2023 UPDATE: Please note that I am not offering college advising services at the present time.
Advising and editing at every step of the college process.
All advising and editing sessions will be offered online. Overall, I focus on creating a nonjudgmental and relaxed environment. I believe that the best ideas arise when the editor and the writer feel comfortable together. I strive to be warm, creative and generous, no matter what service you choose.
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Services
Common Application Essay Editing
My most common service. I will read and edit your personal essay, adding comments on structure, content, and voice. I also edit for grammar and spelling. My clients tell me I am especially good at catching awkward phrasing. I can make your writing sound smooth and fluent.
Whole Application Proofreading
I provide this service in the weeks leading up to the final application deadlines, when students have completed their essays but are in need of some last-minute proofreading. Send your completed application to me and I will polish it up! I read over your application several times to catch any overlooked grammatical errors and typos.
Supplemental Essay Editing
Supplemental essays for each specific college matter a lot. These shorter pieces show the college why you’re interested in them in particular. I can help you brainstorm, outline, edit and proofread supplemental essays.
Mock Interviews
I went on fourteen alumni interviews during my college process, plus several more when I was applying for scholarships. In that time, I picked up some tips and tricks on how to impress your interviewer. For this service, I will conduct a mock interview with you and afterwards send you detailed feedback on what you can improve.
Application Jumpstart: For 9th, 10th and 11th graders
For younger high schoolers, I provide an Application Jumpstart service. I will advise you on creating a narrative to present to colleges, picking classes and activities, and assembling a college list. Perfect for students eager to begin their college journey, but too young to start writing essays.
My clients have had excellent results.
Graduating High School in 2023: Acceptances to the University of Chicago, the University of Pennsylvania, John Hopkins University, Emory University, UCLA, UC Berkley, Carnegie Mellon, Georgetown, the University of Virginia, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Wake Forest University and more
Graduating High School in 2022: Acceptances to Cornell University, Williams College
Graduating High School in 2021: Acceptances to MIT, Harvard, Yale (x3), UPenn (x2), NYU Stern, University of Chicago (x2, with substantial merit-based aid), UC Berkeley (on a Coca-Cola full-ride scholarship), Brown, Georgetown (x2), Vanderbilt (full-ride scholarship), Fordham (full-ride scholarship) and more.
Graduating High School in 2020: Acceptances to Yale, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, NYU, University of Michigan, UC Berkeley, UCLA, Grinnell, Kenyon, McGill, Fordham, George Washington, Boston University, Hunter College and more.
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Student Testimonials
“I asked to take advantage of Eliza’s editing skills because I knew from experience that she was a brilliant, insightful, and kind editor. She didn’t disappoint.” – Student, Harvard University ’25
“Eliza is one of the best writers I know and her editing is unparalleled. She thoroughly spends every moment helping you tirelessly work and rework ideas. I could not have done it without her.” – Student, Yale University ’24
“Eliza stayed up so late to help give me advice, I could tell that she does everything with her full heart. Her feedback is honest and straight to the point, I’m so grateful!” –Student, University of Michigan ’24
“Eliza’s editing was insightful and clear, and was exactly what I needed to recognize where and how to improve my essays. I’m confident in saying that, without her critical and objective eye, my college admissions journey would have ended very differently.” – Student, Cornell University ’24
“Eliza helped structure my daughter’s overall storyline and edited her essays working online with her. She was knowledgeable, professional and available. I reviewed my daughter’s essays and the edits and suggestions—they really helped the story pop and sent the message she wanted to send to admissions. My daughter landed a spot in Cornell early decision.” – Parent, Cornell University ’26
“Eliza is brilliant. Her editing proved the perfect final touch to all of my essays: she was able to give me advice I wouldn’t have thought of myself, and was instrumental to presenting polished final work. I plan to continue recommending her service to my friends applying to college soon!” – Student, Yale University ’25
“After working with Eliza, I was able to get a better grasp of writing. She guided me to an essay that was able to give relevant detail. She was also helpful with structuring my essay. Not only was she a great help in writing my essay, but she even gave insight on college interviews and the application process.” – Student, Cornell University ’24
“No matter who you are, you can benefit from Eliza’s help–she is truly an amazing editor and someone with an extensive knowledge of the college process. I can’t recommend her highly enough.” –Student, Columbia University ’24
“Whether I sent Eliza a nearly finished draft or an unfinished list of ideas, her editing and advice was insightful, knowledgeable, timely, and kind. Her critical eye ensured my essays were understandable to admissions officers and a good ‘fit’ for the college I was applying to. If I had to redo the college application process, I’d undoubtedly work with Eliza again! Eliza’s sweet and bubbly personality and her awesome editing skills helped me get into my dream school! – Student, Cornell University ’26