“Jonah allowed me to tell my story the way I wanted it to be told. He gave impeccable suggestions but always remained collaborative, listening to my ideas and teaching me how to convey what I wanted to say. Though I was still learning, Jonah treated me as a writer, and kept the process fun with his lighthearted and kind personality.”

“Working with Jonah was an outstanding experience. The peace of mind knowing my kid was in good hands was priceless. He really took the time to get to know Syrus and guide him through the process of discovering the stories he wanted to tell. He also helped keep me up to date with progress in a way that eased my mind and helped me not hover or micromanage. I’ve already recommended Jonah to plenty of friends.”

“Jonah helped me tell a story of intellectual and moral growth in my college essay. His perceptive questions and edits helped me to unlock my voice and tell a story that highlighted personal strengths I wanted the application committees to know about while also showing the requisite level of humility and awareness of all that I still had to learn. I even remembered his feedback while writing my law school essays.”

“Jonah taught me how to approach writing as a way to share yourself, not just information, and brought my writing to a new level. Learning with Steinhart never felt like work: his respect, candor, and humor made me feel like he cared about me as a person, not just what I wrote on the page. I couldn’t recommend anyone more highly.”

“At the macro-level, Jonah was instrumental in helping me explore and then later focus the message I felt was important. And at the micro-level, Jonah has an eerie ability to make the small edits that can make an essay click into place. If you are looking for help with a personal essay, I can’t recommend Jonah enough.”

“Jonah taught me how to tell a compelling story and helped me find my voice—two crucial skills that no admissions blog or how-to book can teach. Jonah met me where I was at as a writer, encouraging me to develop my own style while also pushing me to take risks.”

“Jonah’s support of me as a LGBT student made me more confident as a writer. Conversations with Jonah were always productive and thoughtful, and writing became steadily easier through his coaching. I wrote about topics that were personal and difficult, and Jonah helped me deliver coherent, concise writing that I was proud of.”

“Jonah remains the best writing coach I’ve had. He gave me one-on-one attention that I had never received, and my tone, skill, and confidence as a writer improved many-fold. His patience and attentiveness to my emotional wellbeing was also hugely helpful in navigating the stress of competing for admission to college.”

“With intelligence, humor, and kindness, Jonah has a knack for making students feel comfortable…His wisdom is beyond any teacher I’ve met, and he built our relationship with a strong foundation of mutual respect.”

“Jonah provides invaluable guidance and encourages students to step outside of their comfort zones. His instruction style made me excited to write, as he approaches all students with patience, respect, and an excellent sense of humor. He has so much expertise to offer students as they navigate the college application.”

“Jonah helped me craft an essay about my experience growing up Muslim in the U.S. He helped me narrow down the topics and created a safe and comfortable environment where I was able to share experiences and push myself to articulate challenging ideas and emotions. Jonah kept me engaged and having fun while still pushing me to meet my goals. ”

“No matter how bad my draft might have been, Jonah always treated me like an adult and never talked down to me, helping me to really understand the work, rather than making me feel like I was being shackled to some arbitrary rules.”

“Jonah is exceptionally skilled at building trust with students so that they feel confident taking leaps of faith in their writing. He knows how to guide students through the editing process without dampening confidence and how to convert students’ jumbled thoughts into outlines and text. Above all, he’s patient, prioritizing mutual respect and personal growth. ”

“ Jonah’s teaching and one-on-one mentorship made me a more confident writer and helped me be more accountable and meet my deadlines. He made me feel supported both academically and emotionally.”

“Jonah’s writing and revision process was always a dialogue rather than a one-sided critique, and his effective teaching style pushed me to be a better writer than I ever thought myself capable of.”

“With Jonah’s guidance, I crafted numerous personal statements that highlighted my unique story and ultimately played a significant role in gaining admission into my top choice schools.”

“Jonah encouraged me to develop my own vision, then helped me curate my ideas in a concise, effective piece of writing. His unpretentious teaching style empowered me to lead on my own work - and have fun with it - while clearly understanding the goals and deadlines.”

“Jonah is an incredible mentor. You can tell from every interaction he’s invested in the success of his students. He helped me clearly define my topic, infuse it with my own voice, and distill my ideas into a concise essay. His advice took my college application to the next level.”

“Jonah made the scary assignment of writing a personal statement essay into a manageable undertaking that didn’t stress me out. His guidance helped me to find a topic I truly cared about, and I knew I could come to him with any question during the process to get a clear and helpful answer. I highly recommend Jonah for anyone writing college application essays!”