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(Online/ Remote) US/ UK Undergraduate & Graduate Application: Drafting, Editing & Refining Essays (PS a/ o supplementary)
I offer remote service of drafting, editing and/or refining your college application essays, including your personal statement(s) and supplementary essays (through email). If you prefer, I also offer one-on-one Skype/Zoom where I will walk you through my comments and address any of your concerns regarding the essays and the application process in general.
I am currently a rising senior of Columbia University, and I have just completed a year in Wadham College, University of Oxford. I completed the International Baccalaureate Programme with a GPA of 6.97/7. Throughout the last three years I have been editing and commenting on people's essays, and with my help they were accepted by Barnard College, NYU, UCL (Master's), LSE and alike.
My rates are different depending on the service. For a remote editing/commenting service,. If you would like to send me back the essay(s) for a second check, I will charge a lot less if there are only a few spots to fix. A Skype/Zoom session will be one-hour long in addition to the editing/commenting service, but you will learn how to draft an impressive essay a lot faster.
If you would like to see a writing sample, please contact me. If you have a significant number of essays to edit, or if you would like me to walk you through mock interviews and any other part of the college application process, I can become your personal advisor.
I am currently a rising senior of Columbia University, and I have just completed a year in Wadham College, University of Oxford. I completed the International Baccalaureate Programme with a GPA of 6.97/7. Throughout the last three years I have been editing and commenting on people's essays, and with my help they were accepted by Barnard College, NYU, UCL (Master's), LSE and alike.
My rates are different depending on the service. For a remote editing/commenting service,. If you would like to send me back the essay(s) for a second check, I will charge a lot less if there are only a few spots to fix. A Skype/Zoom session will be one-hour long in addition to the editing/commenting service, but you will learn how to draft an impressive essay a lot faster.
If you would like to see a writing sample, please contact me. If you have a significant number of essays to edit, or if you would like me to walk you through mock interviews and any other part of the college application process, I can become your personal advisor.
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You have to have access to the internet so that we can exchange files and possibly use Skype/Zoom's service.Location
Online via webcam
General info
Age: | Teenagers (13-17 years old) Adults (18-64 years old) |
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Student level: | Beginner Intermediate Advanced |
Duration: | 60 minutes |
The class is taught in: | English, Spanish, Chinese |
About Me
I treat tutoring as an opportunity to offer interested students the best of my knowledge in fields of my profession. I spend hours to make preparations before each lesson so that my students will get the most out of a class that will keep them motivated for the next one. I also actively seek evaluations and suggestions from the student side so that they could get a best personalized experience. I always make an effort to create a challenging yet relaxed class setting to inspire my students!Education
Currently studying at Columbia University in the city of New York;Graduated from the United World College in Costa Rica;
Recipient of the International Baccalaureate Diploma, GPA 6.97/7.
Experience / Qualifications
Fluent in English, Spanish and Chinese (Mandarin);Well trained in Hispanic Studies and English Literature;
Well trained classical and jazz guitarist;
Experienced as a resident in China, the US, the UK and Costa Rica;
Experienced in cultural exploration across Asia, Europe, Africa and North and South America;
Competent in high-quality tutoring.
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