I am a graduate of London (B.A.), Oxford (M.St.) and Cambridge Universities (M.Phil) and am now finishing my D.Phil. (PhD) at Christ Church, Oxford. I have worked as a freelance journalist and sub-editor for international publications including The Financial Times and Frieze. I have also taught undergraduate courses at Oxford for the past five years and have been an admissions interviewer at Christ Church, Oxford.

Hello, my name is Holly Maraist. I have a BA in English with a concentration in Literature from the University of Mary Washington. I aspire to be a librarian in the future.

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! My name is Laura and I am a native speaker of English from Canada. I have been working in the ESL industry for the last 10 years and would love to put my skills to work for you. Throughout my career as a teacher I have helped many students to improve their writing and find their true voice. My expertise is focused in not only editing and polishing writing but also cultivating the skills to become an expert for the future. Coming from a creative background, I excel thinking outside of the box and will make sure that your application stands out against the rest. Travelling and experiencing other cultures has been the true highlight of my life and I would love to help you get your new adventure started!

Having studied at both Harvard University (BA) and Peking University (MA), I know what it takes to get into elite academic institutions, and it is my mission to help you do the same! Additionally, as a fluent speaker of Mandarin Chinese and having lived in China for several years, I have acquired the necessary framework to better understand the Chinese context and skillfully navigate any type of language barrier. I look forward to working with you as we work together to help you achieve your goals!

Hi! I’m Harish, and I specialise in the editing and writing of personal statements, resumes, and academic content, as well as running interview practice sessions and the provision of advice relating to all aspects of an academic application. Prior to joining ZHISHIQ, I offered my writing services on a self-employed basis, and in this role, worked with a large number applicants to craft arresting, succinct, and successful personal statements for a range of courses. I am currently a PhD candidate in Philosophy at a UK Russell Group university, hold two Master’s degrees, and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from University College London. I have also worked full-time as a chartered accountant at a consultancy firm in London and as a policy advisor in the Civil Service. Please read on to see how I can use the knowledge and skills gained from these ventures to help you with your application.

Experienced writer, editor, and teacher looking to support clients with editorial feedback and academic advice.

My name is Sophie Dodds and I'm a freelance copy-editor and proofreader based in Edinburgh. I have a BA from the University of Oxford and an MSc from the University of Edinburgh. I have several years' experience of working in fields such as the arts, health, publishing and software, and I have recently spent 18 months with an organisation that encourages equality and diversity in universities across the UK. I love working with students who speak English as a second language, and I have a track record of supporting them to achieve academic success.

British qualified commercial solicitor (non-practising) with legal experience working in Intellectual Property Litigation, Real Estate, Private Client and Financial Services. Also experienced in the media sector, having worked for MTV Networks and EMI Music.

Hello Student! I'm Susan, and I'm looking forward to assisting you with your academic needs. In the past, I've worked in the education industry in college Admissions, Career Services, and as an Instructor. I'm also a published author, with three non-fiction books to my credit. Currently I am employed as an editor for a publishing company, where I interview authors and then draft manuscripts from the transcriptions for publication in hard copy and as eBooks. I have decades of writing and editing experience, and I'm eager to put my skills to work for you.

I am passionate about accuracy in grammar and spelling, and as a native speaker of New Zealand English I have a good understanding of both British and American English, with an appreciation for the differences in style and nuances of language in different parts of the world. My grasp of English has developed more strongly through learning the French and German languages at secondary school and university.