Ben Cunningham
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College Essay & Admissions Tutoring 


I specialize in college admissions essay writing & coaching, as well as a general writing support. I’ve helped students gain admission to Ivy League schools and top universities like WashU, Duke, Vanderbilt, NYU, and UCLA,

As a private tutor, my approach is hands-on and personalized —combining one-on-one video calls with in-depth asynchronous editing to help you craft stand-out, narrative-driven essays.

I work with a limited number each year of students to ensure each receives focused, one-on-one support. 

Hourly rates and discounted packages are available based on your needs—whether you're looking for long-term mentorship or a quick polish before submission.

If you’re interested, please don’t hesitate to reach out for free introductory consultations. I'm available via Zoom, phone, or locally around Williamsburg/NYC, and my email is benjamin_cunningham@alumni.brown.edu

Services Offered:

  • Personal & Supplemental Essay Coaching – brainstorming, editing, and polishing essays that stand out
  • Resume & Activities List Support – helping you present your accomplishments with clarity and impact
  • Application Strategy Guidance – from timelines to school list planning and admissions positioning

Pricing: 

  • $110/hour: asychronous editing & feedback 
  • $125/hour: one-on-one zoom consultations 
  • Contact for package-deals 


Testimonials: 

You did a fantastic job with –––! Great job Ben - he could not have done it without you!


I wanted to reach out and say thank you for all your help with my essays last year. I really appreciated all your feedback and support—it made a big difference. I wanted to share some updates: I got into Cornell, UCLA, and USC.


I love what you’ve done with my story. Thank you so much! I appreciate how thorough you are with the editing - I feel like my ideas are articulated better the way you edited it. Please continue doing what you’re doing!


The essays turned out great, and I got into and was admitted to Vanderbilt University early decision in December! I really appreciate all your help throughout the process.


I am excitedly attending WashU next year.  Your assistance in crafting the essays was extremely helpful. I was able to reuse a lot of essays for regular decision applications, and, more importantly, I was able to utilize your feedback from earlier essays to write more fun essays on my own for my RD schools.


Hi Benjamin, I just read your edits, and love them! I think the piece is much more whole now. Thank you so so much.


So far, I have gotten into every school I've gotten my decision for!


Thank you, Ben!!! Your help was fantastic and much appreciated.