College Essay Guy Reviews 102

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Evaluating 25 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their dedication and the positive impact they have on students, often highlighting their ability to understand and bring out the best in each individual. The service is frequently described as exceptional, with many people appreciating the structured approach and the personalized attention received throughout the process. Reviewers also commend the excellent customer service, noting the clear communication, timely feedback, and supportive nature of the team. The user experience is generally seen as smooth and stress-reducing, making a challenging process feel manageable. However, some people were dissatisfied with the service, mentioning that they did not receive the necessary help or that the assigned essay coach's work was not up to standard, leading to negative feedback from college counselors. One customer also noted that critical feedback sent via email did not receive an acknowledgment.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Both of my daughters in year 2024 and in year 2022 used the writing coaches from College Essay Guy and we have no reservations recommending them. Both writing coaches we used were superb in terms of s... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

College Essay Guy takes the guesswork out of applying to college. Through the guidance of an experienced Application Coach, you’ll learn proven brainstorming and essay-writing strategies that help you... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My son coach did an amazing job keeping him on track for his deadlines and very responsive for review. She made an effort to get to know him to nail his essays and make them reflect who he is. My son... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Essay coach are more experience, give good ideas and suggestions and they can help students express themselves better. We are so lucky to have Candace as our essay coach. Because she was major in th... See more


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  1. Private Tutor
  2. Career and Education Provider

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College Essay Guy Ethan Sawyer and his team of essay and application experts offer personal statement and college essay tips, guides, resources, one-on-one consulting, and webinars for students, parents and admissions counselors.


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TrustScore 5 out of 5

102 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The best essay coach in the world!

The best essay coach in the world!
Our CEG coach is incredibly professional and dedicated to assisting my daughter with her college essay. When my daughter found herself influenced by external opinions while writing her first draft Personal Statement, it was our CEG coach who provided her with a steadfast voice, encouraging her to stay true to her inner voice. When my daughter felt overwhelmed by the pressure of looming essay deadlines, our CEG coach stayed up late, working alongside her. When my daughter struggled to begin her essay, it was our CEG coach who led brainstorming sessions, helping her to discover herself and choose the right topics to write about. As international students, our CEG coach supported us with guidance on the application process, cultural aspects of college education, and English essay writing for American universities. Additionally, his expertise in coaching English essay writing and the clarity of our essay themes were impeccable, allowing us the flexibility to maintain the uniqueness of our cultural backgrounds.

April 5, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Incredibly supportive and experienced team

I am immensely thankful to CEG for stepping in when my son found himself in a last-minute bind, realizing he needed external assistance. He felt completely stuck. When a friend suggested contacting CEG, which I did, Ethan responded promptly. He patiently listened to our concerns and efficiently guided us through the process. From that point on, things progressed swiftly. Jennifer worked diligently and patiently with my son. The highlight for me, as a mother, was the review process, where other advisers contributed their insights and recommendations. I couldn't have asked for more. My only regret is that I wish we had reached out to them earlier in the process to fully benefit from their expertise.

October 31, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

CEG Turned my Interests and Curiosities into Strong and Compelling Narratives

CEG was an incredibly useful service allowing me to confidently write, organize my ideas and truly dive more into my inner self (which is not easy during the stressful rush of the college application process). CEG was very hands on and allowed me to craft each narrative I told with near perfection and clarity. I was able to use CEG's resources to leverage my interests, ambitions and stories intro strong and compelling narratives which strong aided my application. I learned a tremendous amount about my self through my writing process with CEG and I highly recommend their services.

March 24, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Working with CEG allowed me to really…

Working with CEG allowed me to really hone in on how I could make my specific personality and interests stand out. Going into the college application process, I knew that there were going to be a lot of students like me in the application pool, especially to the school I applied to. I felt sort of stereotypical, but working with CEG I was able to uniquely and effectively craft-- for the personal statement and supplemental essays-- a story about myself using my unique interests and personality. CEG is not only a group of college-essay specialists, but creative and thoughtful listeners. I would highly recommend CEG to anyone applying to college.

June 29, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Awesome Experience!!!

It made a HUGE difference to have an expert provide guidance, accountability, and support. Melissa was Maggie's essay coach and she was awesome! Very prepared and timely. It made the whole process a lot less stressful and less overwhelming.

October 12, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

CEG is priceless…


CEG kept my son accountable with tasks to complete each week. The whole process was streamlined and professional. Helena helped with any questions and coach Natalie (so positive and encouraging) kept him on track and feeling able and accomplished.

Thanks so much for considering.

March 21, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

CEG was always available

CEG was always available. I mean, always. And beyond being a fun guy to talk to, he really knows how to access the core of a person and show you how to put it on paper. I could not have asked for a better person to help me!

March 21, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful College Essay Help

Working with CEG was truly amazing! Their unique approach ensured that my essays reflected my authentic voice and passions. CEG's expertise and commitment to helping me craft beautiful essays shone through their insightful feedback and wise tips. CEG made the daunting task of college essay writing a seamless and rewarding experience. I highly recommend CEG to anyone seeking expert guidance in crafting compelling college essays.

March 18, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

CEG made the college essay writing…

CEG made the college essay writing process enjoyable and engaging. It was an opportunity to reflect on my values and my life and what I want admissions to know about me through my writing. I couldn’t recommend CEG more — not only will they lead you to formulate ideas for essays but they will also teach you things about yourself. Thank you so much, CEG!

September 1, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best Experience Possible

We highly recommend College Essay Guy. Our son's counselor was able to get him to open up in a way he would not have with us, they helped keep him on a timeline and we were done before Thanksgiving and there were no parent-kid battles! The best part is that our son was accepted to his first choice school! The College Essay Guy team was fabulous.

November 15, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing program, more than a college essay tutor

My son had a wonderful experience with CEG. He was a paired with a wonderful tutor who not only helped him find his voice and write beautiful, personal essays, but also helped him stay organized in the process. He is a busy kids with lots of extracurriculars and a fall sport so this was hugely helpful for fall of senior year. As a STEM focused student applying to tech and engineering schools, the writing component of the applications was the most intimidating for him. My son felt that he actually became a better writer in the process due to the one on one support and encouragement of his tutor, Harrison. The acceptance letters just keep coming! I highly, highly recommend this program.

September 1, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

College Essay Guy is THE WAY TO GO!

The insight into how college applications should read and the support in building cohesive essays and applications is invaluable and certainly something we would never have navigated well on our own. Would we have have had some success? Probably, but not the kind of application success that we had! My daughter was accepted to 5 of her 6 schools and is attending a top choice school-- cannot recommend enough.

November 1, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent essay coach!

The essay coach our daughter was paired with really helped her to express her experiences in her essays in an interesting way; the 1:1 sessions worked very well for my daughter. I do not have anything I would change about the experience and I really like the fact that CEG provides college application support to those who can not afford it.

March 5, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

College Counseling and Essay Coaching

College Counseling and Essay Coaching
We can't say enough about our college counseling experience. Our counselor was knowledgeable, understanding, encouraging, and supportive from the very first email. She was responsive to questions and always gave thoughtful comments and sound advice. She was and remains incredibly invested in the process and helped maintain our sanity.

Our essay coach set clear expectations for our child and we received an email after each session recapping what had been completed that week and what was to be done for the next session. As parents, we only had the initial meeting with the coach, but we know that our child enjoyed working with the coach and they built a strong rapport in a short time. The most important thing is that the coach held our child accountable to the process, which kept everything moving forward.

The entire CEG team is an asset. Immediately from intake, we were offered sound advice that helped shape the entire application process. The team quickly responds to questions and provides many resources that help parents support their students through the very stressful application process.

CEG uniquely offers a complete package that supports, educates, and guides both the student and the parents in an authentic and positive way.

February 28, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Empathetic and highly effective

The process is excellent and the team fantastic. Our son worked with Cat and her ability to connect deeply with him and to help him think through and articulate his passions were central to his journey. In a word - awesome.

July 31, 2023
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