Team
Razi Hecker
Harvard University — BA, Near Eastern Languages & Civilizations (Cum Laude)
Highlights
- Harvard admissions interviewer
- 2,000+ hours of college consulting
- 50 Successful Harvard Application Essays
- STEM Student Specialist
About
Razi, a proud Cum Laude graduate of Harvard University, combines over 15 years of experience in education and creative writing with a deep passion for helping students succeed in the college admissions process. Holding a BA in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations, Razi has dedicated more than 1,000 hours to college consulting, assisting students in crafting standout application essays and navigating the intricacies of competitive admissions. As a former Harvard interviewer, Razi offers insider knowledge on what it takes to shine.
Razi's students have gained acceptance to top-tier universities such as Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Columbia, Cornell, and the UC schools, as well as earning prestigious scholarships like the Dean's Scholarship at Northeastern. Their accomplishments reflect Razi's emphasis on storytelling, guiding students to articulate their unique journeys in ways that deeply resonate with admissions committees. Razi's own writing has been published in literary journals, news outlets, and 50 Successful Harvard Application Essays.
Beyond essay coaching, Razi provides comprehensive admissions consulting, including strategic planning and interview preparation, and has extensive experience tutoring in ACT prep, creative writing, and a range of academic subjects. Razi's work with students from diverse backgrounds—from lifelong Americans to recent refugees—ensures a personalized and empathetic approach tailored to each individual's needs. Whether through storytelling or strategic advising, Razi is committed to helping students achieve their academic dreams with confidence and creativity.
Josh Weiner
University of Pennsylvania — BA Political Science & Russian Studies (summa cum laude)
Highlights
- Penn-Certified Writing
- State Department Critical Language Scholarship
- Pathways Federal Employment Accelerator
- First-Generation Specialist
About
Josh is a summa-cum-laude graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, with a degree in Political Science and Russian Studies and three years of experience as a Penn-trained and certified essay tutor at the university's writing center. Josh specializes in metacognitive reflective writing, a unique style that requests students reflect on how and why they think the way they do. The stories Josh develops are deeply personal, intellectually mature, and creatively one-of-a-kind.
Josh has guided students through successful admission to elite undergraduate and graduate programs, including Harvard, Penn, Yale, Princeton, Stanford, Georgetown, and the UC system. His experience spans college essays, personal statements for law and medical school, cover letters and resume-reviews. As a consultant, Josh brings an awareness and sensitivity to the admission process' ingrained anxiety.
His first goal is to meet the student where they are, reduce unnecessary stress, and ensure the process is creative, relaxed, and even a little fun. A former Army infantryman and recipient of prestigious government grants like the State Department's Critical Language Scholarship and Pathways Federal Employment Accelerator, Josh combines discipline with a deep understanding of storytelling. Josh is a trade analyst based in Washington D.C.
and a lover of chess, languages, poetry and boxing.
Sam Zahn
Triple Scholar: Oxford, Tsinghua, Duke & UNC Chapel Hill
Highlights
- Schwarzman, Truman & Robertson Scholar
- 4 prestigious university degrees
- Nonprofit founder & social impact leader
- Elite scholarship writing specialist
About
Sam is a passionate educator and mentor who loves helping students discover the power of great writing. A recipient of three of the world’s most competitive scholarships—the Schwarzman, Truman, and Robertson—he pairs top-notch academic achievement with years of hands-on experience tutoring and working with young people. After graduating with highest distinction from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, earning first-class honors at Oxford, and finishing first in his class at Tsinghua University’s Schwarzman Scholars program, Sam knows firsthand how strong writing can open doors at the highest levels of academia.
He also received a full merit scholarship to Duke University, further proof of his commitment to academic excellence. Beyond his own studies, Sam has spent countless hours helping students of all ages—whether coaching middle and high schoolers through essays and applications, leading writing workshops, or mentoring undergraduates. He’s seen how clarity and confidence in writing can transform not just grades or applications, but a student’s sense of what’s possible.
Drawing on his unique journey through world-renowned universities, Sam now shares these skills so that others can write with the same clarity, energy, and purpose that helped him succeed.
Amitai Abuzaglo
Harvard University — BA, Comparative Study of Religion (Magna Cum Laude, Highest Honors)
Highlights
- Harvard Magna Cum Laude graduate
- 10+ years nonprofit consulting experience
- Founder of multiple humanitarian initiatives
- Self-knowledge & storytelling specialist
About
Amitai is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Harvard University, where he earned Highest Honors in the Comparative Study of Religion and founded several humanitarian initiatives. Now pursuing an M.A. in Arabic Literature, he combines academic rigor with a talent for deep listening.
Before graduate school, Amitai spent a decade working in the nonprofit sector as a consultant and educator, helping leaders transform personal experience and insight into visions that inspire. That same skill anchors his approach to college essay coaching, where he guides students in turning raw, often overlooked life experiences into powerful personal statements. Amitai's approach is rooted in the search for self-knowledge.
With each student, Amitai works to uncover the threads of resilience, humility, and wisdom latent in the subtext of extracurricular leadership, academic passions, and community engagements. For him, the true reward is not only an acceptance letter but a student who leaves the process empowered by their own story. His students have gone on to earn admission to Harvard, Columbia, Northwestern, and other elite universities.
Maayan Schoen
Yale University — BA in Humanities (2023)
Highlights
- Yale graduate
- The Politic Managing Editor
- Published author & political ghostwriter
- Storytelling specialist
About
Maayan Schoen graduated from Yale University in 2023 with a BA in Humanities. At Yale, she studied writing across several genres, with an emphasis on creative writing, narrative nonfiction, and journalism. During her time at Yale, Maayan served as managing editor for the premier campus political magazine, The Politic, and worked as a peer mentor through the Academic Strategies Program, where she guided students in navigating college challenges and developing the skills needed to thrive academically and personally.
Since graduating, Maayan has leveraged her extensive writing experience to help students craft standout college admissions essays. She has worked as a college essay coach, assisting students in telling their stories in compelling ways that reflect their unique experiences, values, and aspirations, resulting in successful admissions to top-tier universities. Beyond coaching, Maayan has engaged in political ghostwriting for prominent politicians and news outlets and has authored a children's novel, which she hopes will be the first of a series.
Her passion for storytelling and mentorship makes her uniquely equipped to guide students in creating essays that resonate with admissions committees and authentically showcase their potential.