MIT Writing Faculty | College Admissions Coach

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All potential clients receive a free 15-minute consult. I’m Micah Nathan—MIT faculty, best-selling novelist, and Vanity Fair essayist. I specialize in college admissions coaching and high-level writing tutoring. My novels, Gods of Aberdeen (Simon & Schuster) and Losing Graceland (Crown), have been critically acclaimed and translated internationally. As an MIT faculty member and a widely published essayist (Vanity Fair, The Paris Review), I help students craft Ivy-caliber essays and standout applications. Credentials & Experience ✔ MIT Faculty (since 2017) – Fiction & essay writing ✔ Former Faculty at Boston College, Boston University, and UNC Charlotte ✔ Distinguished Writer-in-Residence, Kingston University (London) ✔ MFA in Fiction, Boston University ✔ Saul Bellow Prize-Winning Author (Simon & Schuster, Random House) ✔ Published in Vanity Fair, The Paris Review, and more Specialties ✅ College & Private School Applications – Essays & strategies for top-tier schools ✅ Creative Writing – Fiction, storytelling, narrative craft ✅ Academic Essays – Structure, analysis, and clarity ✅ Admissions Interview Prep Rates ⏳ All potential clients receive a free 15-minute initial consult to ensure a good match 💰 $350/hr – Tutoring (academic & creative writing) 💰 $400/hr – College/Private School Application Essays & Interview Prep 📩 Questions? Contact me today.

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Serves Newton Upper Falls, MA

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Jake H.

3 weeks ago

I have known Micah Nathan for many years and know him to be a wonderful teacher. I am a Pulitzer-Prize winning writer who teaches at Yale University. I have been a guest lecturer in Micah’s class at M.I.T. and have witnessed, first-hand, how he engages with his students in a smart, nurturing, and heart-felt way. He is a gem of an educator and any student would be lucky to study with him.

Jesse W.

3 weeks ago

Micah is really phenomenal. He is an extraordinary and knowledgeable teacher, and he knows how to deal with different kids. Both of of kids love him, and they are willing to take lessons with Micah forever.

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
• $350/hr for Tutoring (academic & creative writing, literary analysis, storytelling). • $400/hr for High School & College Application Essays & Interview Prep. • Discounts for group classes, up to three students. Please inquire. Purchase Policy: Sessions bought in packs of 5 or 10. Cancellation
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
The first session is focused on assessment and making sure the client is comfortable working with me. I have extensive experience with shy students who have had bad experiences with teachers, and I ensure a supportive, engaging environment. My Teaching Philosophy: Learning should be fun, above all. If a client isn’t enjoying the process, they aren’t optimizing their learning. My goal is to make writing and critical thinking engaging, confidence-building, and rewarding.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I received my MFA in Fiction from Boston University. In addition to teaching at MIT, my professional experience includes visiting professorships at UNC Charlotte and Boston College, and a distinguished writer-in-residency at Kingston University (London). I have a strong publication record, including award-winning short stories and critically-acclaimed novels with Simon & Schuster and Random House. I've been a culture essayist for Vanity Fair since 2014, writing about art, film, travel, and food.