So much of the college application process depends on the strength of your personal essay. But the very qualities that set kids apart—independent thinking, self-awareness and an authentic personal voice—are not supported in most academic settings. That’s where we can help.

 

Like all our writing programs, our private classes support young people in discovering and developing their own unique voice, both as writers and as individuals. Through an in-depth process of writing and talking about their lives, students learn to articulate their values, passions, and interests, thinking about how they want to use their strengths in service to the world—and how to tell their story in an authentic and inspiring way.

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Fun fact:  every student who’s written with us has been accepted into one of their first-choice schools, including Brown, Northeastern, Northwestern, Tufts, USC, UCLA, UCSD, UCSB, UC Berkeley, Cal Poly, American University and Duke. Truly, a well-told story can change your life!
 

To discuss your child's unique interests and goals, contact Elizabeth.
 

• $110 per session for private sessions

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PARENT TESTIMONIALS

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“Thank you for all of your help with my son. I have been blown away by everything he has written and can’t thank you enough for the help and inspiration you have given him. When he’s felt “stuck” and struggled—as anyone who has undertaken any creative endeavor will understand happens—he’s always come away from your meetings invigorated and inspired. I can’t thank you enough for that.” — Adam, father of a coaching student

 

"Elizabeth just worked with my son on his essay and made a miracle happen! She helped extract his story and he wrote the most beautiful essay with her guidance. He feels empowered by this process and is so proud of what he wrote! And I have HUGE RELIEF that it’s completed!" — Jen, mother of coaching student

 

“My daughter said you were awesome and she is thrilled to have finished her essay. I can't thank you enough for your time, insight and thoughtfulness. You really are the teen girl whisperer!” — Sandi, mother of a coaching student

"Thank you for your incredible work with my son. Your encouragement has meant so much to him and given him a real boost of confidence. Not only was he accepted into his first-choice school, but he also learned a lot about himself in the process.” — Jeannie, mother of a coaching student

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