation. Students I've supported have gone onto many top 30 institutions including Yale, Princeton, UChicago, UCLA, UMich, USC, UIUC, UCSD, and many more.

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University of California Berkeley
Computer Science
New York University
Masters

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College Counseling

College Counseling

I bring a unique background that combines nearly a decade of experience coaching students with a B.A. in Computer Science and minor in Chemical Engineering from UC Berkeley, eight years of experience in the animation industry, film credits that include Frozen II, Encanto, and Moana II, and an MFA in Dramatic writing from NYU Tisch, one of the most competitive writing programs in the country. My students have been admitted to Yale, Princeton, UChicago, UCLA, UCSD, USC, University of Michigan, Cal Poly SLO Engineering, and many other top-30 schools. One of my students last year admitted to her top choice school and either admitted or waitlisted to 15 out of the 19 schools I helped her apply to. I focus on demystifying the college essay writing process for my students, breaking it into clear, manageable steps so any student can craft an unforgettable personal narrative with clarity, authenticity, and confidence.
Essay Writing

Essay Writing

I focus on demystifying the essay writing process, breaking it into clear, manageable steps: brainstorming, structure, voice, and revision, so any student can write with clarity, authenticity, and confidence, whatever the assignment. I teach writing fundamentals including, clear structure, authentic voice, strong argumentation, and effective revision, which students can apply to any essay they need to write. I bring a unique background that combines nearly a decade of experience coaching students through essay writing with a B.A. in Computer Science and minor in Chemical Engineering from UC Berkeley, eight years of experience in the animation industry, film credits that include Frozen II, Encanto, and Moana II, and an MFA in Dramatic Writing from NYU Tisch, one of the most competitive writing programs in the country. My professional background in storytelling, finding the core idea of a piece, structuring it clearly, and cutting what doesn't serve it, shapes how I teach essay writing across formats, from personal narrative and college essays to academic and analytical writing. On college admissions essays, my students have been admitted to Yale, Princeton, UChicago, UCLA, UCSD, USC, University of Michigan, Cal Poly SLO Engineering, and many other top-30 schools.
Personal Statements

Personal Statements

I bring a unique background that combines nearly a decade of experience coaching students with a B.A. in Computer Science and minor in Chemical Engineering from UC Berkeley, eight years in the animation industry, film credits that include Frozen II, Encanto, and Moana II, and an MFA in Dramatic writing from NYU Tisch, one of the most competitive writing programs in the country. My students have been admitted to Yale, Princeton, UChicago, UCLA, UCSD, USC, University of Michigan, Cal Poly SLO Engineering, and many other top-30 schools. One of my students last year admitted to her top choice school and either admitted or waitlisted to 15 out of the 19 schools I helped her apply to. I focus on demystifying the personal statement process for my students, breaking it into clear, manageable steps so any student can craft an unforgettable personal narrative with clarity, authenticity, and confidence.
Writing

Writing

I focus on demystifying the writing process, breaking it into clear, manageable steps: brainstorming, structure, voice, and revision, so anyone can write with clarity, authenticity, and confidence, whatever the assignment. I teach writing fundamentals including, clear structure, authentic voice, strong argumentation, and effective revision, which students can apply to anything they need to write. I bring a unique background that combines nearly a decade of experience coaching students through essay writing with a B.A. in Computer Science and minor in Chemical Engineering from UC Berkeley, eight years of experience in the animation industry, film credits that include Frozen II, Encanto, and Moana II, and an MFA in Dramatic Writing from NYU Tisch, one of the most competitive writing programs in the country. My professional background in storytelling, finding the core idea of a piece, structuring it clearly, and cutting what doesn't serve it, shapes how I teach essay writing across formats, from personal narrative and college essays to academic and analytical writing. On college admissions essays, my students have been admitted to Yale, Princeton, UChicago, UCLA, UCSD, USC, University of Michigan, Cal Poly SLO Engineering, and many other top-30 schools.
Algebra 1
Prealgebra

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Knowledgable Admissions Expert

Kadie has helped me immensely with my college application process offering me her great expertise with all my supplemental essays. She has made me feel comfortable and overall increased my confidence this admissions season. She is always willing to help and is great at editing complex ideas, maintaining your voice while ensuring that it is still a cohesive narrative for admissions officers to read. Highly recommend her to anyone who needs guidance during the admissions cycle.

Emma, 7 lessons with Kadie

Helps With Everything College-Related

I had a great experience with Kadie from start to finish. She helped me brainstorm ideas for my essay without judgment, gave me personalized college recommendations based on my interests, and managed to help me reach both my word count and my application deadline without stress, even though I started late! I highly recommend her for anyone that doesn't know where to start when it comes to college applications—she makes the process so much easier.

Shelease, 6 lessons with Kadie

Accommodating and very helpful writing tutor!

Kadie helped review my college essay supplementals, and she was very constructive and specific about her feedback in my essays. I like how she revised my essay, without taking away the main idea and topic of my essay (like some tutors may do). Her feedback towards my essays made them stronger in not only grammar, but also the tone and structure in them. She is also incredibly kind and messages back fast. I highly recommend her as a writing tutor!

Skyler Sam, 1 lesson with Kadie

Highly Recommended Tutor

We had a wonderful experience working with Kadie! She was incredibly helpful in guiding Jaelyn through her college essays and helping her put her thoughts into words while ensuring that her personality, and qualities truly shined through. We are so grateful for her guidance, and support throughout this stressful process. We would highly recommend Kadie to any student looking for guidance with college admissions essays and supplemental essays. She truly made a difference in Jaelyn's experience!

Yackjaira, 3 lessons with Kadie
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