Meet Tara Kaprowy—your partner in academic writing success.
I am Tara Kaprowy, founder of Sway Essay. I received my master’s degree in literature from American University in Washington, D.C., and have been writing professionally for over 20 years. I’ve been published in magazines and newspapers both in Canada and the U.S., receiving several journalism awards along the way. My short stories have been featured in Blackbird Literary Journal, Gulf Stream Magazine, North Dakota Quarterly, Straylight Magazine and Toasted Cheese Literary Journal.
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Why should you choose Sway Essay?
I am a professional writer.
I know how to help you carve out an insightful, unique personal statement.
I am here for you.
I respond to emails within hours, if not immediately. If you’re stuck, I’m open to talking on the phone or through Zoom. I do whatever it takes to get you on the right track.
I work it ’til it’s perfect.
I go through as many rounds of edits as is necessary to make sure your final draft is spotless.
I know what they want.
On a daily basis, I research admissions trends, read essays that worked, analyze what admissions officers are (and definitely aren’t) looking for.
I have resources to help you.
My blog contains tips, advice and resources to guide you through your writing and application process.
I love story.
I binge-listen to This American Life, read novels on the subway, and have had a subscription to The New Yorker for years. I do anything to access beautiful, quality stories, which means I have passion for yours.
"I wanted to follow up after journeying through the application season with my phenomenal personal statement (huge thanks to you!) I received so much positive feedback about my personal statement from residents and program directors at programs across the country. A few PDs told me it was one of the best they've ever read. I had an amazingly successful interview season; I know my personal statement played a big part.
Fast forward to MATCH, I received 1 of 2 seats at the University of Cincinnati's 5-year combined family med/psychiatry program, which was my #1 program! I am the only DO student to match the FMP specialty this year for the 14 total available seats nationwide, so I am extremely grateful and excited for this incredible opportunity!
Thank you so much for all your support in the personal statement crafting process! It was a pleasure to work with you. We did it! Go, Sway Essay!"
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Lashonda Payne, OMS-IV
2025.04.07.
“I can’t begin to thank you for all the help you gave me along the way and making my application that much stronger. Thank you for helping all of my friends too!”
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Maqsood Khan
2019.04.26.
"I just wanted to let you know that the acceptances have started to come in, and I couldn't have done it without you. The dean of one school called to let me know I was accepted and said that they actually read my essay out loud to the admissions committee, something they'd never done before. He said someone cried! Crazy... You were incredible to work with and I hope I get the privilege of writing with you again in a few years on my residency essays. Thank you again, I owe you one.”
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R. Bauer
2023.08.17.
"Before I started working with Tara, I spent countless hours worrying about what I should write. I felt like I had a story to tell, but I truly didn't know where to begin or how I could possibly fit it within a character limit. But Tara was always there when deadlines piled up or when difficult cuts had to be made. I can't wait to have our next brainstorming session when I am applying for residency!"
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Michael Shaw
2024.04.26.
"With her exceptional editing skills, she transformed my personal narrative into a compelling piece reflective of my journey while allowing my unique voice to shine through. Her level of professionalism is unmatched, and she made a stressful and challenging process very easy. I wholeheartedly recommend her services to students seeking assistance with their application essays."
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Jordan Jones
2021.06.25.
“Thank you so much for your help (and encouragement). I was complimented by literally every place on my personal statement. Several program directors said it was the first statement that made them laugh in years. You have seriously amazing skill here. I will certainly spread the word and I will be a returning customer if I decide on a fellowship!”
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Trent Roberts
2019.10.08.
“Writing a personal statement was not something I was looking forward to. Tara encouraged me to enjoy the process, and she helped guide my scattered ideas into a well-flowing essay that I was proud to submit.”
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Ali Daher
2018.01.13.
"Sway Essay not only helped me prepare my personal statement for residency but also helped me discover new things about myself as a person. I had the utmost confidence in my written pieces for residency applications after working with Tara Kaprowy."
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Cameron Bixby
2023.04.12.
"I have gotten so many interview invitations, and everyone compliments my personal statement! I have been invited to interview at places I’d never dreamed I’d be invited to (Harvard, Dartmouth, UVA, UNC, Emory, Wash U, and Vanderbilt, to name just a few). I cannot thank you enough for your help. I would not have been able to write a personal statement even remotely as great without it.”
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Jennifer Dennison
2020.11.18.
"Thank you for the support you provided with my personal statement and optional statement. I have good news! I was accepted to four schools with scholarships ranging from 25% to 95% of tuition. I decided that I will be attending Belmont University with a 95% scholarship, which totals $162,000 over three years. I truly believe my written materials helped secure that scholarship."
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Alana Perez
2025.04.07.
“I had some ideas to how I wanted to create my statement, and Tara was able to tie them together in a manner that flowed beautifully and succinctly. She was incredibly patient, timely and constructive.”
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Tim Bazil
2019.05.04.
"I just wanted to follow up with you and let you know that I was accepted into the University of Kentucky College of Medicine Rural Physician Leadership Program! I couldn’t have done it without you, and I want to thank you for all the hard work and editing that you did. Your skills set allowed me to stand out and show the committee who Keenan is. Thank you again and going forward, I will be recommending everyone going through this process next year to you!"
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Keenan Conley
2024.07.16.