Testimonials
“Mr. Tran’s guidance while writing my college essays gave me confidence in the topics I chose, and helped me structure my writing as a cohesive narrative. This allowed me to not only be successful in my college applications as a result, but also influenced the writer I became in college, giving me a strong voice throughout my assignments. The care and effort he put into helping me fulfill my vision as an applicant stuck with me even after my college essays had been submitted.”
–Trixie W. (Temple University graduate)
“Coach Paul was a great and friendly tutor for me and was incredibly helpful in assisting me with my college essays. He provided timely and detailed feedback on how I can improve my writing, as well as recognizing my strengths and building off of them.”
–Jack R. (UC San Diego graduate)
“Coach Paul’s insight into my writing provided a fresh, professional, outside perspective. He gave me a clearer direction on what made sense and what to edit. Additionally, our discussions allowed my personal statement to become more cohesive as a narrative. He was truly an incredible resource I am thankful to have had when I started writing my essays for college!”
–Koa D. (Pitzer C/O 2028)
“The advice and constructive criticism that you gave to me was incredibly helpful and I especially appreciated the support you offered for my vulnerability in my essays. The flexibility you offered when working with you also made my college application process much easier, and overall my experience working with you was something that I enjoyed and was also very helpful.”
–Ava B. (UCLA C/O 2029)
‘Writing a college essay can be extremely intimidating, there is so much pressure to accurately describe yourself in a limited word count. With Mr. Tran’s guidance, I felt better equipped to tackle the obstacle that is writing an impactful college essay. Mr. Tran was not only an exceptional writing coach, but an invaluable mentor throughout the process. The advice and expertise I received from Mr. Tran successfully helped me write the essay that resulted in my acceptance from NYU’s M.S. program, and I couldn’t be more appreciative!
–Mia M. (NYU C/O 2026)
“Mr. Tran has helped my writing by showing me how to expand my thoughts in a very concise and artistic way. With his help, I have been able to excel in writing essays for classes and scholarship prompts. Through Mr. Tran’s guidance, I have confidently submitted application essays to colleges and was successfully accepted into Howard University.”
–Nya W. (Howard C/O 2029)
“I have always struggled with being vulnerable in my writing, but Coach Paul’s guidance helped me achieve what I needed for an honest personal essay. He helped me address structural and stylistic issues through feedback that never felt limiting. This critique allowed me to preserve the intent of my work while refining it. His mentorship helped me create an essay that truly reflected my identity and aligned with what universities look for. “
–Ximena M. (LMU, C/O 2029)
“Mr. Tran takes the time to make meticulous edits to your essays. He frequently keeps in touch, ensuring that you are making meaningful progress. Mr. Tran was a pleasure to work with and he made my college application season much less stressful!”
–Christian C. (UCLA, C/O 2027)
“Mr Tran’s guidance was extremely beneficial in helping me articulate a story that presented the best version of myself throughout my college applications.”
–Antonio Y. (UCLA, C/O 2029)