College Counseling
Essay Coaching
clients accepted to:
Bucknell •
Cornell •
Dartmouth •
Duke •
Emory •
Georgetown •
Bucknell • Cornell • Dartmouth • Duke • Emory • Georgetown •
Our Services
College Counseling
Get expert, personalized support to evaluate your options and make the best possible choice to meet your future goals.
College Essay Coaching
Get expert advice to choose a topic that resonates with admissions advisors, craft a cohesive story, and write a college admissions essay that stands out from the crowd.
Graduate School Essays
Let us help you craft your pre-professional narrative most effectively while incorporating personal anecdotes and attributes.
Liz Waltzman, founder of Write Ahead College, is an experienced writer, educator, and college counselor. As the Head Librarian of a prestigious Westchester, NY school district, she has worked with students at all academic levels and realized, early on, that everyone has a story to tell. Liz decided to help students at a critical juncture: choosing which colleges to apply to and putting their best foot forward in admissions essays. With over a decade of experience, Liz is ready to help guide your college application journey.
Why Write Ahead College?
“My son credits Liz with making the process easier to navigate and believes that she played an instrumental part in achieving the results he did.” - Weston, CT Parent
“We are thrilled with the outcome of the process - my son has been admitted to many great schools.” - Edgemont, NY Parent
“Looking forward to working with you again. You were invaluable with my older daughter.” - Weston Parent
(In 2023, %54 of my clients were younger siblings)
"I just finished submitting all of my applications. I seriously cannot thank you enough for everything, Liz. Not only am I proud of the work you helped me produce, but you have helped me gain so much confidence through my writing as well. I am so grateful for your time, flexibility, and patience. You are the best!!!" - Student from New Canaan