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I’m based in the San Francisco Bay Area, but my clients come from all over the United States and the rest of the world. I have worked with students from HongKong, India, Malaysia, Singapore, the UK, and the Middle East. I love working with international applicants!

I offer a 20-minute complimentary audio call to potential clients to answer any questions the client might have about my work, and to make sure we are the right ‘fit’ for each other. I ask that parents and students go through my website (esp. the FAQs page) prior to the call, as the information there will answer most of your questions. Please note that I am solely an admissions essay specialist, and so I cannot discuss major selection, college lists, school coursework etc. I do not offer any in-person services; all my work is conducted online.

I offer an initial 1-hour Zoom consultation session if you would like to discuss the student’s candidacy in detail before you sign up for the full packages. I will bill you for the hour, and will offset the payment against the package fee if you sign up for any unlimited hours package.

As of July 1, 2026, I am full for all Unlimited Packages for this admissions cycle, other than for students with special circumstances.

For all inquiries, please include the following details. I cannot answer your query until I receive this information.

  1. Student Name

  2. High School Name and Location

  3. High School Graduation Year

  4. Intended Major

  5. GPA (Unweighted/Weighted)

  6. Test Scores (ACT/SAT)

  7. Parent Name (if the parent is contacting me)

  8. How you heard about my work (if through a referral, please provide the name/details)

  9. Are you a first-generation and/or low-income student? (First-gen student means that neither of your parents has completed a college or university degree in any country.)

Please email me at: thecompellingstory@gmail.com

I usually reply within 3 business days to emails. Please check your spam folder if you have not heard back from me in about 3 days.