College Admissions Essay Support
We Make a Plan and Get Deep Into the Weeds.
It can be challenging to figure out what to say in an essay, especially when the stakes are so high. Then, it can be even harder to take an idea and turn it into a piece of writing that’s compelling, authentic, and that fits into a 650-word box. Multiply this by 5 or 6 colleges, each with a few essays plus the common app - the planning component alone can paralyze even the most motivated students.
Step 1: I’ll sit down with your student and go through every prompt to determine what stories they’ll tell, where they can repurpose content with similar prompts, and devise a plan and timing to get the first drafts done. We’ll outline general concepts and key details for each essay, giving them a clear plan of action.
Step 2: Your student gets to work on first drafts. Depending on how your student works, we may focus on several essays or just one or two at a time.
Step 3: We meet as often as needed over the course of weeks or months to review, refine and finalize each essay. This can be done in person or virtually.
I Take the Pressure Off Parents.
The last thing you want to do on a Tuesday night is nag your teen to work on their college essay. I’ll be the source of accountability and support for the writing process, and I’ll keep you informed while making sure your student gets the work done - and done well. Worried about AI? I can spot a Chat GPT-generated essay from a mile away. All of the content written by your student will be authentic and 100% their original work.
While I do not provide other college admissions counseling or services, I am happy to partner with your current advisors to ensure that the writing process with your teen follows the timing and narrative that you may have already built with admissions experts.
We Focus on What Makes Your Student Unique.
What an honor to be the captain of the soccer team or a champion gymnast. Traveling abroad was an eye-opening experience. Students revere their coaches, a parent, or a famous figure.
Unfortunately, these topics don’t make great essay content. Admissions officers need to be hooked on your student’s unique story from the first paragraph, and thousands of other essays tell similar stories of winning, traveling, adversity, and lessons learned.
My clients’ essays are different.
There’s that one time a grandfather in rural Guatemala taught John (first generation college student) to build fire, just like his ancestors did. Kristy (the daughter of a well-known Korean tech executive) wrote about her idea to start a technology access program for students, given her upbringing around technology, but also wrote about hoping to sing K-pop karaoke songs after moving to NYU from her sleepy suburb. USC undergrad Corey used her favorite Sesame Street character from childhood, Grover, as a metaphor for overcoming adversity in her application for law school.