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UC PIQ Essay Coach | Proven UC Admissions Results | Featured on Forbes
Shad C.

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Are you aiming to stand out in the highly competitive University of California admissions process? I’ve helped students craft compelling UC Personal Insight Question essays that have led to acceptances at top UCs like UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC San Diego, and more.

I have a 100% UC admissions success rate for students whose academic profile aligns with their target campus. You’ve already put in the work - earned strong grades, built an impressive resume, and achieved meaningful milestones. Now...

Are you aiming to stand out in the highly competitive University of California admissions process? I’ve helped students craft compelling UC Personal Insight Question essays that have led to acceptances at top UCs like UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC San Diego, and more.

I have a 100% UC admissions success rate for students whose academic profile aligns with their target campus. You’ve already put in the work - earned strong grades, built an impressive resume, and achieved meaningful milestones. Now it’s time to translate all of that into powerful Personal Insight Question essays that showcase your voice, values, and potential. I’m here to help you transform those accomplishments into PIQs that make admissions officers say YES.

With years of experience as a UC PIQ specialist and essay coach, I provide personalized, results-oriented guidance designed to highlight your voice, story, and unique strengths. My students have consistently outperformed the average applicant, with all of my students receiving acceptance letters from multiple UC campuses. I focus on:

✅ Uncovering your most compelling stories
✅ Structuring powerful, authentic PIQs that align with UC values
✅ Transforming drafts with expert feedback on clarity, tone, and impact
✅ Avoiding common pitfalls that derail UC applicants
✅ Polishing essays with editing for coherence, grammar, and style

📈 Proven Track Record:
With 10+ years of experience and hundreds of admits to top UCs, Ivy League schools, and elite universities, I’ve helped students turn essays into acceptance letters. While most of my students work with me outside of Wyzant, you can see the impressive results of my recent Wyzant students in the reviews below.

🎓 Whether you’re starting from scratch or need help strengthening a drafted essay, I offer step-by-step support tailored to your goals and voice. Let’s craft a set of PIQs that admissions officers remember.

Now accepting students for the Nov 30 UC deadline – limited availability. Let’s make your PIQs unforgettable!

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For over 10 years, I have coached students to receive admissions offers Ivy-League and top-tier schools, including Harvard, Stanford, Yale, and MIT, as well as prestigious BS/MD programs such as Brown's PLME and U Pitt's GAP. For the 2023-24 application cycle, I am proud to share that 100% of my college counseling students received an offer from an Ivy-League or top-tier university. A majority of my students secured either full-ride or highly generous scholarship offers. I've coached hundreds of students to earn their admissions offers from their dream schools, earning myself national recognition on the Forbes Magazine's 30 Under 30 list for the education sector. I'm driven by my passion to help students showcase their best selves and fulfill their highest potential. I guide students as early as their 9th guide of high school towards become a highly competitive college applicant, and I also work closely with 12th graders to produce stellar college applications and essays that leave lasting impressions on even the most critical admissions committee member. In addition, I help college students applying to business schools (MBA programs) and health professional schools to rock the application process. Whether the student is just starting the journey into high school, or a graduate school applicant looking to stand out in a highly competitive applicant pool, send me a message and I'll let you know how I can help you succeed!
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Study Skills

I specialize in helping students at all levels, from high school and college students in highly competitive academic environments to those looking to just develop foundational study and time management skills. With years of experience as an educator and tutor, I focus on time management, organizational strategies, memory techniques, and setting actionable goals tailored to each individual's needs. I have been nationally recognized as a leader in the education space, named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for the education industry. I believe learning is a process, not a one-time event, and I work with students to build effective daily routines and habits that foster confidence and independence. My approach addresses both the academic and emotional sides of studying, helping students overcome procrastination, frustration, and other challenges. Together, we create a personalized roadmap to success that empowers my students to reach their full potential.
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THE BEST WRITING TUTOR!!!

Shad was so helpful! He has lots of experience so editing my essays was very easy for him. His tips significantly improved my writing and he gave me lots of guidance and ideas on what else to write about for my UC essays. He was super polite and easy to talk to. I definitely recommend Shad and i’ll definitely be coming back.

Chloe, 1 lesson with Shad

Amazing Counselor

Shad helped my daughter with last minute review of UC application PIQs and she was very pleased with the progress she made after one meeting with Shad. Highly recommend him for anyone looking for help with college applications.

Jag, 2 lessons with Shad

Serious and helpful

Shad gave me necessary advice and information about the UC admissions process. Giving me the insight into a UC admission officers mind and giving me the best chance to get into a great college.

Jaidyn, 2 lessons with Shad
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