COLLEGE ESSAY COACHING
College Essay Coaching
Great applications tell great stories—but great stories don't simply happen.
They are discovered through thoughtful self-reflection, meaningful conversations, and a deep understanding of what makes each student unique. Our essay coaching goes far beyond reviewing drafts or correcting grammar. We help students uncover authentic stories, develop compelling narratives, and communicate their experiences in a way that reveals their character, values, and unique perspective.
Whether you're writing a personal statement, supplemental essay, scholarship essay, or honors application, we'll guide you through every stage of the writing process with collaborative brainstorming, honest feedback, and personalized coaching designed to help you present the strongest, most authentic version of yourself.
Because the best essays don't just tell admissions officers what you've accomplished—they show them who you are.
A Strong Personal Statement
Is More Than Choosing a Topic
Many essay coaches will hear an idea or read a rough draft and say, "That's a great topic—go write about it."
That's not us.
Before we ever brainstorm essay topics or review a rough draft, we take the time to truly get to know each student. We explore what drives them, what they value, how they think, what makes them unique, and the qualities they want admissions officers to see.
Expect thought-provoking questions, honest feedback, collaborative brainstorming, and meaningful conversations as we work together to uncover the story that best reflects who you are.
Even when an essay focuses on a single experience, interest, or activity, our goal is much bigger than telling one good story. We make sure that it reflects the student as a whole—revealing their character, personality, values, and the unique perspective they would bring to a college campus.
Strong Supplemental Essays Are About
More Than Answering the Question
Many students think supplemental essays are straightforward. After all, they're shorter than the personal statement and often ask direct questions.
That's only part of the story.
Every supplemental essay serves a purpose. Behind each question is an opportunity to show admissions officers something new about who you are, why you're a great fit for their institution, and the unique perspective you'll bring to their campus community.
That's why we don't believe in writing responses that simply answer the prompt or repeat information already found elsewhere in the application.
Instead, we help students understand what each college is really asking, identify the qualities they want to highlight, and develop thoughtful, authentic responses that strengthen their overall application. We look at the application as a whole to ensure every supplemental essay contributes something meaningful and reinforces the student's unique story.
Expect thoughtful strategy discussions, honest feedback, collaborative brainstorming, and careful planning as we help you make the most of every opportunity to stand out.
Because great supplemental essays don't just answer questions—they help admissions officers understand why you belong at their college.
Essay Coaching Services
Receive personalized coaching through every stage of the writing process—from discovering the right story and developing a compelling outline to writing, revising, and refining your final essay. We help students uncover authentic stories, communicate their unique perspectives, and craft memorable essays that reflect who they are while preserving their individual voice.
Essay Types
✔ Common Application Personal Statement
✔ Supplemental Essays
✔ Scholarship Essays
✔ Honors College & Honors Program Essays
✔ UC Personal Insight Questions (PIQs)
✔ Coalition Application Essays
✔ College-Specific Essays
✔ Any Other College-Related Essays
Essay Coaching Includes
✔ Story Discovery & Topic Brainstorming
✔ Identifying the Strongest Essay Strategy
✔ Outline Development
✔ Writing Coaching & Draft Development
✔ Personalized Feedback & Revision Strategy
✔ Editing & Revision
✔ Proofreading
✔ Final Review Before Submission
Essay Coaching is available through personalized coaching packages designed to meet each student's individual needs.
Essay Coaching Packages
Essay Coaching: Starter Package
Topic Brainstorming & Outline Development
Unsure what to write your college essay about or feel that your idea may not be strong enough? If so, this package is ideal for you. Together, we’ll find the perfect topic for your essay, discuss the contents, and create a solid outline to help you craft a powerful narrative. The session will be up to one hour long, ensuring we have enough time to achieve our goal.
$250
Essay Coaching: Essentials Package
Editing, Proofreading, and Review
Do you have a rough draft of your college essay ready but feel it's not quite where you want it to be? If you’d like it to be stronger, more authentic, and polished, then this package is ideal for you. It includes up to five rounds of editing and proofreading, and is designed to help you elevate your essay to the next level, making it more powerful and impactful.
$650
Essay Coaching: Premium Package
Full-Service Essay Coaching
With this package, we'll guide you from generating an essay idea to crafting a complete, powerful, and authentic personal statement that showcases your unique voice and experiences. Includes a brainstorming and/or outline development session (up to one hour), along with up to five rounds of editing and proofreading.
$850
Essay Coaching: Extraordinary Package
Includes Supplemental Essays
Enhance your chances of admission with personalized, one-on-one guidance throughout the entire college essay writing process, from brainstorming ideas, to crafting your personal statement, to any supplemental essays required by specific colleges (up to three schools). This package includes unlimited revisions. Note: for schools that do not use the Common App — such as the University of California system or MIT — each institution will count as two schools toward the package total.
$1,750
Supplemental Essay Coaching
We offer personalized guidance and assistance with writing and refining supplemental essays required by specific colleges. Our goal is to help each student craft powerful and polished supplemental essays that effectively communicate their potential and qualifications.
$150 per hour
Package Comparison
Find the Best Fit for Your Needs
Service | Starter Package | Essentials Package | Premium Package | Extraordinary Package |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Topic Brainstorming | Yes | – | Yes | Yes |
Content Discussion | Yes | – | Yes | Yes |
Outline Development | Yes | – | Yes | Yes |
Editing, Proofreading, and Review | – | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Supplemental Essays* | – | – | – | Yes |
Cost | $250 | $650 | $850 | $1,750 |
* Includes supplemental essays for up to three schools with unlimited revisions.
Additional rounds of reviews can be added to the Starter, Essential, or Premium package at $150/hour.
A 30-minute minimum applies to all hourly advising sessions. Standalone services are offered at their published flat rates.
A minimum of 24 hours' notice is required to cancel or reschedule an appointment. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours' notice, or missed appointments, will be charged a one-hour advising fee, as that time has been reserved exclusively for your student.
Please ensure that all drafts and materials are submitted for final review at least 7 business days before the college application deadline. If any extenuating circumstances prevent you from meeting this timeline, kindly contact us as soon as possible.
Prices are subject to change after January 1 of each calendar year.