Dr. Denise Haile
4.8(75 reviews)
Essay Review
4.8(75 reviews)
Dr. Denise Haile
About
After working as an admissions director for my entire career, I decided to apply this experience and become an educational consultant. My goal is to work with families one-on-one to make their dreams of getting into a top university come true. Over the years, I have worked with dozens of students, helping them craft the best common applications and essays. Students that I work with aim to gain admittance to top 25 ranked US universities. Many are interested in Ivy League schools. In addition to graduating from Harvard, I got into four other Ivy League schools-Brown, Princeton, Columbia, and Yale. I know what it takes to gain acceptance to the Ivy League and can help you do it, too! I enjoy working with students, especially with their parents who are interested in the progress of their children. I look forward to working with your family.
Boston, Massachusetts
24 years of experience
Spanish
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Harvard University – BA | History and Science
Northeastern University – EdD | Higher Education Administration
How I work
In addition to working with rising seniors on advising them through the admissions process, I work with younger high schoolers to recommend activities, summer programs and academics that will enhance their applications. I do not take on too many families, guaranteeing individualized attention. I assist with College Applications & Essays, Majors & Careers choices, Extracurriculars, Building a School List, High School Course Selection, College Interviews, Waitlist & Deferral Assistance, Highly Selective College Admissions, Community College, UC Schools, Common App, and School-Specific Supplemental Essays.
I’ve helped students get accepted to…
Adelphi University
Arizona State University
Barnard College
Boston College
Boston University
Brandeis University
Brown University
Columbia University
Cornell University
Dartmouth College
Emory University
Georgetown University
Harvard University
Howard University
Johns Hopkins University
Lehigh University
Middlebury College
New York University
Northeastern University
Northwestern University
Pennsylvania State University
Princeton University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rice University
Rutgers University–New Brunswick
Syracuse University
Texas A&M University
The State University of New York at Binghamton
Tufts University
Tulane University
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Davis
University of California, Irvine
University of California, Los Angeles
University of California, Santa Barbara
University of Connecticut
University of Florida
University of Georgia
University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign
University of Maine
University of Maryland, College Park
University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Miami
University of New Hampshire
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of Pennsylvania
University of Texas at Austin
University of Vermont
University of Virginia
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Vanderbilt University
Wesleyan University
Yale University
Imperial College London
Services
Advising sessions
Getting to know each other
$20 | 30 min
This will be an opportunity for introductions so that you will know if I am the right advisor for you.
Book session
Advising Session/essay review
$175 | 60 min
This will be a meeting where you can go over essays together live and ask any questions that you have about the admissions process.
Book session
Advising packages
Overview Package
10 hours
For families in search of guidance regarding the fundamental elements of the application process, including the compilation of comprehensive college lists, the composition of a compelling common application personal statement, and the crafting of some of your supplementary essays. I stand ready to provide invaluable assistance.
$2,000 ($200/hr)
Book package
Success
25 hours
For families in pursuit of comprehensive assistance throughout the entirety of the admissions process, I offer my steadfast support and expertise.
$5,000 ($200/hr)
Book package
From Start to Finish
40 hours
For families searching for all-encompassing guidance regarding every facet of the admissions process, catering to both domestic and international sophomores, juniors and seniors aspiring to secure admission to esteemed universities in the United States, I extend my unparalleled support and specialized expertise.
$8,000 ($200/hr)
Book package
Essay review
Interview Prep
$175
Do you have an interview for a top US school? Let's do a mock interview where I will give you pointers on what to expect and how to improve your responses.
Submit essay
Personal Statement
$75 + 23¢ per word
This includes review of content of the essay to ensure good tone, strategy, grammar, organization, and succinctness.
Submit essay
Supplemental Essays
$75 + 23¢ per word
Editing of supplemental essays. Assistance with answering the prompt effectively, passive voice avoidance, grammar help, and elevating vocabulary choice.
Submit essay
Time to resubmit to me?
$40 + 10¢ per word
This package is for people who have already submitted a personal statement or supplemental essays to me and would like me to have a second look, once they have incorporated my initial feedback.
Submit essay
Reviews
Yurui Q
5
| 7 months ago
Dr. Denise Haile aided me so much in the application process! Without her, I would surely be lost and confused about how to go about writing my essays! I am forever grateful :)
Yurui Q
5
| 7 months ago
Max B
5
| 9 months ago
Very helpful big picture and small detail suggestions. very fast return.
5
| 9 months ago
The comments from the reviewer helped me tremendously. I was able to streamline my essay without losing the main message. Thank you.
5
| 10 months ago
Quick turnaround and great comments! We have been very happy working with Dr. Denise Hall and look forward to working with her in the future.
Fun facts
Hobbies
international travel, singing in choirs, cruising
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Describe yourself in three words
dedicated, insightful, caring
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Favorite piece of advice
There is a perfect school out there for everyone!
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Favorite movie
The Sound of Music
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Favorite cuisine
Chinese food
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Favorite author
Victor Hugo
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Favorite classes in school
Algebra, Biology and Spanish
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Favorite sport
soccer and basketball
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Favorite album
Thriller
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First job
Bakery Assistant