Daniel Berkowitz
He/Him
Daniel Berkowitz

About

PhD in theoretical physics from Yale and lover of philosophy offering comprehensive college consulting services that will make you stand out in the best possible way from the glut of applicants whose essays are filled with empty platitudes, tautologies, and truisms.

Daniel helped students get into:
Columbia UniversityYale University
Duke UniversityBrown University
Johns Hopkins UniversityUniversity of California, Berkeley
Northwestern UniversityNew York University
Columbia University
Yale University
Duke University
Brown University
Johns Hopkins University
University of California, Berkeley
Northwestern University
New York University
Daniel helps with…
School-Specific Supplemental Essays
K-12 School Placement
Academic Tutoring
Early College Guidance
Academic Advising
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Majors & Careers
Extracurriculars
Building a School List
Transfers
College Interviews
Waitlist & Deferral Assistance
Community College
UC Schools
Common App
Medicine
Law
Trade School & Vocational Pathways
Jobs & Internships
Highly Selective College Admissions
High School Course Selection
College Applications & Essays
Graduate School Admissions Counseling
Admissions Timeline
New York, NY
6 years of experience
English
New York University – BS | Physics with minor in politics, magna cum laude
Yale University – MS
Yale University – MPhil
Yale University – PhD | Specialized in quantum cosmology and lattice field theory. Wrote two dissertations and 5 papers. Published in journal of Mathematical Physics.
Business
Economics
Psychology
Sociology
Education
History
Law
Political Science
International Relations
Communications
Journalism
Computer Science
Engineering
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Math
Philosophy
Neuroscience
MBA
Creative Writing
Public Policy
Statistics
Special Education
Dreamers
First-Generation College Students
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Students with ADHD
Volunteering
STEM
Community Organizing
Community College
Non-Traditional Students
Transfer Students
International Students
English Literature
Students with Learning Differences
Graduate Admissions
Medicine
Gifted and Talented Students
LGBTQ+ students
Next available sessions
According to your time zone (CUT)
Fun Facts
🖐
Describe yourself in five words
Fighting for what you earned.

🙏
Best piece of advice
Go the extra mile. For example, continue doing research with your adviser after the summer research program is over.

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First job
Physics Tutor

💭
Dream job
University President

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Favorite book
Maimonides' Guide of The Perplexed

📓
Favorite subject in school
Physics

Favorite after-school activities
Video Games

🎵
Favorite artist
Iron Maiden

📺
Favorite TV show
Cobra Kai

🍴
Favorite food
A5 Olive Wagyu Ribeye

🪄
Hobbies
Reading works of philosophy so I can be better equipped to help clients write essays which will make them standout.

My process

I pursue a scholastic and research-oriented approach to college consulting inspired by my experience as a physics PhD student at Yale to help my clients craft original applications which contain insights that are profound enough to stand out amongst the plethora of essays that other consultants have helped in creating.

My services extend beyond essay writing to include assistance in obtaining the most compelling letters of recommendation, scholarship applications, and establishing contacts with professors at their chosen colleges.

To accomplish these goals, I conduct in-depth research and analysis of common application, supplemental, and scholarship essay prompts, providing clients with an outline and multiple rounds of edits and refinements. Following the writing process, I identify statements and themes in the essays that can benefit from external corroboration, guiding recommenders to provide the necessary support.

Moreover, I stay up to date with the latest publications of relevant professors at the client's chosen institutions, presenting this information to clients in a clear and concise manner. In addition to these core services, I offer a range of supplementary services which I would be happy to discuss further during a complimentary consultation.

Packages

Priority (Perfect For Early Decision and UC )

15 hours

Extensive assistance is provided in crafting the Common App and supplemental essays for your top-choice college or UC schools. This includes tailor-made outlines to simplify the writing process. The package also covers assistance with organizing and editing the activity sheet, as well as interview preparation. If needed, deferral and waitlist support is also included. Upgrades to even more comprehensive packages are available on a pro-rated basis
$2,000($133/hr)
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Reach Schools Package (Most Popular Package)

25 hours

Extensive assistance is provided in crafting the Common App and supplemental essays for your reach colleges. This includes tailor-made outlines to simplify the writing process. The package also covers assistance with organizing and editing the activity sheet, as well as interview preparation. If needed, deferral and waitlist support is also included. Upgrades to even more comprehensive packages are available on a pro-rated basis
$3,300($132/hr)
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The Complete Package

40 hours

Extensive assistance is provided in crafting the Common App and supplemental essays for up to 12 colleges. This includes tailor-made outlines to simplify the writing process and an unlimited number of edits/revisions. The package also covers assistance with organizing and editing the activity sheet, as well as interview preparation via mock interviews and prepping your resume. If needed, deferral and waitlist support is also included.
$5,000($125/hr)
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Advising hours

College admissions advising

$150.00 / 60 min

Set a focus for each session or get help with any aspect of the admissions process.


Essay review

Admissions Essay Editing Services

$24.00 + 18 cents per word
Estimated return time: 66 hours

Description

I will distill the kernel of wisdom you seek to convey in your essay in a manner that will be clear to the reader, and provide helpful suggestions to augment its profundity.

Recent reviews

4.9(109 reviews)

“Very helpful, provided a very nice viewpoint for improvement."

Evan H.

“The college essay review was impressively thorough, offering excellent comments and detailed critiques. Truly grateful for the valuable feedback that will strengthen my application!"

Justen H.

“The essay was reviewed comprehensively, and Daniel left a lot of actionable and helpful comments. "

Tony T.
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Join a quick meeting
Let’s chat
Any questions? Let’s hop on a quick call to learn more about your needs in the admissions process and how I can approach them
New York, NY
6 years of experience
English
New York University – BS | Physics with minor in politics, magna cum laude
Yale University – MS
Yale University – MPhil
Yale University – PhD | Specialized in quantum cosmology and lattice field theory. Wrote two dissertations and 5 papers. Published in journal of Mathematical Physics.
Business
Economics
Psychology
Sociology
Education
History
Law
Political Science
International Relations
Communications
Journalism
Computer Science
Engineering
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Math
Philosophy
Neuroscience
MBA
Creative Writing
Public Policy
Statistics
Special Education
Dreamers
First-Generation College Students
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Students with ADHD
Volunteering
STEM
Community Organizing
Community College
Non-Traditional Students
Transfer Students
International Students
English Literature
Students with Learning Differences
Graduate Admissions
Medicine
Gifted and Talented Students
LGBTQ+ students
Next available sessions
According to your time zone (CUT)
Fun Facts
🖐
Describe yourself in five words
Fighting for what you earned.

🙏
Best piece of advice
Go the extra mile. For example, continue doing research with your adviser after the summer research program is over.

💼
First job
Physics Tutor

💭
Dream job
University President

📚
Favorite book
Maimonides' Guide of The Perplexed

📓
Favorite subject in school
Physics

Favorite after-school activities
Video Games

🎵
Favorite artist
Iron Maiden

📺
Favorite TV show
Cobra Kai

🍴
Favorite food
A5 Olive Wagyu Ribeye

🪄
Hobbies
Reading works of philosophy so I can be better equipped to help clients write essays which will make them standout.
Tips for success
1. Prepare for your first session
Plan out the questions and topics you'd like to discuss. If you'd like to work together in the long term, discuss expectations for each other.