College Coaching

Want to get into your dream college? I’m here to help. 

I am Valerie Zhang, a rising senior at Harvard. I am happy to guide you through the entire application process.  

Who I am:

  • Successful college coach: the students I’ve worked with have each been accepted into at least one of Harvard, MIT, Princeton, and UPenn.
  • Best application according to Harvard admissions: My admissions officer wrote that my application was “one of the most impressive cases I have ever seen” and that it gives “the ring of truth and conviction.” 
  • Extensive editing and writing experience: edited 100+ essays as a writing tutor at Phillips Academy, took five application-based writing workshops at Harvard.  

What I Offer

I can help you convey both your achievements and your authenticity. The best college applications are genuine, cohesive, and well-written. I focused on these values during my own college application process, and I was admitted to all four colleges I applied to — Stanford, University of Michigan, Harvard, and Princeton. 

Reach out and we can:

  • Strategize a cohesive narrative that helps you stand out.
  • Write impressive essays that admissions officers will actually read.
  • Communicate confidently for college interviews.
  • Develop long-term skills in writing and branding that will help you professionally. 

Is this a good fit? 

I offer personalized sessions to meet you where you are at. I am committed to providing substantial value in each meeting. 

I promise the following: 

  • Weekly Zoom meetings to help you through the entire college application process. Discussion topics include brainstorming essay topics and preparing for interviews. 
  • Prompt email communication to answer any questions you might have and give feedback on essays throughout the week.   
  • Line-by-line editing to ensure that every sentence brings out the best in you.
  • Preparation on underemphasized skills such as overcoming writer’s block and communicating with recommenders.      

Interested or have any questions? Feel free to book an initial session with me. This will be a free thirty minute call to discuss your college goals, explore how I can help you achieve them, and see if we are a good fit. Simply connect with me through the Contact tab or email me at valzhangcoaching@gmail.com.