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Julia Z.

Editor: College Application Essays, Personal Statements, Cover Letters

Brooklyn, New York
$70 per hour
458 jobs
$300K+ total earnings

WHAT YOU NEED: You've got the story, you'd just like some help telling it. You've got the product, but you need the creative copy and content marketing that will spread the word. You've got the grades, but will your personal statement get you into an Ivy League school? WHO I AM: I'm a Brooklyn-based writer and editor with over eight years of experience in journalism, editing, and writing both creative and promotional. As a student at the University of Southern California (USC), I studied Print & Digital Journalism for two years, during which time I contributed to numerous student and independent publications as a writer and editor. I switched majors my sophomore year and graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Magna Cum Laude with a B.A. in Narrative Studies, an interdisciplinary writing and literature degree. Since 2015, I have operated a peer-to-peer editing service called Run The Jules, focusing mostly on remote editing for academic essays, college applications and medical/law school applications. My students have gained entry to prestigious institutions such as Brown University, UCLA, LMU, USC Keck Medical School, and Harvard Law School. I currently serve as the copy editor for monthly trade journal mg Magazine and a staff copywriter for 1o8 Agency, where I write blog posts, white papers and web copy for businesses in a variety of niches, from higher education to quantum computing. For three years, I served as Head Writer and Copy Editor for Lafayette Social, a Bay Area-based publication with a circulation of about 10,000. In addition to penning three of the magazine's feature stories each month, I edited and proofread the entire magazine from rough draft to final proof, ensuring that our content was consistent and professional. When I'm not editing, I work in music licensing and enjoy camping, going to concerts, and playing guitar. As a graduate of the Americorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC), I value service to my community and spent years volunteering with food security and gardening-oriented nonprofits around the LA area. WHAT I OFFER: • proofreading/copy editing (digital content, blogs, academic writing and business writing) • content creation for blogs, online publications and marketing campaigns • editing and advising on college and graduate school application essays, cover letters, grants and scholarship essays • press releases, creative advertising copy, social media copy, promotional content • quick turnaround, reliable communication, constructive feedback Life is busy, and writing isn't easy. Let me polish your content, sell your ideas, and bring your stories to life. Cheers, Jules

Emily H.

SAT/ACT/PSAT Tutor, College Admissions Coach, and Academic Editor

Buffalo, New York
$55 per hour
17 jobs
$6K+ total earnings

**Currently taking on new students for the second half of the summer 2026 session! Spots are limited and filling quickly. If interested, please send me a message or use the link below to book a consultation directly in my Google calendar. (The $15 fee to hold will be subtracted from the cost of your first session.)** I'm a National Merit Scholar who graduated from Notre Dame in 2020 with a degree in philosophy and environmental sciences. I'm now working on my PhD in the Philosophy, Politics, and Economics program at the University at Buffalo. I personally scored a 34 on the ACT shortly after my 16th birthday, as a homeschooled student with no access to tutors or test prep courses. My goal is to make your journey to (and through) college slightly easier than mine was! I can help you if -You're a parent searching for a knowledgeable SAT/ACT/PSAT tutor for your high-school student. -You're a high-school student or college student in search of an experienced essay writer and editor to help you polish your college or graduate-school admissions essays and receive an acceptance to the school or program of your dreams. -You're a high-school or college student looking for advice on how to polish your school essays to earn higher grades. -You're in search of an experienced academic writer and editor who is comfortable handling technical work and large academic projects like grant proposals and dissertations. -You are in the process of writing a PhD- or masters-level dissertation, or bachelor’s thesis, and need assistance with editing your writing for clarity or incorporating your advisor’s feedback.

Calvin L.

College Essay and Application Consultant at Cornell University

Buffalo, New York
$250 per hour
57 jobs
$80K+ total earnings

Get the best college essay! Recent student at Cornell University helping you build your college application, essays, extracurriculars, resumes, and everything else. Offers: - College essay help and editing - College application consulting - College and MBA homework tutoring - Copywriting More info on Instagram: @CalvinXWrites

Kristina B.

Top College Admissions Coach, Application Editor, Harvard/MIT Grad.

Depew, New York
$420 per hour
261 jobs
$300K+ total earnings

Hello there! I'm Kristina, a full-time professional application editor, admissions specialist, strategic college consultant, and writer with 13 years of experience and success. I am a graduate of Harvard University (Bachelor's) and MIT (Master's) and am the founder and lead editor of Edit2Success, an elite college consultancy with a focus on top-tier undergraduate and graduate college applications, including the Ivy League. I am a former rocket scientist (structural analyst in the aerospace field) and Professor of Mechanical Engineering, which allows me to effectively collaborate with and guide STEM applicants on how to package their interests into compelling applications. I specialize in crafting standout essays and admissions materials for top-tier schools across all majors, including MBA, Engineering, Psychology, Arts, Computer Science, Neuroscience, and others. I have extensive experience in knowing what elite colleges look for and have helped 400+ students reach their dream schools. I have edited essays (theme, structure, flow, creativity, eloquence, critical thinking) for students that were accepted into Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Princeton University, Stanford University, Dartmouth, Yale, London Business School, Cornell University, University of Pennsylvania, Columbia, Duke Fuqua, and hundreds of others. I provide complete guidance/strategy for the college application process and the Common App. Prior to my freelance career, I spent three years as an Aerospace Engineer and a Professor of Mechanical Engineering. This experience allows me to craft high-quality application essays for STEM college programs in particular. Telling a story in an intriguing, concise way is critical to the success of a personal statement or statement of purpose. I craft exceptional essays with unique and effective themes, creative storytelling, and intuitive flow. I will offer my diligence, focus, enthusiasm, and honesty along with my sharpened creative writing and critical thinking skills. When entrusting your application to an editor or college consultant, it is important to choose one that is familiar with the complete college application process and has deep knowledge on effective application writing, which is unlike other forms of writing. In addition, I have a passion for STEM and engineering. I would be honored to work with you! Hoping to connect and create.

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