“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.”
“It was an absolute pleasure working with Dan. Through working with him, I was able to create a personal statement that articulately and flawlessly communicated my story to admission counsels enabling me to gain admittance into the top MBA programs of my choice. If you are pursuing higher education or plan on advancing in your career and need assistance perfecting your cover letter, resume, and or personal statement, I highly recommend you use Dan. You will not be disappointed.”
Read More“Writing hasn’t been my specialty by any stretch and I was having some trouble with my PA school essay. Knowing that the essay can make or break your application, and after scrapping over a dozen drafts, I figured it was time to reach out for some insight. That was, hands down, absolutely the best decision I made. I can’t say enough good things about my experience working with Dan. PA apps are stressful as is, but there was nothing stressful about the essay writing process after reaching out. Dan has a way of calmly talking you through the essay and asking questions that seemed to illicit several “aha moments” along the way. On several occasions, I specifically remember thinking to myself “that’s good” or “whoa, I never thought of it like that“. He’s a genuinely good guy that takes the time to get to know you and your background to help you present the best version of yourself through your essay. My previous drafts were quite generic and I hated them. I feel like Dan was able to help me elevate my application and allow it to stand out against all others. Working with Dan was pain free to the point he made me look forward to the essay portion I had been dreading for so long. If you’re having trouble getting started, you have a draft ready, or you’re anywhere else along the road and thinking about getting some guidance.. Do it! Don’t think about it, just reach out. You won’t regret it. Dan is a great guy, a tremendous coach, and a true lifesaver!”
Read More“Dan was a fantastic help on my grad school essays. He helped me sift through my experiences and pick out the key ideas to write about. He pushed me to look inwards and kept digging until we found what we were looking for. When I had an idea, Dan always heard me out and encouraged me to develop it.
Working with Dan was a collaborative process. He didn’t just review my essays, give feedback and send me on my way. We workshopped everything together—themes, sentences, specific words—until the essays were perfect.
Dan is also extremely accommodating with scheduling, finding a time to meet even if it ends up being in the evening or on the weekend. I changed times on him far too often, and he was still always ready to go for our call. Sometimes we’d lose track of time because we were so focused on the essay in front of us. That’s what you want from an essay coach.
If you’re looking for someone to help on college or grad school essays, you want to work with Dan. Your essays will be great, but you’ll also just come out of the experience as a better writer.”
“I couldn’t be more grateful for Dan’s help during the essay writing process of my college admissions applications. Initially, I was worried about seeking help on my essays. I was concerned that a writing coach would attempt to write the essay on their own, completely ignoring my voice as the applicant. I wanted someone to accompany me on the process rather than taking over. Dan eased my fears by helping me gain insight on my experiences and by helping me realize the potential behind them. He dedicated time to fully understand me as a person and as a student, and then we worked together on deciding which topics and prompts to use for my essays. Dan made sure to always allow me to bring my ideas to the table and to take the reins as the crafter of my own narrative. As I found my voice, Dan guided me by helping me to focus on my ideas to share my story. He helped me to see my potential and motivated my love for writing. Thanks to him, I am able to feel more comfortable in my narrations and I feel confident about my applications.
Dan was extremely dedicated through this process and took extra time when I had concerns about the essay. He truly cared about my candidacy and about my circumstances. I’m forever thankful for his help!”
“In January 2022, I graduated, with honors, from an accelerated nursing program with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. Without a doubt, Dan's guidance during the application process made this accomplishment possible. I sought his help during the summer of 2020 when I realized just how dry and underwhelming my personal statement was. Much like a therapist, Dan helped me navigate memories and analyze experiences. I explored parts of my history that were new to me and discovered a voice that truly demonstrated my personality as well as my past. He is 100% worth his weight in platinum and gold.”
Read More“In January 2022, I graduated, with honors, from an accelerated nursing program with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. Without a doubt, Dan's guidance during the application process made this accomplishment possible. I sought his help during the summer of 2020 when I realized just how dry and underwhelming my personal statement was. Much like a therapist, Dan helped me navigate memories and analyze experiences. I explored parts of my history that were new to me and discovered a voice that truly demonstrated my personality as well as my past. He is 100% worth his weight in platinum and gold.”
Read More“I’m usually not the kind who gives reviews, or at least positive reviews; so this one is an exception. It's because Dan went above and beyond that I feel it would be a disservice to you to not know how he can help you too.
If this writing project is important for your career, as it was for me, you want someone who will care deeply about conveying your most authentic powerful self, so you can have the best chance at your opportunity. I found that in brilliant, accomplished and caring coach, Dan.
The qualities that set Dan apart from any writing coach I have ever met in my twenty years are:
- Dan really deeply cares about the success of his clients. He will go with you all the way to make sure present a very high quality essay.
- He listens deeply to you, trying to understand what you want to coney and how , and then works with you to convey it powerfully, persuasively and clearly. When I was talking to other writing coaches, they wanted me to fit into a format, a story. But I wanted someone who drew out my story, who had the ability to help me polish it so the reader would understand. Dan took the time to do that. And he never lost patience or just overpower the conversation. If the sentence didn't tell the story, then we worked on it till it did. I feel very proud of the essays I'm submitting now because it conveys who I am.
- Dan makes himself available. What I mean is that he purposely doesn't pack his calendar with so many people that we can't get to follow up session in next 1-2 days. He makes the time to get it done.
- The quality of my essays are far superior than what I have ever had writing on my own or with any other accomplished coach. Dan brought his genius and invested himself fully to convey powerfully my story and my goal as a leader, ensuring that I don't sound weak or come off as a victim. He helped me to convey the message succinctly, cutting down many sentences from my previous version of essay.
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- Over the course of my life, I have lost many opportunities because I failed to convey persuasively the immense experience I have and the value I can bring. Dan not just helped me to write, he helped me to understand where my writing is confusing or weak. I am finding that I'm becoming a better communicator thanks to him. People have suggested that I can write a compelling and inspiring book with my life story. Dan is definitely helping me to realize what compelling writing can feel like. Who knows, may be I might write that book.
Dan goes above and beyond - I can say that he is worth 100x of every dollar I have invested in our sessions. I recommend him 100%.”
“Dan helped me to strategically excavate my life's experiences and refine them for college admission essay purposes. More importantly, he patiently guided me through a real anxiety around writing, in general. Our sessions gave me invaluable tools that I still use today. All our work sessions were conducted remotely, and it was an easy, streamlined process. His intellect, kindness, and humor make him 100% worth the value of time and money. Can't recommend his services enough. With his help, I successfully transferred from a Los Angeles Community College into NYU's Tisch for film.”
Read More“Dan is THE best!
Dan's services can be described in three words: reliable, quality, and awesome. He helped me with my college requirements all the way through.
I highly recommend him for anyone who wants to take their essays to the next level.
Thanks, Dan =) “
“As a now almost-graduated senior in high school who is beyond excited with where I am heading off to college in the fall, I highly recommend working with Dan on college essay application writing!
During my summer after my Junior year to the beginning of my Senior year, Dan was able to guide me though the essay writing process for my college applications, and I couldn't be more grateful! He helped me open up as a writer and helped me narrate my story in the most effective and creative way possible.
I believe that the way the essays were tackled was very beneficial to me, and by the time that early action schools wanted their applications, I was ahead of the game. Dan's essay writing schedule was very helpful in this and alleviated some of the stress that always comes with applying to college. In fact, I felt very comfortable with the pace I was completing my applications, and was not feeling overworked or overwhelmed -- which I am very grateful for, especially since I was in my first semester of my senior year.
After hearing back from all my schools, I was very pleased with my results. I can't help but think that my essays might've been the strongest part of my application. By telling my story through my essays in a creative and thought-provoking way, I believe I was able to stand out from other applicants and get the results from schools I was looking for. I highly highly recommend Dan for college essay applications writing, and can certainly say that he is a friendly person with a hardworking attitude, and a fantastic creative spirit!”
“Dan was fantastic, he took my story and brought it to life effortlessly. I never thought I would receive this type of help with writing my medical school personal statement, but he took the time to listen to me and my story. He dug deep and asked the questions needed to help me express why I wanted to do medicine and the path it took for me to get there. I felt like we were a team, with the same goal of helping me get that acceptance into medical school. Dan showed interest and attentiveness every-time I spoke and always asked for my suggestions during the writing process. I completely recommend him to all students looking for help with their writing process. It was one less stress taken off from a very demanding application cycle. Thank you, Dan, for your patience and the amazing outcome of my personal statement.”
Read More“Not only did I find a writing coach, but also a mentor with whom I felt comfortable sharing my personal stories and experiences. I especially appreciated that Dan took the time to get to know me and was there during any hurdles I faced during the college application season. With his professional essay writing skills, he helped me articulate college essays that I was extremely satisfied with before submitting. While working together, he ensured that my voice was heard, and I cannot emphasize enough how grateful I am to have worked with someone so talented. Looking back, I notice how he helped illustrate my story in a way I could not have done on my own-from catching the tiniest details that I often skipped over to suggesting edits that can make readers better understand my narrative. After working with Dan, I now catch myself wondering what he would suggest if he read my work, so not only did he help produce my beautiful college essays but has also influenced my writing skills from here on out. With Dan's assistance, I have now been accepted to some of my dream universities, and I am excited to seek his counsel once again while applying to medical school. I highly recommend Dan to any student seeking guidance with their writing!”
Read More“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.”
Read More“Dan has a talent for getting to the heart of not just the challenge, but of your own motivation. He helped me revamp my resume in two short online sessions, delivering a streamlined and highly readable product that helped me clarify my goals as well as create a professional resource. He is super efficient and condenses not just copy edit skill but also thoughtfulness into his approach, following and guiding at the same time. Thanks Dan! Highly recommend.”
Read More“Daniel was a blessing from heaven when I immigrated to this country. I remember calling him just a couple weeks before the application deadline to a master's degree program which I wanted to pursue. He helped me polish my resume, and added clarification to my confusing candidate statement. As a non-native speaker and a fairly recent immigrant, I struggled to find the correct words to state my professional achievements and in general to tell the story of my life.
Daniel was patient and kind when he worked with me. He encouraged me to brainstorm specific situations in my career and within a couple of sessions he helped me craft the perfect statement of purpose. With his help I was able to describe my professional credentials with language of substance, rather than with words that were bland and passive. Needless to say, after working with him my resume was shining. I was accepted into the program and was granted a scholarship. I could have not done this without his help.
I recently consulted him again about an application letter. He made a few changes and emphasized the advantage of using powerful words to state my accomplishments. He did not change my story-he simply made it more powerful.”
“In January of 2019 my grad school application metrics were thus: 7 rejections. No interview requests. Utter dejection.
In April of 2020, after extensive work with Dan on my personal essay and resume, my final grad school application metrics were:
6 interview requests
5 in-person interviews (I had to decline 1 due to scheduling conflicts)
1 waitlist placement
4 offers of admissions
and 1 OVER THE MOON newly matriculated Immunology PhD student!”
“Dan was presented with the challenging task to assist me, a full-time Mom and part-time Fitness Instructor, in drafting a coherent, compelling and cohesive personal statement relating my experiences as a Mom and wellness coach to that as a potential candidate for a Master's in Counseling Program where I was subsequently accepted. I would highly recommend Dan.”
Read More“I highly recommend Dan for those who are still having trouble crafting a compelling story. He was able to take a part of my story that many would not find so interesting and make it captivating for the reader. Dan spends a good amount of time getting to know the person he is working with so that he can tell your story in the best light possible. I loved how he logically sequenced the structure of my essay to address questions the reader may have as they go through it. He was also able to take a part of my story that many would not find so interesting and make it engrossing. I would pick him again in a heartbeat!”
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