Who is the BEST college essay coach out there?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Richard Montauk for both undergraduate and law school admissions.

This is a post about essay coaches. he's not an essay coach. I interviewed him and was not impressed. He kept pushing the type of school that was the opposite of what I said the kid wanted. pass.

Same for us. Like the man couldn't listen, which is always a very bad sign.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Richard Montauk for both undergraduate and law school admissions.

This is a post about essay coaches. he's not an essay coach. I interviewed him and was not impressed. He kept pushing the type of school that was the opposite of what I said the kid wanted. pass.

Same for us. Like the man couldn't listen, which is always a very bad sign.

Odd comments. Our kid adored him. And got him into oxford. He did coach on the essay (didn't write it of course, nor any of the other supplemental essays) but provided insight and guidance. I would use him again.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Richard Montauk for both undergraduate and law school admissions.

This is a post about essay coaches. he's not an essay coach. I interviewed him and was not impressed. He kept pushing the type of school that was the opposite of what I said the kid wanted. pass.

Same for us. Like the man couldn't listen, which is always a very bad sign.

Odd comments. Our kid adored him. And got him into oxford. He did coach on the essay (didn't write it of course, nor any of the other supplemental essays) but provided insight and guidance. I would use him again.

How are the comments odd? The fact that someone (you) claims an unheard of person worked for you doesn’t mean they are good.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:College Essay Guy

We used him. Would not recommend if the goal is HYPSM.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Application Nation. You can just follow the excellent advice for a nominal fee or pay for more extensive editing.

Would not recommend. Sara literally re-writes essays from the comments I saw. Unethical and LORs etc will not match up as she is a brilliant writer. She turns it around quick — does not work with students except for one meeting. Supplements will also need to be edited or rewritten by her. Otherwise AN does provide solid advice.

[Anonymous]

Nobody is the best.

Look for someone who is highly intelligent and writes frequently. Might be a trial attorney/litigator for example.

The point is to communicate effectively; it is not necessary to deliver a highly polished work product. In fact, a highly polished piece might arouse suspicions of being overly coached or ghostwritten.

My impression is that those who seek an essay coach are too focused on the content of the writing and not focused enough on the delivery.

The most selective universities tend to look for certain qualities rather than certain content. It's more about the how than the what.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Nobody is the best.

Look for someone who is highly intelligent and writes frequently. Might be a trial attorney/litigator for example.

The point is to communicate effectively; it is not necessary to deliver a highly polished work product. In fact, a highly polished piece might arouse suspicions of being overly coached or ghostwritten.

My impression is that those who seek an essay coach are too focused on the content of the writing and not focused enough on the delivery.

The most selective universities tend to look for certain qualities rather than certain content. It's more about the how than the what.

This makes little sense. The content IS incredibly important (along with the writing style).

[Anonymous]

El Friedman was fantastic to work with! Great process and results.

https://el-friedman.carrd.co/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Nobody is the best.

Look for someone who is highly intelligent and writes frequently. Might be a trial attorney/litigator for example.

The point is to communicate effectively; it is not necessary to deliver a highly polished work product. In fact, a highly polished piece might arouse suspicions of being overly coached or ghostwritten.

My impression is that those who seek an essay coach are too focused on the content of the writing and not focused enough on the delivery.

The most selective universities tend to look for certain qualities rather than certain content. It's more about the how than the what.

This makes little sense. The content IS incredibly important (along with the writing style).

You just told me that you don't know what you are doing if you are an essay coach for college applications. Essay coaches who focus on content and writing style can be found everywhere. Nothing special about them other than they might get an application flagged for unethical assistance in writing the essays.

[Anonymous]

My kid got in a top 10 with his own essay. We first tried to use a coach and it was a big mistake, went down a path that told a story NOT about DCs passions to match activities, then went back to original essay and it was the right choice. These essay coaches are a joke and a waste of $$$. If your kid can't write about themselves well, from the heart, there is something wrong there This whole essay business seemed sleazy and unethical, in the end, we went with our gut. Trust you and your kid.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Nobody is the best.

Look for someone who is highly intelligent and writes frequently. Might be a trial attorney/litigator for example.

The point is to communicate effectively; it is not necessary to deliver a highly polished work product. In fact, a highly polished piece might arouse suspicions of being overly coached or ghostwritten.

My impression is that those who seek an essay coach are too focused on the content of the writing and not focused enough on the delivery.

The most selective universities tend to look for certain qualities rather than certain content. It's more about the how than the what.

This makes little sense. The content IS incredibly important (along with the writing style).

You just told me that you don't know what you are doing if you are an essay coach for college applications. Essay coaches who focus on content and writing style can be found everywhere. Nothing special about them other than they might get an application flagged for unethical assistance in writing the essays.

I was my kids’ “coach” and they are in at an ivy and ivy plus (both unhooked). I would say I know a great deal about the process. Again, what you wrote makes no sense. Content is incredibly important. For example, is the content just a story (without reflection), the recounting of resume-like info, or mostly about someone else? That is not going to result in a good essay. What isn’t that important is the exact topic because it can be about almost anything except heavily overused topics.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Nobody is the best.

Look for someone who is highly intelligent and writes frequently. Might be a trial attorney/litigator for example.

The point is to communicate effectively; it is not necessary to deliver a highly polished work product. In fact, a highly polished piece might arouse suspicions of being overly coached or ghostwritten.

My impression is that those who seek an essay coach are too focused on the content of the writing and not focused enough on the delivery.

The most selective universities tend to look for certain qualities rather than certain content. It's more about the how than the what.

This makes little sense. The content IS incredibly important (along with the writing style).

You just told me that you don't know what you are doing if you are an essay coach for college applications. Essay coaches who focus on content and writing style can be found everywhere. Nothing special about them other than they might get an application flagged for unethical assistance in writing the essays.

I was my kids’ “coach” and they are in at an ivy and ivy plus (both unhooked). I would say I know a great deal about the process. Again, what you wrote makes no sense. Content is incredibly important. For example, is the content just a story (without reflection), the recounting of resume-like info, or mostly about someone else? That is not going to result in a good essay. What isn’t that important is the exact topic because it can be about almost anything except heavily overused topics.

+1 Content is incredibly important. Used an essay coach but after REA rejection, re-did essays and admitted to multiple HYPSM RD.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Nobody is the best.

Look for someone who is highly intelligent and writes frequently. Might be a trial attorney/litigator for example.

The point is to communicate effectively; it is not necessary to deliver a highly polished work product. In fact, a highly polished piece might arouse suspicions of being overly coached or ghostwritten.

My impression is that those who seek an essay coach are too focused on the content of the writing and not focused enough on the delivery.

The most selective universities tend to look for certain qualities rather than certain content. It's more about the how than the what.

This makes little sense. The content IS incredibly important (along with the writing style).

You just told me that you don't know what you are doing if you are an essay coach for college applications. Essay coaches who focus on content and writing style can be found everywhere. Nothing special about them other than they might get an application flagged for unethical assistance in writing the essays.

Flagged for AI use? Sure. What you wrote is not what happens.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If cost doesn't matter (it kind of does but my son, a junior, is a good writer with good stories and I think the right person could his essays great).

Any suggestions? Clearly virtual is fine.

I always go with Charlie in Akron.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Nobody is the best.

Look for someone who is highly intelligent and writes frequently. Might be a trial attorney/litigator for example.

The point is to communicate effectively; it is not necessary to deliver a highly polished work product. In fact, a highly polished piece might arouse suspicions of being overly coached or ghostwritten.

My impression is that those who seek an essay coach are too focused on the content of the writing and not focused enough on the delivery.

The most selective universities tend to look for certain qualities rather than certain content. It's more about the how than the what.

This makes little sense. The content IS incredibly important (along with the writing style).

You just told me that you don't know what you are doing if you are an essay coach for college applications. Essay coaches who focus on content and writing style can be found everywhere. Nothing special about them other than they might get an application flagged for unethical assistance in writing the essays.

I was my kids’ “coach” and they are in at an ivy and ivy plus (both unhooked). I would say I know a great deal about the process. Again, what you wrote makes no sense. Content is incredibly important. For example, is the content just a story (without reflection), the recounting of resume-like info, or mostly about someone else? That is not going to result in a good essay. What isn’t that important is the exact topic because it can be about almost anything except heavily overused topics.

Reread and think about what you wrote. Actually, you agree with me, but fail to understand this. Your own words indicate that content takes a back seat to delivery.