Testimonials
Real stories from students we’ve helped—covering strategy, essays, and the journey from uncertainty to acceptance.
Chris
Four Ivy Leagues
I was accepted to Harvard, Yale, Cornell, and Dartmouth—not just because of Razi’s top-tier college consulting, but because of his unmatched teaching and genuine care. Razi makes sure you understand every suggestion and idea, so you become increasingly confident and self-sufficient when tackling the dozens of college admissions essays you’ll need to write. In our sessions, quick grammar edits and surface-level polish were replaced with deep, honest questions that led to truly personal standout essays. Not only did Razi help me get into some of the world’s best institutions he gave me the lifelong skill of expressing myself clearly and powerfully through writing. His responsiveness, dedication to his students, and always constant (brutal) honesty make him one of the best teachers I’ve ever had. Now, no essay feels daunting. I approach writing with newfound confidence—not just in my words, but in my story. Razi helped make my dream come true (Harvard Class of ’29), and he can, and will, do the same for you. If you’re on the fence, let me make it simple: choose Razi.
Taj
UC Berkeley and UCLA
A minute is never wasted with Razi. He puts his all into every session to ensure his students are at their best, a characteristic that is rare in college consulting. Razi is an expert at crafting stories — stories that grip admissions officers and help his students stand out. Even after joining him late, Razi was instrumental in helping me get into the following colleges.
Amy
Columbia
Razi is truly exceptional, and I cannot recommend him highly enough for anyone navigating the college admissions process. From the very first session, it was clear that he genuinely cares about his students and their success. What makes Razi stand out is his unique ability to be honest and direct when needed while still offering encouragement and unwavering support. He strikes a balance that many tutors struggle to achieve, pushing you to improve while making you feel confident and capable…Thanks to Razi’s mentorship, I was admitted to Columbia University through early decision… I’ve worked with other tutors in the past, but none of them has come close to providing the level of personalized and thoughtful guidance that Razi does. With him, it’s not just about getting your essays “done,” it’s about taking them to a level where you truly feel content and proud of what you’ve written. I am deeply grateful for Razi’s support, honesty, and expertise. I owe much of my success in this process to him, and I am certain that any student fortunate enough to work with him will feel the same way.
Kate
UPenn
Razi is truly a lifesaver for college essays…Razi helped me with my personal statement, not only lending me support, but also helping me find my voice and embrace my vulnerability. He aided with my supplementals as well! With Razi’s help, I was accepted into Penn (University of Pennsylvania). I highly recommend Razi as a tutor, especially for those seeking admission into elite universities! Thank you for everything, Razi!
Gabriel
Stanford
Razi was an absolutely incredible college essay expert. Throughout our sessions together, Razi ensured every minute was well spent, very efficient, and fun. I significantly struggled finding my “voice” in these essays and making them exceptional. Razi helped me refine my essays to fully express myself and show more vulnerability throughout the writing process. I believe that these essays were one significant part that led to my acceptance at Stanford.
Daniel
Stanford
Razi was super insightful…the meetings I had with him were always productive, and I walked away feeling confident in my next steps. He gave me honest, consistent feedback on my work. This led me to construct a final personal statement that I was proud of and that helped me gain admission to Stanford. Sincerely, Razi is an essay genius. I couldn’t recommend him more to students who are seeking the highest quality essay tutor!
R
Cornell
Razi…was very thoughtful in his guidance, building upon the storyline. He prompts deep reflection and knows exactly what it means to show vs tell. He is efficient and gets it done in less time vs drag it out. He genuinely cares about the student success. I got into Cornell with his support.
Ian
Cornell
Working with Josh was super comfortable and low-stress. He helped pull apart specific pieces of my common app personal essay, transforming it from a generic cliche to a unique telling of MY story. I now feel much more confident in submitting my essays to selective colleges and am very pleased with the whole process. If you are looking to take your college essays to the next level – Josh is your man!
Anjali
Medical School
Josh was an incredible and honest tutor. To be frank, I was a little hesitant about hiring an undergraduate at first, but Josh was honestly more helpful…than another tutor I used who had a Ph.D. in English and 10+ years of experience. He really helped me find my voice and think deeply about my personal experiences that would make me stand out as a candidate.
Kathleen
Josh assisted me in putting the pieces together to create a coherent and compelling story. Besides being so professional, efficient, and strategic, his passion makes me truly comfortable with each session! Josh is the one who knows exactly what students want.