Radian H.

Hello! College admissions are more competitive than ever before---I know first hand, having applied (and gained admission to) several Ivy League institutions in the most competitive application cycle in history. As someone who loves creative writing, I believe my essays helped me stand out. Not every student wants to be a writer or poet, but I can help them craft a strong essay in their own voice that will set them apart in the eyes of admissions officers. I truly believe that every student, whether they are a budding artist or an engineer, has a story worthy of telling. Now is the time to tell it. A little bit about me: I know the college admissions game firsthand. As a high school student, I was accepted to Columbia, Brown, Penn, Cornell, Oxford (UK), Northwestern, Johns Hopkins University, Williams, Swarthmore, Bowdoin, UC Berkeley, UVA, and many more (including two full-ride merit scholarships to selective institutions). Ultimately, however, I chose to enroll at UNC Chapel Hill as the recipient of the 2025 Thomas Wolfe Scholarship---a full ride plus stipends for one talented creative writing student. Beyond my academic life, I am a published poet and short fiction writer, with work appearing in prestigious venues like POETRY, The Missouri Review, The Cincinnati Review, and Gulf Coast, all with acceptance rates bordering on 1%. I worked for years as an editor of a literary magazine, giving detailed edits on accepted work. These two things---my intimate familiarity with the workings of college admissions today and my passion for the written word---mean I can help your student craft the essay that best tells THEIR story while preserving their authentic voice. Many essay editors are English teachers or admissions consultants decades removed from their own college application journey. I, on the other hand, know what it's like. I know how hard it is, but also how getting into a top college is within reach for your student. I hope you'll trust me with your student's words!