I'm a college essay coach who has spent more than ten years helping high-achieving students translate strong academics and meaningful experiences into effective college admissions essays.
Most students don't struggle with college essays because they lack ideas or writing ability. They struggle because they don't understand the purpose of the essays or how admissions officers actually read them.
My approach isn't about endless drafts, formulas and tips, or ghostwriting. It's about purpose, structure, and judgment.
I work with self-directed students applying to highly selective colleges, including the Ivy League, Stanford, and MIT, who already have strong grades, rigorous coursework, and substantive activities.
My role is to guide decisions, sharpen perspective, and help students write essays that present a coherent, engaging self-portrait that engages and impresses admissions officers.
Christopher has spent more than a decade as a college essay consultant and tutor, helping high-achieving students develop thoughtful, authentic college application essays for highly selective universities.
His professional background includes journalism at The Wall Street Journal and The Economist, along with years of one-on-one coaching focused on clarity, structure, and student voice.
ONE-ON-ONE COLLEGE ESSAY HELPStudents mentored by Christopher Hunt have earned admission offers from many of the world's most selective universities.
SEE ALL RESULTS"Chris immediately set an efficient action plan to craft powerful essays. His knowledge of what each school looks for in applicants is remarkable, and he helped me share my story while providing edits that made every essay sharper."
"Chris supported my son through every part of the application process — essay topics, structure, tone — and helped immensely. He was accepted to Princeton. We could not recommend him more highly to other families."
"With Chris's help, I was accepted to my dream schools — Harvard and Stanford. He gave me the freedom to share my story while providing edits that enhanced my voice. The decisions were far beyond our expectations."
Four clear steps that produce effective essays without over-coaching or distorting student voice.
Clarify what the application needs to communicate and which messages matter most.
Detailed outlines paragraph by paragraph before any drafting begins.
Students write the essays themselves so the voice stays real and their own.
Direct, iterative feedback until each essay communicates clearly and confidently.
Focused guidance on the personal statement plus supplemental essays for four college applications.
Sustained, start-to-finish coaching across the full application process for six colleges.
Highest level of engagement for the most competitive applicants targeting eight schools.
The college admissions process can feel overwhelming for students and parents alike. As an experienced college essay advisor, my role is to provide clear guidance, structured feedback, and thoughtful mentorship throughout the essay and application process.
Strategic advising on positioning, timing, and overall narrative.
Preparation tips that help students feel confident on interview day.
Guidance on building a balanced and realistic college list.
Support for waitlist letters that move the needle.
End-to-end guidance for selective admissions.
Common App essays that read authentically.
School-specific prompts, sharpened.
Personal Insight Questions strategy.
Christopher works with a limited number of students each cycle. Share a few details and he'll be in touch personally to discuss your goals.
Common questions from students and parents starting the college essay process.