Beyond the Newsroom
Outside of journalism, I run an active book review page on Instagram and am a college essay coach.
@sm.reads.books
What started as a personal reading account grew into a 1,600+ follower book community across Instagram and a self-built website, combining editorial content, audience building and community initiatives.
College Essay Coach
I have helped a dozen students find the story within their experiences, guiding them from brainstorming to polished personal essays through thoughtful editing and mentorship.
“Sana was a true lifesaver during the college admissions season. Her specially curated feedback and assistance with brainstorming ideas for essays, was unlike anything I had ever experienced. I was admitted to multiple top 20 universities, which would not have been possible without her support. I would undoubtedly recommend Sana’s services to any student working on their personal statement, supplementals, or scholarship essays.”
- Emilka Puchalski, Class of 2024
Attends Princeton University
“Sana is an amazing writer and is amazing at helping with essays. My personal statement essay would not have turned out as well as it did without Sana's aid. She helped me figure out the missing aspects of my writing and guided me through my mistakes and how to fix them. She's also a grammar expert! Sana caught any writing errors I may have overlooked easily and corrected them. I will definitely be asking for Sana's help in the future with college papers.”
- Aneeqa Meah, Class of 2023
Attends DePaul University
"This summer, Sana and I have been regularly working together on my college application, and she has been a source of support and guidance. Thanks to her exceptional knowledge and commitment, I've been able to produce brilliantly written essays with her help. Sana's talent for creating captivating essays is truly inspiring; she possesses a natural gift for extracting the core of my experiences and making them into exquisitely crafted narratives. Her insightful feedback and careful editing have elevated my essays in so many different ways. I am so grateful for Sana's help, which has played a pivotal role in shaping my college application. I recommend her services to any high school senior working on college applications."
- Adeela Muzammil, Class of 2024
Attends Benedictine University