Alexandra Johnson

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Alexandra Johnson

About

My name is Alex, and I would be thrilled to help you with the college application process! I graduated from Duke University with degrees in Public Policy and French and am now a law student at Wake Forest University. I have been working with students throughout the college application process for the last six years, and I love seeing students grow in their confidence and writing abilities! I'm originally from Raleigh, North Carolina, and I'm a huge college basketball fan. I even slept in a tent for a month with 11 other people to get into the Duke-UNC basketball game. Also, during college, I raised a puppy named Franco to become a service dog through Canine Companions for Independence. I would love to work with you to make your college applications process as easy and fun as possible! I'm currently accepting new clients for the 2023-2024 application cycle.

Alexandra helped students get into:

Duke UniversityUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

North Carolina State UniversityWake Forest University

Appalachian State UniversityCornell University

Duke University

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

North Carolina State University

Wake Forest University

Appalachian State University

Cornell University

Alexandra helps with…

Extracurriculars

Winston-Salem, NC

6 years of experience

English | French

Duke University – BA | Double Major in Public Policy Studies and French Studies, with a Certificate in Ethics and Society

Wake Forest University – JD | JD Candidate

Law

Political Science

International Relations

Journalism

Language

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Fun Facts

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Describe yourself in five words

Compassionate, bubbly, curious, adventurous, ambitious

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Best piece of advice

Believe in yourself and what you can accomplish!

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First job

YMCA Camp Counselor

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Dream job

UNHCR High Commissioner

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Favorite book

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

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Favorite subject in school

English! (I have always LOVED reading)

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Favorite after-school activities

Soccer, cross country, and reading!

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Favorite artist

Taylor Swift

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Favorite TV show

The West Wing

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Favorite food

Anything with chocolate

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Hobbies

Traveling, watching good movies, and playing with my puppy!

My process

I help students with the application process from start to finish. This includes everything from creating a school list to writing school supplemental essays. My process is highly individualized based on each student and their dreams for college. I like to emphasize flexibility, creativity, and self-reflection throughout this journey and work to make it as enjoyable as possible. I would love to work with you and help you get into your dream school!

Packages

Starter

10 hours

For families looking for help on a couple of key schools

$1,100($110/hr)

Save 8%

Success

25 hours

For families looking for support across the admissions process

$2,450($98/hr)

Save 18%

Comprehensive

40 hours

For families looking for comprehensive support on every part of the process

$3,500($88/hr)

Save 27%

Advising hours

College admissions advising

$120.00 / 60 min

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

30 Min Advising

$60.00 / 30 min

Perfect for students who want a shorter session to get advice on their college applications!

Essay review

Full Review

$15.00 + 8 cents per word

Return time

Standard delivery: up to 48 hours
Guaranteed fast delivery: get your essay back in as little as: 24 hours +$50.00

Description

A comprehensive review of your essay draft. Recommended if you have a rough or strong draft.

Alexandra’s most recent videos

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Parent Series: How to Get into Duke

A Parents Guide to Ivy League+ Admissions

Recent reviews

4.9(91 reviews)

“Alex's comments helped me strengthen my personal essay tremendously. Her suggestions were clear and easy to implement. Best of all -- it was easy to transfer her advice to other essays and make those responses stronger too."

Chloe W.

“Alexandra was very helpful in providing constructive criticism on my essay, but also complimenting certain parts of the essay that she likes. She goes in depth about how and what she wants you to improve on, and truly cares about the writer's essay! It is obvious that she takes the time to provide good feedback. "

Liam H.

“Fantastic, specific feedback that really strengthened the essay. Exactly what we’d hoped for and needed. THANK YOU, Alex!"

S C.

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