ESSAY SPECIALIST
Jonathan Malks
Jonathan believes that the most compelling stories emerge from a place of authentic curiosity, shaped by one’s lived experiences and a thoughtful reflection on the world. He finds immense joy in all things writing, especially digging into the stories of others.
His approach to mentoring college applicants is enriched by his academic, professional, and personal experiences. Jonathan served as a Writing Resources Center Consultant at William & Mary for four years, where his academic journey culminated in graduating Summa Cum Laude with honors, earning degrees in English and Environmental Policy and membership to Phi Beta Kappa.
Jonathan has professional agency experience in Public Relations and Strategic Communications after working at an integrated firm in D.C. for over two years, which has expanded his perspective on collaborative writing and working with a wide variety of client interests. Beyond his professional contributions, Jonathan’s love for writing spills over into his hobbies; in his leisure time, he enjoys writing detective stories, critiquing video games, composing music and playing ultimate frisbee.
He values the collaborative process in creative projects and is deeply honored by the trust placed in him to guide you in your writing journey. Jonathan is fully committed to supporting you through the writing process, ready to share his insights and guidance.