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College Essay Coaching

College applications can be intimidating to students and parents alike. Parents quickly discover that the application process has changed significantly since they themselves were high school juniors. Competition for admissions has increased, as has tuition fees. Applying to college increases stress levels in families already juggling academics as well as school, extracurricular, and social activities. 


The good news: after 6 years of working in college writing centers and 19 years leading units in public, private, and medical colleges and universities, I partner with families to diffuse the pressure and simplify the essay writing process.


How the college application process works (in less than 100 words): currently, students apply to college via the Common App portal. They must learn how to use the portal while gathering application materials, selecting what schools to apply to, and considering potential majors. Then there is the college essay. Erm, or shall we say essays.  


Students are required to submit a common app essay that responds to their selected prompt from the list of prompt options. However, many schools also require supplementary essays (e.g. Big 10 and other competitive schools often require an essay that directly answers a question about fitting into their culture or academic programs, etc.)

Why College Essays are so Important

Why College Essays are so Important

Why College Essays are so Important

  These essays are the applicant's opportunity to show who they are beyond the transcripts, activities, and exam scores. It is their opportunity to make a case that they are, without a doubt, a right-fit addition to a given college or university. An effective essay will make the admissions committee feel as if they have just met the applicant, have a strong sense of their character, and understand how they would not only be a positive addition to the school's student body but also that they are more than prepared to succeed as a college student.

What Essay Coaching Looks Like

Why College Essays are so Important

Why College Essays are so Important

  • I start working with applicants in May of their junior year. We kick off with an in-person meeting with the parent(s), applicant, and me wherein we discuss the process, ensure all parties want to move forward, and schedule sessions 
  • Sessions start once the school year ends. Coach and student meet virtually for an hour via zoom every 1-2 weeks throughout the summer (schedule customized to meet student’s unique timeline and availability)
  • Sessions progress the student through the entire writing process— all the way from reviewing and selecting essay prompts, to brainstorming content, to writing, revising, and fine-line editing

What the Applicant Receives throughout the Entire College Essay Writing Process

What the Applicant Receives throughout the Entire College Essay Writing Process

What the Applicant Receives throughout the Entire College Essay Writing Process

  • A qualified, neutral, and confidential partner to support and encourage them to complete this process independently 
  • Accountability and clear goals to complete between sessions
  • Individualized, customized, and expert writing coaching support 
  • Professional editing

Package Options

What the Applicant Receives throughout the Entire College Essay Writing Process

What the Applicant Receives throughout the Entire College Essay Writing Process

 I am passionate about helping applicants write a stand-out essay that they are not only proud of but also feel truly captures their unique magic. I am currently offering the following:


  • Common App Package (max 8 sessions)
  • Common App Plus Supplemental Essays (max 16 sessions)

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