About
Priya Desai has worked in college admissions for over five years and has helped others with writing for as long as she can remember! She graduated summa cum laude from UCLA's Class of 2020 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and worked for a top human resources consulting firm shortly after graduation. During the pandemic, Priya realized her passion for helping others - especially students - feel more empowered in their educational and professional trajectory, and has now devoted her career entirely to admissions advising. Priya also has work experience in healthcare technology, marketing, teaching English to non-native speakers, and tutoring from the preschool to high school level. As an oldest sister and cousin, she is passionate about helping younger students navigate the often-confusing and seemingly opaque world of college admissions.
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My process
If you'd like to book a session with me but are not available at the listed times, please reach out to me via Messages so that we can coordinate a new timeslot. I look forward to meeting you!
Packages
2 Hours
2 hours
First Five
5 hours
Starter
10 hours
Success
25 hours
Advising hours
College admissions advising
Set a focus for each session or get help with any aspect of the admissions process.
Activities Section Review
I will look over your Activities section and provide suggestions for improvement.
Boost Your Resume This Summer
Figure out how to make the most of this summer per your interests and career goals.
Building a Balanced School List
Craft a perfect school list with a personalized blend of safety, target, and reach schools.
Half-hour advising session
Open advising session; we can cover extracurriculars, essays, or anything else you'd like!
Know What to Take Next Year
Build a stellar schedule for the following school year that will impress admissions officers.
Letter of Continued Interest/Waitlist Appeal
This is for letters of continued interest and appeals to universities or programs where students have been deferred or rejected.
Level Up Your Extracurricular Profile
I'll evaluate your extracurriculars and help you tier them, and give insights for improvement.
Speedy UC Essay/Application Review
In this session, I'll review your UC essays and Activities section and answer any questions you may have about the application process.
Essay review
Topic Check
- Standard delivery: up to 48 hours
- Guaranteed fast delivery: get your essay back in as little as: 24 hours +$7.00
Description
Feedback and guidance on the direction of your topic and themes. Recommended if you’re unsure about your topic and essay outline.
Full Review
- Standard delivery: up to 48 hours
- Guaranteed fast delivery: get your essay back in as little as: 24 hours +$7.00
Description
A comprehensive review of your essay draft. Recommended if you have a rough or strong draft.
Recent reviews
“I was able to spot the parts which were not that great. thanks!"
atharv s.“Very quick and thorough! Priya has helped me a great deal with my essays and I feel confident in them from her help. "
Emily C.“The review was extremely helpful and resourceful"
Anjola T.