Application Support | PFAU Academic Write

“I have had the pleasure of knowing Lisa since 2004, when we were classmates at Peking University. She has always been a helpful friend and teacher. After leaving China, she helped me with my successful application to the summer school of the London School of Economics. Several years later, when I applied for an LL.M. program in the United States, Lisa read through my application materials and personal statement and gave me invaluable feedback. Her suggestions on content were professional, honest and straightforward. It was a tremendous help and allowed me to reshape my statement into a more persuasive and effective one. Lisa has provided special help related to the use of the English language, including editing my writing and providing comments on my choices of words and style. I will always be grateful to have her as my research and writing advisor. She has done this job better than anyone I have known so far, due to her deep understanding of the application process and writing requirements of American universities.”

- Arm Tungnirun, LL.M. Harvard Law School & Professor of Law in Bangkok, Thailand

“Lisa helped me to achieve my study abroad dreams by coaching me through the application brainstorming process, structuring my ideas and editing the final essays. I got into both programs that I applied for, and will be happily heading to England this August.”

- PH (University of Cambridge)

“Lisa is experienced at all things academic writing. She takes the time to get to know you and understand how to express your strengths in professional and academic settings. She helped me craft a strong PhD application for the Pharmacology and Toxicology program at the University of Toronto for which I was accepted. I recommend her services if you're applying to grad school and not sure how to convey your unique skill set.”

- Kitty (PhD student, Pharmacology & Toxicology, University of Toronto)

“After a positive experience applying to university with Lisa, my mom recommended that I get her help when applying to business schools from high school. Lisa worked on my supplementary applications for business school at UofT, McMaster, Western, and York by helping me to develop essay content, editing my essays, and working through talking points for the video presentations. With her encouragement and practice, I was accepted into all the programs. Now, I just have to choose where I want to go in the Fall.”

- Ishal (high school student headed to university)

“I would highly recommend Lisa to anyone looking for assistance with graduate school applications! Lisa helped me tremendously with my essays, resumes, and cover letters, and also provided insightful advice regarding how to approach alumni, recruiters, etc. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Lisa as she is extremely personable, easy to approach, and genuinely cares about her students! I am happy to say I got accepted to my top Business School of choice because of her help! I am confident she can help other students get into their top graduate school as well.”

- Emma D. (Bachelor of Communications and Media, Western University & Masters of Management, York University)

"After helping me to improve my grade point average and overall communication skills, she also helped me with my university application process, including brainstorming, structuring, and editing my application essays. With her help during this transition period, I was able to enter a top-notch post-secondary program."

- Scott, B.Comm., University of Western Ontario

“I met Lisa at the end of 2021 through a mutual friend. I went to Lisa for support with writing my resume and personal statements for graduate school. Lisa was very patient with me through the entire process and was with me every step of the way until the applications were submitted. She is extremely skilled at her job. Thanks to her support, I got accepted into grad school (after facing previous rejections on my own). I highly recommend working with Lisa. You will learn so much about creative writing and storytelling!”

- Farzana Rahman (Masters of Public Administration, University of Saskatchewan)

“Lisa has been a wonderful source of support for me. I have known her to be very resourceful, compassionate and professional. In addition, she challenges one to think ‘outside of the box’. She coached me through and provided feedback on my graduate school application for a Masters of Social Work at the University of Victoria. She helped me to focus on my strengths and develop a clear professional profile to strengthen my application. Obviously, I got into my chosen school and program. She is absolutely FANTASTIC at what she does!!! I would definitely recommend her if you need any support in writing your school applications.”

- Mariam Girma (Masters of Social Work, University of Victoria)

“I worked with Lisa and gave her very short notice for editing my grad school application. She provided a coaching session, edited my CV and Statement of Interest geared towards a specific program. I was recently accepted into the program at the University of Manitoba and know that Lisa’s editing and help played a major role in getting me there. I am grateful for her professionalism, flexibility and wisdom in helping me achieve my dreams. Thank you Lisa! 💕”

- Erin Decker (Master of Arts, Psychology, University of Manitoba)

“As an Iranian immigrant, I was struggling with my professional and academic life in Canada. I wanted to pursue a career that required excellent logic and great writing skills. Despite my Masters in Language and Translation from the University of Saskatchewan, I was not fully ready yet. I was disappointed. So I reached out to Lisa to get some help, which was the best decision I have made since coming to Canada. Lisa helped me put a QUALITY application together for my dream grad program, taught me great things about career development, helped me to land a dream job, edited my written work resulting in more than one publication, and turned me into a better version of myself. I am grateful for her. If you are an immigrant who wants to make progress in his new life in Canada but feels insecure and unconfident because of language and cultural barriers, Lisa can help you overcome those obstacles and live up to your full potential. I highly recommend Lisa!”

- Aria (Masters of International Relations, United Nations University)

“As an immigrant from Pakistan and full-time mother for over a decade, I was nervous about applying to university to pursue a career as a primary school teacher in Canada. Although I had a university degree from Pakistan, it was unrelated to teaching. I had completed a college program in Early Childhood Education and was working in a Day Care, but I lacked confidence about my English writing skills, especially since the first time I had applied to an Education program in Canada I was rejected. This time, I found Lisa, who not only edited my essay with precision, but also coached me on how to develop a profile, advised on how to explain my average grades, and succinctly explained my strengths and passion for early childhood education. With her help, I was able to get into my dream program at York University, as well as offers from some of my back-up schools.”

- Nazia O (Bachelors of Education, York University)