“I was accepted to Harvard Medical School! It still doesn’t feel real. I want to thank you for helping me edit and craft my personal statement last spring, and for your words of encouragement throughout the process.”

—Danny Linggonegoro, Harvard Medical School, Class of 2021

“I wanted to let you know that I got accepted to the Carver College of Medicine! Thank you so much for helping me prepare the materials to present myself in the best way possible. You played a substantial role in helping me get accepted to medical school, and I am beyond grateful. I hope to keep it touch, thanks again, Andres!”

 —Ben Grim, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Class of 2025

“I just wanted to share with you an email from one of the optometry schools I applied to. SCO was the most difficult program I applied to. I knew they were way out of my league, but I thought I should try anyway. My application was finalized this morning, and I received this email within the hour: 

“I have to tell you: your essay really impressed me. I admire your courage, your tenacity, and your willingness to do what it takes to realize your goal. I see lots of potential in your file.”  Mr. Robertson, Admissions Director, Southern College of Optometry 

“Mr. Robertson mentioned that my OAT scores and GPA were below their average, but he sees something in me through the personal statement you helped me create, and he is willing to take the chance on me. Because of this, he asked me to attend an interview and continue my application with the school. I interviewed and was granted a spot in the incoming class! I cannot thank you enough for helping me show myself in my personal statement. I can honestly say I would not have been gotten into to this prestigious school if it wasn’t for you. Thanks for everything!”

—Kristin Thompson, Southern College of Optometry, Class of 2020

“I highly recommend Andres. I have a hard time getting my thoughts in order and writing them down, therefore having his help writing my college essay was extremely helpful. He made it super easy and enjoyable by explaining and elaborating every step I should take to create an overall compelling essay to help get accepted into a great school. He put a lot of time and energy into assisting me and I wish he could help me write every essay!,”

—Isabel Stocks, University of Roehampton, London, Class of 2025

“You taught me how to stand out with my application materials for both job and graduate school applications. Because of what I learned, I was able to secure a great job right out of college, beating out other competition with much more experience. During my job interview, the hiring manager complimented my materials (resume, cover letter) stating how professional and organized they were, and after being hired, told me that that was what helped me stand out the most among the competition. Without Professor Carlstein’s help, I’m confident I would not be where I am now. I highly recommend this to anyone from students to established professionals.”

Alexa Bacha, Medical Lab Scientist, University of Iowa Clinical Microbiology Lab,

Update:

“Hi Andrés, I just wanted to update you. I got in! Thank you so much for helping me, I really appreciate it!”

—Alexa Bacha, Drexel University MS in Molecular Medicine (MMED) program, Class of 2021

“I want you to know that I recommend you to anyone who wants to have a perfect application. Its been a hectic semester for me with classes and interviews. I was offered interviews at all the schools I applied to. These schools were: St. Ambrose, Des Moines University, Mayo, and The University of Iowa. Over these past few months I have heard back and was accepted to every school. I’m excited to say that have decided to accept enrollment to the University of Iowa’s DPT program for this upcoming academic year! I wanted to thank you again for just incredible your help was and how it affected my life. Again, thank you for everything. Best,”

—Aaron Buelow, University of Iowa Physical Therapy Program, Class of 2023

“As a first-generation college student, I had no idea how to apply to graduate school. The help I received from you allowed me to feel confident about my personal statement and resume, and ultimately led to me being accepted into my ideal program. Thank you for all your time and help!”

—Jessica Ralfs, University of Iowa College of Public Health, Class of 2020

“You’ve been HUGE in my journey to professional school, and you helped transformed my application from zero to 100. Your help was very personalized. It allowed me to see what a stranger was imagining when reading my application. You helped me portray truthfulness in each of my experiences, but also helped me avoid selling myself short of my accomplishments. What I had written down did not depict what my actual role in an organization or job was. With your help, readers could envision exactly what my role was. What I took most out of our interactions was learning proper etiquette in professional communication. How to address certain people, how a resume should look, how to write an email correctly, etc., most of which I didn't even know there was a specific way to do. This was especially helpful when I was communicating with the admissions committees at each school. I carry those communication skills throughout school and into my professional life. If there is an issue, by addressing the instructor correctly, they take me more seriously from the start. You're so dedicated to the success of your clients. The responses and acceptances from dental schools, compared to the first year I applied, is proof that your help set my application apart from others. Best of luck,”

—Callie Espanto, UIowa College of Denistry, Class of 2020

“Your help has taught me to value the details and strive for perfection. When I started I really worried about my resume, cover letter, and how to even start writing a personal statement. You guided me and gave me more confidence in myself. I feel more spirited about medical school applications and the future. I am so thankful!”

—Rumbi Mumbai, The University of Iowa, Class of 2017

Update:

“Happy New Year! I'm emailing to update you on my progress this year with medical applications and some good news. Over the holidays, I received my acceptance from the University of Minnesota Medical School! I am very excited to hear back from such a great program. I wanted to thank you for putting your time and faith in me through my long journey. Thank you for your contribution into building my character and my future. I hope that you have a happy 2020. All the best!”

—Rumbi Mumbai, The University of Minnesota Medical School, Class of 2024

“You helped me tremendously when completing the PharmCAS application, especially the essay portion. To this day I still use and add on to the resume that I created with you. I appreciate all the time you took, which helped make me eligible for acceptance into West Virginia’s Pharmacy Program. Thanks again!”

—Emily McDougall, West Virginia University School of Pharmacy, Class of 2021

“I am excited again to write that I have accepted a seat in the University of Iowa College of Dentistry. I greatly appreciate all the time you put into helping me complete my application and prepare a personal statement that I could feel confident about. Thanks and Go Hawks!”

—Kristina Halbur, UIowa College of Dentistry, Class of 2020

“Andres did a wonderful job of improving my resume, cover letter, and personal statement. As a student, I didn't learn about applications materials and the proper format of them in school, which is why I turned to Andres for his services. With his help, I felt confident sending my application materials to grad schools and for job applications. These materials could be the difference between getting a position or not even being considered. I highly recommend using this service to refine and improve application materials.”

—Riley Liss, The University of Iowa, Class of 2018

“Your helpful resume/cover letter guidelines will make me stand out among the other candidates. I appreciated your sense of humor and your enthusiasm. I wish more professors had your qualities. I’m confident employers would look at my resume and be impressed. Currently I’m in the medical school application process, and I know my personal statement is speaking volumes about my character—all thanks to you. Sincerely,”

—Renee N. Sone, The University of Iowa, Class of 2018

“Thank you for challenging me. Beyond the writing techniques taught, you gave me a lot of insight into how to be more effective as a scientist. I appreciate the amount of genuine care you put into what you do.”

—James, The University of Iowa, Class of 2017

“I think what was most useful was an emphasis on the minute details and breaking down the processes of drafting and editing. There are many fundamental skills that people are expected to inherently know in the professional world, like what to include in a resume, how to write a cover letter, etc. The problem is, many of these expectations are like unspoken rules; they are never really taught. It’s easy to unintentionally make a fool of yourself in the professional world, because even if you do care, reliable resources are difficult to find. The information Professor Carlstein provided and the processes he taught me had a profound impact on the quality of my application.”

—Alex Gacek, The University of Illinois at Chicago Physical Therapy Program, Class of 2022

“Hello Andres, I hope you are doing well and enjoying the summer weather. I wanted to give you an update to my medical school progress. I have just been accepted to DMU Medical school and will be starting this fall! Thank you so much for helping to make this possible. I will keep you updated to my progress. Thanks again,” 

—Jake Rogers, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program at Des Moines Univ., Class of 2023 

“Hi Andres, I just wanted to let you know that I was recently accepted into the Carver College of Medicine for next year! I cannot thank you enough for everything you taught me, from how to craft a personal statement to how to write a resume. It has helped me immensely! Best regards,”

—Vijay Kamalumpundi, UIowa Carver College of Medicine, Class of 2024

“Hello Andres, I recently found out that I was accepted into the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. Thank you for the resources and guidance that you provided. I found it to be very helpful as I went through the application process. Sincerely,”  

—Meredith Music, UIowa Carver College of Medicine, Class of 2024

“Professor Carlstein, I was just writing to let you know that I was accepted to the University of Iowa Dental School! Thank you so much for your assistance in my application process. I would not be where I am without your help. I am forever grateful for the information you taught me. Sincerely,”

—Kayla Limberg, UIowa College of Dentistry, Class of 2024

“I have some good news to share with you! I was admitted into both the Carver College of Medicine and the Homer Stryker School of Medicine (Western Michigan University). Thank you so much for all the help, support, and advice you gave me as I prepared for the next step in my journey to become a doctor. I really appreciate your mentorship. I you helped me hone skills I will continue to use for the rest of my life.” 

—Elizabeth Pritchard, Western Michigan University Stryker School of Medicine, Class of 2024