I have a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In my research I focus on political ideology from an interdisciplinary perspective. In the course of the past ten years I have spent in academia I have acquired a lot of experience in professional (academic) writing and communication, as well as scientific rigor and work ethic.

Advising, editing, and proofreading for college application essays and other academic 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!

I am a native New Yorker. I have worked in the for-profit and non-profit sectors. I lived in China for four years. During that time, I taught English at the University of Science and Technology Beijing（北京科技大学. I am also TESOL certified. Looking forward to providing you excellent and precise English editing!

Since graduating from Oxford University with a BA in English Literature and German, I have worked as a copywriter, English teacher and broadcast journalist. I also have extensive experience proofreading academic texts and translating documents from Mandarin Chinese and German into English. In summer 2014 I was awarded an MA degree with distinction in broadcast journalism from the University of Sheffield. Subsequently I have worked in production at local BBC News, and as a video journalist for the EU broadcaster Vieuws.

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

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%.

As an experienced educator and writer, with a doctorate in education and a background in English, I have the ability to provide constructive and critical feedback to clients. Each service is personalized to your specific needs, and I will work tirelessly to ensure your final document best represents who you are!