Essays that make readers stop skimming.
Application readers won't hesitate to swiftly rule out applicants. My job is to make sure yours is the essay they remember — and that you grow into a writer who no longer needs me.
What sets me apart from other editors
As a writer
I've experimented with many genres of writing, and I've found my own unique voice. I help clients get started with what makes a solid college essay — and as their experience grows under my guidance, they'll feel more confident in their own voice. My ultimate goal is for clients to be able to write on their own.
As a perfectionist
I settle for nothing less than the best in my work. Application readers make fast judgments — often in minutes — and I'm confident in and dedicated to my ability to help my clients present themselves in their best light.
As someone who's been there
I know how stressful the application process is, and I know how to manage that burden. I help my clients manage their limited time and create a roadmap for success — one that helps them throughout their application, and in life as well.
As a human being
Everyone is unique in their own way. In getting to know my clients personally through our sessions, I commit to bringing out the best in their personality and enabling them to stand out amongst their peers in their writing.
Three ways to work together
Consultation
An hour-long one-on-one Zoom session where I actively work with you on your essays, set up clear deadlines, and discuss your application strategy in depth. Great for brainstorming, getting over writer's block, and finalizing essays.
New clients get a free 30-minute trial consultation — parents welcome. We'll get to know each other, walk through my goals and methods, and discuss pricing.
Asynchronous Editing
Send me your essays for edits. You'll get clear feedback on ways to polish the essay, plus ideas to drive it in a more unique direction. Great for confident writers who want another perspective — or students who already have a counselor but want additional edits at an affordable price.
Billed per draft or per complete essay, depending on your needs.
Full Package
Four consultation sessions plus unlimited asynchronous editing — I'll edit any and all essay drafts you send me. Recommended for students without a college counselor, or anyone behind on the application process. I suggest a consultation or two first so you know my methods suit you.
Billed as a one-time payment at the beginning of the service.
Where my clients got in
Applicants I've worked with have been admitted to the following universities*:
- Harvard University
- Stanford University
- MIT
- Princeton University
- Columbia University
- University of Pennsylvania
- University of Chicago
- Duke University
- Northwestern University
- Johns Hopkins University
- Brown University
- Cornell University
- Carnegie Mellon University
- Emory University
- University of Southern California
- UC Berkeley
- UC Los Angeles
- UC San Diego
- UC Irvine
- UC Davis
- Georgia Tech
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
* Not a comprehensive list.
See what applicants I've worked with have to say
“Harry has a real gift for getting your ideas across in words that keep the reader interested. A lot of people end up embarrassed by their application essays once they're actually at Stanford — I'm genuinely proud of mine. Harry helped me get my voice through in my writing.”SL attending Stanford University
“Harry knows how to channel your accomplishments and personality through your essays. He helped me express myself in a way I couldn't have on my own — and improved my writing overall in the process.”AG attending MIT
“Working with Harry streamlined my application process, all thanks to him providing lots of useful insight in his comments. He also kept me on track throughout the application season with clear deadlines, but always put in the extra work when I fell behind. He made the daunting application season feel — well — not quite so daunting.”AV attending Brown University
“Although I had a counselor throughout the application season, I found that Harry's help was invaluable to me, especially when I had to catch counselor draft deadlines. My counselor would just tell me to rewrite a poor essay, but Harry guided me through the process all while enabling me to feel confidence in my writing.”KL attending Johns Hopkins University
“Harry's commitment to excellence throughout helping me figure out my essays from rough to final draft has been both encouraging and accessible. Whereas my counselor would respond for edits every other week, Harry had no problems helping out any time I reached out to him, even while he was on vacation!”JW attending the University of Pennsylvania
“I still remember my UC Personal Insight Questions being a hot mess just a few weeks before the UC application deadline, but when Harry began working with me, we made huge improvements on both the uniqueness of the content within my essays as well as the literary technicalities. Thank you, Harry!”KZ attending UC Berkeley
Your story deserves better than a template.
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