Clearer writing.
Stronger applications.
Better essays.
I help students develop college admissions essays that sound thoughtful, distinctive, and fully their own — while building stronger writing habits along the way. With 10+ years as an ELA specialist, I've helped students gain admission to highly competitive and prestigious schools.
Structured support for
students who want more.
Thoughtful guidance, honest feedback, and polished work — not generic tutoring.
College Essay Coaching
From topic discovery to final polish, with a strong emphasis on authentic voice and precise revision.
- Common App personal statement
- Supplemental essays
- Brainstorming, drafting, revision
Application Writing Strategy
For students who need support shaping a coherent, compelling written presentation across multiple essays.
- Essay sequencing and strategy
- Narrative positioning
- Priority feedback and revision
Writing Development
Targeted coaching for clarity, structure, style, and confident revision across academic and application writing.
- Sentence-level polish
- Argument and organization
- Revision strategy
Private coaching with rigor and restraint.
I do not believe in flattening a student's voice into generic admissions language. The goal is not to manufacture a persona. The goal is to help students think clearly, write honestly, and present themselves well.
That means direct feedback, thoughtful revision, and a process built around quality rather than churn.
A process built around voice.
“Rob’s writing process is truly one of a kind. He helped me find my own voice in my writing in a way I don’t think any other tutor could. He will not write your essay for you, and he will not tell you what essay you should write. Rather, Rob will guide you through the process of putting together a paper that is truly yours and speaks to your life. He is endlessly kind and gracious to all of his students and has made me a better writer through working with him. I could not recommend his services more highly.”
Abhishek G.
Invest in the process.
Most students work through structured packages rather than isolated one-off sessions.
One focused hour for writing coaching, essay review, or strategy support.
10 hours covering brainstorming, drafting, revision, and polish for college essays and other writing projects.
Start with a consultation.
Prefer to reach out directly?
I'm happy to answer questions by email. Remote sessions are standard. In-person availability can be discussed by special request.