College Essay & Writing Coach in New York City
Find your story. Tell it in your own voice.
One-on-one college essay and writing coaching for high school and college students. Based in New York City, working with students around the world.
How I can help
Personal coaching, from first brainstorm to final draft.
College Essay Coaching
Helping students find their story and tell it in their own voice. Personal statements, supplemental essays, and scholarship essays, from first brainstorm to final draft.
Learn more →Writing Coaching
One-on-one coaching to strengthen academic writing across subjects. Grammar, structure, argument, and clarity, built to last beyond any single assignment.
Learn more →Graduate School Applications
Coaching for personal statements, statements of purpose, and diversity statements. Connect your experiences and goals into a clear, compelling story.
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About
I'm Nick, a coach, teacher, and entrepreneur in New York City.
I believe every student is smart and capable, but some just need someone who will take the time to find an approach that works for them.
Some struggle to get words on the page. Others have ideas but can't structure them. Some have a great story to tell but can't quite find the words. What they all need is someone in their corner: a patient, experienced coach who takes the time to understand how they think.
Many of the students I work with have ADHD or other learning differences. Learn how I support students who learn differently.
I'm also the founder and CEO of Revision Learning, whose storytelling approach has helped more than 250,000 students and professionals tell their stories.
More about me →What people are saying
"It truly felt like I was writing my own stories. Instead of telling me what to write, I felt like Nick helped me bring out the best in my own writing and uncover stories I hadn't thought of before."
High school student applying to college
"Your patience and steady support helped keep [our child] on the right track and helped keep [my husband] and I from losing our minds."
Parent of student applying to college
"I got into my dream school, and I couldn't be more grateful for the time and effort he dedicated to helping me succeed."
Student applying to graduate school
"It's an experience that will not only help you improve your college essays, but the way you approach writing as a whole."
High school student applying to college
Limited availability
I work with a small number of students each year.
College essay coaching packages for the 2026-27 admissions cycle are full, but hourly coaching is still available for personal statements, supplements, and writing support. Planning ahead? Join the waitlist to hear first when 2027-28 package spots open.
Scholarships & sponsorship
Helping more students tell their stories.
Every student deserves support telling their story. I offer need-based aid and an annual scholarship for first-generation college students, and sponsors make it possible to reach even more students.
Apply for the first-gen scholarship.
The scholarship fully covers one-on-one coaching on the Common App personal statement. Applications open in January and are due March 31, with decisions by April 15.
Ask about need-based aid.
Limited need-based aid is available for all coaching services. Ask about the application during your free consultation.
Sponsor a student.
Sponsor a student at any level, from personal statement coaching to a full application package, and receive updates about their progress along the way.
FAQs
Good questions.
Why do you call yourself a coach instead of a tutor?
Tutoring typically focuses on teaching specific skills or content. Coaching goes further: I work with students to develop their voice, their process, and their confidence. That said, if you're looking for a college essay tutor or writing tutor in New York City or online, you're in the right place.
Do you work with students outside New York City?
Yes. Most of my coaching happens over Zoom, so I work with students across the country and around the world. In-person sessions in New York City are available on a limited basis.
Do you help with organization and study habits?
Yes, as part of writing and college essay coaching. Many students need support with planning, deadlines, and getting started, and we build those skills into our work together.
How do I get started?
Schedule a free consultation or reach out by email. We'll talk through your needs, and I'll follow up with a personalized recommendation.
Let's find your story.
A free consultation to talk through what you need and how we might work together.
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