What students and families say
1,550+ five-star reviews. Here’s a sample from families Ken has worked with.
Results that speak for themselves
I got into Cornell!
“I came to Kenneth filled with self-doubt about my abilities as a writer. He filled me with confidence and assured me he would help. And boy, did he help. He helped me write one of the deepest, most insightful, and raw essays I’ve ever come across. By the way, he’s so funny, so I highly recommend him if you need a laugh along with the best academic help you’ll ever receive.”
— Shira B., Los Angeles, CAAccepted to UC Berkeley EECS
“Mr. Kenneth is truly amazing at helping you think differently and connect ideas in ways you would never expect. Within just two lessons, he helped me turn my Common App personal statement into something I was genuinely proud of. I was accepted to both UT Austin and UC Berkeley for tech majors. I’m excited to be attending UC Berkeley EECS this fall!”
— SitaraPerfect for Ivy League and UC
“Our sessions are extremely productive and we get a lot done. We already finished my ED application and now we’re working on the UCs — so far everything is going absolutely fantastic. Ken truly is an expert.”
— KirillCollege Essay Coaching
Exceeded all expectations
“I came to Kenneth filled with self-doubt about my abilities as a writer. He filled me with confidence and assured me he would help. And boy, did he help.”
— Shira B., Los Angeles, CAKnows exactly what colleges want
“Kenneth has blown me away with his humor in conversation and his precisely logical edits to my essays. He works hard to keep my messages sounding original while also addressing what admission officers want.”
— Hong Z., Studio City, CAEfficient, effective, and excellent
“Ken has been an extraordinary college essay coach for my daughter. He expertly guided her to write authentic essays in her voice. Ken was highly efficient and helped her finish a month ahead of the deadline.”
— Antoinette R., Brooklyn, NYHuge confidence builder
“He gave my daughter confidence in her story and writing ability. She is proud of what she created. He really brought the best out of her and gave her great feedback.”
— Shanay W., Bowie, MDSuper awesome
“Kenneth was caring, engaged, and committed to helping her find her voice and feel proud of her work. After one lesson with Kenneth, she said she learned way more with him!”
— Isabel F., Odessa, FLProfessional and Dynamic
“Kenneth is the best of the best! He is helping me with college essays and has so far gone above and beyond my expectations. He is a true professional! Kenneth, you are a blessing!”
— Cristina L., Miami, FLExcellent College Essay Support
“In addition to being highly skilled in writing, he’s also very engaging and funny. My son really enjoys working with him!”
— Lara T., Beverly, MAKnowledgeable and efficient
“My daughter was working on her personal essay for a month without being satisfied with it. Kenneth helped her finish it to her satisfaction in one session. He is efficient, on point, understands what you want.”
— Sophia S., Greenwich, CTEffective, efficient
“Kenneth was very helpful with my daughter’s college essays. He worked with her to bring out the best in her writing, gave pointers, and helped her develop her initial idea.”
— Shubha S., Fremont, CAVery clear and effective
“Uses a very straightforward and effective teaching style to clearly point out what kind of message my current essay sends and what I can change to improve it.”
— Qing F., Simsbury, CTOutstanding essay writing
“Kenneth brought amazing improvements to my son’s essays. He knew what parts to cut, what to highlight, and how to end in a striking way.”
— JoeyStrong Direction and Quick Thinking
“Kenneth helped me revise my essays and influenced my decision to completely change one of them. He was direct and clear with his advice which helped me make quick and informed decisions.”
— RohanUnderstanding and personable
“Kenneth showed me how to edit and polish my essay to make it more appealing to a college admissions officer. I came in super nervous but he made me more confident and met me where I was.”
— RebeccaExcellent — Best Choice I Could Have Made
“My daughter leaves each session not only more knowledgeable but also more confident because he believes in her. Great to have a strategy and ally in these stressful college planning days.”
— QueenGreat teacher, very thorough
“If you are looking for help with perfecting your college admissions essays, Kenneth knows what the admissions counselors want to see! Put your trust in him and let him work his magic!”
— JamieHe’s fantastic
“Kenneth does an excellent job! Definitely could not imagine a better person to provide guidance on essays. You get what you pay for, worth every penny.”
— AudraHe is very detailed
“He responded quickly and gave us clear expectations. My son also found something unique about himself that he didn’t know how to describe. Worth hiring a professional like Kenneth.”
— AkaneVery professional and patient
“Kenneth was helping my son with his college essay and he was amazing. He makes my son feel more confident. My son really likes working with him.”
— RosemaryGreat collaboration and very helpful
“So worth it! Great patience and collaboration with my daughter. She was relieved — the way the work was broken down was manageable, intuitive, and fun.”
— CaseyGreat confidence builder
“He gave my daughter confidence in her story and writing ability. She is proud of what she created. He really brought the best out of her.”
— ShanayGreat resource
“Kenneth got right to business helping frame up the college application essay process. He provided enough guidance to give my son the confidence he needed to craft an effective and authentic essay.”
— LeahCollege App Challenges
“My Godson is so excited to work on his essays now because of Kenneth. He really motivated him to write. Wish we would have found you sooner.”
— GloriaEfficient and helpful
“These sessions helped me find my voice for my college essays, and the whole process was efficient and overall beneficial. Definitely recommend!”
— ArjunA great writing coach
“He’s been very helpful in taking her essay to the next level. We highly recommend him to anyone seeking advice on improving their college essay.”
— KayGreat counselor and guide
“Ken was very helpful in providing direction to her and clarifying her ideas.”
— JagInspirational, honest, and kind
“Ken has helped me find the best version of each of the stories I want to tell college admissions officers. I feel significantly more confident with the application I am submitting.”
— DylanBest person to consult for college admission
“Kenneth is very knowledgeable. He helped me find the highlights for my statement of purpose and worked his magic on the wording to make it concise yet persuasive.”
— Bruce W., Jarbidge, NVConvinced? See what working with Ken looks like.
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Excellent for graduate school application essays
“With Kenneth’s help, your essay will go from good to memorable. He perfected my personal statement by providing actionable feedback, wordsmithing, and overall helping my vision come to life.”
— Jessica L., Andover, MASuper helpful for grad applications
“When I first met with him, I had writer’s block and was extremely overwhelmed. He helped me take a step back from the prompts and focus on the ideas that mattered most, helping me develop a great personal statement.”
— RachelKnowledgeable and insightful
“Ken helped me write a statement of purpose for graduate school and was masterful in leading me to write a statement that displayed my best qualities as a student.”
— ThomasAmazing admissions essay writing
“He was honest, kind, and extensively knowledgeable about the admissions review process and what the counselors are looking for in these essays. Worth every penny!”
— AlecKnowledgeable and highly skilled
“Ken helped me overcome my writer’s block and turn my personal statement into a personalized, insightful story tying together why I have chosen to pursue a master’s degree.”
— Sophie S., Irvine, CAGeneral Writing and Long-Term Coaching
Fantastic experience
“His clear guidance, patient feedback, and encouraging approach helped me refine my style and grow in confidence. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to improve their writing skills.”
— CarlosVery articulate and personable
“He is super funny and well spoken and will help you form your ideas into an amazing essay. He is also very smart and knows how to turn the most basic of stories into something amazing.”
— LanaeSuperb, knowledgeable, professional
“Kenneth is a rare find: very quickly, he knew what needed to be worked on. An incredible, dedicated, talented educator. I feel so lucky to have found him. He helped me grow incredibly, and very quickly.”
— V.Z., Washington, DCAmazing
“After only one session, I was able to start my essay with a solid foundation. He helped me reach my full potential and have my essay be the best it can be.”
— Carlie N., Scottsdale, AZGreat
“During the lesson, he jumps right in and starts telling you how to improve your writing. He also teaches you methods and techniques you can continue to use, and helps you stay focused on achieving your goals.”
— Man Shan A., Cerritos, CAYour expertise in teaching has put my mind at ease
“With your guidance, my kid has gained so much confidence. She enjoyed every minute of your lesson as well as your marvelous sense of humor! You are the spark, the inspiration.”
— Zemin Z., Plano, TXInspiring and intelligent
“He is very inspiring, encouraging, and great at brainstorming. He is truly intelligent and skilled at highlighting strengths — especially the shining points I often overlooked. I actually felt more confident with my application under his help.”
— AriaEasy to work with, inspiring
“Kenneth is easy to work with. He can guide your ideas into writing. I feel things are easier to accomplish when I work with Kenneth.”
— WennifredKenneth is the BEST!
“Kenneth is a brilliant writer, editor, and teacher. He helped tremendously with college essays. He is quick, easy to work with, and always entertaining!”
— MelissaReady to feel this confident about your essay?
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