Daniel B.

Specializing in high-stakes application essays/personal statements and other admissions collateral for top-tier college, graduate and professional programs (e.g., JD, MBA, MD, PhD). For more than 30 years, I've been helping applicants from all over the world—in a wide range of fields—make their educational dreams come true. My unique value proposition as an admissions consultant may be summarized as follows: My educational credentials include degrees from some of the country’s top universities: Harvard, Northwestern and UC Berkeley. I'm also a published author of various articles and books, including some on college and graduate-level admissions. Over the decades, I've assisted literally hundreds of applicants to college and graduate/professional programs. Those decades of experience have enabled me to "crack the code," identifying the common set of principles that apply to the admissions process, regardless of academic level or area. With a master's from the Medill School of Journalism, I utilize my interviewing and reporting skills—honed over a lifetime—to help applicants first identify and then tell their most compelling stories. By means of creative brainstorming and expert use of question-and-answer techniques, I help applicants unearth content that makes for outstanding essays. I offer a wide range of application-related services, including assistance with: application strategies, application essays and personal statements for admission to college as well as graduate/professional school programs (e.g., law and medical school), supplemental/secondary essays, activities lists, resumes/CVs, portfolios, letters of recommendation, letters of continuing interest and letters of appeal. As one of the few real masters of the personal essay form who is currently available for hire, my hourly rate is a fraction of what consultants with somewhat comparable experience and credentials on this platform and elsewhere are charging for their services. If I have the privilege of assisting you with your applications, I guarantee that I will apply the same standards and approach that have earned me the scores of five-star reviews, as illustrated in this small sampling: "With Dan's help, I achieved my dream of admission to a Top-10 law school. I honestly don't think I could have done it without him." —David K. on Google "Dan helped get me into my first choice graduate school, as well as pretty much all the other schools I applied to. The only headache you'd get from using his help is having too many schools to choose from." —Katherine L. on Google "In a matter of two hours, Dan was able to craft my story and ideas into a personal statement (for a Computer Science Master's Program at an Ivy League school) that effectively communicated my vision and intentions. I was informed by the Program Director that it was my personal statement that had put my application over the top. I have Dan to thank for that." —Dennis C. on Google "From idea generation to editing, Mr. Berman was instrumental in the construction of my essays, which helped me get into my top choice, an Ivy League university." —Adarsh B. on Yelp "We were fortunate to get Dr. Berman's help for our son some 25 years ago. We started working with Dan on college application essays, then medical school, and then Harvard residencies. Dr. Berman helped make our family's dreams come true." —Mike K. on Yelp "Daniel helped me write my essay for an accelerated nursing program in just two hours and even looked at my resume because we had a little time left over. I got accepted and couldn't be happier." —Jess J. on Yelp "Dan was happy to help me, even on Christmas day! He truly cares about his clients and obviously really wanted me to succeed (which I did, by getting into a very competitive graduate program)." —Lilian Y. on Yelp "At my graduate school interview, the Assistant Dean of Admissions mentioned how great my essays were, which was thanks to Daniel's help." —Asa B. on Yelp "My daughter received early admission to her dream school, together with a full merit scholarship, which more than covered the cost of Mr. Berman's services!" —Paul Y. on Yelp "Dr. Berman boosted both my PhD applications and also my performance during interviews. I received several offers, including one from my dream school (Yale)!" —Hussein M. on Yelp To see these and scores of other reviews on the hosting platforms, google the phrase "Dan B Writing Editing San Jose CA" (on Yelp, see the link at the bottom of the profile page, for 50+ additional "filtered" reviews). For questions or to schedule a session, you're invited to contact me, as the first step on your way to making your own educational dreams come true! PLEASE BE AWARE that, by necessity, I am selective in terms of the clients with whom I choose to work. For this reason, I decline more job offers than I accept, with insufficient time for explanations.