Testimonials

  • “Diana Park is a gem. My daughter dreamed of getting into a very competitive university with a 19% acceptance rate, but her stats were unique. She was a wonderful student, with the target GPA of her 'reach' school and had taken a bunch of challenging dual enrollment courses, but she didn’t have any AP courses, didn’t have an SAT score, and graduated a year early from a very large public high school. At each session, Diana expertly guided her, kept her on task, reviewed her personal statements, and made a very confusing application process less painful. If you are looking for someone to guide your child, I highly recommend Diana Park. Fast forward a few months, my daughter was accepted into her reach school!”

    Etah, Parent of University of Miami Class of 2029

  • "Whenever I had a question about my personal or supplemental essays, I always knew I could ask Ms. Park and receive a quick and informative response. Knowing my love of dance and writing, she helped me hone the skills to express my artistry through lyricism. Ms. Park always made me feel so uplifted–that whatever story I wanted to tell was valid and worth telling. In addition, she gave me valuable insight into how admissions officers often only have a few minutes to read each essay. She taught me how to make my few minutes count and draw the reader in with a powerful hook. It is because of her that my college essay experience was fun, empowering, and less stressful."

    Elizabeth, Swarthmore Class of 2028

  • "Ms. Park is someone who gets into the nitty-gritty details, not only considering the direct meaning or tone of each word in a sentence but also the details of what each author is trying to communicate. Throughout my high school career, Ms. Park has helped me with numerous academic essays, speeches, and college applications. She is careful and precise, considering both my message and my audience’s response. Ms. Park probed questions that led me to reevaluate the subtext of my essays. What am I trying to say? Who am I writing for? She helped me master the foundations of writing and understand myself a little more."

    Ellie, Pomona Class of 2028

  • “Being dyslexic, I dreaded any form of writing, always trying to finish my assignments as quickly as possible and never revising them. It was under Ms. Park’s guidance that I began to view writing not as a task, but as an art form. I found my voice. She helped me transform my supplemental essays into compelling narratives, which played an instrumental role in my acceptance to my dream school. With her guidance, not only was I able to enhance the clarity and precision of my writing, but I also delved deeper into the essence of each essay. Her understanding of what I aimed to convey in each essay and her ability to ask the right questions allowed me to refine my ideas. Even the night before my application deadline, while I scanned each essay for errors, Ms. Park helped me polish my essays further, ensuring they were flawless. It was her dedication and unwavering support that enabled me to survive the daunting journey of applying to college.”

    Maria, Barnard Class of 2028

  • “Effective communication goes well beyond the story you’re telling or how you tell it; it’s about forming a deeper connection with your audience. This has been the most important takeaway from Ms. Park’s instruction. I often found myself seeking her help to convey my ideas concisely and coherently. She would remind me to revisit the text we were analyzing, review each sentence closely, and understand its presence in the text as a whole. Then I began to formulate my own novel ideas. During my writing process, she would frequently introduce me to new writing structures, which enabled me to understand the art of persuasion. These lessons have helped me tremendously outside of the classroom as well. Most notably, I overcame my fear of public speaking, having been a key student leader in the Maryland APISA Conference and taking student leadership roles at CMU. Because of Ms. Park’s guidance, I’ve been able to develop polished professional communication skills while fostering strong personal relationships. She promoted my growth not only as an efficient writer but also as an effective communicator and a confident individual.”

    Saraj, Carnegie Mellon Class of 2027

  • “Ms. Park worked with me during the entirety of my application process, from brainstorming ideas to finalizing word choice. Once I began working with Ms. Park, I immediately noticed the atmosphere of respect, kindness, and care that she fostered, which was so important to me. I felt comfortable sharing personal anecdotes that were relevant for my application, because Ms. Park took the effort to understand me as a student and a person, so that my essays were authentic and unique.”

    Kaitlyn, Stanford Class of 2026

  • “Ms. Park is an incredibly intelligent teacher. She provides a different perspective when it comes to writing; she brings out your best abilities. She takes the writing you have and transforms it 10x better. Ms. Park looked over all of my college application essays, supporting me through the tough application process and helping me effectively edit my responses. She was so helpful that I asked her to review essays for my college summer internships, including one at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. I can confidently say that Ms. Park brought out the best in me.”

    Katie, Washington University in St. Louis Class of 2026

  • “Ms. Park created a learning environment where I felt seen, safe, and supported. I was empowered to be vulnerable in my writing, knowing that she would provide feedback with intention and care. She challenged me to do my best work and aided me in articulating my ideas comprehensively and authentically. She helped me build a solid foundation in both personal and analytical writing that I relied on throughout the college application process. Equipped with the tools that I developed with Ms. Park's guidance, I've had a successful start to my college career at the University of Pennsylvania!”

    Zawadi, UPenn Class of 2026

  • “Ms. Park was always my go-to for writing guidance. She supported my writing journey to become a journalist, an academic, a creative writer, and a storyteller in multifaceted ways. She would easily pick up where I had left off, giving me structure when I was too out-of-the-lines or encouraging eloquence when my text was too plain. Ms. Park was a pillar of support during my college writing process. For my personal statement, I felt as if she knew me better than I knew myself and effectively guided my writing to highlight what was most representative of my story. She never turned me down when I came to her for help. The effort she put into editing was evident and mirrored how much she cared about my writing. When I submitted, I felt confident in my essays, because I knew they had gone through evaluation and editing, without compromising my own style and voice.”

    Jingjing, Carnegie Mellon Class of 2026

  • “Ms. Park has truly been one of the most essential contributors to my success as a creative writer, an academic, and a slam poet. During my sophomore year in high school, she focused on developing my skills both as a poet and an academic writer while teaching me about the distinction between the two writing styles. Following her advice, I began to witness and continue to exhibit a substantial growth in my ability to write concise research papers, op-eds, and poems. Despite the difficulties I experienced along this journey, she always encouraged me to be resilient and believe in my capabilities as a writer. I can confidently state that I continue to utilize all of the skills Ms. Park taught me to pursue my career goals, including writing cover letters for internship applications, creating a poetry anthology, and even developing my abilities as a public speaker. I am truly grateful for all of the support Ms. Park has given me and will always attribute much of my literary success to her abilities as an educator and as one of my greatest inspirations.”

    Caroline, Brown Class of 2026

  • "I pursued Ms. Park's feedback at a point of minimal confidence in my writing skills. Her attention was insightful and clarifying, and, over the course of a year, I felt that my ability expanded far more than I had ever anticipated. With Ms. Park's fundamentals of drafting and revision, I managed to assemble a compelling college application in which I could best represent myself as a scholar and an individual. Now in an elite academic space, I can still excel and produce works of writing that effectively communicate material with a singularly personal style."

    Charles, Princeton Class of 2025