Writing Coach and College Admissions Essay Counselor 70 Eastwood Drive, San Francisco, CA 94112

"I worked with Dan the day applications were due so time was of the essence, but he was super helpful and efficient in helping me revise my essays. Working with him significantly improved to foundation that I already had and as a result I was accepted into both of my top schools! I highly recommend."

"I came to Dan for help with writing my personal statement for graduate school. From the initial consultation, I was drawn to his approach. We began by taking a deep dive look into all the ways we could connect my life experiences to the prompt. From there, we identified the best angle and began writing. Throughout the writing process, Dan did an excellent job in help guide the essay in a cohesive manner. Upon completion, I was truly amazed by the essay we had written. In addition to having an excellent personal statement, I also found myself becoming a better writer, learning how to approach a writing task and tell the best story I can. With the help from Dan, I was accepted into an Ivy League master's program and I have no doubt that the personal statement was a large part of my admission."

"Like any other rising senior, I came into the college applications process with a good amount of dread and anxiety. However, Dan’s laid back personality made me feel much more at ease, and the process no longer seemed so daunting. He clearly outlined his process for writing a personal statement, first by taking the time to get to know me through an interview session, then by choosing the most representative components to craft a richly detailed narrative. Dan worked with me through sessions that were sometimes arduous, but the end result was a piece of writing that encapsulated my identity in a way that I never could have done. In between sessions, the homework I had was to answer questions, whose responses would be woven in during the following session. I began the process unsure of what part of myself to showcase in my essays and what direction I wanted to take them, but Dan patiently helped me to rediscover the priorities that were most important to myself and guided me throughout the process, allowing my own voice to shine through. At the end of our sessions, I left feeling a much more confident contender for higher education. Ultimately, what makes Dan stand out is his gift for storytelling. He’ll guide you through the process of brainstorming, writing, where he really does guide you every step throughout the way to finalize a product that reflects you and tells your own story. He really helped me to minimize the stress of the college applications process by being understanding and easy to work with while producing phenomenal essays. Dan really does focus on the applicant and makes their best qualities shine through."

"I used Dan's expertise to help me write the best essays for college applications. Not only did his incredible skill help me write some of the most impactful essays I've ever written, but his helpful and compassionate nature helped me overcome writer's block on many occasions. Instead of just editing and review what I wrote, he spent the first couple sessions getting to know my entire story and gave me tips on various directions to take my story. Being with Dan isn't just a peripheral editing session; it's a whole tried and true process that has helped me get into my dream schools and programs."

"My son had the pleasure of working with Dan for his college essay process. Although my son is an exceptional writer for research papers, it is difficult for him to write introspectively. Through Dan's brainstorming process, my son found his authentic, unique personal story. After reading his Common Application essay, it brought tears to my eyes because it was so beautifully written and revealed who my son truly is. Dan made the college writing process fun for a student who is more of a research writer than a creative one. My son told me that Dan taught him just not how to write a good college essay, but how to tell a story. Dan has made a lasting impression!"