College Essay
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Tell your story. Find your voice.
Like all our writing programs, coaching for the college essay supports young people in finding their own authentic voice. We do this by creating a safe space for young people to share their experiences. Then we reflect back what we hear, affirming their individuality, their strengths, and their values as authors of their own life story. In this way, we are able to focus on the qualities colleges value most, including independent thought, self-awareness, resilience, emotional intelligence and leadership.
This kind of essay coaching is about helping your child think creatively and strategically about the most important experiences of their life—and then how to tell their story in a brave, authentic way. Ultimately, our focus is on supporting kids holistically, to help each young person speak their truth and feel confident about who they are and where they're headed.
We are proud to say that every student who’s written with us has been accepted into one of their first-choice schools. You can read about some of the great schools our graduates attend—and hear their thoughts on the benefits of writing to get them into college—here.
Truly, a well-told story can change your life.
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To discuss your child's unique interests and goals, contact Elizabeth.
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During the first session, we talk through, outline, and complete a first draft of the personal essay, which usually takes two hours.
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Subsequent sessions (especially with supplemental essays) are usually completed in one hour.
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Cost is $150 per hour.
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Edits and revisions are offered via Google docs for FREE!
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The pace of our meetings will be determined by your child.
“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
"Thank you so much for your help and support. It means a lot to me to have you on my side. You have made my college applications an enjoyable experience and taught me a lot. I am so grateful for your enthusiasm and dedication in helping me." — 17-year-old high school senior
"My daughter loved every minute with you. She came out from her room with a smile on her face feeling so confident and happy because you made something that could’ve been stressful into something fun and collaborative… Another thing she really liked about you was that you took the
time to really get to know her
and she appreciated that.”
— Emily, parent of a coaching student
"Thank you for such a productive session and a mood changer. My daughter wrote for another hour after you finished. Most importantly, she moved from dread to enthusiasm. You really know how
to inspire our kids!"
—Sonya, 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
"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