“I’ve worked with Raven twice now, and both times we’ve produced winning applications. The first time I worked with her was for line edits. Her edits made me say “Yes!” and took my essay from good to great. The second time, I was lacking confidence to begin the writing process. Raven’s enthusiasm, laser-sharp focus, consulting method and result orientation boosted my confidence and set me on track. She provided direct feedback, helped me draw out the strong anecdotes, created an essay outline, and kept me on schedule. During my interview with the Director of the MA Org Psychology program, they mentioned my essay being PhD level. I would absolutely invest in my future in this way again, and I’ve recommended Raven’s services to family.”

Althea - Missouri

“During my undergraduate application cycle, I consulted with Raven to assist in crafting meaningful essay responses for my application. From the initial consultation, Raven was able to formulate a clear path to make the daunting process manageable. Throughout the revisions process, Raven asked meaningful questions that inspired true reflection which allowed honest and powerful responses. She guided me in finding my most relevant and impactful experiences that highlighted my capabilities as a student. She has a true talent for bringing thoughts into writing. In times where I struggled finding direction in my essays, Raven was able to steer my essays towards a clear and concise direction. I would not have been admitted to my top choice university without her! I highly recommend Raven to guide you through the application process as she will be able to highlight the best parts of you.”

Johan - San Diego, CA

“Raven was amazing. I received her help with my resume and cover letter as I was applying for an assistantship. She was very helpful and thorough. She made sure to ask specific questions so that she could understand my work experience so that my resume would be top notch. The entire process was smooth and informative. Needless to say, Raven knows her stuff! A few weeks later, I received a call that I had gotten the assistantship. If you are looking for someone who is professional and proficient, Raven is the person for you!”

Alexis - Raleigh, NC

“Raven Willis is a consummate professional. We secured her services to assist our college freshman to meet an academic deadline. My son was able to meet his academic goal because of Ms. Willis’ expertise, attention to detail, and empathetic approach. She created a realistic game plan by considering his current class load, extracurricular activities, and his need for rest. Ms. Willis is an excellent communicator. She followed up each meeting with a detailed email recapping my son's progress and stating benchmarks for the next meeting. Ms. Willis is currently meeting with our high school junior to help her navigate college applications as well as helping her figure out what she would like to major in. She uses a variety of approaches, such as podcasts and reading books, to give our daughter the tools to research her interests. During their online meetings, Ms. Willis engages in lighthearted conversation that allows our daughter to think in a stress-free and judgement-free environment. I highly recommend The Application Specialist for any student who is needing guidance and support for their future and current college goals.”

Tonya - Denver, CO

“Raven truly deserves her title as THE application specialist. Having her as my advisor for my college applications six years ago, Raven’s name popped up in my head again when I started planning my graduate school applications this year. She’s professional, great with details, and fun. She knows how to tell stories from great angles that I would never be able to think of myself. Moreover, Raven always asks the “right” questions, pushing me both academically and personally to reflect on my experiences and have a clearer vision of my true interests and passions. With that being said, I definitely recommend Raven as an application advisor and mentor in life. Thank you for being the one and only application specialist I fully trust and love to work with!”

June - New York, NY

“Thanks to my partnership with Raven, I was able to secure admission to my PhD program of choice and will be starting this summer!! Raven is an exceptional talent. Her expertise was evident during our initial conversation and came through in spades as we met to craft the perfect essays for my application for admission to a coveted Phd program. Even though I engaged her late and had many delays due to work and family, Raven ensured that we were able to get all five essays to final drafts with time to spare. Raven asked highly relevant probing questions and was able to assist me in identifying the most impactful stories and examples. This effort was particularly challenging because each essay was only 250 words in length. She did a masterful job of taking what I had written and editing it to perfection. I'm so grateful for her partnership. I couldn't have done it with out her. I highly recommend The Application Specialist for help crafting and editing admission essays and personal statements. Thank you, Raven!"

Jacklyn - Atlanta, GA

“Throughout my graduate school application process, the service I received from The Application Specialist was absolutely phenomenal - a full 10/10. Here’s why: If you’re looking for a life coach that will build you up personally and professionally such that you’re emotionally and mentally prepared to manage demands associated with rising up your academic and career ladders, please don’t underestimate The Application Specialist’s capacity to bring you multiple steps closer towards the realization of your personal and professional objectives. Raven is a well-rounded and punctilious life-consultant who takes great pride in her work and has a knack for seeing extraordinary potential in clients before they can see it in themselves. Working with her these past 8 months has been life-changing. I greatly thank The Application Specialist for contributing to my personal and professional growth, and would strongly recommend Raven as a life coach to anyone needing even a smattering of guidance in life.”

Graduate School Application Development Client

“Raven Willis has done an excellent job working with my son. Ms. Willis helped my college freshman complete a research paper by developing a very detailed outline and having regular meetings with him to help get his thoughts on paper. She is extremely patient and diligent. For example, my son missed a couple of meetings due to the anxiety associated with the assignment and Ms. Willis altered the game plan and helped to coach my son through the situation by showing compassion and empathy. My son was able to develop a very high paper that received high marks from his professor. I’m very appreciative of the support The Application Specialist provided and I would gladly endorse her work and teaching abilities.”

Johney - Denver, CO

“This has been the best experience I could have asked for! I was blessed with the opportunity to apply to graduate school and as soon as I found out, I knew I was going to need some help. Raven was perfect. We were on the same page about everything from the very beginning. We outlined a plan every meeting for things we wanted to get done. By the end of our time together, we’d filled out the entire application, completed my personal statement and resume, as well as submitted the application together. Not even a week later, I was accepted! I could not have done it without The Application Specialist. I am forever grateful to be paired with someone who truly cared about me succeeding beyond even my own expectations. Thank you!”

Malcolm - Oakland, CA

“I would strongly recommend Raven’s essay editing services. She is very professional. Her feedback made my essays so much stronger in terms of structure, grammar, diction, and content. Most importantly, she really cares about your thoughts and will incorporate that in her editing. Without Raven’s help, my grad school application would definitely not have gone as smoothly as it did!”

Chloe - New York, NY

“Raven was extremely helpful while assisting me with revising my resume for two separate job positions. She asked meaningful questions that were tailored towards the descriptions of the roles in order to add more color and depth to the resumes. Even though she did a majority of the outlining and fine tuning of my resumes and cover letters, she made sure to let me know what she needed from me and when to have them done so that it felt more like a collaboration. She was there to give me advice about the type of jobs to apply for, and always responded promptly whenever I had questions or concerns. If you ever want someone who is in your corner and is able to show the best of you, hire The Application Specialist! You will not regret it!”

Chelseah - Oakland, CA

“My graduate school application journey has been incredible. I decided to apply two weeks before the application deadline, and The Application Specialist happily took on my case. My jumbled thoughts had ideas to write my Statement of Purpose, but Raven guided me in organization and execution. After completing an initial draft, Raven prompted my content appropriately, scrutinized important details, and masterfully communicated thoughts and ideas that resulted in enhancing my Statement of Purpose. I also requested to have Raven review my resume, and she magnificently strengthened my job descriptions. After submitting my application on June 1st, I quickly received an offer four days later. I highly recommend prospective applicants to utilize The Application Specialist. Her sedulous work ethic allows applicants to holistically understand the admissions process while providing clear guidance on making your words on paper eloquent. Thank you for all the work you've done in allowing me to further my education journey.”

Michael - Los Angeles, CA

"Raven is a very thorough and efficient editor. She really cares about getting your writing absolutely perfect. She has edited my resume, cover letters, essays, etc. She goes through each sentence and makes sure that they are grammatically correct and very professional. Raven is the best editor and you will not regret choosing her!"

Kendall – Atlanta, GA

"Raven was wonderful, professional and did the job perfectly . She responded quickly to my request and completed the job in a timely manner under a tight schedule. I encourage you to work with her if you are looking for a great writer with her extensive experience and knowledge. Can’t wait to work with her again!"

John – High School Parent

“Raven will help you to get your point across with that extra sort of “uuumff” that makes you step back and go “oh wow!”. This how good she is: I’m an Ivy League grad counselor and I have hired her to look over things that I’ve already looked over, and she’s never failed to give a statement a thorough break-down in order to build it back up again stronger with polish. You can’t go wrong going to the person the experts go to for their tough problems and second opinions.”

CJ

"Great attention to detail, timely feedback! Would definitely hire again"

Pamela - California