Chris Newton
College admissions essay coach and writing instructor
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | Master of Theological Studies, Harvard; Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, NYU; Bachelor of Arts in English, UC Berkeley |
Chris Newton is a college admissions counselor who coaches students on personal statements and supplemental essays. Chris has ten years of experience teaching and coaching writing in high school, undergraduate and graduate settings. Chris works as a Senior Personal Statement and Supplemental Essay Coach at Oriel Admissions and as a Writing Instructor at LEDA. Last year, 37 of 100 LEDA students received offers from Yale. Chris has worked with more than 80 college clients.
What Chris helps with
Chris helps students write and polish the essays in their college applications. Work runs from early brainstorming to finished drafts.
- Brainstorming personal statement topics
- Writing personal statements from start to finish
- Writing supplemental essays
- Getting tips on essay drafts
- Telling a personal story clearly in an application
How Chris works
Chris offers short tip and brainstorming sessions for personal statements, supplemental essays, or both. Longer start to finish packages cover the full essay from first idea to final draft. Packages for the personal statement only and for supplemental essays only are also available. Hourly custom sessions are offered too. Chris also hosts free live sessions and recorded Ask Me Anything talks on the personal statement.
Background and qualifications
Chris earned a Master of Theological Studies in Religion, Literature, and Culture from Harvard, a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from NYU, and a Bachelor of Arts in English from UC Berkeley. Chris also studied philosophy and law at Oxford. Chris has ten years of experience teaching and coaching writing. Past work includes teaching writing at NYU and serving as a Content Engineer and Reviewer at Google. Chris now teaches Generative AI and Responsible AI at the University of Maryland Global Campus.
Chris Newton pricing
Programs and services
- Personal statement and supplemental essay brainstorming session
- Personal statement brainstorming session
- Supplemental essay brainstorming session
- Personal statement and supplemental essays, start to finish
- Personal statement only package
- Supplemental essays only package
Chris Newton reviews
Chris Newton has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 24 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
A creative writing and English instructor who teaches writing at the university level and coaches LEDA students, 37 of 100 of whom received Yale offers last year.
Best for students who want expert help writing their personal statement and supplemental essays.
Common questions
How much does Chris Newton charge?
Coaching with Chris runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Chris from this page for an exact quote.
What does Chris Newton help with?
Chris Newton helps with brainstorming personal statement topics, writing personal statements from start to finish, writing supplemental essays and getting tips on essay drafts.
Does Chris Newton coach online?
Sessions are online.
Does Chris Newton have reviews?
Chris Newton has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 24 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Chris Newton certified?
Chris Newton lists: Master of Theological Studies, Harvard; Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, NYU; Bachelor of Arts in English, UC Berkeley.
Does Chris Newton offer help with both personal statements and supplemental essays?
Yes. Chris offers sessions and packages for the personal statement, for supplemental essays, or for both together.
Can I try Chris's advice before booking a package?
Chris hosts free live sessions on college essays and shares recorded Ask Me Anything talks on the personal statement.
How do I contact Chris Newton?
Send Chris a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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