Admissions essays overwhelming you? You’ve come to the right place.
Gabrielle Malina, Ph.D.
I am a Harvard-trained writing coach helping students write unique and memorable admissions essays. I specialize in helping you develop a compelling narrative and organize your ideas into a concise and impactful argument. I offer one-on-one online essay coaching for students applying to college, graduate, and professional schools. My coaching is highly flexible and tailored to your needs. Regardless of where you are in the writing process, I guarantee finished essays that will stand out to admissions committees as original, impactful, and stylistically excellent. Contact me today for a free consultation.
What you’ll get working with me:
Expert feedback — I hold a Ph.D. from Harvard and taught writing at the Ivy League undergraduate and graduate level. I’ve worked for elite admissions companies in the past, coaching numerous students through the college, medical school, MBA, and law school admissions process.
Flexible support — I offer packages and hourly rates to meet clients’ diverse needs. I’m available to work with you for the entire application process, or provide targeted feedback on certain elements. I am happy to meet with you over Zoom as much as needed, or to conduct most of our work remotely to maximize flexibility.
Individualized attention — We will work together to develop a narrative or structure your existing narrative to stand out to admissions committees and convey your unique story. I will help you craft an essay that highlights your particular strengths and academic goals.
How we’ll work together
My coaching is flexible and tailored to your specific goals. We’ll meet for an initial consultation to assess your needs and determine an arrangement that suits your schedule and timeline. All of our work will happen virtually, maximizing flexibility and minimizing hassle.
We’ll use Zoom, email, and Google Workspace to work together crafting a narrative, drafting, and polishing your application essays. The entire process will be personalized, collaborative, and supportive. You won’t find this kind of individualized service from large admissions companies.
Testimonials
“Gabrielle played a key part in my acceptance to college. She worked with me for hours, providing a critical external view, insightful comments, questions, suggestions… I can’t recommend Gabrielle enough. She is quick, kind, and comprehensive, and sure to help improve your writing.” — Sarah, Columbia undergraduate
"Gabrielle was a wonderful writing coach. She was able to completely customize to my specific needs and help me with learning how to write upper-level university seminar papers. I would strongly recommend her for any of your writing needs!" — MSU undergraduate
“Gabrielle is a talented editor! I would recommend her services to all who have students looking for a competitive essay.” — Jennifer C.