College Essay Support
Your college essay is more than just words on paper; it's your voice, your story, and your golden ticket to your dream college. It’s where the admission officers get to meet the person behind the scores.
We help you transform your unique story into a compelling narrative that opens doors to your dream college. Crafting a standout college entrance essay is an art, and we're here to be your creative guides on this exciting journey.
Express Session
Start, Get Unstuck, or Finish
1 Session
Perfect for kickstarting your college essay journey, getting unstuck, or putting finishing touches on what you’ve created.
Triple Thrive Sessions
3 Sessions
Designed for students in the drafting phase, these three sessions provide comprehensive guidance as you shape your essay.
Start to Finish
5 Sessions
Ideal for those looking for support from start to finish of their Common App or are applying to multiple schools with similar prompts.
Deep Dive Coaching Package
8 Sessions
Our most in-depth package! Perfect for students applying to UCs, are applying to multiple schools with dissimilar essay prompts.
Common App Package:
Session 1: Introduction to Your Student’s Unique Story
In the initial session, our experienced tutors will engage with your student to uncover their interests, achievements, and aspirations. This is a foundational step where we build a rapport and truly understand the student’s voice and what they wish to convey to admissions committees. We’ll also introduce the Common App prompts and begin outlining potential essay topics that resonate with their personal narrative.
Session 2: Detailed Roadmap and Brainstorming
Building on our initial conversation, we’ll help your student brainstorm and select the most compelling topic that showcases their strengths and aligns with their college aspirations. Our tutors will guide them in creating a detailed essay roadmap, ensuring their story flows logically and engagingly.
Session 3: Crafting the First Draft
Session 4: Refining the Narrative
Session 5: Final Edits and Polish
UC Essay Coaching Package:
Session 1: Understanding the UC Prompts
We begin by introducing your student to the UC application’s unique personal insight questions. We’ll discuss strategies for selecting the prompts that best allow them to illustrate their character and experiences.
Session 2: Selecting the Right Stories
In this session, we’ll help your student identify the experiences and qualities they want to highlight in their UC essays. We’ll ensure that the stories they choose align with the UC criteria and offer a comprehensive view of who they are.
Session 3: Outlining the First Two Essays
Session 4: Drafting the First Two Essays
Session 5: Revising Essays One and Two
Session 6: Outlining the Last Two Essays
Session 7: Drafting the Last Two Essays
Session 8: Final Revisions and Polish
The Process
Need Help Brainstorming?
Book a session or a package with our writing tutors to help guide your writing and unearth your story.
Want your essay revised by an experienced eye?
Submit your essay and book an asynchronous review. Your tutor will provide feedback based on their analysis of your essay’s content, structure, style, and overall impact.
Do you only need feedback on an essay?
Want more feedback after you revise?
Are you ready to send in your essay to your top-choice college?
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Frequently Asked Questions
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