Shayna Roth
College and law school admissions counselor focused on essays
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
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| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Credentials | J.D., Northwestern University School of Law; LLM in Taxation, NYU School of Law (2025 to 2028); B.A., Urban Studies, Urban Education Policy |
Shayna Roth is an admissions counselor who helps students with college and law school applications. She is also a practicing lawyer. She has worked with students at every stage of the college essay, from picking a topic to final edits. She spent 5 years as an alumni interviewer for Penn undergraduate admissions. She edited the Journal of Law and Social Policy at Northwestern's law school. She has helped clients get into the University of Pennsylvania.
What Shayna helps with
Shayna works on college essays and law school personal statements. She helps students at each step of the writing process.
- Finding the right college essay topic
- Building a clear essay narrative
- Polishing and editing final essay drafts
- Law school personal statements
- Scholarship supplemental essays
- Standardized test addenda
Who Shayna works with
Shayna works with students applying to college and law school. Her clients range from those still looking for an essay topic to those refining a nearly finished draft. She takes new clients for the Fall 2026 cycle and can fit other timelines.
Background and qualifications
Shayna is a lawyer who started practicing in October 2023. She earned her J.D. from Northwestern University School of Law, where she was Notes and Comments Editor for the Journal of Law and Social Policy. She also worked as a research assistant and teaching assistant. Before law school, she worked as a litigation paralegal from 2018 to 2020. In 2021 she was a judicial extern. She holds a B.A. in Urban Studies and is now earning an LLM in Taxation at NYU School of Law. She has 5 years of experience as an alumni interviewer for Penn undergraduate admissions.
Shayna Roth pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one college essay coaching
- Law school application help
- Free chat before booking
Shayna Roth reviews
Shayna Roth has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 4 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
She combines legal practice, technical editing training, and 5 years of Penn alumni interviewing.
Best for students who want help shaping a college essay or law school personal statement.
Common questions
How much does Shayna Roth charge?
Coaching with Shayna runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Shayna from this page for an exact quote.
What does Shayna Roth help with?
Shayna Roth helps with finding the right college essay topic, building a clear essay narrative, polishing and editing final essay drafts and law school personal statements.
Does Shayna Roth have reviews?
Shayna Roth has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 4 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Shayna Roth certified?
Shayna Roth lists: J.D., Northwestern University School of Law; LLM in Taxation, NYU School of Law (2025 to 2028); B.A., Urban Studies, Urban Education Policy.
Does Shayna help with law school applications?
Yes. She works with students on both college and law school applications, including personal statements.
Can Shayna take clients outside the usual application season?
Yes. She is accepting clients for the Fall 2026 cycle and can adjust to other timing needs.
How do I contact Shayna Roth?
Send Shayna a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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