Writing a personal statement is hard, especially when you're not sure what to say about yourself. I'll help you find a story that matters to you and make the writing stronger without making it sound like someone else wrote it.
Already have a draft? Send it to me for a free review. I'll read it myself and email you feedback.
Michigan ’23USC ’2535 ACT · 1530 SATWork directly with Yash
START WITH A FREE ESSAY REVIEW
Have a draft? I'd be happy to read it.
Send me your Common App draft. I'll email you a few specific observations about the story, structure, and what I'd work on next. It's a first look, not a full line-by-line edit. You're welcome to use the feedback on your own.
You can find general essay advice anywhere. What I can do is sit down with your actual writing, help you make a plan, and work through the revisions with you. Pick the starting point that sounds familiar.
I already have a draft$199
Personal Statement Rescue
Your essay is written, but something about it isn't working yet.
An annotated review of your Common App draft (up to 650 words)
One 30-minute session to work through the biggest revisions
A second read of your updated draft with final written notes
What you leave with: A stronger revised essay and a clear understanding of what changed.
One personal statement · Two reads · One coaching session
Before a student commits to a topic, we pressure-test it across five dimensions. A strong idea does not need to be dramatic. It needs enough specificity and reflection to show the person behind the application.
Example story profileThe goal is not a perfect score. It is finding the idea with the most to reveal.
FOR STUDENTS WHO WANT TO DO IT THEMSELVES
The Personal Statement Story Blueprint
$29one-time
I wrote this 49-page guide for students who want to work on their essays independently. It covers how to choose a topic, how to draft, and how to revise without losing your own voice.
Choose a topic that actually tells the reader something about you.
Learn how to turn a memory or experience into a clear essay.
Read my original personal statement alongside my notes on what I would change.
Use worked examples to revise your own 650-word draft.
Know when a draft is ready to send.
It includes my own college essay and what I'd change about it now. It's the resource I wish I had when I was applying.
Instant digital guide · 49 pages · Written by Yash Dixit
RESULTS & EXPERIENCES
What students and families say.
28 → 32ACT in six weeks
“Improved my ACT from 28 to 32 in six weeks. I really really recommend this package.”Michael S. · ACT Prep · Buffalo, NY
“My son had been stuck in the same ACT score range for months and not sure what he was doing wrong. Working with Yash helped him approach the test more strategically instead of just practicing endlessly. He ended up improving his score and felt much more confident going into the exam.”Nitin S. · Parent · Irving, TX
“Before working with Yash I kinda felt like I was guessing on a lot of questions on the SAT Math. He broke down how the test actually works and seeing the patterns was huge.”Eric T. · SAT Prep · Detroit, MI
“I had no idea what to write about for my college essay and was overthinking everything. The sessions helped me find a story that felt authentic to who I am and guided me through organizing it. The final essay ended up being something I was genuinely proud of.”Annie T. · Essay Coaching · Long Beach, CA
“Clear and effective approach. I wish I had started earlier.”Darius L. · Test Prep · Minneapolis, MN
Yash DixitFounder, Dixit Way · Product Design Engineer
MEET YOUR COACH
Hi, I’m Yash.
My own college application process felt like a shot in the dark. I wrote essays based on what I thought sounded impressive and hoped I was doing the right things. Years later, I realized how much easier that process would have felt if someone had actually explained what mattered and why.
That is why I started Dixit Way. Admissions has changed quickly, but so much of the conversation still focuses on where a student gets in instead of how to build a strong application. I want students to have a process they can trust from the beginning, not another list of things to worry about.
I studied mechanical engineering at Michigan, later earned my master’s at USC, and now work as a Product Design Engineer at Boeing in El Segundo. I am naturally pretty process-oriented, and that carries into how I coach. When admissions feels chaotic, we break it down, focus on the decisions that actually matter, and keep moving.
Outside of work, I’m usually playing tennis, watching college football, or exploring Southern California. I also love aviation and fly recreationally when I can.
My goal: Make the process less overwhelming, so students can spend less time guessing and more time building applications they are proud to submit.
If you work with Dixit Way, you work directly with me.
University of Michigan ’23USC ’251:1 with Yash
QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
A few questions I get
Which essay package should I choose?
If you already have a draft, start with Personal Statement Rescue. If you're still figuring out what to write, From Scratch is a better fit. If your main essay is done and you're working on school-specific responses, choose Supplemental Essay Sprint. Not sure? Send me a draft for a free first look.
What's the difference between the free review and paid coaching?
The free review is a first look at your draft: I'll tell you what I think is working and what I'd tackle next. Paid packages mean we actually work through those changes together, with defined sessions, feedback rounds, and deliverables. You can take the free feedback and do the revisions yourself, too.
Is the essay review actually free?
Yes. I'll read one Common App personal statement draft and email you brief feedback. You don't have to book a call or purchase anything.
What if I haven't finished a draft?
Send what you have. If you're still choosing a topic, let me know where you're stuck.
Will you write my essay for me?
No. I'll help you figure out what you want to say and make your writing clearer. The words and final decisions stay yours.
Do you only help students applying to Michigan or USC?
No. I work with students considering all kinds of colleges.
How quickly will I hear back?
I'll respond as my schedule allows. If your deadline is close, tell me in the form or email hello@dixitway.com.