write with jo 📝
I'm Josephine, an independent writing consultant who helps students and applicants craft compelling admissions and scholarship essays that showcase the unique experiences and qualities that make them stand out.
About Josephine Cheng
Josephine Cheng is a Public Relations manager with 5+ years of experience and a lifelong passion for writing at the world's largest public relations agencies.
As a personal statement consultant, Josephine's expertise is in helping you identify your passion, path, and ambitions, and transform them into an engaging story that captivates and inspires.
A writer at heart, she has gone from being her school newspaper Editor-in-Chief to counseling global brands and business leaders on what to say and how to say it.
She is based in Los Angeles but works with both native and non-native English applicants from all over the world.
Jo's Latest Clients
Joshua
Purdue University
Undergraduate Student
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"As a student pursuing STEM, I never felt like writing was a strength of mine. But Jo was able to help me communicate my goals and passions in my college admissions essay."
Katie
University of California, Berkeley
Undergraduate Student
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"With Jo, I was able to frame my academic history positively and emphasize my growth. This storytelling played a pivotal role in securing my acceptance into my dream school."
Ben
University of California,
Santa Barbara
Graduate Promise Fellowship Recipient
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"Working with Jo took the stress away from my fellowship application and made me a more confident writer. She helped me elevate my story enough to earn a fellowship."
Hannah
University of Michigan
Marsal Family Education Scholarship Recipient
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"Even though English is my second language, Josephine was able to help me communicate my strengths in a clear way that showcased my potential."
Want to get your personal statement submission-ready?
I'm here to help you share your story with structure, purpose, and joy — because writing should be fun!