Roger Lopez
he/him
Essay Review
Roger Lopez
About
Roger is an advisor who grew up in New York and graduated from Yale in 2018 with a BA in Political Science, receiving departmental honors. After graduation, he worked at CollegeVine where he guided 11 students through the 2018-19 admissions cycle and mentored 12 students prior to the 2019-20 cycle. He later returned to admissions consulting at College Advisor, where he advanced an additional 12 clients through the 2021-22 college application and admissions process.

He is currently an MBA candidate at Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management. Outside of school, he continues to improve on his half-marathon time and enjoys turning on his Nintendo Switch and spending time with his cat, Ollie.
Chicago, Illinois
4 years of experience
Spanish
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Yale University – BA | Political Science, concentration in Urban Studies
Northwestern University – MBA | Candidate
How I work
Having guided students through the entire application process, I can provide advice on any aspect of their application. What I enjoy most, and where I truly excel, is helping students find their authentic voice and express their passions in a way that resonates with admissions committees. As such, I specialize in developing personalized school lists to ensure that each student has a range of options that fit both academically and personally. Later in the process, I also guide students through essay drafting to shape stories that not only highlight achievements but also reflect their individuality, character, and ambition.
I’ve helped students get accepted to…
Brown University
Cornell University
Middlebury College
Princeton University
University of California, Los Angeles
University of Cambridge
University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Michigan
University of Southern California
University of Virginia
Vanderbilt University
Wesleyan University
Yale University
Services
Advising sessions
General Advising
$50Β | 30 min
Questions about where to start? What to do next? Feel free to book some time and we can discuss anything: building a school list, starting your Common App essay, etc.
Book session
Hourly Flex
$95Β | 60 min
For students who prefer flexibility or require additional hours to discuss their application. Happy to host live brainstorming sessions, discuss school lists, or answer general questions on the application process.
Book session
Advising packages
The Basics
5 hours
Best for students who have completed essay drafts or want to focus on specific schools/programs. You can use these hours however you need β€” from live brainstorming sessions on Zoom to offline essay edits, school research, or big-picture application planning.
$425 ($85/hr)
Book package
The Middle Road
7 hours
Recommended for students who have a rough draft of their school list or have started their essay drafting. You can use these hours however you need β€” from live brainstorming sessions on Zoom to offline essay edits, school research, or big-picture application planning.
$595 ($85/hr)
Book package
The Complete Package
10 hours
Perfect for students at the beginning of the process or those looking for more personalized support. You can use these hours however you need β€” from live brainstorming sessions on Zoom to offline essay edits, school research, or big-picture application planning.
$800 ($80/hr)
Book package
Essay review
Hourly Flex Option
$95
For students who prefer flexibility or require additional hours to discuss their application. Happy to host live brainstorming sessions, editing sessions, or essay reviews as needed.
Submit essay
Personal Statement
$20 + 15Β’ per word
A comprehensive review of your personal statement, with comments in the margins and in-line proofreading.
Submit essay
Personal Statement Deep-Dive
$250
Two rounds of review + margin comments. A one-on-one 30-min call (or video) to brainstorm or clarify feedback. Final polishing pass (for a total of three rounds of review).
Submit essay
Single Supplement
$10 + 15Β’ per word
Line-edits and big picture comments to any single supplement essay (100 - 400 words).
Submit essay
Supplement Package
$145
(3 essays, up to 400 words each) Two rounds of revisions with proofreading and in-line comments. Focus on ensuring that you're demonstrating different aspects of your personality while ensuring consistency in voice.
Submit essay
Fun facts
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Hobbies
Running, video games
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Favorite piece of advice
Start early, rest early
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Favorite movie
Arrival (2016)
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Favorite cuisine
Thai
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Favorite sport
F1
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First job
Knowledge Management Specialist at a Global Law Firm