Hi! I'm a passionate and experienced writer, editor, ESL instructor, and tutor. I am certified to teach English as a foreign language, and have taught writing, grammar, speaking, and listening in Vietnam and Spain. I have also worked in writing and editing roles for a variety of international e-commerce companies and blogs. I believe that higher education is one of the most powerful tools for future success, and I'm excited to work with you to help transform your writing!

Hello, my name is Holly Maraist. I have a BA in English with a concentration in Literature from the University of Mary Washington. I aspire to be a librarian in the future.

Hello! My name is Lucien Monson. I taught as a professor for over six years at University of South Florida. I spent many years mentoring both foreign and American students, assisting them with their writing, advising them, and providing letters of recommendation. In 2018, I successfully applied for a fellowship to do research for my dissertation at Fudan University. As an academic, I know a lot about what universities and scholarship programs look for in an applicant. I look forward to using my knowledge to help your application materials shine so you can stand out in the crowd!

HIGHLY EXPERIENCED SENIOR ADVISOR on the Zhishiq platform. Since 2014, I have helped students gain offers from some of the world's best universities [including Ivy League schools and Oxbridge, as well as in Europe and Hong Kong]. I will help you develop effective, impactful documents, clearly highlighting your skills and abilities to give your application or essay the best chance of standing out!

Hello! My name is Laura and I am a native speaker of English from Canada. I have been working in the ESL industry for the last 10 years and would love to put my skills to work for you. Throughout my career as a teacher I have helped many students to improve their writing and find their true voice. My expertise is focused in not only editing and polishing writing but also cultivating the skills to become an expert for the future. Coming from a creative background, I excel thinking outside of the box and will make sure that your application stands out against the rest. Travelling and experiencing other cultures has been the true highlight of my life and I would love to help you get your new adventure started!

Having studied at both Harvard University (BA) and Peking University (MA), I know what it takes to get into elite academic institutions, and it is my mission to help you do the same! Additionally, as a fluent speaker of Mandarin Chinese and having lived in China for several years, I have acquired the necessary framework to better understand the Chinese context and skillfully navigate any type of language barrier. I look forward to working with you as we work together to help you achieve your goals!

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.

Hello everyone! I am a graduate of the London School of Economics and Political Science with a Masters in International Relations. I have a strong educational background and interest in international relations, international development and conflict resolution. I have worked as an assistant editor for a research think tank in Pakistan. Furthermore, I have worked with the World Health Organisation in Geneva, Switzerland. I also have four years of experience working as a human resource and administrative consultant. I completed my undergraduate degree in Pakistan and have gone through the struggle of applying to top universities abroad. I therefore, understand the different challenges being faced by foreign students who want to stand out from the rest. I am easy to communicate with and make sure I give my clients what they need.

An American by birth, I was educated at a highly competitive American liberal arts college before beginning graduate study at Cambridge, from which I received a PhD. With 8 years' part-time experience as a professional editor, I have considerable experience in professionally editing written work, particularly application essays and recommendation letters, and am highly experienced in academic writing, having published numerous articles, reviewed articles for journals, and edited textbooks. I look forward to helping clients perfect their writing abilities and put their best self forward!

PhD student with years of proven experience working with students to improve their writing and share their unique experiences with audiences of all kinds. In addition to nearly four years of expeience as a freelance proofreader and editor, I have applied and been accepted to top universities around the United States. I look forward to working with you to make your applications concise, polished, and uniquely your own.

Senior Advisor. Passionate writer. Prolific editor. High success rate editing applications to America's best universities including Harvard, Yale, Princeton, U Chicago, and Stanford, as well as to London-based universities (LSE, UCL, King's, Imperial etc.). Highest-quality editing of application essays and academic writing. Particularly skilled at pinpointing content-related and structural weaknesses. Consistently turning "good" into "great" essays. Often hired for complex jobs. Meticulous, demanding, striving for 110%.

Experienced writer, editor, and teacher looking to support clients with editorial feedback and academic advice.

I'm an American living and working in England which means I've had the best of both worlds in terms of English speaking and writing. I have worked as an editor, an ESL tutor and an admissions officer and I hold degrees from Stanford University and NYU (and I'm currently at Oxford University). Thus I am not only very qualified but also very familiar with the graduate application process. I've worked with many students from all over the world and I am committed to the very best customer service.

My name is Sophie Dodds and I'm a freelance copy-editor and proofreader based in Edinburgh. I have a BA from the University of Oxford and an MSc from the University of Edinburgh. I have several years' experience of working in fields such as the arts, health, publishing and software, and I have recently spent 18 months with an organisation that encourages equality and diversity in universities across the UK. I love working with students who speak English as a second language, and I have a track record of supporting them to achieve academic success.