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You are neither a test score nor a number.

You have a story worth telling. As a former journalist, Max Schindler will ask you the right questions. Together, we'll edit and spice up your college essay. Over the past five years, Max's students have been admitted to every Ivy+ School.

Personal Statement

650 words. It's your chance to tell your story to the admissions officer. As a former newspaper reporter, Max will help you hook the reader. Together, we'll find the perfect topic, channel your voice, and add spice to your Personal Statement.

Common App Questions

Max's twist? Complete the OPTIONAL 650-word Additional Information section of the Common App. Most students leave it blank. That's blasphemy! Instead, you'll showcase your extracurriculars, clubs, and roles.

Supplemental Essays

Are you staring at a blank page? Does Brown's "What Brings You Joy" essay sadden you? Are you struggling to complete Columbia's movie and booklists? Or USC's snappy short answers? Don't despair! Max will share with you successful essays that “worked”, doling out tips and edits.

Test Prep

If you're struggling to boost your SAT/ACT score, Max can offer you proven test-taking strategies in personalized tutoring sessions tailored to your learning style. At his previous test prep agency, Max was the most requested Reading/Writing tutor.

About

For the past five years, Max has counseled and advised students to gain entry to every Ivy+ school. As a former journalist, Max knows how to ask you the right questions to get your application noticed.

A graduate of Brown University (B.A. in Middle East Studies) and the University of Vermont (M.A. in Teaching), Max inspires his students and brings alive “dense” subjects such as literature, history and philosophy.

Previously, Max taught high school English and History in Vermont, along with tutoring full-time for the SATs and ACTs. He also reported from Israel and the Palestinian territories for newspapers and TV. His work has been published in Ha'aretz, The Jerusalem Post, The Christian Science Monitor and broadcast on TV (i24NEWS).

From international reporting to SAT-tutoring and classroom teaching, Max brings real-world journalism and a heavy dose of empathy into the college admissions process – to motivate you and intrigue the admissions officer.

Testimonials

Clients of Max have been accepted at some of the most competitive universities in the country

I’ve had the fortunate opportunity of working with Max for 3 years... His pedagogical tips & journalistic background let me shape essays which reflected my individual-self. I’m thrilled to start attending UC Berkeley. I owe Max a great deal of gratitude for helping me get there!

A.A. Attends UC Berkley

Thanks to Max, I was able to write standout essays that helped me get into Emory as a [full-ride] Robert W. Woodruff scholar as well as 3 Ivy League schools. He cares about building relationships with his students... He seamlessly built off my ideas and cultivated a strong and engaging personal narrative.

D.K. (admitted: Columbia, Cornell and Penn) Attends Emory on full scholarship

Max made my entire college application process run 100 times smoother... I am unbelievably excited to begin my first year at Harvard College this upcoming fall. It truly could not have been made possible if not for the effort put into me by Max.

T.P. Attends Harvard

Max’s enthusiasm is contagious, and he is a joy to both write and converse with! Without Max’s consistent encouragement and sound advice, I wouldn’t have been able to compose an essay worthy enough to get into Brown.

A.K. Attends Brown

Max is not just an astounding editor and creative thinker, he is also an inspirational mentor and patient teacher. I would not be where I am now — attending my dream school, the University of Pennsylvania — without the help and support of Max.

R.G. Attends University of Pennsylvania

You are amazing and we are so thankful that R. got you.

A.S., Parent of R.S Attends Duke on full scholarship