Services

I tailor my essay coaching to each individual’s needs. Some students need a hands-on approach where we interview, brainstorm, and generate topics and themes together and some only need an editor and proofreader.

Additionally, I am familiar with the prompts for the Cal State system, the University of California system, and the Common Application for private colleges (and additionally their individual questions). I approach the college essay from the perspective of a journalist: What is the student’s ideal story to share? What is authentic and unique about their paths and interests? What differentiates them from other applicants? And most importantly, how do I tell that story in the prescribed word count?

Typically, I meet with the students 4-5 times in person, online, or in a combination, depending on schedules. By the end of our time, students will have a final draft that they can submit to their colleges.

We follow the tried and true five step writing process:

Prewriting
Drafting
Review & Revision
Editing & Proofreading
Publication/Submission