Every student has a story to tell.
I help students create compelling, detail-rich, memorable essays for college, graduate school, and professional school applications.
Services
College essay coaching
College essay coaching
College essay coaching
I work with students one-on-one to complete the Common App personal statement and supplementary essays for all their college applications. We start with idea generation and work through as many revisions as it takes to make sure each essay tells the student's unique story.
Essay proofreading
College essay coaching
College essay coaching
Some students are able to complete all their essays on their own, but it's always good to have an extra set of eyes to make sure every sentence is polished and meaningful. Every writer benefits from a good editor! This service is billed hourly, with the total time dependent on the number of applications and essays.
Interview prep
College essay coaching
Scholarship essays
Many colleges offer applicants the opportunity to interview with admissions staff or local alumni. We practice interview strategies using real questions from our decades of college interviewing to prepare students for in-person and online interviews, building their confidence and setting them up for success.
Scholarship essays
Grad school applications
Scholarship essays
I help students with essays for scholarships, honors colleges, and special programs as part of the college essay coaching process. My students have earned special recognition, honors college placement, and significant financial merit awards at leading universities around the U.S.
Grad school applications
Grad school applications
Grad school applications
Graduate programs and professional schools (law school, medical school, etc.) require students to write the same kinds of personal narrative essays as college applications. I support students of all ages as they complete these essays, focusing on fundamental writing skills and capturing career aspirations.
Creative writing
Grad school applications
Grad school applications
Writing should be fun! Designed for middle and high school students, these one-on-one online creative writing workshops build writing confidence and develop the skills needed for their future college essays. We work on capturing detail, personal narrative and clear, concise storytelling.