Testimonials

"I have some super exciting news to share: Last night, I found out that I am one of the 2023 recipients of the Herb Kohl scholarship! I truly appreciate the time and effort you put into writing the letters of recommendation on my behalf, both for this scholarship and for college, as well as the feedback and assistance you provided on the application essay.  I am so thrilled to have this scholarship to help me through college, and I absolutely could not have gotten it without help from both of you. The writing and thinking skills which you both have helped me develop over the years have translated not only into the writing portions of the application but to so many other areas of academics and extra-curriculars. I certainly would not be the student I am today without everything you have taught me, and for that I sincerely thank you." -Abbey P.  

"The individual attention students receive is unparalleled. The instructors provide insights into all components of your essays: they are eager to discuss everything from thematic unity to the smallest grammatical details. Their expertise, constructive criticism, and positive affirmation made the writing process easier and much more enjoyable. I cannot recommend Write On Tutoring more highly." - Kelley S.

"It seems like just yesterday we were discussing the topic of my Common App essay, and now we have the results: I have been accepted to study at my top choice!!! 

Three for three, your track record with me and my siblings finishes intact, and we are all immensely grateful for your help and guidance. For my part, your help in planning and reviewing my essays was immeasurably beneficial in bringing me from an uncertain pre-applicant to this ultimate moment that I’ve dreamed of since I first visited the campus five years ago.

So, thank you; thank you; thank you, again. It has been amazing to work with you." -Thomas R.

"I submitted all of my applications over the weekend, and I just wanted to thank both of you for how much you helped me. The summer classes were so helpful in prompting me to generate different ideas as well as giving me both guidance for my essays and a much needed head start on the application process. Also, all of the edits you both made allowed me to have so much more confidence in my writing. I am so grateful for all the time you guys spent reviewing my essays, and I will be sure to tell all of my younger friends about the course, because it truly was so beneficial."

Thank you again,

-Grace B.

"I had a really good experience with Write On and have recommended them to other classmates. I already had my personal statement and college essays written, so I met individually with Ms. Bonk and Mr. Grandy. They reviewed my statement and essays, critiqued them and helped me revise them with an eye toward the specific college I was applying to. The whole experience was enjoyable. Ms. Bonk and Mr. Grandy did not make the process feel like work. Both of them are fun to be around. They are very kind and intelligent people who know what they are doing." - Luke S.

"All of your help during the college essay writing process definitely made it seem less daunting and kept me from procrastinating. I especially appreciated how willing you were to meet with me following the two sessions. I was able to finish a lot of my college applications very early because I didn’t have my personal statement hanging over my head for months." - Reegan S.

 "Write On helped me understand, start and endure the college application process in regards to writing. Applying to colleges isn't easy and often the writing portion is the most daunting task. They helped me transform my scattered ideas into cohesive statements. Throughout the process I gained an appreciation for the purpose of the college essay, was provided with a structure for putting together a great essay, and relieved some of the apprehension I would have otherwise had in approaching the task.They made it easy to ask questions, seek feedback, and work tutoring into a busy schedule. Write On is the best tutoring I've experienced and a great opportunity for seniors in particular." - Audrey O.

"I just want to thank you both so much for helping me throughout the entire college essay writing process! I don't know what I would have done if I didn't take your Write On session this summer; I would have been so far behind. I will definitely be referring you both to my junior friends who will need help next year!" - Anna R.    

"I have officially submitted my college applications!! Your services have provided tremendous improvement with the structure, word choice, and grammar of my essay. Our meetings made the editing process with my parents and English teacher very easy.  I am very appreciative of your help. I enjoyed working with you both and making my essay come to life!" - Hannah R.

"Thanks so much! I finally got my ACT score back and your tutoring really helped me feel better while taking it." - Allison R.

"Thank you so much for all of your help with editing these essays. I just sent them off and am very appreciative of the short notice help that you provided." - Jacob O.

"I'm very excited and relieved to be emailing you about my acceptance into UW-Madison!!  I was also accepted into Minnesota Twin Cities with your help on their essays, too. However, I think I will go to Madison. Thanks to you!! Thank you so much for all your help. Starting my essays(which is the hardest part for me) was so much better with the examples from the packet you gave us. And having your professional revisions and edits on my essays helped immensely. Knowing I could turn to you for essay help made the process so much smoother. Thanks again!!"

-Alex Q.

"Hey Mrs. Bonk and Mr. Grandy, 

I wanted to let you know that I got accepted into my top school! Thanks for all of your help with my writing. I could not have done it without the both of you." - Leena B.

"I decided to apply to a school called Franklin University Switzerland. The college is in a small town in the south of Switzerland, and I am very confident that I was accepted because of the international theme of my essay, which I have you to thank for. 

Once again, thank you so much for the help, I’m quite sure, at this point, that your help has given me a once in a lifetime opportunity." - David J.

"I truly enjoyed our experiences together! In addition to my Common Application essay, you both helped me compose and edit a paper for Saint Louis University's Presidential Scholarship. Over 2,500 students applied for this scholarship, and about 500 of them got called in for an interview to narrow down the candidates even further. I was among those finalists who were interviewed, and I am very excited to let you know that I was chosen as a recipient of this full-tuition academic and leadership based scholarship! I know that my essay was a large part of their decision in choosing me, and for this, I am beyond grateful for all of the work that you both put into helping me craft the essay to reach its fullest potential. Thank you again for the work you put into my writing. I will miss the excitement of writing essays with almost no constraints and working through that process that I enjoyed so much with you! I promise that throughout my education in the future, I will practice the skills you have taught me and continue to 'Write On!'" -Lucy R.

"I am excited to say that I am officially done! I would just like to thank you for all of the help you offered me throughout this process. You made it much easier, and I felt much more confident because of you. I am extremely grateful. 

Thank you again!" -Natalie H.

"Thank you again for all that you do! Abbey really loves the challenge and the learning that both of you bring to the table. I wish you could see/feel that “ahhhh” that she shares right after your class - it’s that part of teaching that’s so rewarding. She shares that each week after being online with you." 

-Renee P.

"Melanie just pushed the SUBMIT button for the Common App, so I thought it was the perfect time to let you and Mr. Grandy know how invaluable we found the College Essay Class!  Thank you so much for working with her every step of the way – the classroom sessions and introductions set the stage for a very seamless application process.  I know Melanie really had no idea what to write about or how to go about consolidating her brainstorming into a sharp, concise and effective essay.  Your guidance from beginning to end was exactly what she needed.  You both gave her wonderful feedback and always made time for her whether via phone, email or in-person to keep the process moving (something that is far more difficult as a parent than a third party!!) I’d highly recommend the class and intend to spread the word with my friends who will be going down this path next year.  

Many, many thanks again for making this daunting process so smooth!  We feel very blessed for having the opportunity to work with you both."  -Wendee P. 

"I just wanted to take a second and thank you for the help you gave Ellie with her college essay. Just knowing the importance that is placed on the essay itself made the thought of completing the task on our own incredibly daunting. When she originally told her mom and I about the schools she was applying for, I was worried that she maybe “stretched” too far.  All of her metrics were at best average for some of the top schools, and I thought that she would have a hard time differentiating herself from anyone else applying. Without the essay, I’m convinced she doesn’t get into some of those schools.

Now she has a new problem: deciding where to go! BUT the great thing is she now has that choice, and you deserve a lot of credit for that." - Tim B.

"Thank you very much for working with the girls. Lucy LOVES class and looks forward to it. She is enjoying the writing process, and I never have to encourage her to work on her assignments. She just does them! Yay! It’s such a gift when a child is motivated and excited about the subject matter. Thank you for your time, enthusiasm and expertise!"
- Moira M.

"As a parent, I highly recommend Write On. Ami Bonk and Tim Grandy were outstanding with their help reviewing my son’s personal statement, college essays and scholarship essays. Ms. Bonk and Mr. Grandy greatly reduced the stress parents experience when their child is applying to multiple colleges and submitting essays. It was such a peaceful feeling knowing that all college submissions were reviewed and critiqued so that my son’s best, substantive writing effort was put forward. My son came home from his first meeting with Ms. Bonk and Mr. Grandy with a smile on his face, stating, “It was actually fun!” What more can you say!"

- Parent of Luke S.  

"I just wanted to say a big thank you to you and Tim for all the time you took helping my daughter Grace with her college essays. You guys really go above and beyond a regular class and took a lot of personal time to work with her and give her direction. It was very much appreciated!"  - Anne G.

"We just wanted to thank you for helping Brady out this past week; honestly, it was such a help to have your expert opinion. And as you probably know, having someone other than his parents giving him advice, well, let’s just say it goes a lot smoother."
- Dave B.