College admissions essay coaching
The essay only you could have written.
Personal, one-on-one guidance for students applying to America's most selective colleges — and the parents who want them to shine.
Chapter one · The ambition
Thousands of brilliant applicants. Near-identical transcripts. One page that tells them who you are.
Grades open the door. The essay is what admissions officers remember when they close the folder. It is the one place in your application where you speak for yourself.
Chapter two · Your story
Authenticity isn't a strategy. It's the whole point.
The strongest essays rarely describe the biggest moments. They notice the small ones — the grandmother's recipe card, the broken bike chain, the argument you lost and learned from.
I help students find those moments and write about them with honesty, precision and voice. I never write for them. Admissions readers can tell — and so can you.
Write the essay that, if it were dropped in the hallway without your name on it, someone who knows you would pick it up and say: this is theirs.”
Chapter three · The approach
A coach, a reader and an honest editor — in one person.
I.
Listen first
We begin with conversation, not a prompt. Your interests, quirks and contradictions are where the essay lives.
II.
Draft with intent
Structure, scene and reflection — we build drafts deliberately, with clear notes on what's working and why.
III.
Refine to your voice
Line by line, we sharpen the language until it sounds like you on your very best day.
Chapter four · Credentials
Academic rigor, personal attention.
With a B.A. in English Literature and an M.S. in Finance from the University of Miami, my background has shaped the way I approach writing. My studies in literature taught me to appreciate the power of a good story, while my graduate work in finance strengthened the analytical thinking I bring to every essay. I've since worked with students on applications to Stanford, MIT, Cornell, and many other universities. What I enjoy most is helping students recognize what makes their own experiences interesting and finding a way to put that into words without losing their voice.
- 2 Degrees
- University of Miami
- 100+
- Students Coached
- 1:1
- Personalized Essay Coaching
Chapter five · Services
Clear packages. No surprises.
Choose the level of support that fits your student and your season.
The Essay Review
For students who already have a draft of their Common App personal statement and want expert feedback to make it stronger.
$125 per personal statement
- —One comprehensive round of detailed written feedback on your existing essay
- —In-depth comments on narrative, structure, authenticity, and personal reflection
- —Specific, actionable suggestions to strengthen your story and overall impact
- —Line-level editing to improve grammar, clarity, flow, and readability
- —Delivered within 5 days for $125, or within 2 days for $200, subject to rush availability.
Signature package
The Personal Statement
Personalized coaching from the first brainstorming conversation to the final polished Common App essay.
$595 per personal statement
- —One 60-minute Zoom session for brainstorming, topic selection, and essay planning
- —Personalized guidance on developing a compelling narrative and authentic personal statement
- —Up to three rounds of detailed written feedback on structure, storytelling, reflection, and clarity
- —Final proofreading and line-level editing for grammar, flow, and readability
- —Personalized support throughout the writing process, from initial ideas to the final draft
The Complete Application
Comprehensive, personalized coaching for students seeking guidance throughout their college application journey.
Custom Pricing
Packages are tailored to your college list, deadlines, and individual needs.
- —Complete Common App personal statement coaching, from brainstorming to final polish
- —Personalized guidance on supplemental essays across your college list
- —Multiple one-on-one Zoom sessions for brainstorming, planning, and revisions
- —Detailed feedback on activities lists, short answers, and application writing
- —Priority email responses and personalized support throughout the coaching process
Let's find your story.
A free 30-minute consultation — for students and parents — to see if we're a good fit.
Schedule a consultation