College Essay Support That Works
The college essay has become one of the most stressful parts of the application process—for both students and parents. Many teens struggle to begin. Parents try to help, but it leads to tension. That's where I come in. I offer a calm, clear process that meets students where they are and helps them produce something they're proud of, without pressure or panic.
Start With The Brainstorming Guide
If your teen is avoiding the college essay, this guide gives them a way in. It doesn't tell them what to write. It helps them figure that out for themselves.
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A self-paced PDF
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Designed to avoid clichés and spark meaningful ideas
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Helps them begin without pressure
Price: $29
I start all of my 1:1 coaching clients with this same guide. If you purchase it now and decide to upgrade to coaching later, the full $29 will be credited toward your package.
Need More Support?
Signature Essay Coaching Package
When your student wants help from start to finish, this coaching package provides thoughtful, structured support from blank page to polished draft.
This is not editing. It’s not ghostwriting. It’s a collaborative process that helps your teen find what they want to say, shape their story, and refine it until it’s ready to submit.
Parents appreciate being able to step out of the editor role while their student receives clear, experienced guidance.
What We'll Do
Phase 1: Identity Deep-Dive (Brainstorming)
We begin by reviewing the Brainstorming Guide together. I ask targeted questions to help your student move past common topics and uncover a story that reflects their values and intellectual curiosity.
Outcome: One strong topic and a clear “hook” to guide the essay.
Phase 2: Narrative Architecture (Outlining)
Before writing begins, we map out the full structure of the essay. We choose the best Common App prompt, define where the action takes place, and make sure the second half of the essay is focused on growth and reflection.
Outcome: A full map of the essay before they begin writing and no blank screen anxiety.
Phase 3: Discovery Draft (Macro-Editing)
Your student writes the first full version of the essay. I provide feedback on content, tone, and structure to make sure it aligns with their voice and message.
Outcome: A rough but complete draft that hits the right direction.
Phase 4: Sculpting (Micro-Editing)
We revise the draft line-by-line to strengthen flow, transitions, and sentence variety. I help refine the language without losing their voice.
Outcome: A nearly finished essay that reads smoothly and sounds like them.
Phase 5: Final Polish Together, we finalize the word count, tighten phrasing, and ensure grammar, punctuation, and formatting are clean. The final result is ready for submission.
Outcome: A strong, polished Common App essay that’s fully complete.
Includes email support throughout.
What This Coaching
Package Covers
This package is focused entirely on the Common Application Personal Statement — the central college essay that nearly every school requires. It’s a single essay with a word limit of 650 words, and it carries significant weight in the admissions process.
We work together to shape one standout essay that speaks to your student’s character, experiences, and growth — without repeating their resume or sounding manufactured.
Scope:
This package covers only one essay — the main Personal Statement used in the Common App.
It does not include:
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Supplemental essays (e.g., “Why this college?” or “Describe your community”)
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UC Personal Insight Questions
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Portfolio or scholarship essays
If you need support with additional essays or applications for multiple schools, please contact me and I can help figure out which approach is best.
Package Price: $1,600
This includes the full 5-phase coaching process and up to three rounds of revision and feedback. Most students complete their essays within this scope.
If more support is needed beyond that, additional rounds can be added for $150 each.
Already purchased the guide? Great — it’s included in my coaching, so you won’t pay for it twice.
Essay Refinement Package
3 Sessions: $750
For students who already have drafts and need expert help strengthening and finalizing their essays.
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Review of existing drafts
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Revision strategy
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Line-level feedback
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Final polishing support
Up to 3 essays total.
Best for students who have started but need experienced guidance to finish strong.