College Essays that Help Students Stand Out and Get In
Work one-on-one with Jonathan Shapiro. For more than 20 years, Jonathan has helped students craft compelling college essays and gain admission to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Columbia, MIT, Stanford, Brown, Cornell, and many other top universities.
Why Do Families Choose Ivy Essay Coaching?
Working with Jonathan means your student gets focused, personal attention from a teacher and tutor who cares about your student and their story.
Trusted by Families Seeking Admission to Top Universities
Students admitted to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Columbia, MIT, Stanford, Brown, Cornell, Duke, Northwestern, and many other top universities.
20+ Years of Experience
Essay Success Based on Learning about Your Student
" It brings me joy to help students excel in writing their college application essays."
I will help your student to feel confident about his or her writing abilities, to hone his or her voice, and to trust their choices.
“Jonathan, the admissions officer from Princeton tracked her down during the admitted student weekend and told her that she loved both of her Princeton essays and began to talk with her about details from her application. Her essays left an impression.”
"It’s an absolutely amazing feeling to know that I’ll be spending the next 4 years at Duke. I wanted to thank you once again for all your help.”
“You are a masterful whisperer to young writers! Thank you for helping M. find his voice and beautifully lay out his heart, mind, and soul in his writing. With stakes so high, we feel so fortunate to work with you.”
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What makes a great essay?
Emotion
A great essay is like a great story. It should appeal to emotion and create a lasting impression.
Conviction
Your essay should be about something that matters deeply to you. It does not have to be world changing, but it should be something that made a difference in your life.
Voice
A strong, unique, and mature writing voice will help your essay stand out.
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In addition to essay coaching, Jonathan also offers academic writing, coaching, and test prep.
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