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Expert College Essay Coach
Bryan H.

5.0 (1,278 ratings)

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Staring at a blank screen? Unsure where to start? You're in the right place.

College essays are hard—but they don't have to be. I specialize in helping students find their authentic voices and craft narratives that stand out. My students have been accepted to top schools nationwide, not by trying to impress, but by learning to be genuinely themselves on paper.

🏆 College Essay & Admissions Expertise
With a doctorate from Vanderbilt and nearly two decades of experience, I've built my...

Staring at a blank screen? Unsure where to start? You're in the right place.

College essays are hard—but they don't have to be. I specialize in helping students find their authentic voices and craft narratives that stand out. My students have been accepted to top schools nationwide, not by trying to impress, but by learning to be genuinely themselves on paper.

🏆 College Essay & Admissions Expertise
With a doctorate from Vanderbilt and nearly two decades of experience, I've built my practice around one belief: every student has a story only they can tell. My job is to help them find it. I've guided hundreds from blank pages to polished drafts. Whether it's the Common App, UCs, or supplements, we'll craft essays with clarity, depth, and voice that makes admissions officers lean in.

📚 Teaching Background That Makes a Difference
As an award-winning English teacher, I understand what colleges want: students who reflect deeply, write clearly, and show up as real people. I bring expertise in narrative structure, voice development, and "showing, not telling"—skills that separate memorable essays from forgettable ones.

🎯 My Essay Coaching Process
1. Discovery: We dig into your experiences to find essay topics that actually matter to you.
2. Structure: We build narratives that showcase growth, insight, and character.
3. Voice: We make sure every sentence sounds like you—not AI, not a thesaurus, just you.
4. Polish: We refine word choice, tighten flow, and maximize impact without losing authenticity.
5. Strategy: We tailor each essay to align with specific schools' values and culture.

I work with students at every stage. Some come to me with blank pages and no clue where to start. Others have solid drafts that need refinement. All of them leave feeling more confident, more understood, and genuinely proud of what they've written.

Ready to find your voice? Let's get started.

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Education

Vanderbilt University
EdD
  • Licensed teacher

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $175
  • Rate details: Cancellation Policy: Lessons cancelled without 24 hours notice will be charged at the full rate.
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 5/7/2014

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

ACT English

ACT English

Increased ACT composite 4 points on average as school leader Started system wide ACT program Efforts recognized by the state
Career Development

Career Development

As a career development coach with a doctorate in education and experience in instructional leadership, I have a wealth of expertise to offer my clients. I have a deep understanding of the job market and the skills and qualities that employers are looking for in candidates. I also have experience coaching individuals on how to identify their strengths, develop effective job search strategies, and navigate the interview process. My approach is tailored to each individual's needs and focuses on developing practical skills and strategies that can be applied throughout their career.
College Counseling

College Counseling

With a doctorate in education from Vanderbilt University and a background in teaching, I specialize in helping students craft compelling and impactful college essays that highlight their unique strengths and personalities. My approach focuses on developing strong personal narratives and providing targeted feedback on structure, tone, and content. Having worked with countless students, I understand what colleges are looking for in an essay and how to guide students toward creating a standout application. Students leave my sessions feeling confident and empowered to submit essays that truly represent who they are.
English

English

I am licensed and highly qualified by the State of Tennessee to teach the following subjects: Reading, K-6 Reading, 7-8 Reading, 9-12 Language/Arts, K-6 Language/Arts, 7-9 Language/Arts, 9-12
Grammar

Grammar

As a seasoned educator with a doctorate in education and extensive experience in teaching and tutoring, I am dedicated to helping students excel in grammar and communication. My expertise in instructional improvement, coupled with a deep understanding of language mechanics and AP English expectations, enables me to design customized learning plans that target each student's unique needs. By fostering a supportive and engaging environment, I empower students to develop strong reading, writing, and analytical skills, paving the way for their success in academic and professional pursuits.
Proofreading

Proofreading

As an experienced English teacher, copy editor, CEO, and marketing expert, I have a strong background in proofreading and editing. With a focus on clear and concise communication, I have helped countless students and professionals improve their writing skills and perfect their documents, including essays, cover letters, and business proposals. I prioritize attention to detail and accuracy, while also providing constructive feedback to help writers develop their own unique style and voice.
Psychology

Psychology

I hold a doctorate in education from Vanderbilt University and have extensive experience in teaching psychology at both the high school and college levels. As a College Board certified tutor, I have successfully prepared numerous students for the AP Psychology exam, with many achieving scores of 4 and 5 and earning college credit. In addition to high school students, I have worked with college and graduate students to deepen their understanding of psychological concepts and enhance their academic performance. My approach is tailored to meet each student’s individual needs, ensuring they grasp complex psychological concepts and develop critical thinking skills. I utilize a variety of teaching techniques, including practice exams, interactive discussions, and personalized feedback, to enhance their understanding and retention of the material. By focusing on both content mastery and exam strategies, I help students build confidence and excel in their psychology courses at all levels.
ACT Math
ACT Reading
ACT Science
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Reading
SAT Reading
SAT Writing
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Impossible to get a better College Essay Writing coach.

Bryan is an exceptional College Essay coach who can demolish any writer's block through a systematic approach that breaks down the prompt into small achievable goals. Bryan's ability to pull out the writer's most powerful thoughts into each paragraph is truly a gift that is very hard to find. We can't thank him enough for coaching our son through his college application process. - Lori

Christopher, 15 lessons with Bryan

College essay help

After just one meeting, my son has an initial outline for an essay idea he had. Bryan asked questions to get my son thinking about his topic and identify interesting angles to expand on. Bryan responds quickly to emails and his responses are thoughtful and well written (which bodes well for his ability to help others write well). Looking forward to future meetings to help my son craft an authentic and engaging story about himself.

Abby, 10 lessons with Bryan

Extraordinarily helpful

Bryan is amazingly helpful with preparing and polishing essay drafts. He could start from scratch and collaborate to come up with an outline to draft a new essay, or work to refine and finalize an essay. Brian was just so very helpful with all aspects of the college essay process.

Wendell, 24 lessons with Bryan

Outstanding Tutor

Bryan helped our son with college essays. He has an excellent way in working with students, asking them questions and prompting them to reflect. Very methodological at the same time. Highly recommended.

Stefan, 20 lessons with Bryan

Bryan is great…

Very patient and thoughtful individual and has good insight on what teaching styles are going to get the best results. We are grateful that we found him to help our son with his college essay and applications.

Miracle, 16 lessons with Bryan

Words can describe how good Bryan is

Bryan has been working with my son on his college essays. Bryan gives specific, actionable and insightful feedback. His efforts made every essay better by leaps and bounds. He met all our timelines and provided an honest appraisal of our progress and quality. We have used many tutors...Bryan is the top of our list.

L, 13 lessons with Bryan

Excellent and Efficient

I hired Bryan to help my HS Senior with college essays. The very first session, they completed a strong outline. He is patient, creative, smart, and extremely helpful. I am so happy we found him!

Lisa, 6 lessons with Bryan

Absolutely Incredible College Essay Tutor

Bryan is the exact writing coach we have been looking for! We are so excited! His feedback is thorough and focused, and he organizes it in a comprehensive and helpful way. Bryan works with you to identify your strongest themes. He pays attention to your voice and helps you find a way to tie your experiences together to weave your own engaging story. Bryan is a very talented writing tutor! We are so grateful we found him.

Laurie, 6 lessons with Bryan

college essay review

Great session helping fine tune my daughters college essay. He helped her brainstorm ideas to make her essay more polished and impactful. I highly recommend Bryan.

Kristie , 1 lesson with Bryan

Great Job

He works very fast!! He did an outstanding job and gave great feedback! We will definitely use him for assistance in the future. Thank you very much for all of your help!

Dr., 2 lessons with Bryan
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