One-on-One College Essay Coaching
I’m here to help
Who
My name is Evan Hansen. As a high school English teacher and administrator in Oregon and California for over 20 years, I’ve helped more students craft successful college application essays than I can count.
Why
I’m excited to support you at this exciting time in your life, wherever you may be in your college application process—from the earliest stages of idea generation to finalizing a polished essay.
How
Our collaboration will be tailored to your strengths and interests, crafting an authentic essay that makes a great impression on your reader.
About Evan
My background
I teach high school English at a top independent school in Portland, Oregon, where I live with my spouse and two children. I’ve worked in the public and private education world for over 20 years. Having worked with a private college counselor on the East Coast while in graduate school, I was asked to design and teach a summer course on college essay writing to nearly 40 rising high school seniors in summer 2025.
I earned a BA with Honors and NCAA Academic All-American recognition as a four-year starter on the men’s soccer team at Vassar College. I also hold a MEd from Portland State University and a MFA in Writing from Columbia University.
Why this matters
Storytelling is one of our great gifts. And in an admissions process where readers may spend as little as a few minutes on each application, the story your essay tells is an opportunity to present a fuller picture of who you are.
I’ll help you craft an authentic personal essay that leaves a great impression. While no one can guarantee a specific outcome in the admissions process, I can support you in crafting a memorable essay, giving your application the best odds of success.
Contact me
Interested in working together? Tell me a bit about yourself and where you are in this process, and I’ll respond ASAP. I look forward to hearing from you!