My Services
For summer/fall 2025, I will have limited spaces available to work with applicants to graduate school on their admissions, scholarship, and/or fellowship essays.
Services offered:
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I work one-on-one with graduate and professional school applicants to develop compelling, well-structured personal statements and statements of purpose. Together, we’ll clarify your story and shape a narrative that speaks to your goals. Learn more
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I provide developmental and line editing for academic writing (articles, book projects, book proposals) and nonprofit materials. I specialize in helping writers clarify their ideas, find structure, and speak to both academic and public audiences.
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For longer-term projects or ongoing writing support, I offer coaching sessions tailored to your needs. Ideal for academics in the writing process or professionals seeking guidance and accountability.
Graduate School Admissions and Fellowship Support
I love helping clients as a graduate school personal statement coach. Not only do I get to find out about new fields and interests, but I get to learn about you, the client: your passions, your background, and of course, your goals.
I work with applicants for a wide range of fields, including:
Religious studies, theology, seminary, and theological school programs
Psychology, mental health, counseling, therapy, and social work programs
Physical therapy, nursing school, CRNA applications, and other hands-on medical fields
Law, business, and other professional programs
STEM, business, economics, and computer science programs
Environmental studies and environmental management
PhD programs in the humanities, social sciences, and other fields
Emily’s feedback on my PhD personal statements allowed me to improve my logic and flow while retaining my own voice. I am confident that she played a big role in my admission to schools like Yale, Columbia, and Stanford. -J.Z.
Working with a coach can make writing your admissions essays so much less stressful.
I’ll work with you to find just the right words, in just the right length. I have an eye for finding the gem of what you’re saying, and I’ll help that gem shine clearly. I love coaching prospective students on their writing and watching them discover their own stories. Together, we’ll think through how to tell your story best, and how to get the right point across with style.
Admissions essay editing and coaching is an art, not a science.
In other words, I’ll do more than just line-edit your essays, catching typos or grammatical mistakes. We’ll work together to fine-tune your essays. I’ll help you highlight the stories in your background that speak directly to why a particular degree, topic, or program interests you. Together, we’ll work those ideas into your essay so that your fit with the school of your choice seems natural.
I tailor my graduate school admissions editing and coaching services to your needs. No matter the field, you’ll find quality attention, a listening ear, and a careful eye for detail. Find out more by contacting me below, or learn more about the graduate school essay coaching process.
Emily’s writing coaching skills are second to none. She has the rare ability to both understand the point you are trying to make as well as aid you in constructing the appropriate syntax to make that point completely, efficiently, and with engaging prose.
The Fine Print
I will not write personal essays or statements for any client. But I will work with you to help you get to the best possible essay for your interests and your schools.
I also can’t guarantee admission to any school or program, but will work with you to help you put your best foot forward!
Contact me
If you're interested in working together, have a question about my services, or just want to talk through your project, I'd love to hear from you.
Use the form here or email me directly at emily@wordswithcare.com.