I enlisted Jillian's services for an application to Columbia University in NY. She listened deeply…read moreto my motivations and history before proceeding with me through the iterative writing process. My essays highlighted the key aspects of my character and experience as a result of our collaboration. Highly recommended.

From the owner: College Admissions Consulting services from a former Harvard interviewer and Harvard grad. I…read morespecialize in helping students get into the Ivy League colleges!

A niece of mine in England had her heart set on applying to a very selective American university;…read morethough she knew she needed help with her application essays, there was simply no one at her school familiar enough with the US system to offer much assistance. I consulted a friend of mine in New York whose daughtter had used Don't Sweat the Essay, and she raved about Liz. So after doing a bit of research about her qualifications, I introduced my niece to her via Skype. Initially, I felt slightly uneasy about the whole process going on without face-to-face contact, but I needn't have worried: Liz was just as marvelous as my friend had promised. She guided my niece calmly through two essays, the Common App essay and "Why do you want to attend this college?" and in the process actually helped her to clarify what really was important to her; she wound up writing things she could feel proud of. And yes, it worked: she was admitted early to the university of her choice. Thank you, Don't Sweat the Essay.

From the owner: I work with students around the country and throughout the world on their college application…read moreessays - not people who spend time on Yelp NYC. When they post reviews here, Yelp moves them down because they are not regular Yelpers. I have dozens of testimonials on my website, and I can refer you to individuals who have worked with me. If you are looking for a top tier tutor who can help you think creatively about your college and graduate school application essays, I'm available. Many students struggle with the Common Application essays. Others have to write a more general personal statement for grad school. Often applicants have to write supplemental essays on a wide range of topics. I don't write your essays - I help you figure out what you need to do and guide you through the process as painlessly as possible. I'm a bestselling novelist, author/editor of 10 books, and a former Ivy League writing professor. Early acceptances to Ivies, state schools, and everything in between.. I'm the author of dozens Huffington Post articles on the subject. My goal is to help students get into their 1st-choice schools, including law & medical schools, and have as many choices as possible. I have decades of experience working with young people in stressful writing situations. Please see testimonials on Don't Sweat The Essay website. EMAIL ME at Liz AT DontSweattheEssay.com. Please DO NOT write me through Yelp.

Allison accepted my child for college application advisement 2 months before the college…read moreapplication deadline. However, a little over 3 weeks prior to the deadline- she dropped him. She said she didn't have time for him and was unavailable. She refused to give him any time during the upcoming week to confer about the essays and said that he should have contacted her the prior weekend, and that even if he did, it would have been futile anyway because she would have been booked up well in advance. She dropped him at such a critical time bc she apparently decided she didn't have enough time to advise him for the job she had contracted for. she should have declined him in the beginning so that we could have secured another advisor. At such last minute, other advisors were already booked up. Very unprofessional!!

Used this company for ACT prep and college essay... very hands on and individualized attention…read more Kathleen takes time to match clients with the perfect tutor. I would highly recommend.

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Can only speak to two tutors many years ago. They were spectacular and worth every $$$$. Our teen…read morerightly argued that his Advantage tutoring put others unable to afford it at a disadvantage. I could not disagree and suggested he use his advantage to get the best education possible and work to narrow the gap. As a civil rights attorney he's working on it.

I've been fortunate enough to prep with Advantage Testing tutors for the SAT I, SAT II, and the…read moreLSAT. They had a reputation for being the best of the best, and they delivered. I cannot recommend them highly enough. Going back to high school, I had a terrific experience working with Advantage on my college entrance exams. Even though I hated studying in school, I genuinely enjoyed working with AT's teachers. Aside from being gifted instructors, they are some of the friendliest people you'll meet, and they seem to genuinely care about their students. I remember they customized a study plan for me, focusing on the areas of the test that I needed to improve the most. Following their plan, and using the strategies I learned in class, I earned a 760 Verbal, 750 Math I, 790 Writing, and an 800 Math II, all a significant boost above my diagnostic scores (which I recall being in the low ~600 range). Years later, when I decided to pursue my dream of becoming a lawyer, and began looking for the right LSAT test prep service, turning to Advantage was a no-brainer. On my first LSAT practice test, I received a diagnostic evaluation in the 55th percentile. I knew that I would need a significant (aka Elle Woods-level) jump in my LSAT score to have a decent shot at the top schools. That's when Advantage came in. Studying with Advantage tutors, you learn to break down each section of the test into a set of consistent techniques, which you hone and solidify over repeated practice tests. After months of test prep, I took the LSAT and scored a 99th percentile on the official exam. Equipped with a great LSAT score, I was admitted to my top choice for law school, a feat that had seemed impossible only a few months prior. Now, as a practicing attorney looking back on it, I am certain I would not have been nearly as well prepared with any other test prep service. In sum, I don't think there is anyone as professional or effective as Advantage when it comes to the hard work of preparing for high-stakes entrance exams. I recommend them without hesitation.

Starting as an engineering major without all of my prerequisites done, I felt a bit lost in how to…read morego about starting my journey towards medical school. I found Daniel and the Atlas Team at the perfect time to guide me. With an average GPA and MCAT score, I knew my application needed to be flawless. I received unmatched personalized attention on creating a unique story that highlighted my strengths to showcase my application. The team was with me every step of the way, and composed exclusively of experienced physicians and faculty at top universities and hospitals. I never felt comfortable hitting submit on anything until someone on the Atlas team got their eyes on it- I knew they had my best interests in mind and the expertise to help get my story across effectively. I would recommend Atlas to anyone applying to medical school or graduate school. I will be matriculating to a medical school that is the ideal fit for my goals, and I sincerely believe my application process would have been much more stressful and disorganized without the help of Atlas Admissions.

From the owner: Atlas Admissions specializes in Medical School Admissions Consulting, Application Editing, and MCAT…read morePreparation. Our clients our extraordinary, unique, and motivated to become the next generation of physicians-our mission is to get them admitted to their first choice institutions. We work with students who want to go to medical school, no matter where they are in the process. We are a the only healthcare focused firm that exclusively employs practicing physicians from top tier institutions like Harvard and Columbia. Unlike other firms, your advisor will be a physician who has been carefully matched with you in order to ensure your success. We practice what we preach, and teach what we know. Our experts have been trained at and sad on admissions committees for elite MD, PhD, Graduate, and Post Doctoral programs. We exclusively offer services that are specifically designed to get you into medical school. If your goal is to become a physician, we can help. Medical School Admissions and MCAT Preparation are our specialty. Reach out for a free consultation today! You Need Direction...We'll Give You an Atlas.