College essay coaching
I offer individualized college essay support to help students develop compelling essays that highlight their experiences, strengths, and character so admissions readers gain a clear sense of who they are and what they would bring to a campus community.
Each package combines careful instructor review with one-on-one conferences, so students receive both meaningful feedback and guided conversation about how to revise and strengthen their work. I work closely with students on idea development, structure, clarity, and polish, while keeping authorship firmly with the student.
A strong college essay helps admissions readers understand who the student is, how they think, what matters to them, and what perspective they might bring to a campus community.
Brief Overview for Parents
Services focus exclusively on application essays and short-answer responses, including the Common App personal statement and supplemental prompts.
Families often appreciate that this approach:
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Brings clear structure and expert guidance to a high-stakes piece of writing
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Encourages steady, focused progress through the drafting and revision process
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Ensures the final essay is clear, compelling, and leaves a lasting impression
writing consult
(single session)
Designed for students who already have a draft and would like focused feedback and clear guidance for revision. This consultation provides a careful review of one essay, followed by a one-on-one conversation to discuss strengths, areas for improvement, and next steps.
Students leave the session with a clear understanding of how to strengthen their essay’s structure, clarity, and impact.
College essay
Coaching
(3 sessions)
Designed for students who want structured guidance as they develop one primary college application essay—typically the Common App personal statement. This package provides a focused, step-by-step process that supports students from early brainstorming through thoughtful revision.
Through three one-on-one conferences, students clarify their narrative, develop a strong draft, and refine their writing with targeted feedback.
college essay
package
(5 sessions)
Designed for students who want sustained writing mentorship as they develop multiple college application essays. This package provides structured guidance across the Common App personal statement and supplemental essay responses, allowing students to develop a cohesive and thoughtful application narrative.
Through a series of one-on-one conferences, students clarify their ideas, develop strong drafts, and refine their writing through focused feedback and revision.
Initial Consultation
(15 Minute phonecall)
This brief consultation provides an opportunity to discuss your writing project and determine whether my services are a good fit for your needs. During our conversation, you may share an overview of your work, describe the stage you are in—whether brainstorming, drafting, or revising—and ask any initial questions about the writing process or the type of support you are seeking.
The $25 cost is applied to the purchase of any future consultation or coaching session package.