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Harvard Grad, College Admissions Expert, Application Essays, SAT/ACT
Kenneth O.

5.0 (1,414 ratings)

3,103 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $148
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Harvard Grad, College Admissions Expert, Application Essays, SAT/ACT
Harvard Grad, College Admissions Expert, Application Essays, SAT/ACT
Kenneth O.

5.0 (1,414 ratings)

3,103 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
5.0 (1,414 ratings)

3,103 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
Meet Kenneth O.
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Whether it's crafting a Common App essay, a transfer admission essay, or a graduate school statement of purpose (MBA, MS, MFA, DVM, DDS, MD, JD, LLM), I bring extensive experience as a professional writer and results coach.

From an empty Google Doc to a nearly finished essay, I guide clients through a step-by-step process, helping them uncover what sets them apart and create compelling application essays. My expertise extends to addressing challenges like insecurity, perfectionism, and...

Whether it's crafting a Common App essay, a transfer admission essay, or a graduate school statement of purpose (MBA, MS, MFA, DVM, DDS, MD, JD, LLM), I bring extensive experience as a professional writer and results coach.

From an empty Google Doc to a nearly finished essay, I guide clients through a step-by-step process, helping them uncover what sets them apart and create compelling application essays. My expertise extends to addressing challenges like insecurity, perfectionism, and writer's block. My clients have gained admission to Harvard, Dartmouth, Columbia, UPenn, Cornell, CMU, UChicago, UMich, Stanford, MIT, Johns Hopkins, UVA, Duke, UNC, UGA, Georgia Tech, Northwestern, Northeastern, UT-Austin, Purdue, Villanova, UCLA, UC-Berkeley, Purdue, Tulane, among others. . I'm dedicated to providing the best college application essay and college admissions essay help for a successful admission season.

I’m ready to help when you’re ready to jump in. I always prefer to show what I can do in the first lesson as you’re protected by Wyzant’s Good Fit Guarantee.

If you’re looking for a writing coach outside of the application process, I’m a professional writer (off-off-Broadway play, independent film, staged lyricist-librettist, and published self-help author), I would be happy to assist you with general writing, academic writing, screenplays, stage plays, musicals, or lyrics.

I can also assist with SAT Reading, SAT Writing, and SAT Math. I was formally trained by The Princeton Review, and I teach students how to think like a test-maker rather than a test-taker. This shortens the number of sessions needed (compared to most other methods).

So whether it’s college admission essays, college application essays, general essay, creative writing, or SAT prep, I would be honored to help you (or your student) get from where they are to where they want to be.

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Education

University of Utah
Mass Communications
Harvard Grad School of Education
MEd
National University
Masters

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  • Hourly Rate: $148
  • Rate details: Rate for college essay help is $240/hr. NOTE: 12 hour cancellation policy. Full charges will be assessed if less than 12 hours notice given. Thank you.
  • Lesson cancellation: 12 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 12/22/2021

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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English

SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

The SAT Reading section causes many people great amounts of stress. I can help you understand the mechanics of how the SAT Reading is made in order to employ the best strategies to navigate through it. It's a puzzle and a game. Let me help you learn how to play it well! SAT Reading help is here!
SAT Writing,

SAT Writing

In high school, I hated writing. Hated it. So I feel your pain. Now, I have earned two Master's in Education, one from Harvard, and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. I am a published author, lyricist, playwright, and screenwriter. I can help you get through this test with strategies that are proven and relatively easy to learn (even if you are hate writing like I did).
Writing

Writing

I humbly refer to myself as The Essay Guy, but I can help improve writing in many areas including creative writing, screenplays, music, lyrics, academic writing, or college application essays/college admissions essays (Personal Statements, Statement of Purpose, Supplemental Essays, UC PIQs)! Whatever you call them, I can help you through the college essay process. Together, we’ll create college application essays or college admissions essays that work! Not only that, but we will do it in less time than most tutors. If you’re stressed or navigating writer’s block, I’ve got you covered there, too. From a blinking cursor to the final draft, I can guide you through the college application essay process. I can get you from where you are to where you want to be in the college admissions application essay journey. Check out my reviews and my main profile for additional information. Ken, The Essay Guy

Homeschool

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I passed the TExES Math 4-8 and Math 8-12 exams required of aspiring teachers. This included basic math, algebra, geometry, trig, pre-calc, and probability & statistics. My approach is to simplify the more challenging topics through practical, everyday applications (whenever possible).
SAT Math,

SAT Math

I can help you both with subject matter expertise in Math as well as to understand how the test is made and how not to fall into the test maker's traps. As a former Princeton Review tutor, I have learned the ins and the outs of standardized tests and have helped many students improve their SAT Math scores Remember, the SAT Math test only tests your ability to do SAT Math. It's not really a math test!
SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

The SAT Reading section causes many people great amounts of stress. I can help you understand the mechanics of how the SAT Reading is made in order to employ the best strategies to navigate through it. It's a puzzle and a game. Let me help you learn how to play it well! SAT Reading help is here!
Writing

Writing

I humbly refer to myself as The Essay Guy, but I can help improve writing in many areas including creative writing, screenplays, music, lyrics, academic writing, or college application essays/college admissions essays (Personal Statements, Statement of Purpose, Supplemental Essays, UC PIQs)! Whatever you call them, I can help you through the college essay process. Together, we’ll create college application essays or college admissions essays that work! Not only that, but we will do it in less time than most tutors. If you’re stressed or navigating writer’s block, I’ve got you covered there, too. From a blinking cursor to the final draft, I can guide you through the college application essay process. I can get you from where you are to where you want to be in the college admissions application essay journey. Check out my reviews and my main profile for additional information. Ken, The Essay Guy

Math

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I passed the TExES Math 4-8 and Math 8-12 exams required of aspiring teachers. This included basic math, algebra, geometry, trig, pre-calc, and probability & statistics. My approach is to simplify the more challenging topics through practical, everyday applications (whenever possible).
SAT Math

SAT Math

I can help you both with subject matter expertise in Math as well as to understand how the test is made and how not to fall into the test maker's traps. As a former Princeton Review tutor, I have learned the ins and the outs of standardized tests and have helped many students improve their SAT Math scores Remember, the SAT Math test only tests your ability to do SAT Math. It's not really a math test!

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Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I passed the TExES Math 4-8 and Math 8-12 exams required of aspiring teachers. This included basic math, algebra, geometry, trig, pre-calc, and probability & statistics. My approach is to simplify the more challenging topics through practical, everyday applications (whenever possible).
Writing

Writing

I humbly refer to myself as The Essay Guy, but I can help improve writing in many areas including creative writing, screenplays, music, lyrics, academic writing, or college application essays/college admissions essays (Personal Statements, Statement of Purpose, Supplemental Essays, UC PIQs)! Whatever you call them, I can help you through the college essay process. Together, we’ll create college application essays or college admissions essays that work! Not only that, but we will do it in less time than most tutors. If you’re stressed or navigating writer’s block, I’ve got you covered there, too. From a blinking cursor to the final draft, I can guide you through the college application essay process. I can get you from where you are to where you want to be in the college admissions application essay journey. Check out my reviews and my main profile for additional information. Ken, The Essay Guy

Music

Songwriting

Songwriting

As a full-member of BMI (as both a songwriter and publisher) and a full member of The Dramatist Guild, I have the experience and expertise to help you with your songwriting: music and lyrics. While I have a passion for musical theater and jazz, I can help you find your voice in your genres of choice. I have composed songs and tracks for full-length documentaries, a feature film, and several short films and TV projects.

Other

College Counseling

College Counseling

As a formerly certified (2010) Princeton Review tutor, I bring experience and know-how to help students learn how to think like a test-maker rather than a test-taker. The SAT only tests your ability to well on the SAT. With an MFA in Creative Writing (combined with several years of college admissions essay tutoring experience), I have the knowledge you need and the ability to teach it. I will help you uncover that which will positively differentiate you from the other applicants. Moreover, I will help you avoid the common pitfalls and mistakes that applicants make. I’m available for undergraduate admission and graduate admissions.

Summer

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I passed the TExES Math 4-8 and Math 8-12 exams required of aspiring teachers. This included basic math, algebra, geometry, trig, pre-calc, and probability & statistics. My approach is to simplify the more challenging topics through practical, everyday applications (whenever possible).
SAT Math,

SAT Math

I can help you both with subject matter expertise in Math as well as to understand how the test is made and how not to fall into the test maker's traps. As a former Princeton Review tutor, I have learned the ins and the outs of standardized tests and have helped many students improve their SAT Math scores Remember, the SAT Math test only tests your ability to do SAT Math. It's not really a math test!
Writing

Writing

I humbly refer to myself as The Essay Guy, but I can help improve writing in many areas including creative writing, screenplays, music, lyrics, academic writing, or college application essays/college admissions essays (Personal Statements, Statement of Purpose, Supplemental Essays, UC PIQs)! Whatever you call them, I can help you through the college essay process. Together, we’ll create college application essays or college admissions essays that work! Not only that, but we will do it in less time than most tutors. If you’re stressed or navigating writer’s block, I’ve got you covered there, too. From a blinking cursor to the final draft, I can guide you through the college application essay process. I can get you from where you are to where you want to be in the college admissions application essay journey. Check out my reviews and my main profile for additional information. Ken, The Essay Guy

Test Preparation

College Counseling,

College Counseling

As a formerly certified (2010) Princeton Review tutor, I bring experience and know-how to help students learn how to think like a test-maker rather than a test-taker. The SAT only tests your ability to well on the SAT. With an MFA in Creative Writing (combined with several years of college admissions essay tutoring experience), I have the knowledge you need and the ability to teach it. I will help you uncover that which will positively differentiate you from the other applicants. Moreover, I will help you avoid the common pitfalls and mistakes that applicants make. I’m available for undergraduate admission and graduate admissions.
SAT Math,

SAT Math

I can help you both with subject matter expertise in Math as well as to understand how the test is made and how not to fall into the test maker's traps. As a former Princeton Review tutor, I have learned the ins and the outs of standardized tests and have helped many students improve their SAT Math scores Remember, the SAT Math test only tests your ability to do SAT Math. It's not really a math test!
SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

The SAT Reading section causes many people great amounts of stress. I can help you understand the mechanics of how the SAT Reading is made in order to employ the best strategies to navigate through it. It's a puzzle and a game. Let me help you learn how to play it well! SAT Reading help is here!
SAT Writing

SAT Writing

In high school, I hated writing. Hated it. So I feel your pain. Now, I have earned two Master's in Education, one from Harvard, and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. I am a published author, lyricist, playwright, and screenwriter. I can help you get through this test with strategies that are proven and relatively easy to learn (even if you are hate writing like I did).

Examples of Expertise

Kenneth has provided examples of their subject expertise by answering 10 questions submitted by students on Wyzant’s Ask an Expert.

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Ratings and Reviews

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Amazing experience, would definitely recommend.

Kenneth helped me with my essays for a program which I am applying to. He helped me make my essays not only more personal, but a more accurate depiction of who I am. He helped me add many topics to my original essays, and take out irrelevant ideas, which made my overall essays more concise and competitive. He is also a gifted writer and provides quality grammar and syntax edits. It is definitely worth the time and money to review your essays with Kenneth!

Trevor, 2 lessons with Kenneth

Knowledgeable and efficient tutor

Kenneth is very professional and efficient. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking to improve their writing skills. After his tutoring sessions with Kenneth, my son's essay has improved significantly. Definitely will be working together again.

William , 4 lessons with Kenneth

Inspiring and Intelligent

He is very inspiring and encouraging and good at brainstorming. He helped me find my personal problems I might have before starting the essay, made me realize I did lack some confidence on myself. I sometimes underestimate my ability as well and he tried some mental therapy for me. For the application essay, I have to say he is really intelligent and good at highlighting my strength, especially those shining points I often ignored. He can write my essay in an innovative and personalized way, differentiating me with any other peers and made me stand out. I actually felt more confident with my application under his help on my essay. Also, his is humorous and interesting, which I believe is attractive. Overall, I appreciate his time and effort on me, and I enjoy the time working with him.

Aria, 5 lessons with Kenneth

Knowledgeable about essays and the application process.

Kenneth really knows what he is talking about. A good tutor that helped my son come up with a series of stories that will help me complete my essays. The things we discussed will help me be a better writer in general.

Greg, 3 lessons with Kenneth

Super Helpful for Grad Applications!

Kenneth has been a super helpful resource for me to use while I have been working on my grad school application essays. When I first met with him, I had developed some writers block and was extremely overwhelmed. He helped me to take a step back from the application prompts and focus on important ideas, in turn helping me develop a great personal statement.

Rachel, 8 lessons with Kenneth

Super Helpful for Grad Applications!

Kenneth has been a super helpful resource for me to use while I have been working on my grad school application essays. When I first met with him, I had developed some writers block and was extremely overwhelmed. He helped me to take a step back from the application prompts and focus on important ideas, in turn helping me develop a great personal statement.

Rachel, 8 lessons with Kenneth

Knowledgeable and Insightful

Ken helped me write a statement of purpose for graduate school and was masterful in leading me to write a statement that displayed my best qualities as a student. Excellent tutor and writing mentor.

Thomas, 2 lessons with Kenneth

Very Articulate and Personable

I have only had one session so far with Kenneth and he has already helped a lot! He is super funny and well spoken and will help you form your ideas into an amazing essay. He is also very smart and knows how to turn the most basic of stories into something amazing. I am excited to keep working with him!

Lanae, 31 lessons with Kenneth

Knowledgeable tutor

Very knowledgeable in all areas of the college process and super helpful with understanding how to use the common app, narrowing the college list, and writing and editing the college essay’s!

Ariella, 7 lessons with Kenneth

Knows exactly what colleges want

Kenneth has blown me away with his humor during in-class conversations and precisely logical edits for my essays. He works hard to keep my messages sounding original while at the same time tackling what the admission officers want. I feel confident about my writing pieces after working with him. Kenneth also takes great measures to utilize time to the best.

Hong, 10 lessons with Kenneth
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