I am an educational professional, translator, and author who has seen academia from all sides. I understand how stressful the application process can be, so I enjoy sharing expertise as well as encouragement with my clients.Although my background is in the humanities, the majority of my clients on Zhishiq.com so far have been in the field of finance, with a significant number in architecture, urban planning, and computer science as well. I love to research new topics, so I welcome the opportunity to collaborate with clients in all academic disciplines.I am a native speaker of American English, but I am well-versed in the written conventions of British English as well. I keep up to date with the latest edition of the Chicago Manual of Style, and I believe in the serial comma.

A professional researcher, writer, and editor with a background in public policy and education.

I'm a former journalist and current public policy analyst with 16 years of top writing and editing experience. I've done academic writing, news, features, narrative non-fiction, and public policy white papers. I've also been an international student in the United States, so I know what the undergraduate and graduate application process is like. It's not as scary as it might seem!

Master's Degree in Musicology; Freelance Proofreader, Editor, & Writer

I am a research fellow in the Department of Informatics at UC Irvine. I specialize in qualitative research on information and communications technology.

An American by birth, I was educated at a highly competitive American liberal arts college before beginning graduate study at Cambridge, from which I received a PhD. With 8 years' part-time experience as a professional editor, I have considerable experience in professionally editing written work, particularly application essays and recommendation letters, and am highly experienced in academic writing, having published numerous articles, reviewed articles for journals, and edited textbooks. I look forward to helping clients perfect their writing abilities and put their best self forward!

With a background in Chinese to English translation and teaching English as a second language, I have honed excellent skills in attention to detail and cultivated a passion towards supporting international students. Having completed a year of study with Zhejiang University of Media and Communications, I have gained first-hand experience of the challenges of studying in another language and believe I can support students in reflecting their potential through the application process.

Hello! My name is Lucien Monson. I taught as a professor for over six years at University of South Florida. I spent many years mentoring both foreign and American students, assisting them with their writing, advising them, and providing letters of recommendation. In 2018, I successfully applied for a fellowship to do research for my dissertation at Fudan University. As an academic, I know a lot about what universities and scholarship programs look for in an applicant. I look forward to using my knowledge to help your application materials shine so you can stand out in the crowd!

Hello everyone! I am a graduate of the London School of Economics and Political Science with a Masters in International Relations. I have a strong educational background and interest in international relations, international development and conflict resolution. I have worked as an assistant editor for a research think tank in Pakistan. Furthermore, I have worked with the World Health Organisation in Geneva, Switzerland. I also have four years of experience working as a human resource and administrative consultant. I completed my undergraduate degree in Pakistan and have gone through the struggle of applying to top universities abroad. I therefore, understand the different challenges being faced by foreign students who want to stand out from the rest. I am easy to communicate with and make sure I give my clients what they need.

A graduate of Oxford University with over seven years teaching and educational consulting experience, Sarah has worked for many years helping Chinese students achieve their dreams of studying abroad. Sarah has worked with middle school, high school, university and graduate students--preparing them for classes & exams and assisting with their application process to many of the top Boarding Schools and Universities in the UK, Canada, and USA. Sarah loves this work and looks forward to helping you.

PhD student with years of proven experience working with students to improve their writing and share their unique experiences with audiences of all kinds. In addition to nearly four years of expeience as a freelance proofreader and editor, I have applied and been accepted to top universities around the United States. I look forward to working with you to make your applications concise, polished, and uniquely your own.

Senior Advisor. Passionate writer. Prolific editor. High success rate editing applications to America's best universities including Harvard, Yale, Princeton, U Chicago, and Stanford, as well as to London-based universities (LSE, UCL, King's, Imperial etc.). Highest-quality editing of application essays and academic writing. Particularly skilled at pinpointing content-related and structural weaknesses. Consistently turning "good" into "great" essays. Often hired for complex jobs. Meticulous, demanding, striving for 110%.

MA in Linguistics from the University of Texas-Austin and BA in English from the College of William and Mary in Virginia.