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I help students craft thoughtful, specific, and compelling college application essays — including Common App personal statements, supplemental essays, UC PIQs, transfer essays, activity descriptions, and graduate school statements of purpose. I currently work with College Essay Guy, one of the leading U.S.-based college admissions services and one of the most prominent online resources for college essay help. Through that work and my private admissions coaching, I help students move from scattered ideas to polished essays that feel authentic, mature, and memorable. Recent student admissions outcomes include: Brown, Carnegie Mellon, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Duke, Georgia Tech, Johns Hopkins, Northwestern, Notre Dame, NYU, Princeton, Rice, Stanford, UC Berkeley, UCLA, UC San Diego, University of Chicago, University of Michigan, University of North Carolina, University of Pennsylvania, University of Virginia, University of Wisconsin, Yale, and other highly selective universities. I can help with: • Common App personal statements • Supplemental college essays • UC Personal Insight Questions • Activity lists and honors sections • Transfer essays • Graduate school statements of purpose • Medical school personal statements • Essay brainstorming • Topic selection • Structural revision • Line editing and final polish • Parent/student strategy consultations My coaching is built around one central belief: the best admissions essays are not simply well-written. They are well-discovered. Many students begin with topics that are too broad, too résumé-like, too abstract, or too familiar. I help students identify the deeper story underneath the surface: the values, tensions, relationships, intellectual interests, turning points, and patterns of growth that make an essay feel personal rather than generic. Then I help shape that material into a clear, engaging structure. Depending on where the student is in the process, I can help with: • Finding a strong essay topic • Choosing between multiple possible topics • Building a personal narrative across the application • Making supplements school-specific • Revising essays that feel flat or generic • Preserving the student’s natural voice • Strengthening openings and endings • Cutting word count without losing meaning • Making essays more reflective, specific, and memorable My background combines admissions coaching, academic writing instruction, and graduate training from the University of Chicago. I have worked with U.S. and international students across high school, undergraduate, graduate, and professional school contexts, and I am especially strong with students who are intellectually curious, interdisciplinary, reflective, or unsure how to translate their experiences into a coherent story. Students and families usually come to me when they need more than grammar correction. They need someone who can ask the right questions, see the hidden structure in a student’s experiences, and help turn raw material into essays that feel honest, polished, and strategically effective. Whether you need help with one Common App essay or a full application package, I can help you build essays that sound like you — only clearer, sharper, and more complete.

As an admissions consultant, I focus on shaping unique narratives to highlight each student’s experiences, skills, and achievements. My aim is to work collaboratively with students to understand their interests and experiences to craft an authentic personal statement that will capture the attention of admissions officers. 📚 Now Offering Self-Paced Courses on Upwork! In addition to 1:1 support, I offer digital courses through my Project Catalog — designed to make high-quality admissions guidance more accessible and affordable. These courses walk students step-by-step through key application topics like building a college list, writing compelling personal statements, and choosing the right extracurriculars. Each one includes video modules, actionable tools, and mindset strategies to make the process less stressful and more empowering. My services encompass the following: 1. Extracurricular Activities & Resume/CV Building: I will help you articulate your extracurricular engagements in a way that exhibits your dedication, leadership, and growth. We'll also construct a captivating resume that emphasizes your skills and achievements. 2. College Essays & Personal Statements: I will guide you through the creation of an authentic, impactful narrative that embodies your uniqueness and potential. Together, we'll turn your experiences and aspirations into personal statements that resonate with admissions officers. If you are seeking a detail-oriented admissions consultant to assist with highlighting your story, I am here to help. I look forward to collaborating with you on this pivotal journey!

I am an experienced academic writer, researcher, and educator with a strong interdisciplinary background spanning Linguistics (BSc) and Business Administration (MSc and PhD). This combination equips me with advanced analytical ability, strong research competence, and the skill to communicate complex academic ideas clearly across a wide range of disciplines. Over the past several years, I have worked as both a lecturer and a freelance academic writer, supporting undergraduate and postgraduate students across diverse fields. This experience has strengthened my ability to critically analyze research problems, develop well-structured arguments, and produce high-quality academic work that meets institutional and scholarly standards. I provide end-to-end academic support, including essay writing, dissertation and thesis development, research papers, and systematic literature reviews. My approach covers the full research process, from topic development and research design to data analysis and final submission, ensuring each project aligns with required guidelines, academic standards, and referencing styles. I am skilled in both qualitative and quantitative research methods, including survey design, SPSS data analysis, and reference management using Mendeley. I also offer thorough proofreading and editing services focused on clarity, originality, structure, and academic integrity. My work is guided by professionalism, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, plagiarism-free results within deadlines. I adapt easily to different academic fields while maintaining rigor and consistency in every project. If you are seeking a reliable academic professional who can deliver well-researched, clearly written, and methodologically sound work, I would be glad to support your project.

I am an experienced and versatile writer skilled in a wide range of writing styles, including SEO content, research-driven articles, creative storytelling, proofreading, and technical documentation. I am proficient in all major citation and referencing styles (APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, etc.), ensuring clarity, credibility, and professionalism in every piece. With a strong commitment to quality and audience engagement, I turn complex ideas into impactful, well-crafted narratives tailored to meet each client’s unique goals. What I bring to the table: ✅ Extensive experience across writing formats — from blogs and web content to academic papers, business communications, grant writing, and reports ✅ Expertise in all major citation styles — APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, and more ✅ Strong research skills — able to synthesize technical, scientific, or abstract topics into clear, accessible language ✅ Impeccable grammar and editing abilities — ensuring polished, error-free content every time ✅ Adaptable voice and tone — from formal and professional to friendly and conversational ✅ SEO knowledge — writing optimized content that balances searchability with genuine value ✅ Creative storytelling — connecting ideas with emotion and purpose ✅ Reliable and deadline-driven — delivering high-quality work on time, every time If you're looking for a skilled, dependable writer to elevate your content with accuracy, voice, and purpose—I’m here to help.

I have been an English professor for thirty-five years at a well-known university. I have written five books and over seventy articles for popular and professional audiences. My work has extended to virtually every genre from popular and scholarly books to creative narratives and mass media articles. I was the Chair of the SAT English Writing Committee for 10 years; Co-Chair of the AP Exam; and Chair of the College Board National English Advisory Committee. I have written scores of statements of purpose, personal statements, and a wide variety of essays for business and professional organizations. I assure you well-written, error-free, informative, and engaging documents. I have performed editing and proofreading activities for my entire academic career. I can bring enthusiasm, skill, and expertise to your project. I work efficiently and can generally return work within 24-48 hours. I generally have a 100% customer satisfaction rating on Upwork. I am also well-versed in business. I was the COO of a health care measurement and marketing firm with 200 employees. One of my books was chosen as a business book-of-the-month club selection. I can bring to any writing project vast experience and expertise. Powerful writing involves audience analysis, designing a strategy, creating the appropriate voice, clarity, cogency, and precision. Additionally, powerful writing should move its audience, excite them, create vivid pictures and compelling ideas in their minds, and delight them.

I am a native U.S. speaker and a Maryland-certified ESOL teacher who has worked for years in Law and HR. I have edited dozens of books, articles of all types, marketing materials, blogs, and websites, along with over 1500 college essays and 200 SOPs. I also help with mock interviews, cover letters, LORs, and more. I excel at making writing more conversational and at cutting down the length to fit the requirements. I can edit in UK or US English. I specialize in helping ESL writers with academic writing, assuring that it flows and that all awkwardness is erased. Laurie