Writing Support for students

“Finding Dan was a gift. His professionalism, dedication, patience and positivity allowed my son to gain confidence in his writing that I hadn't seen to date and I think will follow him into the future. The time Dan spent working and encouraging my son to be introspective, searching for those answers from within that he had but couldn't seem to find on his own, is part of Dan's brilliance. He searches for the right questions to ask. I couldn't be more grateful for his help.”

“This post is more for Dan's integrity and honesty than his superior skills, which anyone that's worked with him, can attest to.

I reached out to Dan to help my daughter edit her draft for a contest she was participating in. The contest's format was not a traditional written format. Dan reviewed two of her drafts on different topics and then provided his guidance on which one she should develop. When we got on a call to discuss the game plan, Dan said that he was not sure about being able to help for the non-traditional format of the contest. He could've easily marketed his skills and get some billable hours, but instead he gracefully bailed out with best wishes for my daughter. I am blown away by the sheer professionalism that Dan embodies in his work. I can't wait for my daughter to work with him when she's ready for college! Thank you for your initial guidance, Dan, because she did pick the topic you recommended (and won!)”

“My kids have worked with Dan on various writing tasks (college/camp applications) and Dan is always super helpful in guiding them through and giving excellent advice. He has thoughtful ideas and deep insight about the application process, and really knows how to work with teens. We are very happy with the results we got.”

“I worked with Dan when I was applying for colleges, and I couldn't recommend him more. He was incredibly generous with his time, getting to know me as a person so I could craft personal college essays that told a compelling story. Dan was supportive and patient while giving thoughtful feedback to strengthen my writing.”

“Dan assisted my son in writing his various essays for Princeton’s Early Action process. The essays ended up being very personal and true to my son’s actual experiences in life, in answering the very difficult questions on the application. The final results were distinct and well-written pieces that gave a full picture of what my son is all about for the admissions committee. My son was ADMITTED early to Princeton and is headed there! Thank you, Dan!”

“Dan's advice was critical as I navigated the college essay-writing process. He was committed to getting to know me, and as I worked on my essays I felt that he not only wanted me to have well-written prose and a well-constructed narrative, but that he was determined for me to be able to share my true passions and ambitions with the universities which I was applying to. His insight and his willingness to go out of his way to help me - he once spent extra time working with me when I mentioned that the school we were working on was my dream school - were invaluable. Not only does he know what colleges are looking for in essays, but he also makes an effort to follow up with past clients who now attend college to gain insight into the cultures of the universities that they attend so that he can better serve his current clients, which was very helpful for me as I wrote "Why this college" essays focused on the unique aspects of the schools I applied to.”

“Dan is inspirational and generous with his time. He collaborated with our daughter Rohini to generate compelling essay topics that reflected her personal voice. After their first session they had established nine alternative ideas for main themes with several variants for each. She was able to choose a small set from this multitude of options to turn into essays she was really excited to include in her college applications.

Dan is a master at drawing out the gems hidden in a student's experience and honing them. Rohini was accepted into many schools including her top choice.”

“Dan is very attentive and diligent. He was able to work with me to customize his writing program to suit the particular needs of my essay topics. He spent significant time with me in order to ensure that I was not only satisfied with every detail of my essays, but I was also confident that all of my thoughts were articulated eloquently throughout the essay. Dan helped to make me certain that my essays would stand out during the admissions process. With Dan’s help, I was offered admission to my first choice school. I would recommend Dan to anyone looking for academic writing support.“

“He gets to know students' souls and shows them, their talents, aspirations, hearts, readiness to excel, on paper in ways few others can. If you want your college admissions, job applications, and all other essays to show YOU in the truest, clearest, most helpfully descriptive ways, I cannot recommend anyone more highly than Dan Lichterman. He is that gentleman and scholar we all like to work with -- and have our kids spend time with. It's a refreshing experience from start to finish that prepares you to excel with next steps.”

“Dan was a pleasure to work with. Rather than writing an essay for you, Dan prides himself on elevating his clients' writing skills. I left Dan a more cohesive writer, though most importantly, Dan provided me with a creative twist my thought process did not previously contain. Working with Dan resulted in more than I could have hoped for, and along the way, I gained not only stronger mechanics but also a mentor and friend. Dan is dedicated to his craft like no other, and I cannot stress the reward of working with him enough.”