Mattias Sparrow
College essay coach for uncommon and neurodivergent students
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Also coaches | ADHD coach and Life coach |
| Credentials | Degree in Comparative Literature from Yale; Master's in Learning and Mind Science |
| Experience | 20 years coaching |
| Practice | Uncommon Scribe |
Mattias Sparrow is a college essay coach who helps uncommon young people write their own essays. He works on Common App, supplemental, short and portfolio essays. He has worked with different learners for 20 years and has helped them write hundreds of essays. He holds a Yale degree in Comparative Literature and a Master's in Learning and Mind Science. He also led educational non-profits as Executive Director. He works under the name Uncommon Scribe.
What Mattias helps with
Mattias helps students write college essays that show who they are. He covers many essay types, including portfolio essays.
- Writing Common App essays
- Writing non-Common App essays
- Writing supplemental essays
- Writing short essays
- Writing portfolio related essays
- College essays for students who learn differently
Who Mattias works with
Mattias works with uncommon young people who learn differently. He also works with college advisors and college coaches who support students. His clients are students applying to college who need help telling their own story.
Background and qualifications
Mattias holds a degree from Yale in Comparative Literature and a Master's in Learning and Mind Science. He has served as Executive Director and sat on the boards of educational non-profits. He has worked with different learners for 20 years and has helped them write hundreds of essays. He also practices yoga, mindfulness meditation and Taoist arts.
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The CoachVouch take
He pairs 20 years of work with different learners with a graduate degree in Learning and Mind Science.
Best for students who learn differently and want a college essay that sounds like them.
Common questions
How much does Mattias Sparrow charge?
Coaching with Mattias runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Mattias from this page for an exact quote.
What does Mattias Sparrow help with?
Mattias Sparrow helps with writing Common App essays, writing non-Common App essays, writing supplemental essays and writing short essays.
Is Mattias Sparrow certified?
Mattias Sparrow lists: Degree in Comparative Literature from Yale; Master's in Learning and Mind Science.
What kinds of essays does Mattias Sparrow help with?
He helps with Common App, non-Common App, supplemental, short and portfolio related essays.
How do I contact Mattias Sparrow?
Send Mattias a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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