1-on-1 College Essay Coaching with Ivy-Educated PhD

Your voice, sharpened.Craft your most compelling story with the guidance of a top-tier writing expert.

I’m an elite academic writing coach and published writer with two MAs in English and a PhD in progress at a top 20 university. With over 10 years of college teaching experience—including in Ivy League classrooms—I don’t just know great writing: I teach students how to produce it at the highest level.Each application cycle, I work with a small number of high-achieving students to craft standout college essays that open doors. My approach blends insider academic insight and sharp editorial feedback with premium, high-touch support. With my help, applicants are guided through every stage of the process— from first draft to final polish.

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Signature Packages

One-Time Essay Coaching — $350
• One 45-min Zoom session
• Guided brainstorming
• Strategic feedback on your first draft
• Includes a final round of comments + optional 15-minute Zoom follow-upEssay Intensive – $850
• Three 30-min Zoom sessions
• Pre-call reviews of student's draft or notes
• One round of detailed written feedback on first draft + second round of proofreading, light edits & polish
• One week of email support, post-final edit, for follow-up revisionsCollege Essay Deep Dive — $1250
• Three 45-minute Zoom sessions
• Three rounds of detailed edits for one main essay
• Final polish and proofreading + 15-minute Zoom follow up
• Email support throughout the processCore Coaching Package— $2600
• Five 45-minute Zoom sessions
• Full editing and strategy support for one personal statement + up to two supplemental essays
• 30-minute live final polish session (including pre-review and edit of final draft/s)
• Ongoing email access and draft feedback throughout the processFinal Polish Package — $650
• Three rounds of line-level editing for a near-final draft
• Includes proofreading, tone, clarity, and final polish
• Optional 30-minute Zoom follow-up

el friedman

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(917) 647-0108

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PhD Candidate
Department of English
New York UniversityMA, University of Pennsylvania
MA, Villanova University

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Availability 2026

To ensure truly personalized support, I accept only 3–5 students per season. Space is limited—reach out early to reserve yours.If full packages are booked, one-time and add-on services may still be available.

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Add-Ons

48-Hour Rush Edit — $150
Priority turnaround with written feedback in 48 hoursFinal Polish Pass — $125
Proofreading and final edits on any essayAdditional Essay — $300
In-depth feedback and edit suggestions for a supplemental or secondary essay