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Harvard Grad & College Essays Specialist - 50 Best Harvard Essays
Razi H.

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Hello! I'm Razi, a proud Cum Laude graduate from Harvard University with a BA in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations. As a naturally creative writer, my pieces have been published in literary journals, news articles, and most notably, the latest edition of "50 Successful Harvard Application Essays."

With over 1,000 hours of college essay tutoring and 15+ years engaged in education and creative writing, my mission is to help students amidst college applications craft compelling and...

Hello! I'm Razi, a proud Cum Laude graduate from Harvard University with a BA in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations. As a naturally creative writer, my pieces have been published in literary journals, news articles, and most notably, the latest edition of "50 Successful Harvard Application Essays."

With over 1,000 hours of college essay tutoring and 15+ years engaged in education and creative writing, my mission is to help students amidst college applications craft compelling and distinctive personal statements and college essays. I emphasize the heart of any great college essay: the story. My students consistently produce powerful narratives that resonate deeply with admissions committees.

The results speak for themselves. My students have been accepted into numerous prestigious schools and have earned significant scholarships, including those from Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Brown, Caltech, Columbia, Cornell, and Penn. They have also received the Dean’s Scholarship at Northeastern and offers from Carnegie Mellon, UMich, Wellesley, the UC’s, UVA, the UT’s, UNC, and more. These achievements are not rare; the majority of my students secure acceptance to top-tier institutions like the Ivies, Stanford, and Caltech.

Let's work together to craft the perfect personal statement that makes your college application stand out, so you can get into your dream school.

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ACT English

ACT English

I have been tutoring SAT/ACT for more than four years to high school students from all different backgrounds, from public school to private schools, from the inner-city to the suburbs. I personally scored a 34 on my first try taking the ACT, and in my classes I incorporate a lot of the test taking strategies and tricks which helped me score so high and land me a spot at Harvard.
ACT Science

ACT Science

I have been tutoring SAT/ACT for more than four years to high school students from all different backgrounds, from public school to private schools, from the inner-city to the suburbs. I personally scored a 34 on my first try taking the ACT, and in my classes I incorporate a lot of the test taking strategies and tricks which helped me score so high and land me a spot at Harvard.
American History

American History

I scored a 5 on AP World and a 5 on the APUSH practice test (wasn't able to take it ultimately because of a cleric error at my high school). I have written countless history research papers while at Harvard, and have a great understanding of both American and World History.
College Counseling

College Counseling

I'm Razi, a proud Harvard graduate, Harvard alumni interviewer, and contributor to 50 Successful Harvard Application Essays (5th Ed.), with over 1,500 hours of one-on-one college counseling experience and more than a decade in education and admissions strategy. I work with driven students applying to top-tier universities—those with strong resumes who need help building a standout application strategy. Together, we shape every part of the narrative: selecting the right recommenders, crafting a leadership and activities profile that highlights growth and initiative, and identifying opportunities to deepen impact through volunteering or independent projects. As a Harvard interviewer, I also help students prepare for admissions conversations with clarity and confidence—ensuring they know how to present themselves authentically and strategically. My students have earned offers from Harvard, Stanford, Yale, Columbia, Cornell, Duke, Brown, JHU, and more. Of the ~15 I worked most closely with last cycle, over 70% were accepted to at least one Ivy, with others admitted to CMU, Berkeley, WashU, and beyond. If you're aiming high, let’s make sure your application tells the strongest possible story—start to finish.
Creative Writing

Creative Writing

Creative writing has been a lifelong passion — my work has been published in national news outlets, online literary journals, and Harvard’s 50 Successful Application Essays. I’ve helped students win top honors in some of the country’s most competitive writing competitions, including Scholastic Awards and school-sponsored creative challenges. I also coach students on creative assignments, personal narratives, and literary writing from middle school through college. My expertise blends storytelling, structure, and voice development across all genres.
English

English

I have lots of experience teaching English as a second language to all ages and all backgrounds (I quite literally worked with refugees and immigrants from all around the world). At Harvard I took various intensive Writing and English classes (a number of which required an application to get into), and I also have been tutoring English to Elementary School, Middle School, and High School students for over eight years.
Essay Writing

Essay Writing

I'm Razi, a proud Harvard graduate and contributor to 50 Successful Harvard Application Essays (5th Ed.), with over 1,500 hours of one-on-one college essay consulting and more than a decade of experience in education and admissions strategy. I work with brilliant, STEM-driven students applying to top universities—those with the grades, scores, and achievements, but who need help tying it all together. Too often, students with top-tier potential submit average essays—and miss out on their dream schools. I'm here to make sure that doesn’t happen. My students have earned offers from Harvard, Stanford, Yale, Columbia, Cornell, Duke, Brown, JHU, and many, many more. Of the ~15 who worked most closely with me last cycle, over 70% were accepted to at least one Ivy, with others admitted to Caltech, CMU, UC Berkeley, WashU, and beyond. I specialize in helping technical thinkers become unforgettable storytellers, and we don’t submit until the college essay is top-percentile quality. If you’re aiming for the best, let’s make sure your college essay becomes the reason you get there.
Hebrew

Hebrew

I have lived in Israel for more than three years. When I was younger I spoke Hebrew at home, and studied Hebrew intensively from pre-school to college. At Harvard, I started and organized Harvard University's first "Hebrew Table" where I would during dinner and talk to any students interested in practicing their Hebrew. I have also tutored and taught Hebrew to Elementary School, Middle School, and High School students for 8+ years!
Interview Prep

Interview Prep

I've served as a Harvard admissions interviewer for over five years, giving me a deep, inside perspective on how top universities evaluate applicants. I understand intimately what makes a candidate stand out — not just on paper, but in person. Having worked closely with both applicants and admissions committees, I bring a rare dual perspective to the college process, and my guidance helps students strategically position themselves for the most competitive schools in the country.
Literature

Literature

I have lots of experience teaching English as a second language to all ages and all backgrounds (I quite literally worked with refugees and immigrants from all around the world). At Harvard I took various intensive Literature and English classes (a number of which required an application to get into), and I also have been tutoring Literature to Elementary School, Middle School, and High School students for over eight years.
Personal Statements

Personal Statements

Hi, I’m Razi—a Harvard alum and contributor to 50 Successful Harvard Application Essays (5th Edition). For the past 10 years, I’ve helped students at every level—top high schools, elite colleges, Stanford med, Harvard MBAs, and top PhD applicants—craft unforgettable personal statements. No matter the application, my focus is always the same: the story. A great personal statement isn't just well-written—it reveals something essential, something only you can tell. My students have earned offers from Harvard, Stanford, Yale, Columbia, Caltech, and more. Last cycle, over 70% of those I worked with most closely were accepted to at least one Ivy, with others heading to CMU, Berkeley, Duke, and beyond. This isn’t about surface-level edits, as with this limited space I ensure to tie together the entire application. We dig deep, uncover the core of your narrative, and make every word count
Proofreading

Proofreading

I'm Razi, a proud Harvard graduate and contributor to 50 Successful Harvard Application Essays (5th Ed.), with over 1,500 hours of personal statement consulting—including deep-dive editing and proofreading—and more than a decade of experience in education and admissions strategy. I work with brilliant, STEM-driven students applying to top universities—those with the grades, scores, and achievements, but who need help tying it all together. The personal statement is the most important part of the application—it’s where admissions officers finally meet you. That’s where I come in. My students have earned offers from Harvard, Stanford, Yale, Columbia, Cornell, Duke, and more. Of the ~15 who worked most closely with me last cycle, over 70% were accepted to at least one Ivy, with others admitted to Caltech, CMU, UC Berkeley, WashU, and beyond. I specialize in helping technical thinkers become unforgettable storytellers—through intensive coaching, structure work, and meticulous proofreading. We don’t submit until every sentence is refined and the essay is top-percentile quality. If you’re aiming for the best, let’s make your personal statement the reason you get there.
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

From participating in Model UN throughout high school and winning honorable mention in one of the competition's toughest committees, to partaking in my University's debate club, I've always sought out and participated in various public speaking forums.
Reading

Reading

At Harvard I took various intensive Writing and English classes (a number of which required an application to get into), and I also have been tutoring Reading and Literature to Elementary School, Middle School, and High School students for over eight years. I've worked on reading with a variety of students from refugees to immigrants, public school to private school students. I connect easily with this age group, which allows for the sessions to be fun and enjoyable while simultaneously educational!
Writing

Writing

At Harvard I took various intensive Writing and English classes (a number of which required an application to get into), and I also have been tutoring writing to Elementary School, Middle School, and High School students for over eight years. I specialize in editing University admissions essays, and have edited more than 100 drafts of essays for BA, MA, and PHD applications.
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He got me into my dream school!

Razi is truly exceptional, and I cannot recommend him highly enough for anyone navigating the college admissions process. From the very first session, it was clear that he genuinely cares about his students and their success. What makes Razi stand out is his unique ability to be honest and direct when needed while still offering encouragement and unwavering support. He strikes a balance that many tutors struggle to achieve, pushing you to improve while making you feel confident and capable. With his guidance, I was able to completely transform my personal statement into something I was genuinely proud of. Razi didn’t just tell me what to do—he asked the right questions, encouraged me to reflect deeply, and guided me in framing my story in a way that truly showcased who I am. Thanks to Razi’s mentorship, I was admitted to Columbia University through early decision, my dream school! Even though I ultimately withdrew my other applications due to Columbia's ED contract, Razi inspired me and gave me tools that extend far beyond just one essay or one school. His influence on my writing, storytelling, and overall approach to presenting myself in essays has made a lasting impact. I’ve worked with other tutors in the past, but none of them has come close to providing the level of personalized and thoughtful guidance that Razi does. With him, it’s not just about getting your essays “done," it’s about taking them to a level where you truly feel content and proud of what you’ve written. I am deeply grateful for Razi’s support, honesty, and expertise. I owe much of my success in this process to him, and I am certain that any student fortunate enough to work with him will feel the same way.

Amy, 13 lessons with Razi

Efficient and Patient

Razi was a pleasure to work with. He communicated well with each step needed to get to the finish line and was very effective with getting my essay completed while being efficient. A+

Kathy, 4 lessons with Razi

Four Ivy Leagues

I was accepted to Harvard, Yale, Cornell, and Dartmouth—not just because of Razi’s top-tier college consulting, but because of his unmatched teaching and genuine care. Razi makes sure you understand every suggestion and idea, so you become increasingly confident and self-sufficient when tackling the dozens of college admissions essays you’ll need to write. In our sessions, quick grammar edits and surface-level polish were replaced with deep, honest questions that led to truly personal standout essays. Not only did Razi help me get into some of the world’s best institutions he gave me the lifelong skill of expressing myself clearly and powerfully through writing. His responsiveness, dedication to his students, and always constant (brutal) honesty make him one of the best teachers I’ve ever had. Now, no essay feels daunting. I approach writing with newfound confidence—not just in my words, but in my story. Razi helped make my dream come true (Harvard Class of ’29), and he can, and will, do the same for you. If you’re on the fence, let me make it simple: choose Razi.

C, 24 lessons with Razi

talented and dedicated tutor

Razi helped my daughter with her college application essays. At the beginning of the process, she was unsure how to showcase her many experiences, activities, and interests. Her initial essays were quite average. Through brainstorming sessions, thoughtful feedback, and step-by-step revisions, Razi helped her transform her ideas into powerful and compelling essays. My daughter mentioned that while Razi could be a bit tough at times, his way really pushed her to think more deeply and aim higher. His experience and straightforward advice helped her identify great ideas and turn them into clear and engaging essays. The process wasn’t always easy, but it was definitely worth it in the end. Applying to top-tier universities is a challenging task, but Razi's support and guidance made it so much more manageable. Thanks to his help, my daughter not only gained confidence and created strong essays but also grew a lot throughout the process. We are so happy with the outcome, grateful for the role he played, and wholeheartedly recommend Razi to anyone looking for a talented and dedicated tutor for college applications.

Q l, 32 lessons with Razi

He got me into my dream school!

Razi is truly exceptional, and I cannot recommend him highly enough for anyone navigating the college admissions process. From the very first session, it was clear that he genuinely cares about his students and their success. What makes Razi stand out is his unique ability to be honest and direct when needed while still offering encouragement and unwavering support. He strikes a balance that many tutors struggle to achieve, pushing you to improve while making you feel confident and capable. With his guidance, I was able to completely transform my personal statement into something I was genuinely proud of. Razi didn’t just tell me what to do—he asked the right questions, encouraged me to reflect deeply, and guided me in framing my story in a way that truly showcased who I am. Thanks to Razi’s mentorship, I was admitted to an Ivy League school through early decision, my dream school! Even though I ultimately withdrew my other applications due to Columbia's ED contract, Razi inspired me and gave me tools that extend far beyond just one essay or one school. His influence on my writing, storytelling, and overall approach to presenting myself in essays has made a lasting impact. I’ve worked with other tutors in the past, but none of them has come close to providing the level of personalized and thoughtful guidance that Razi does. With him, it’s not just about getting your essays “done," it’s about taking them to a level where you truly feel content and proud of what you’ve written. I am deeply grateful for Razi’s support, honesty, and expertise. I owe much of my success in this process to him, and I am certain that any student fortunate enough to work with him will feel the same way.

Amy, 13 lessons with Razi

Incredible College Essay Tutor

Razi is truly a lifesaver for college essays. He is dedicated and HONEST (brutally, sometimes); he is not afraid to give genuine feedback. Razi helped me with my personal statement, not only lending me support, but also helping me find my voice and embrace my vulnerability. He aided with my supplementals as well! With Razi's help, I was accepted into Penn (University of Pennsylvania). I highly recommend Razi as a tutor, especially for those seeking admission into elite universities! Thank you for everything, Razi!

Kate, 12 lessons with Razi

Knowledgeable and professional essay coach

I had only a few days left before submission and my essays are not in good shape yet. Glad that my friends referred Razi to me. Really appreciate Razi's timely help.

Huayu, 3 lessons with Razi

Excellent Tutor

Our experience with Razi was exceptional. He helped my son develop compelling college essays that showcased his unique voice and perspective. We highly recommend his services

Wan Lung, 25 lessons with Razi

Great tutor!

My daughter had a lot of life experiences and extra curriculars but was finding it hard to thread together all of her thoughts. Razi helped her think things through and helped her come up with a really powerful essay. He was patient, knowledgeable and very responsive. He took away a lot of our stress in the whole college application process. A huge thank you to him!

Preeti, 6 lessons with Razi

College Essay Tutor

Razi was very knowledgeable and extremely helpful in every aspect of college essay writing. I’m so glad I sought him out as an extra eye on both of my daughters’ essays. I thought my girls came in with great essays, but the insight and support he brought was really good, and so helpful. What my girls have produced now is even better. I definitely recommend Razi.

Rachel, 3 lessons with Razi
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