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25 per session - Virtual OK - Posted Feb 15, 2017

Applying for undergraduate or graduate programs can feel like a high-stakes endeavor. That's why it's important to have a second set of eyes read over your work for grammar, clarity, and originality. Whether you're applying to your dream college or medical school, I can help you brainstorm different approaches to telling your personal story that will make you stand out to the admissions committee. Alternatively, I can help you polish a draft and ensure that your essay captures your core strengths and unique voice.

Scholarship applications are another specialty of mine, as I was awarded four different scholarships during my undergraduate career. The best way to impress your readers is to tell a good story that reveals your genuine self; I'd love to help you achieve that goal.

Training & Qualifications


I earned my Bachelor of Arts in English and psychology, wth minors in professional writing and creative writing. In my five years as a writing consultant and tutor, I have hosted personal statement critique groups and presented on the topic at a regional conference. In addition, as an application reader for a large public university, I have reviewed over 1,000 personal statements to date. Thus, I am highly familiar with the clichés of the genre and how to avoid them.

Availability & Preferences


Weekdays, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST

Trading Preference: I’m flexible, just hit me up!

Reviews of Diane


Nov 24, 2018
Diane provided wonderfully detailed, specific feedback that was very useful.
Aug 25, 2018
Diane provided very thoughtful, constructive feedback in a timely manner.
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May 24, 2017
Great feedback
May 19, 2017
Diane did an absolutely phenomenal job! She knows what she's doing and she's really good at it.
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Dec 30, 2020
Diane was a very patient person to deal with, she understood that life happens and that I couldn't get her book mark on time.
Catherine received session of Professional Editing from Diane
Nov 01, 2020
Diane is great! Her notes were thorough and very insightful. I hope to work with her more in the future!
Michaela received session of Professional Editing from Diane
Mar 21, 2020
Diane was able to help me correct my essay in couple of hours and also recommended a few changes! Thank you so much for your time and help Diane!!
Mariana provided unit of Portuguese-English Translation for Diane
Feb 10, 2020
Diane was lovely to work with. Check out her channel if you want to be inspired to be creative!
Jun 09, 2019
Awesome! 10/10
Jaymes provided unit of Short Story or Story Excerpt Eval for Diane
Apr 17, 2019
Can't wait to read another of Diane's stories! :D


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About Diane Callahan

Hi there! My name is Diane, and writing is my life's passion. I received my B.A. in Honors English and psychology with minors in creative writing and professional writing from THE Ohio State Universit...y. I hope to someday obtain an M.F.A. in Creative Fiction. I'm a full-time freelancer, with my responsibilities split between being a developmental editor of fantasy novels, an online writing and psychology tutor, and a university application reader. In my free time, I write fantasy and sci-fi stories, and my dream is to become a prolific author. Like all writers, I'm an avid reader, and I aim to read at least 70 books per year in a variety of genres, including the classics, fantasy/sci-fi, thrillers, YA, contemporary fiction, psychology, memoirs, and comic books/manga. You can see how I analyze popular fiction and the writing craft on my YouTube channel, Quotidian Writer.show more

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