With college admissions growing more competitive year after year, it’s more imperative than ever for applicants to make an unforgettable impression to set themselves apart. Ease the burden and improve the outcome of your admissions process by working with an empathetic, empowering writing coach gifted at bringing out the best in students on the page.
My passion is helping students of all kinds maximize their potential to thrive in college and beyond.
I have coached countless students on writing their college essays, both as a college essay coach for a number of elite tutoring companies and private college counselors as well as independently. I offer students dedicated support throughout every phase of the essay-writing process, from brainstorming topics to drafting and editing personal statements, supplemental essays, activity sheets, and more. My background in songwriting and degree in communications from Northwestern University empower my method, which combines impassioned storytelling with a strategic marketing approach individually tailored to each applicant. I am also experienced in supporting students with learning differences and helping them find the confidence to excel.
College Essays: The Personal Statement
When it comes to undergraduate applications, the personal statement (also known as the Common Application Essay) is by far the most daunting component for students. Crafting a narrative that conveys a student’s growth and ambition, brims with personality and insight, and makes an impression strong enough to warrant acceptance into a top university is a tall order. With the right coaching, however, what begins as a struggle can instead become a triumph. The personal statement presents applicants with a singular opportunity to showcase a side of them that admissions committees may not otherwise discern. Beyond every student’s GPA, test scores, and extracurricular activities is a unique and compelling story waiting to be told, and I’m here to help you uncover and tell that story.
But writing a memorable essay is only half the battle. For most students, the greatest challenge is knowing where to start. Through remote one-on-one sessions, I guide applicants through every step of the writing process, from brainstorming exercises through drafts and revisions until they emerge with a sparkling, authentic personal essay. My work as a songwriter has endowed me with an ability to distill a narrative from even the most seemingly insignificant moments in a student’s life, while my BA from Northwestern University’s School of Communication guides my approach to strategizing how students can best market themselves to colleges in a way that shows (not tells!) what makes them special.
Supplemental Essays
So you’ve written a beautiful personal statement—time to kick back and relax, right? Not so fast. Most colleges also require students to write additional essays on topics pertaining to the schools to which they are applying. These supplemental essays might appear to take a backseat to the personal statement, but make no mistake: they are just as, if not more, important to your application. A thoughtful and unforgettable supplemental essay can tip the scales in your favor by speaking directly to the contributions you’ll make to academic and student life on campus. I will walk you through how to combine research and creativity to make an undeniable case for your future contributions to academic and student life in these essays.
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