Testimonials

Medical Student, matched at Harvard MGH for anesthesia residency: “When I applied for medical schools, despite attending a well-endowed Ivy League university, none of my advisors could help me piece together the messy fragments of my life into a coherent personal statement. As I work through residency applications now, I am so grateful to have met Dr. Wen and wish I had earlier. Especially if you are someone with profound life experiences or circumstances that you want to highlight, you need to talk to her.

She is an incredible and kind human being and an excellent listener who will embrace you (and your first draft), tease out the most compelling themes, and help you reframe your story from a position of strength and resilience. If you're up for it, she will work with you to make sure that every line in your essay delivers maximum impact. I haven't found this level of expertise and attentiveness anywhere else, including among the advising staff at my medical school. The final version of my tells my story with a perfect balance of authenticity, humility, and narcissism that I couldn't muster on my own.”

Spouse of Dental School Applicant: “When we started the process we were near hopeless, and lost for what to do next. Before she did anything Louise said “tell me your story”, and she listened, I mean really listened. She read our previous statements, and told my wife, roughly, “this isn’t who you are, you are amazing, but you have have taken away everything that makes you interesting, in favor of what you think people want to hear. In doing so you no longer tell the story of the passion you have for your patients, the commitment to your community, and all the sacrifices you have made to get to this point.” Then she showed us how to tell that story.

But I think more importantly Louise helped my wife remember why she started this journey, and became true advocate of her value, and that she deserved a place at any of the programs out there. This in and of itself was awesome, but Louise backs it up with a concise methodology, and years of experience as a doctor, and educator. This allowed us to quickly distill my wife’s story into a compelling personal statement as part of a collaborative process, that produced an essay that finally felt like it communicated who she is, the journey that she has been on, and why the path she wants to take is the right one.”

Medical Student applying for anesthesia: “Dr. Wen is an incredible person to work with. Her academic record speaks for itself, but it's her genuine interest in you as a person and applicant that sets her apart. She has a process that turns your personal statement from a collection of thoughts into a polished story. She guides you through basic yet targeted essay prompts to explore your experiences and to get you writing about yourself in a casual, easy journal-style format. She is incredibly skilled at helping you to turn these experiences into a cohesive story.

With Dr. Wen’s help, my personal statement turned from something stale and generic to something that I am proud of- a cohesive narrative that highlights my best attributes and crafts a story that is genuinely compelling. With residency applications, the stakes are high. We have worked our entire lives to get to this point, and we want to put my best foot forward in this process. I truly believe that Dr. Wen’s help has transformed my entire application. There is no one else I would rather have on my side than Dr. Wen, and I cannot recommend her highly enough.”

Anesthesia applicant: “Dr. Wen’s guidance during the personal statement and research statement drafting process was truly invaluable. She thoroughly reviewed my documents before our meeting and highlighted the stories she found most compelling—at times, it felt like she knew my life better than I did. As I transitioned from another specialty, she patiently helped me tackle the challenging question of “why anesthesia” with more dedication than I could have imagined. When I grew frustrated or felt stuck, she continued to support me, transforming my scattered thoughts into an authentic, cohesive narrative. Her support has been a game-changer in this application season.”

Medical Student, matched at Harvard MGH for anesthesia residency: “I thoroughly enjoyed working with Louise to craft an application that was cohesive, unique, and, most importantly, true to who I am as a person. Having received application and personal statement assistance in the past, I can confidently say that Louise's method unearths emotions, stories, and meaningful insights that truly get to the essence of who you are. This coupled with her kindness and caring spirit, makes for a comforting experience.

With Louise's guidance, I matched into my dream program. I felt so grateful for the support I received during my application cycle that I recommend her to my peers who are looking for guidance in crafting an application that is both unique and memorable.”

Medical Student, matched at Harvard MGH for anesthesia residency: “Dr. Wen is wonderful to work with. She has a genuine interest in mentorship and assisting medical students to reach their career goals. She gave me strong recommendations and feedback for my personal statement. In addition, she took the time to discuss every sentence of my personal statement, making sure every line was clear, effective, and meaningful. Her feedback was the best I’ve received during my writing process. I enthusiastically recommend her services.”

Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology: You are incredible and so perfect for this creative outlet. Having received your advice for my grand rounds presentation and job application, I can attest to your incredible perspective and capacity to empower others and portrait their best self. I have no idea how all this comes naturally to you and how you have all this wisdom.