My name is Ed Maraist. I graduated from the United States Naval Academy with a Bachelors in Economics and from the University of Maryland with a Masters in Management. In addition to flying helicopters, propeller planes and jets, I've also had over ten years experience, including six years in the Pentagon, editing and proofreading the professional work of others. As a senior leader, I also had the opportunity to advise hundreds of subordinates on their advanced education goals and aspirations.I am currently a pilot for United Airlines and look forward to helping you further your education.

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

Advising, editing, and proofreading for college application essays and other academic writing

I have a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In my research I focus on political ideology from an interdisciplinary perspective. In the course of the past ten years I have spent in academia I have acquired a lot of experience in professional (academic) writing and communication, as well as scientific rigor and work ethic.

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.

HIGHLY EXPERIENCED SENIOR ADVISOR on the Zhishiq platform. Since 2014, I have helped students gain offers from some of the world's best universities [including Ivy League schools and Oxbridge, as well as in Europe and Hong Kong]. I will help you develop effective, impactful documents, clearly highlighting your skills and abilities to give your application or essay the best chance of standing out!

Cambridge Geography Graduate and qualified secondary school teacher with Chartered Geographer status in the Royal Geographical Society.

Hi! I'm Andrew. My interests include English syntax, morphology, and traditional grammar, which I studied while working toward my MA in linguistics. I have been an ESL instructor and tutor and understand the rationales behind the common errors that students make when writing, which is essential when interpreting any message you may wish to convey. I will work hard on any project until it is perfect. My goal is to ensure that your submissions convey professionalism without losing personality. I am currently an accent modification instructor and grammar tutor in Los Angeles, California. Recently, I have returned to school and am pursued an MA in Speech-Language Pathology.

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

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!

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 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!