Testimonials

“My daughter and I are grateful for Marisa’s help as she demonstrated a high level of professionalism and she promptly replied to our requests. Working with Marisa was a pleasure and we appreciate that work was delivered quickly. Overall, Marisa clearly outlined the document exchange process, making it very understandable.”

Kate

Parent

“English is not my son’s native language. Therefore, we realized he needed writing support for his college applications. From the start, we felt comfortable working with Marisa. Her prompt feedback and exceptional results reassured us and her accurate work, attention to detail, and absolute professionalism gave us confidence. In fact, our son has been accepted to top universities in California!”

Jenny

Parent — Eastern Europe

“Choosing Marisa’s college essay writing service was one of the best decisions I made during my application process. Marisa’s ability to maintain my voice and tone in the essays was truly impressive. Thanks to her expertise and support, I gained admission to esteemed universities. With Marisa’s assistance, you can expect a seamless experience that yields outstanding results”

College-bound Student

— Northeastern United States

“Marisa’s exceptional reputation led me to seek her assistance. I initially approached her for guidance on crafting compelling personal statements and supplemental essays for my children’s college applications and her support yielded outstanding results. Marisa’s professionalism is unparalleled and her commitment to excellence was evident in the quality and timeliness of her assistance. I wholeheartedly endorse Marisa’s services.”

Patricia

Parent — New York

My daughter needed help gathering her thoughts to execute a strong essay for college. Working with Marisa gave her the confidence she needed to do this. She got into the school that she wanted and has adapted beautifully. If your child needs guidance writing their college essay, Marisa has the tools to help! Marisa is responsive, organized, patient, and talented.

Liz

Parent – Northeastern United States

Based on the competitive application process, we knew that professional review of our son’s essays would help illustrate his life experiences and achievements. 

After some research, we came upon Marisa and appreciated the ease of communication, structure of services, and efficiency of operations. We’re proud to report that our son will be attending The University of Michigan—his top choice!

Parent

– Long Island, New York

“I chose Marisa’s services because they were highly recommended to me. I was told that she was exceptionally professional and efficient. With Marisa’s support, I was admitted to three competitve full-time MBA programs and I received scholarship offers from all of the schools. I would strongly recommend Marisa to anyone considering MBA admissions consulting. She is highly professional, responsive, and efficient, and she knows how to help applicants present their strengths. In sum, working with Marisa on my essays was an excellent experience. Her essay polishing helped me present my story more clearly, strongly, and compellingly while still preserving my authentic voice.”

Postgraduate applicant

“My son initially connected with Marisa through a referral while seeking assistance with editing his undergraduate college essay. When he later decided to pursue a transfer after his freshman year, I instinctively turned to Marisa for her editing services, knowing how comfortable he felt working with her. Marisa’s efficiency and encouragement played a pivotal role in bolstering our son’s confidence to articulate his thoughts effectively and convey his narrative. She streamlined the process, alleviating any apprehension he may have had.

Despite her offering expedited services, even within the standard turn-around time, Marisa ensured prompt feedback and edits, providing our son with much-needed relief. Her professionalism is exemplary, leaving no room for ambiguity regarding expectations, timelines, or appropriateness. With her extensive knowledge of college admission essays, Marisa offered clear guidance, consistently aligning with the prompts provided by colleges to keep our son on track.

Marisa’s comprehensive approach ensured that our son was well-prepared for success, instilling in him the confidence to present his best self. Her encouragement, expertise, and efficiency make her an invaluable resource. It’s worth noting that our son has received admission offers from every school he applied to—a feat made possible by Marisa’s guidance. If you seek someone who is supportive, knowledgeable, and effective, Marisa is the ideal choice.”

Parent

– Connecticut

“While applying to business school master’s programs, I enlisted Marisa’s help to develop my personal statement. I first learned about her services from a family member who had previously worked with her on his university applications. He recommended her highly, saying that she is very professional and easy to work with and was absolutely right. During our collaboration, Marisa helped me develop a clear structure for my personal statement, transforming my milestones and experiences into a coherent and compelling narrative. She then carefully edited my drafts to meet the word limits while improving the quality of the writing overall. Thanks to her help, I was able to reuse and adapt the core essay
for different prompts, and I was ultimately accepted by eight out of eleven business schools. From my experience, it’s incredibly difficult to fit your whole life story into a thousand words in a way that is both clear and appealing to an admissions committee. By working with Marisa, you’re getting an experienced professional who knows how to guide you and help you present yourself most effectively and convincingly.

Working with Marisa was a genuinely pleasant experience. She is open, friendly, and great to talk to. She was always quick to respond and provide edits, and her feedback was thoughtful and precise. I honestly couldn’t have asked for more from this collaboration.”

Postgraduate Applicant

– California

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