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The Revision Coach

College essay coaching, writing coaching, and executive function coaching for high school students. Based in New York City. Working with students around the world.

How I Can Help

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.

Writing Coaching

One-on-one coaching to strengthen academic writing across subjects. Grammar, structure, argument, and clarity — built to last beyond any single assignment.

Executive Function Coaching

Individualized coaching to help students manage time, reduce stress, and build the habits that make everything else easier.

Who I Work With

My students are high school and college students who are smart and capable but could use a coach in their corner. I work especially well with students who:

  • Are staring at a blank college essay and don't know where to start

  • Are buried under assignments and struggling to dig out

  • Want to become stronger, more confident writers

  • Have trouble managing their time, staying organized, or balancing everything on their plate

  • Learn differently and need a more personalized approach

I'm Nick, a coach, teacher, and entrepreneur based in New York City.

I provide writing coaching, college essay coaching, and executive function coaching for high school and college students. I have a lot of experience with students who learn differently or struggle with organization, and I've found that a personalized, one-on-one approach allows me to meet each student where they are and actually help them make progress.

What People are Saying

 “I especially appreciate your thought-provoking questions and overall approach to feedback. You not only played an important role in coaching [our child] to strengthen his essays but you also helped him to become a better writer. 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

"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

“He was so kind and thoughtful with his advice, providing insightful feedback that truly strengthened my application. He reviews in a timely manner and his suggestions are honestly SO helpful. I got into my dream school, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the time and effort he dedicated to helping me succeed. If you’re looking for someone who is both knowledgeable and genuinely invested in your success, I highly recommend Nick!”

— Student applying to graduate school

“I would say that 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

FAQs

How do I get started? The first step is to schedule a free consultation or reach out by email so we can talk about your needs and figure out the best way to work together. From there I'll follow up with a personalized recommendation.

Do you work with students outside New York City? Yes! Most of my coaching is done virtually via Zoom, which means I work with students across the country and around the world. In-person sessions in New York City are available on a limited basis.

What types of students do you work with? I work with high school and college students on college essay coaching, writing coaching, and executive function coaching. I have a lot of experience with students who learn differently or struggle with organization, and I find that a personalized one-on-one approach works especially well for them.