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Alexandra Johnson
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4.9(141 reviews)
Alexandra Johnson
4.9(141 reviews)

About

My name is Alex, and I would be thrilled to help you with the college application process! I graduated from Duke University with degrees in Public Policy and French and am now a law student at Wake Forest University. I have been working with students throughout the college application process for the last seven years, and I love seeing students grow in their confidence and writing abilities! I'm originally from Raleigh, North Carolina, and I'm a huge college basketball fan. I even slept in a tent for a month with 11 other people to get into the Duke-UNC basketball game. Also, during college, I raised a puppy named Franco to become a service dog through Canine Companions for Independence. I would love to work with you to make your college applications process as easy and fun as possible!I'm currently accepting new clients for the 2024-2025 application cycle.

Alexandra helped students get into:
Duke UniversityUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
North Carolina State UniversityWake Forest University
Appalachian State UniversityCornell University
Duke University
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
North Carolina State University
Wake Forest University
Appalachian State University
Cornell University
Alexandra helps with…
Extracurriculars
Winston-Salem, NC
7 years of experience
English | French
Duke University – BA | Double Major in Public Policy Studies and French Studies, with a Certificate in Ethics and Society
Wake Forest University – JD | JD Candidate
Law
Political Science
International Relations
Journalism
Language
Volunteering
Students with Learning Differences
Fun Facts
🖐
Describe yourself in five words
Compassionate, bubbly, curious, adventurous, ambitious
🙏
Best piece of advice
Believe in yourself and what you can accomplish!
💼
First job
YMCA Camp Counselor
💭
Dream job
UNHCR High Commissioner
📚
Favorite book
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
📓
Favorite subject in school
English! (I have always LOVED reading)
⚽
Favorite after-school activities
Soccer, cross country, and reading!
🎵
Favorite artist
Taylor Swift
📺
Favorite TV show
The West Wing
🍴
Favorite food
Anything with chocolate
🪄
Hobbies
Traveling, watching good movies, and playing with my puppy!

My process

I help students with the application process from start to finish. This includes everything from creating a school list to writing school supplemental essays. My process is highly individualized based on each student and their dreams for college. I like to emphasize flexibility, creativity, and self-reflection throughout this journey and work to make it as enjoyable as possible. I would love to work with you and help you get into your dream school!

Alexandra’s most recent videos

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Parent Series: How to Get into Duke

A Parents Guide to Ivy League+ Admissions

Recent reviews

4.9(141 reviews)

“Her review was clear and helped me to improve the essay. "

Yeon C.

“Did a great job explaining what I had to do in order to make the best essay possible!"

Timothy N.

“Plenty of great suggestions for me to work on incorporating."

Jeremy P.
Winston-Salem, NC
7 years of experience
English | French
Duke University – BA | Double Major in Public Policy Studies and French Studies, with a Certificate in Ethics and Society
Wake Forest University – JD | JD Candidate
Law
Political Science
International Relations
Journalism
Language
Volunteering
Students with Learning Differences
Fun Facts
🖐
Describe yourself in five words
Compassionate, bubbly, curious, adventurous, ambitious
🙏
Best piece of advice
Believe in yourself and what you can accomplish!
💼
First job
YMCA Camp Counselor
💭
Dream job
UNHCR High Commissioner
📚
Favorite book
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
📓
Favorite subject in school
English! (I have always LOVED reading)
⚽
Favorite after-school activities
Soccer, cross country, and reading!
🎵
Favorite artist
Taylor Swift
📺
Favorite TV show
The West Wing
🍴
Favorite food
Anything with chocolate
🪄
Hobbies
Traveling, watching good movies, and playing with my puppy!
Tips for success
1. Prepare for your first session
Plan out the questions and topics you'd like to discuss. If you'd like to work together in the long term, discuss expectations for each other.