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Admissions Essay Consulting
Brainstorm, write, and edit admissions essays with expert support from an Iowa Writers’ Workshop writer.
We work with you to help ensure that your essay clearly, creatively, and strategically expresses your ideas and impresses admissions committees.
Our students have gained admission to Northwestern, Michigan, Georgetown, Notre Dame, Cornell, Emory, USC, Boston College, Boston University, Wisconsin, Tulane, Miami, and many more schools.
Resume Review
Refine your resume with feedback focused on clarity, impact, and precision.
We help you highlight your accomplishments, tailor your language for your target roles, and present a confident, cohesive professional narrative.
Write every line to pass applicant tracking systems and capture the attention of hiring managers.
Product Marketing & Web Copy
Transform your brand’s message into clear, persuasive, and memorable language.
We craft product and website copy that communicates value, builds trust, and converts attention into action.
Whether you’re launching a new product, refreshing your site, or rethinking your brand voice, we help you define what makes you distinct.
Stellar Testimonials
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"I just got in to my dream school! Thank you so much for the help. You made the essay writing process so easy and stress-free."
Jake
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"Thank you for all of your help with writing these essays! You helped me immensely and were so kind, patient, and enthusiastic in the process. I really appreciate it and I just wanted to thank you for everything you’ve done! I seriously could not have done it without you."
Lucy
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"I got into The University of Michigan. Thank you so much for all your help, I couldn’t have done it without you.”
Steven
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"David, we can not thank you enough for helping Sam with his college essays. You took all the stress out of this for us and Sam loved working with you. We will be calling you again when his sister is a junior!"
Happy Parent
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"Sophie enjoys working with you and I know her essays are going to be great with your help. You certainly have made this easy for us. Thank you."
Thrilled Parent
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"We don't fight about essays at the dinner table anymore, and that is one of the most valuable gifts you could give us. What would we do without you?"
Grateful Parent
The Essay Review Service for IECs
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Multiple rounds of comprehensive edits.
Straightforward content suggestions with clear, descriptive guidance in the margins to nudge the writer into more focused and reflective territory.
Cliché-detector.
Fast turnaround time.
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100% error-free excellence. Better than AI. Meticulous review of every mark on the page from a perfectionist with experience and “The Elements of Style” close at hand.
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24 and 48 hour turnaround times available upon request.
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Submit an essay in Google Docs.
Receive edits for your consideration in “Suggested Mode” for your client to work through and resubmit.
Meet David King
David is an experienced education consultant and writer. He’s interested in helping students find their writing voices and successfully navigate the college application process.
David graduated with an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan, where he majored in English and Psychology. He taught English and Creative Writing at the University of Iowa. His experience in the classroom allows him to connect with students from all backgrounds.
Throughout his career, David has worked as an in-house writer, brand storyteller, and product marketer at various startups and tech companies, including Spotify. As a consultant and ghostwriter, he leads with empathy, a sunny disposition, and a listening-first approach.
David excels at guiding students to create their most authentic writing and understand themselves better along the way. David is dedicated to helping students find and communicate their unique stories and present their best selves to college admissions committees.
