Ethan Sawyer
College essay and admissions coach for students and parents
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Practice | College Essay Guy |
Ethan Sawyer is the College Essay Guy. He leads a team that coaches students and parents on college essays and applications. The practice offers one-on-one essay coaching and one-on-one admissions counseling. It also has UC essay coaching and online courses. Thousands of students use its free guides, podcasts, webinars and videos. Resource centers cover first generation and low income students, and international students. Workshops and training also serve school counselors.
What Ethan helps with
The team helps students write their college essays and plan their applications. They also help families work through the admissions process step by step.
- Writing the personal statement
- Writing supplemental essays
- Writing University of California essays
- Building a college application plan
- Finding your story for an essay
- Financial aid and scholarships
- Applying as a first generation or low income student
- Applying as an international student
Who Ethan works with
The practice works with students and their parents. It has guidance for students in 9th to 10th grade and 11th to 12th grade. It also has resource centers for first generation and low income students, and for international students. Counselors and educators can use separate resources and training.
Background and qualifications
Ethan Sawyer founded College Essay Guy and works with a team of coaches. The practice offers one-on-one coaching and counseling, online courses, webinars, podcasts and a blog. It also runs essay workshops at schools, summer boot camps for schools, and professional development for counselors. Ethan has written books on college admissions. The Matchlighters Scholars Program offers one-on-one help.
Ethan Sawyer pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one college essay coaching
- One-on-one admissions counseling
- UC essay coaching
- Online courses
- Matchlighters one-on-one help
- Matchlighters Scholars Program
Ethan Sawyer reviews
The CoachVouch take
Offers a large library of free guides, podcasts, webinars and videos alongside one-on-one coaching from a team of coaches.
Best for students and parents who want help with college essays and a clear application plan.
Common questions
How much does Ethan Sawyer charge?
Coaching with Ethan runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Ethan Sawyer help with?
Ethan Sawyer helps with writing the personal statement, writing supplemental essays, writing University of California essays and building a college application plan.
Does Ethan Sawyer coach online?
Ethan is based in United States. Sessions are online.
Does College Essay Guy work with international students?
Yes. The practice has a resource center for international students.
Does College Essay Guy coach UC essays?
Yes. It offers UC essay coaching.
How do I contact Ethan Sawyer?
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