College essay coach. Cornell, class of 2024. Six years and hundreds of students.
$29 The Hook Guide Nine hook archetypes for the first line of a college essay. $290 The Personal Statement Masterclass Blank page to finished essay, the way I actually teach it. Free Essay notes by email Short letters about writing, during application season. Free @calvinxwrites on Instagram Essay breakdowns and hook teardowns, a few times a week. Nearly 12,000 following.I take a limited number of students each application cycle. We build the personal statement and the wider application narrative together, over chat, on your schedule. There are no sales calls and no phone tag.
Apply for a 1:1 spotI got into Cornell early decision in 2020, out of a public school. No legacy, no donations, no admissions counselor, no national awards. What I had was an essay that made someone want to keep reading.
I have spent the six years since then helping other students do the same thing. Before that I had been writing for about fifteen years, starting with a blog I ran in high school. More about me.
If you are looking for the best person who will go above and beyond to help you achieve your college dreams then please look no further than Calvin. He is a also mentor who genuinely cares about the success of clients. He is patient, extremely supportive and always available to answer questions.
Upwork client, college essay and admissions counseling, 2024I hired Calvin for help with editing college application documents just a couple of weeks before the application deadlines. With such a short notice, Calvin worked with me diligently and greatly improved the quality of my application package. I was impressed by his extensive experience and extraordinary writing skills.
Upwork client, editing and polishing college essays, 2024Calvin is a great listener and advisor. Highly recommend! Will rehire in the future for sure.
Upwork client, statement of purpose, 2025