The company was founded in 1997 by Sharon Perlman. Ms. Perlman graduated cum laude from Cornell University as an English major. She was a writing tutor for Cornell's Writing Workshop, where she tutored students with all kinds of writing including hundreds of personal statements for applications to graduate schools. She has also written a book about writing personal statements called How to Write Great Application Essays . Our writing tutors are carefully screened and we take only the best and most qualified people.
All tutors have at least two years experience evaluating application essays.
Some also have advanced degrees in English or education. Others have worked in admissions offices at well-known schools.