Daniel Berkowitz
He/Him
Daniel Berkowitz

About

92% of my clients gained admission to one or more of their top three preferred colleges. To access my services, including free consultations, click the blue "Book a session" button. PhD in theoretical physics from Yale and lover of philosophy offering comprehensive college consulting services that will make you stand out in the best possible way from the glut of applicants whose essays are filled with empty platitudes, tautologies, and truisms.

Daniel helped students get into:
Columbia UniversityYale University
Duke UniversityCornell University
Brown UniversityJohns Hopkins University
Carnegie Mellon UniversityDartmouth College
Columbia University
Yale University
Duke University
Cornell University
Brown University
Johns Hopkins University
Carnegie Mellon University
Dartmouth College
Daniel helps with…
Admissions Timeline
College Applications & Essays
Majors & Careers
Extracurriculars
Building a School List
Standardized Tests (SAT/ACT)
High School Course Selection
Transfers
College Interviews
Waitlist & Deferral Assistance
Highly Selective College Admissions
Community College
UC Schools
Common App
School-Specific Supplemental Essays
Medicine
Law
Trade School & Vocational Pathways
Athletic Recruiting
Art & Music Portfolios
Jobs & Internships
Graduate School Admissions Counseling
K-12 School Placement
Academic Tutoring
Early College Guidance
Academic Advising
New York, NY
7 years of experience
English
New York University – BS | Physics with minor in politics, magna cum laude
Yale University – MS
Yale University – MPhil
Yale University – PhD | Specialized in quantum cosmology and lattice field theory. Wrote two dissertations and 5 papers. Published in journal of Mathematical Physics.
Business
Economics
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Sociology
Anthropology
Education
History
Law
Political Science
International Relations
Communications
Journalism
Film and Photography
Music
Art
Computer Science
Engineering
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Math
Philosophy
Environmental Science
Neuroscience
Cognitive Science
MBA
Creative Writing
Public Policy
Statistics
Special Education
First-Generation College Students
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Students with ADHD
Dreamers
International Students
Volunteering
STEM
Community Organizing
Community College
Non-Traditional Students
Transfer Students
English Literature
Students with Learning Differences
Graduate Admissions
Medicine
Gifted and Talented Students
LGBTQ+ students
Fun Facts
🖐
Describe yourself in five words
Fighting for what you earned.

🙏
Best piece of advice
Go the extra mile. For example, continue doing research with your adviser after the summer research program is over.

💼
First job
Physics Tutor

💭
Dream job
University President

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Favorite book
Maimonides' Guide of The Perplexed

📓
Favorite subject in school
Physics

Favorite after-school activities
Video Games

🎵
Favorite artist
Iron Maiden

📺
Favorite TV show
Cobra Kai

🍴
Favorite food
A5 Olive Wagyu Ribeye

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Hobbies
Reading works of philosophy so I can be better equipped to help clients write essays which will make them standout.

My process

First I'd like to welcome you to my profile and express my appreciation that you have considered me up to this point to guide your loved ones through the circus known as the college admissions process.My methodology centers around a scholastic and research-oriented approach where I discover the seed of profundity within an applicant's story, and help them express it in its full bloom. In doing so, I strive to ensure that the ideas and themes in their essays are both clear and sufficiently deep, thus enabling them to distinguish themselves from other applicants who have received assistance from other admission consultants.Once the central themes of my client's Common App essays are established, I assist them in crafting their supplemental essays through that same lens. This ensures that their entire application presents itself as a seamless and organically unified narrative, rather than disjointed responses to individual questions.Beyond essays, I help clients obtain the most compelling letters of recommendation possible, and if time permits, help them establish contacts with professors which can serve to augment their 'why major' and 'why college' essays. I accomplish the former by identifying in their essays themes and statements which can benefit from external validation from teachers and guidance counselors. For the latter, I stay up to date with the latest peer-reviewed publications and pre-prints of professors who would be good points of contact for my clients, and coach my clients on how to approach these professors in the most intelligent manner possible. Above all, my primary aim is to demystify the college admissions process for both parents and applicants, offering support and guidance whenever needed throughout the journey. If you have any questions, my inbox is always open.

Recent reviews

5.0(256 reviews)

“Excellent comments. It was clear to me that Mr. Berkowitz really spent time on the essay. I may not be able to implement all his suggestions, but I found them very helpful. I will certainly use his expertise again as I revise the essay. Thank you. "

Naman K.

“Daniel helped me see the bigger picture and how all the different activities and interests fit together for a strong application. The advice was super helpful."

Jovanna B.

“Very helpful"

Shan N.
New York, NY
7 years of experience
English
New York University – BS | Physics with minor in politics, magna cum laude
Yale University – MS
Yale University – MPhil
Yale University – PhD | Specialized in quantum cosmology and lattice field theory. Wrote two dissertations and 5 papers. Published in journal of Mathematical Physics.
Business
Economics
Psychology
Sociology
Anthropology
Education
History
Law
Political Science
International Relations
Communications
Journalism
Film and Photography
Music
Art
Computer Science
Engineering
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Math
Philosophy
Environmental Science
Neuroscience
Cognitive Science
MBA
Creative Writing
Public Policy
Statistics
Special Education
First-Generation College Students
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Students with ADHD
Dreamers
International Students
Volunteering
STEM
Community Organizing
Community College
Non-Traditional Students
Transfer Students
English Literature
Students with Learning Differences
Graduate Admissions
Medicine
Gifted and Talented Students
LGBTQ+ students
Fun Facts
🖐
Describe yourself in five words
Fighting for what you earned.

🙏
Best piece of advice
Go the extra mile. For example, continue doing research with your adviser after the summer research program is over.

💼
First job
Physics Tutor

💭
Dream job
University President

📚
Favorite book
Maimonides' Guide of The Perplexed

📓
Favorite subject in school
Physics

Favorite after-school activities
Video Games

🎵
Favorite artist
Iron Maiden

📺
Favorite TV show
Cobra Kai

🍴
Favorite food
A5 Olive Wagyu Ribeye

🪄
Hobbies
Reading works of philosophy so I can be better equipped to help clients write essays which will make them standout.
Tips for success
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