Master's Degree in Musicology; Freelance Proofreader, Editor, & Writer

Educator in Canada with over 15 years experience as a university and technical college instructor and curriculum designer

My name is Ed Maraist. I graduated from the United States Naval Academy with a Bachelors in Economics and from the University of Maryland with a Masters in Management. In addition to flying helicopters, propeller planes and jets, I've also had over ten years experience, including six years in the Pentagon, editing and proofreading the professional work of others. As a senior leader, I also had the opportunity to advise hundreds of subordinates on their advanced education goals and aspirations.I am currently a pilot for United Airlines and look forward to helping you further your education.

As scientist with a PhD from Oxford and one of ZhiShiQ's Senior Advisors, I have helped hundreds of clients make successful applications to graduate/undergraduate programs to some of the world's most prestigious universities: think Cambridge, Oxford, LSE, UCL, MIT, Yale, Harvard, Stanford, NUS, HKUST, and ETHZ.

Experienced teacher looking to support clients with writing expertise.

I am a native English speaker from the United States with a B.A. degree in English. I have extensive experience helping students write their CVs, personal statements, and college application essay responses for admission into American colleges and universities.

I am currently finishing a doctorate in political philosophy at St Anne's College, Oxford. I have a Masters in Politics from Brasenose College, Oxford, and a BA in Economics and Politics from York University. I have a keen eye for style and was nominated for a Guardian Student Media Award in 2009. I have also carried out editing work professionally for the Westminster think tank Politeia.

MA in Linguistics from the University of Texas-Austin and BA in English from the College of William and Mary in Virginia.

Ph.D. in English Language and Literature; high school and college English teacher for 20+ years; published writer in multiple genres, including the personal essay; course developer and author for 12+ years

Hi! I’m Harish, and I specialise in the editing and writing of personal statements, resumes, and academic content, as well as running interview practice sessions and the provision of advice relating to all aspects of an academic application. Prior to joining ZHISHIQ, I offered my writing services on a self-employed basis, and in this role, worked with a large number applicants to craft arresting, succinct, and successful personal statements for a range of courses. I am currently a PhD candidate in Philosophy at a UK Russell Group university, hold two Master’s degrees, and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from University College London. I have also worked full-time as a chartered accountant at a consultancy firm in London and as a policy advisor in the Civil Service. Please read on to see how I can use the knowledge and skills gained from these ventures to help you with your application.

I have six years of experience helping students with academic writing, including personal statements, application letters, and publications. Having just finished my PhD in the philosophy of education, I also hold a MA in Philosophy of Education from UCL IoE and a MSc in Higher Education from Oxford University. Higher education is my passion and as a long-time international student from the USA in the UK, I am keen to help you achieve your educational goals at top universities.