College Admissions Services

College Essay Coaching

College essays have become an even more essential part of the college application in recent years. They are often the deciding factor in an application's acceptance because of their unique ability to set the student apart from other talented applicants. A weak essay is a major missed opportunity. The college essay is likely the first time that your student is writing about themselves professionally. That's why we provide a structured 5-step process that shows students exactly what they need to do each week, until they have a polished competitive essay they can be proud of.

Recommendation: 6 to 10 weekly sessions to take an essay from brainstorming to final draft

Our Team

Michael Lodato

Michael is a Brooklyn-based edutainment writer, math coach, and award-winning philosophy instructor. His advice on college admissions has been featured by Crash Course and Level All. He is passionate about using humor to teach big ideas, contributing social commentary to YouTube channels like Wisecrack. His comedy has appeared in McSweeney’s, The American Bystander, and Current Affairs. Michael earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy with a minor in physics from Holy Cross and a master’s degree in philosophy from Indiana University - Bloomington.

Matthew Miles Goodrich

Matthew is an experienced tutor and social entrepreneur who has spent more than a decade advocating for young people at the intersection of politics, media, and education. He is a founding member of Sunrise Movement, the youth-led organization that popularized the Green New Deal, where he raised more than $50 million in support of transformative climate action. He is also a writer, contributing both online and in print to publications such as The Nation and The New Republic. He graduated first in his class at Bowdoin College with a double major in history and government with a minor in music. 

Other Services

Gap Year Consulting

Gap years and college alternatives are becoming popular choices for high school grads. But how can you make sure your student has a productive year that sets them up for future success? That’s where we come in. With a gap year consultant, you can give your child the freedom to explore their interests under the umbrella of an organized project. In a year, they’ll walk away with not only real-world experience, but a tangible asset, like an op-ed, portfolio, or website.

Rate: $175 per session
Recommendation: 3 to 5 planning sessions followed by biweekly coaching through the year

Math Confidence Coaching

You’ve heard it before: “My kid’s just not a math person.” Not so. We believe any student can excel at math—it just requires patient coaching and expert support. Whether your student is preparing for the SAT, getting ready for finals, or just needs to hone their math skills, we can boost both their confidence and their ability in just a few sessions. I work with middle and high school as well as adut professionals looking to pivot careers or develop their mathematical thinking skills. Customers have referred to this service “office hours for people who want a deeper understanding of math” and “basically a form of math therapy.”

Rate: $125 per session
Recommendation: Weekly or more depending on your needs