Testimonials

Nayeli Cortez (class of 2025) -- Pomona College

"After months of struggling to write my personal statement and with the college application deadline approaching, I turned to Jonathan for help. In just a few minutes, I had my personal statement theme and intro figured out thanks to his unique way of helping me use an outline to map out my scattered thoughts into one solid idea. He talked through my ideas with me, asked thoughtful questions to help me dig deeper, and helped turn my messy drafts into strong essays. That same personal statement, along with other mini essays he reviewed, helped me get into Pomona College and the QuestBridge National College Match. I’m so thankful for the time and care he put into helping me share my story without feeling lost in the process."

Juan Villegas (class of 2025) -- Santa Clara University

"Working with Jonathan as my college admissions writing coach made the entire process feel so much more comfortable and supportive. He was a great listener who never judged, and always gave me the space to express myself. Rather than just critiquing my writing, he helped me talk through my thoughts and would jump in to complete ideas whenever I felt stuck. Brainstorming with him felt natural, and he always found a way to get the ideas flowing. His ability to think like an admissions officer really helped refine my essays and I’m proud to say I got  accepted to 80% of the schools I applied to." 

Angel Rivera (class of 2025) -- Northeastern University

“Working with Jonathan is like doubling your thinking space on the spot. Having said that, I find his teaching style very intuitive because he gets you to dig deep into your ideas and really help you understand yourself better. I know the constant epiphanies Iv’e had in my writings can be traced back to Jonathan and his style of coaching. He does exactly what a great writing coach does—draws out the clarity and brilliance you didn’t know you had.”